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*? rsss-*??r-,--; It# Press and Banner.! . ______ j Abbeville, S. C. 1 r? *" ? - -_ ? W. A. LEE, Editor. Friday, April 14, 1871; ? ?. j Terms.?Three dollars a year, in ad-' Vanoa. Mm'.u ^,5r"'ptions taken for a shorter Baw than six months. i for If1'"?4Cli - auveriisements are <ihftrged j jmo ~ lateoi Oxk Dom.aH per inch A* ? for the first insertion, and Fifiy ~"v,r o lor each subsequent insertion. j1 j * libera! deduction from the above J s is made to persons advertising by j ie quarter or by the year. !, iX^r All obituary notices and tributes! of '-p? are charged lor at the usual rates of advertisi tig. | THE CHARLESTON RESOLUTIONS AND A CONVENTION OF THE PEOPLE. "We publish in another column! the proceedings of the Greenwood) meeting, endorsing tho resolutions adopted by the Charleston Chamber! of Commerce and' Board of Trade ! which were received too late for publication in our last issue, and j also the resolutions themselves, which i were crowded out. We also publish ! a call from Cokesbury, inviting a I meeting of our citizens here on Sale! day next, to select delegates of the i tax-payers to the May Convention which has been called in pursuance! of .the suggestions of the Charleston merchants. We cordially endorse the movement-, and are sure that it will deceive, as it receiving, the heart}* approval of our people, who are groaning under the heavy taxation imposed by those who share none of the burdens but enjoy all the fruits of wasteful and extravagant expenditure. In many of the counties meet, ings have been held and delegates appointed, and in others meetings are to be. held on Sale daj' next. It has been charged upon the proposed May Convention that it is t\ mere party scheme to ruin the credit of the State Government by "urging entire repudiation, or to advance tininterests of unscrupulous speculator." by depreciating the State securities. But those are mere idle words uttered for effect by those who have no interest in the reformation of abuses, but rather in their continuance, and tvho fatten upon the spoils which have been extorted from an oppressed people. Tho May Convention will bo one entirely apart and distinct from politics. It will be the united ' effort of the sober and reflecting to 1 save the State from ruin, financial. ' social and political, by appealing to the : fears, if not to the sympathies of thenoppressors. It is not to bo supposed for a moment that the Slay Convention is to counsel armed resist-ance to the loi-al. auich less to the United States authorities?and thus organize a reitrn | of violence. The Charleston Resolutions simply set forth the fact that the body of tax-payers are excluded from their proper influence in the imposition of taxes, which have been improvidently and corrupt'y expended, that the credit of the State has been illegally pledged, that a new issue of bonds is intended, which may ' come into tho hand* of innocent par- : ties, and therefore "simply the intention of the tax-pavers lo resist, by'all "legitimate means," iho payment of any taxes lo meet bop.da which have been, or may hereafter be, illegally issued. Armed resistanceis not counseled here, and wo supposo will not i bo by the Convention to meet in May J next. But anything short of actual rebellion which promises any hope of staying "the downward progress to ruin, we suppose, will meet the favorable consideration of that body. In whatever plan which may bo rccommcnded, we want united counsels and concerted action, and this can be best secured by the proposed meeting. Lotus have a fut! meeting on Sale <3av, and appoint our delegates. Ifj we are tt) do anything at all legitimately and effectively, it must be done in this way. <9 * ^ PROPOSED AMENDMENTS. The Nexv York World, in an article , Which we publish in another column, ; thinks the application of the Massachusetts election qualification, accord-1 ing to Mr. Mcmminger's proposition,! impracticable as to existing voters, but that it may be made to apply to ' - - - A i. (n fVv,,! inose nereuttor iu uu nuunntu ?.? n.Vi suffrage, and then proceeds to re-j commend divers amendments to the State Constitution?an unpaid Login-.;, laturc?a limitation of the borrowing 11 and taxing power, &c?all of which, 1 wo think, will prove equally imprac-j^ ticable. Isot but that, if adopted, they j, would pro e adequate to the end in|< view?but for ihe simple reason that j it is idle to expect any such change | in the organic law, at the hands of j those who are interested in the main-1 tainance of present abuses. If iht.