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Humanity of American Soldiers. The following extract from a letter written by Capt. Looser, and published in a late number'of the Reading Journal, is an interfesting evidence of the humanity of our volunteers to a conquered enemy: <{< >ne poor fellow, when the line halted^ (he was carrying a large bundle,) seated himself upon the ground and actually ate the grass with seeming pleasure, one of the soldiersthen gave him some water: lie drank largely, and by morions thanked him, and returned again to the gras?. Gen. Worth, .just then passing, stopped and ordered one of the men, who happened to have some crackers with him. to give the poor fellow some. This was done ; the man ate more like a manaic than a christian ; when he had finished he fell upon his knees and thanked him. Some one who spoke Spanish asked him when he had last eaten ; he said that for five days nothing; not even Water, had passed his lips. Another and more effecting case occurred a few moments after, as I was walking down towards the city. A quite well dres scd {Spaniard came up to one of our soldiers who was standing guard over the arms that the Mexicans had staclced, eating a small piece of cracker, and offered hiin fifty cents for it. The soldier refused his money, but gave him a whole cracker, (you must understand that a soldier's cracker is about five inches square.) The man thanked him and turned again toward the city, when there came running to him three little boys and a girl, clapping their hands in joy.? The father divided the cracker with his little ones into four pieces, (this occurred not more than thirty feet from the soldiers,) and ?. \ ill nnraiti tA nrnt #%.? ? *? >?! TO ui;uui IV? oC U11UU1CI* 1 11U yuaiu | was looking on, and sticking his musket in I the ground, left his