<j Republicans would consent to <^o into! convention with us, there might be! some hope, but till then it is idle to; discuss what such a convention might i aeccomplish. Charleston, the now capital of West j Virginia, it so.situated ti.at no railroad,1! or te.egraph approach it. The Governor j; has to travel seventy miles by water and j cross into another Stute to tend a tele- ^ gram to Wheeling. j' _ j? \ A great fire has destroyed a large part t t>f Cronstadt, Russia. More than 1,0C0 m persona were left without a shelter. EASTER SUNDAY. Last Sunday was Easter Sunday?the j Christian Passover?the festival of the; resurrection of the Saviour?and was observed in Trinity Church, with the religious services appropriate to the day. Easter is one of the moveable festivals, happening always on the ttrst Sunday after the full moon, which occurs upon or next at'ler March 21, or if the full moon happen on a Sunday, then on the Sunday alter. Easter day thus ranges from March 22 to April 26. This year it came with the bursting buds and blooming fbwers of Spring, mid Trinity Church never seemed more attractive, with the beautiful holiday attire of the garden without, and the wealth of floral decoration within. Flowers and evergreens, wreaths and festoons, crowns and crosses, dovicesaud inscriptions?nil tastefully nrei.ared and skillfully arranged by fair hands?were in appropriate keeping with the day when the church puts 011 her festive robes and sings in exulting strains the anthem of its risen Lord. On the left of the reading desk, in beautiful raised Gothic letters, was the inscription, "Christ, our Passover, is slain," surmounted by a Maltese cross, whilst on the opposite side, to the right of the pulpit, was the inscription, "Death is swallowed up in victory,'' surmounted in like manner by a beautiful crown. On the front of the reading desk was "Faith," in raised letters made of white flowers, and to the left was its appropriate symbol, a large anchor, tastefully constructed of evergreens. On the front of the pulpit were also the letters, "I. H. S."-"Our Hope"?in their silvery tloral work, whilst above and around alike, reading desk and pulpit, and altar and chancel-rail, were tastefully arranged festoons and wreaths of evergreens entwined with flowers. The interest of tbe occasion, and the absence of services in the. Presbyterian Church, attracted a large audience, and a very able sermon was preached by tin liector, itev. VV. r. mususe, ihuii mt text, "There remaineth, therefore, a rest for the people of God"?Ileb. iv : 9. ?characterized by his usual vigor and originality. The preacher showed clearly that rest necessarily presuppose? work, and that the completeness ami perfection "of the rest is proportioned to the thoroughness of the work. To rest hereafter, we must \york now. and to enjoy this rest in its highest perfection, we must work most earnestly now. The interest of the exercises wa much enhanced by the excellent church music. 0 o Dabt and Taxation?Resolutions of the Charleston Chamber and Board of Trade. We publish tho annexed resolutions idopted unan'mousty* at a large meeting of the Commercial Boards of oin hief city. They were advocated h> such men as Geo. A. Trciiholm, Coi Richard Lathers and others, and embody the earnest protest of the mos* temperate and conservative class ii tlie connnur.it)- against arbitrary and' oppressive taxation. They pledge ail estimate resistance to the payment of the bonds issued by the presens State government, and call for a Convention of the peeple to be he-id it Columbia on the second Tuesday ii. May next. We earnestly eridors? ibis call There is need of caln. counsel and concerted action, and oui people will cheerfully abide the decision of leading men as to what bed comports with their honor and the)i sef cty: PREAMBLE AND RE OLUTION6 : Whereas, under the operation oj the present Stale Government, thmajority of the pro; erty holders ant and tax-payrs of the State, Iron whom the public revenue is mainh derived, are excluded from any power in the legislation of the State, ano from atiy practical influence in tin imposition of tax'.-s. And, whereas, the moneys raised by taxation are improvident ly am. corruptly used and expended by persons who hold ollleo under the btai< Government, and the turns appropriated fur alleged-public uses are exces sive and extravagant. And, whereas: the credit of th< State has been pledged-illegally, and it is now proposed to pledge thered't of the State for further loam Itj' a new issue of bon .'a, whieh ma) bo negotiated in the market to persons who may take -them, in igntuanee of the circumstances undo which they are issued. Therefore, 1. Ki?olu'(l, That we,'the proper ty-holders and tax-payers of fho. Matt residing in the City of Charleston, d? hereby deem it our duty to. declare that the bonds heretofore issued without le^al sanction, and the so-called sterling loan, or an}' other bonds 01 o ligations hereafter issued, purporting to be under, and by virtue of, the authority of this State, will not b? held binding on us, and that we shall. tu.ii.iutt* uii/l of *ill tirnnu i*i?. in c v w i j uiaiuivi m?>w ub i?m htiiivo) ?. si?>L the payment thereof, or llie enforcement of any tax to pay 'he same l?y all legitimate means withia our power. 2 Jiexofivd, That we deem it out dnly to warn all persons not to receive, by way of purchase, loan or utherwNe, any bond or obligation hereafter issued, purporting to bind Lhy propertyVI" pi?;ugv uiv viv-iiv m Lhe State; and that all such bonds or obligations will bo held by us to be i ii JI and void, as having been issued orruptly, irnprovidenlly, and for Yaudulent purposes, and in deroga.iou of tlie inajoiity of that portion ;f the people of this .State upon ivhoin the public burdens are made to est. 3. lies'ilccd, That the tax payers <f the Slute are hereby requested to noet ill their respective counties for be consideration of this subject, and ho enormous tax levies ol the current year, ami fi?r the appointment of :wo delegates to represent each county in a Siutf Convention, to be held i Co!iiilib.a on the second Tver?day ii. kluy next, for 'he same purpose. 4 lii-t'olvtd, That tins.Siate Contention of tax pavers l?u r?(j. c ted ii lonfcrwiih Hi* Kx< liem y, im- (.in. sriior, on the dangerous lucal eondiLi<'li oithe Stale ami lequcK hi* on.:ial aid and co-operation in the u - 1 'estimation of the accounts of the ( ouip troller and the State Agent in i # ' New York, so that the amount and character of the bonded debt and all other liabilities of the State can be dearly stated, with a view to such further action as nmy be necessary for the protection of the public creditors and of the taxpayers of the Comnionwea.tli. ^ ? | A Suggestion. j Col. Jus. II. liyori,- of' Winnaboro, in a communication to the J'hcei<<x, says: "As to the double tax nronnsod to i bo coHectcd in November, I would | Mly'exist it in iVuy Vnnj short c] oclvnl \r,li/linti The whole difficulty, l hoii^h may bo removed by the authorities requiring no tax to bo collected >n November, 1371, u bait' tax in Alarch-, i 1872. and then u Whole lax in November, 1 ST 1 In such an arrange| ment we might to acquiesce. To secure a safeguard against election frauds, and 'oppressive taxation, lie recommends a change in the constilutiou. 1. "To require four managers of elections at each election precinct, two of whom are to bo chosen by each political party in the Counties; to have tho votes coynted as soon as the polls are closed and the rosea nit aggregated tue second nay aiier, uy wo from each box, (one from each politic: I parly), assembling at the County ?eatj?." 2 '"To requhc for the pesssage of every bill imposing taxes, assessing the value of property for taxation. borrowing money or raising revenue in any way, and of every bill making appropriations, creating any debt or liability, pr lending the faith and credit of the Slate in any way, it* to receive the vote of t/uH-fourth* of the members of each house, the same to. ? - : i t t ? .,..,1 I! ilM'lTlHinuu I'V U vtnjj "J unu nays, made of record on the journals ?f each house." Then upon the adoption of these 'intendments, that all Acts r? lating to : hese subjects, be no longer in force, after iiio'iicxt meeting of the General Assembly. We have vry little confidence in my scheme which relies upon a voluntary abandonment of power by ihe ruling par;y Jlher in or out of the State. If we break their power abroad w.o can easily control them at iioine But not till then. Incendiarism.?We have to record another act of incendiarism in oui District in the burning of the stables and outhouses of Dr. J S Reid, a wellknown citizen, on Satnrdaj' morning last. The fire w-as discovered about nine o'clock in the morning after the bands bad <^one out to work. It was eU-arly the work of an incendiary, as a match-box was found with which ihe fire was kindled. The loss was about $1000. The guilty party is strongly suspccted. France.?The late telegrams show no respite to the horror* which unhappy t'rayee is inflicting upon herself. Tlie army of the Versailles Government at the gates of Paris, whilst the city is given up to tlie wildest excesses. The relies of the first revolution are being re-enacted. Keif constituted and irresponsible Committees inflame tlie passions of a lawless mob, who are waging >var upon everything sacred. Churches .ire sackcd, priests scourged to death, 1 S ? . UIIU AUU nuu jil'UjJClljr (ill rvu outi iuvcu. ParUhowuver, is not France, and wuet yield. Prof, Bond.-According to previous announcement Prof. I>ond, performed his, during feat of w re-walk tug, at half past three o'clock yesterday afternoon, upon a wire suspendbetween the Marshall House and the Granite Ranges He exhibited won* derful dexterity and was entirely sue; cess fill. After the performance a collection was taken up. with what success wo have noijbeen advised; but I . -i- Q/.i/- f/?,. i UU1 i nut lino iv i icix vui uvvu ivi .ioullo the amount. Emporium of Fashion.?Mr. J. W Fouler, in another column invites the attendance of tlio Ladies, at his Spring opening on next Thursday, the 20th instant. Ho promises all the usual attractions of the occasion, and the ladies will need no urging to attend. In the Dre-a Making DepartiniMit, they will find Miss L. Tuggari, and competent assistants prepared to execute all orders. * Ot Tue Ku-Klux Bill.?The modilied Ku-Klux Bill, a synopsis of which we publish in another column, is still ponding in the Senate, where it will likely be farther modified. The rudit-ul objection to the hill is the blow which i* gives to State rights, in the power which it confers upon the ! President of his own motion, to inI lierfaro in tho affairs of a State?a power susceptble of great abuse. Easter Elections. At a meeting: of the congregation of Trinity Church held on Easier Monday, the following officers were elected forj the ensuing year. Wardens.?E. Parker, Wm. H. Parker. Vestry.?A. Burt, ,T. A. Norwood, J. T. Robertson, W. A. Lee. Delegates to Diocesax ConvenrioN.ABurt, J. A. Norwood, W. H. Parker, J. T. Robertson. <3> JCQTSee in another column the cardj of.Mr. J. M. Dodson, photographic' artist, who is now prepared to do good work in his line. Mr. D. is well known to our citizens, and needs no recommendation. A New York contemporary says there I ure eo many tlueves in .New York il at i ihey propose to form a society to reform 1 some of their number and prevent their >u&inet? being ruined. New Chapter of R. A. M. Constituted at Greenwood N A dispensation was granted to this chapter in April, 187U, and at the la.-i annual Grand Convocation, it was chartered as Greenwood Chapter, No. 37, li.-.A.-.M. On Thursday, April 6, the M. E Grand H. T. Jas. A. Hoyt, assisted hj the R. E. Grand tcilbe Gaiimid land the E. Giand C. H. 4_oojp. Jb. Z Herndon, constituted it us si.cii in tol enm 101'Hi, and installed the ollieeri thereof ior the ensiling year, Ua ioi?ow.>> Coilip. Vincent Gnttin, M. E. ]i. P, " C. A. C. Waller, King) * W. li. JUiiKvee, Scribe. " G. M. Jordan, CJ. Ii. * " C. G. Waller, P. 8. l J. F. Lyon, JR. A. C. J. M. Jordan, G. M. 3d V. * L. W. Joidau, 2d V. " Rev. P. F. Kistler, G. M. 1st V " J. T. Parks, Tr. " B. Reynolds, Jr., See. Rev. J. W. Murray, Chap. * " C. \V. Crews, Sentinel. Those marked with the asteriskr wen absent, and will be installed at sonn future convocation. B. REYNOLDS, Jit^ Becretojy. ? RELIGIOUS. The 2nd Quarterly Conference of tin M. lil. Church South, in this place, wii be held "Saturday and Sabbath next Services by Rev. II. M. Mood. Public Meeting. 1 The tax-payers of Abbeville Count; are invited to meet at Abbeville C. la. Salt-day in May, for the purpose of Con sidering the propriety,of sending del egatea to the Convention of Tax-l'ayer to meet in Columbia, in May. /TV"I/ i;L'T)TTDV J?5T Louis Napoleon has received i courteous welcome in England whicl he well deserves, as no one bus doni more than than the ex-Emperor t< foster friendly relations between Eup land and France. DSuWe had the pleasure of greet in,1 our friend, Mr. James A. Wright, of th Washington Gazette, who made flying visit to our town on yesterday He gives a good report of himself, tun of matters in "the Empire State of th South." a?? Messrs. Kaphan & Sklarz a.j nounco the formation of their copart nership. Tin;}' call attention to ihei unusually fine Spring and Sununi* Stock, which "they are Belling at rt ducud rates. Head their advertitt meut and^ive them a.call. State Dental Association.?Thi body is now holding its sessions ii Charleston, and much interest is evince! by the members. The next annua t<> h? lipid iii Columbia?on | week prior to the meeting of the Soutli ( ru Dental Association, 'ihe folluwiii; officers were elected to serve lor the en euingyear: Dr. W. (J. Ward law, Presi I dent; Dr. T. T. Moore, First Vice-Presi lident; Dr. B. A. Muckenfuss, Sccont Vice-President; Dr. T. F. Chupein.'Coi responding Secretary; Dr. O.J. Boud Recording Secretary; Dr. W. S. Brown Trearurer. Due West Itejjs.?The A. R. Prcsby terian announces the sudden death u Miss Gussie Henry ou Tuesday of las j week, after a short illness from conges l'!"" ivjrn ?. rutniher of tiio Junio Class of the Female College. Alvo, the election of Capt. J. M. Cocli ran, of Due West, a tutor pro (cm in th College. Also, publishes the proceedings of th Second Presbytery, held at Due Wts on Friday and Katuiday of the ]af week. Death of an Honored Citizen.We copy lrcm the Anderson Intellijcr jzer the following announcement of th death of one whom we know well, air cordially endorse the eulogium of on contemporary. "It is with sincere regret that we re cord the death of Col. D. L. Lonnald, c Williamston, which occurred at "hi residence in that place on last fcaturda; morning, alter an illness of less thai 24 hours. The deceased was an honoia ble, upright citizen, greatly esteemeiWi; ja large circle of friends and acquWn j lances. He herved with distinction a j an ollicer in the Coniederaie anny. Col Donnald wasa native of Abbeville Dis ' 1 . .. ITT: fi.r, /.!.It* I met, tiliu reuiuvtru iv wiimuii^ivu wuij < flwyearsago. J-lis remains were buiitt on Tuesday last with Masonic Honors. The County Treasury IIocdery.? We have n further developments t< record except that the Messrs Guffinw L L., L P., Rnd U. W , have been ar rested charged with complicity iu tin Robbery, under warrants i.ssued bj Magistrate Solomons, of Colu.nbia and have given bond for appearand, Death op General ft. E Lee's 1 Brother.? Charles Carter Lee died at his residence in Powhatan County. Virginia, on tho 21st ultimo; in tin seventy-third year of his age. Mr Lee whs almost as well knowi as his distinguished brothers, Gem-nil Robert E and Captain Sidney Smith Lee. To the society of thirty year? >ifo the deceased was perhaps ever "O . better known, in .v liich bis wit, literary attainments and family connection mutle i)iin in Virginia; a d in tin brilliant e r> les of N u.sliin?ton, New York and Boston, u leaner and un ornament of uncommon attraction. Notice to my Patrons!! fWILL bo detained until Tuesday afternoon next, and beg your indulgence until that time. Charleston. April 12. 1871. \VM. WARDLAW, D. D. S. April 14, 1871, 51?It' liJotice. THE subsetiher hereby no Hes tliej public that his son John has left Ilia employment without permission, ind tliat all persons eiu^yin^ him Willi ae held accountable. J. HENItY. ' April 14, 1871, 51-lfc SSSCESSf-^>? I i JC?S~ Mr. W. T. McDonald offers bargains at the "Corner Store." He has a full stock of dry goods, as well as choice ; provision?, confectioneries, &c. He in- n ites a visit from his patrons, and will p guarantee satisfaction in price and qual-. 0 .y. Give bini a call. ^ (' iST'White, Smith & While invite at- ci r tention to their line spring and summer. 1t stock. They fiavwalai>:ea.-sortmentofdry j * goods, white goods, ribbons, trimmings. &c. The goods have been selected will ;i s care, and cannot fail to please. The\ 1 . solicit a call, and feel confident of tlioi/ " ability to plea>e. fel 80U. Lieutenant Governor Ransier, v one of the most intelligent of the colore*' I n I V leaders, has been nublishin? u sprb-s o I articles, in which lie favors a con veil .1 of the white and colored people, t< devise means of relief from the present 11 troubles. The mutter rests entirely Wit) L' the colored people. 1 Rain! Rain!?We have been favorer with refreshing rains, which havt ? proved most acceptable to the farmers ?j The crops of small giain are very prom li.siug. Messrs: Mays, BarmVell & Co. 1 advertise a choice lot of dry goods am. 1 groceries. Having been bought foi thev will be sold low. Our friend: T " > may call with the assurance of getting 11 , t good article at low rates. \ Odd More Plan. * ? The Columbia Union agrees to a pro- * position, made by the Union Times, thai i each county hold a convention ai one*.- e and fleet one ol its best and ablest men ; is a delegate to visit Washington tor the t purpose of representing the true feelings t ' and interests of the solid, intelligent t * ind moral people of the State to. the - President 'and Congress." 'Hie Union, t .lowever, wants to know who all those "best and ablest men" would he, and r ihen points out a tew men whom ii 1 vvould be glad to see selected for such ii ...o.:!,.,, 'l l...wU nv... t Judge Orr, of Anderson; General t ,, .'dcGowan, of Abbeville; W. E. Earle, ' uisq., of Greenville; Simeon Fair, Oi | ' Newberry; .Tudce Melton, of Richland ; ' [ judge R. II. G:iaham, of Marion; fc-ee- > ;etary of State L'aidozo, of Charleston; < Jeiu-ral Kersha.w, of Kor.-haw?whom ' . .ve hope would make junt such a speech .is he made at the iate conference; General Gnrney.of Charleston ; R. M. Stokes i?f Union; L. M. Grist, of York, and i. men of this calibre over the entire ' .state. The Union says: "We would be satisr fled witli anything tluij. these gentleman oould agree upon, and we believe they i; would do justice to the Slate and its people." We think that this matter should be allowed to rest until the assembling of the May Convention. It seems to be wise and prudu-nt to put forth an address ,o the people of the Uijion, showing . what are our wromrs and what is the ' eul condition of the State. Such an ! 1 address, if thought best, could be pre- I i rented in person to tlie President and I Uon^reHS, if in f-e.-sion, as the Uuit?n I Times suggests. We hope tlmt the May 1 - Convention will be composed of' the ' most conservative and practical men iu J ?lie State. Upon the character of the lelej^ates depends, in a large measure, lie result of the Convention. The <ight kind of men can do good work I 1 :'or themselves and their people.?CAa?-?- ( Lt sion JSycws. i Jail Delivkry.?On last Sunday ' I.t T..CI- v.l D?t.-ni. oil',I I ? I J- 11 ? y U V il A" HI III ? J-iU X/it I* V? ? (VMM I harles Bailey escaped fri?m the jail in | 1 iiis place. l>y means of a bujijry < - vrer.ch, which (hey had procured in r . -nine manner, they removed the taps from some iron hol;s that secured a arte piece of timber above the window. : !'liey pa?ped through the opening thus - made, by means' of blankets, to the ( ,rou nd. ? I.aurenfrville Herald. I! [The three were arrested in Augusta. ; ! ' ?eor?.'ia on the 8th. i The Ladies ar ^ leitu tf se &PKIM * Fashionable Mi Goods, Fancy < - o'clock, a. ra , e April 20th, at, tht r?F.MPOIOTTW t jue&usmj&i v a.'&cQi ^ i >1 b : oI iOIO-EIiSsSJ 3& ; ' We are now pre : work in this I>< w ' under the super }dia Taggart, assistants. Cut* : done at short notii Itesp m *m to* wa JAJMJKS W. Apr 14, '71 51-] waatmm ? r itwhwmii awaw mmammam. v aBBHmpcgagaoiB Blasting Fuse,1At Parker & Lee's. ! C s April 14, 1871, 51-tf CiffiT FIELD BEAKS, * . . AT Parker & Lee's. ^ April 14, 1871, 51?tf' I hi NEW BARBIE SHOP, UP STAIRS, |0 OvorJ. I) Chalmers &. Co.'h Furniture Vt Sin IV. Patrona^'.' respiM-tflilly solicited. ? GOVERNOR CRAV7IOSS. J r' April. 11, 1871 51- tf A REPORT ON SAN DOMINGO. The report of the San Domingo co: lissionera covers tbirty-one print ages. Much of it is merely descripti t the island, its products, and the soc nd political condition14 of the in ha ints. The material points of the repi ave already been published. T :miinis*iont'rs say tliat all classes of t >ominicans are anxious fur annexatic he commissioners bay they desired lie mo.H'fr.endly spirit to make t tine observations and study of Ha; n<l its inhabitants as they had made :ie Dominican Republic. They in lati-cl to the Jfiesiueni and his eoun iieir dispositions and their desires. Th tated even that they should be glad e put in the way of ascertaining wl -ere the claims of Hayti upon r^an I uii^v, iuiu \> uiit ?ci t nil; vicvv.> a i blies ol' liic Haytien people with pi-ct to any changes that. rhight nought about in the neighboring .ublic, but they received no eiigouia) nent to pursue their inquiries. Til *lu-d verbally, and through our mil: >. rin writing, for permission.to cxpli lie interior of the island, but this v net in ti spirit equivalent to a ief.B .lie commissioners say, in conelu.su >n reviewing the whole field of th nvestigations, looking to the interc if both divisions of tlie island, they i i:mly persuaded the annexation ol 1: Jotningo to the United Siaies would la.dly less beneficial to the Hayii nan to the Dominican people. T jienelit would arise first from the ex a )le which would doubtless be afforded II ......... !? ,,.1 L wi*ji"icguit*ii;u| uiucijj aivu jjiuqjivk jtate?the great need of that part of I vorltl, rui(J which it has as yet tie ten. A f-econd and more direct bom vould Arise from the equitable est isliment of a boundary line betw< he Freiich-spiaking and the Spani peaking nation* upon that island, c iaguarantee by a strong power. T vould end the exhausting border w are, which has been one of the great :urses of Hayti ay well as Santo Doni ;o, and would enable both to dev heir energies thenceforward to the e ration of liieir people and the devel nent of their resources. ? ^ Tiie Pursrdent's PnocLAMATior riie, Washington Patriot says: President's proclamation in regard south Carolina was issued without ice to or consultation of any kind v he senators or representatives fi hat State, although they are all of larty. And there is reason to' do whether the forms required by the c 'titution were Complitd with at all. governor ?cott made the 'applicatii vhich is a condition precedent to (he interposition of Federal author I here is no known record ?f it. It nduals dime to Washington yegter :o speak in the Governor's name, .villi no certified authority, and wi >ut any sufficient investigation President undenook to brand rhe cli ictcr of a sovereign State. It is r . ertain that he was induced to t uepa more for eflVct in the North tl lor any real or supposed reason in So Carolina. It formed a part of the c ^piracy to excite the agitation cont-o< jy.Morton and Butler, which has ra 'or the last few weeks in both bratic >f Congress. When gentlemen of ugliest character from the district South Carolina of the alleged disorci have culled upon the President to plain to him the ri?al facts and tocxj he ernu's'into which he has been i led, he exhibited no willingness to 1 the truth or to recede from his h: iction. O In Macon, butter is reported at: ly cents a pound; eggs, twentytents a dozen ; chickens, sixty cc tpii'ce; money scarce, and times d At Carlinsvillo. Illinois, butter is >orlcd fifteen to twenty 6ent< >onnd; cgu'S, eight to ten cent lozfd ; chickens, ten cents apiece ; : ley scarce, and tiniis duil: TVTr. Bonfwell has rcduced the pu lebr so much that the annual inte lpoti it is now over $12 onO.O-IO less t! t was two years a^o. The eonntiy \ hus save tiiat large sum annually. 5?? iis$ $ u :? m m m e invited to a Q OI'ENtfG < iilinery, !)r:i^ oods, &c., at 1 next 'fihursda1 Jk j )f FASHION, E^lSSLIebjcs-. $(C\ B?*V<ra<rhB*7 ?sjr a v. v,v.-a v apartment, no^ vision of Mis with 'compete! log and - tittlsi ce a ect fully, tf J i *11 ggggggggggggggggssss^?S P OTOGRAPHS tr w in. rt <*?n s. m, ssumvft, 'IHTTOGKUPOIG AETiSr >E(!S leave to iiiform the people J) AMiwille that be has rcturru id is prepared to furri^h Mpite, FoMp, fc, f all ki11>N. on reasonable tern c-rsmis wishing CIOOl) PICTUKt ill ii<? well to ca 1 somi. j?gSL..fIal!erv. iip-stairs over Wardla Eiward'* St'?rc next door to tl lining Office. >. 14. 1871 51-lin A ' =* 11 iul 7 bi? >rt ^ ? |;? Offer t< | A SPLENE i SPRIG m rebe re- Call and ses f)r yourselves |y desirable and CHEAP. ;is i White, S in, * eir April 14, 1871, 51 - tf a:e 1 / >a.i i be Ezpegg? BKIg |GSX & TO i HI mI of 3US . the vcr I WHITE, SM mil ' liis in- W S' ?f Abbeville to th ?te Dress Good fcj Ribbons, Trii no oni They only soljcit a call, please. i.bt x ?>it- ? . I MAYS, BAB idi- * ' day Jjy j TT vuiu tan uiv cincuiiuu yji vuc In m linn uth CO] :on ;ted sg DK3T ? Clotliing', 1 iose s* scovil an: irsli AXES j. ^ sssAB, emm ?? CORN, BAC( re ft . Which having been bought s a ino- 10 cne pockets 01 our pec Abbeville, April 14, 1871, 51-tf * 1 1 1 I.I - GREAT |? At "THE CO SPRING STOCK is i ?. lvB one! t ome all J it you wish nici.uiug my business. and willing i v-p profits," therefore will give my cu? decline in Goods. Don't pass the ( , that is a Bargain lost.'. My Stock consists in part of theft Y, STAPLE km 0 Ladies', Gents if LADIES', GENT I v Also, a < FAMILY OONFEOT] e ? rw7 I have also IIOSFORD'S. CELEJ ? ? A RATION, the best 4n in use. perfect satisfaction guaranteed, both Respectfully,. it w. q, April 14, 1871, 51-tf CJ 3^3"IE3^7S7" just/j J ! 7S"WTf r>T7'07Tr7'/~lTT>T-T T TT ft flirt m ^ XVAiiOJ i? Vy I I' \J?j?j z H'V V V viLle County, to come|nd ex f Ery Goods, dloti which has been newly purchased for f gains out. Calicos from 8 tvi-i cts. t ville. Muslin from 11) to 21 Blown < b 4 Quarter Blenched from 7/lo 12J. 1 v Be?J Tickinu from 9 to 2i tts. sui al 1c jeryaid ; Ladies white Bi>eai lecis els. the hett quality; liri Ladies Sun laced in front from 2 to -5, Price?3; La $2.50; Ludies every-day shoes from 2good stock. Gents Clothing, the cheti r ville. C< afs and Pants for cvery-da* Goods which we will sell Ht all pri Lathes' Parasols, at a very low prie.\ assure to all a lull satisfaction. Come P the Courthouse. KAPHA! A pri! 1-i, 18? 1 ?) 1 - 11 !S ' / l"jl tTE >r. J? A PIT AN. toko* the |)l I |yI Copartnership y/nee Muiy-Ii 1 wlcon.muijUj at iar^o ^.extend him t ; Apr2 17,1871, 51-tf 11 hie ) the Public >ID STOCK OP , r ; f - r *T sunn goods. i and be convinced that G00D3 are mith & White. ! LADIES!! ITH & WHITE call the attention of the Ladies eir very large assortment of s, White Goods, ' innings, &c., &c. feeling confident of being able to (Apr 14, 1871 51-tf NWELL | CO., ir friends and tbc public generally, to their ! mu ifliis I U1VVU VUVVIJj SSISTING OP GOODS, fats and Shoes, D BBADE'S HOES, \.isri) NAILS, B MB MOLASSES, W AND FLOUR, for CASH, will be sold at price* adapted >ple ami the dullness of the times. INC GOODS! BARGAINS! BNER STORE." now complete, and ready for inspection. Come to buy a great-deal for a litt'e. I 4m cojnt hut niy motto shall be, "Quick sales and short itomeia and all, the advantage of the recent Corner Store, (White'* old tfand,) if you do ' k blowing articles, via. QLL LINE OP CMESTIC 18V GOODS, i'- and Misses iSlioes, S' MS 40YS' HATS. Dhoice Selecti^ of GROCERIES, CONsfelES, &C. 3rate/ self-raising bread prepGnods f'Wii at all times with pleasure, and ! in pii(?b and quality. , j. MCDONALD. SE?H.IKTC3IE 3, GOOflS! tittum v suv. attention to the Ladles and Gents'of Abbeamine our STOCK of ting, Eats and Shoes, the Abbeville trade, and tl;,o greatest Bar-, he finest that has ever born brought to AbbeL'loth from 7 to 124 arj(l 13*. the verv hr>ct nrd wide; the IN'vw York Mills at 18 cts.'j .formatters; Irish Liren firm 40 to CO els', i.a pair.'aiw. Cents' Half Hose at 10 and 20 downs v.ud $3ats: fine Miles' Cloth Gaiters, .dies fine Calf Skin Shots from 2?5, Price -5 anil all size*, Price $1.50: all warranted irm.st that has ever bt'en brought to Abbc/ use from $3 to 7.50. Gents' furnishing ccs; Watches and Jewelry, UmbreUtx? and All we ask Is to give n a, ptwill ^ and try iilHjL < '"" 1' 11 111111 next to SKLARZ. / 4 f LSrSlID. leisure to announce that ho has formed a st, with Mr. J SKLARZ. and begs to tho he patronage as before. E3LA.E?XZ.A.Pr. '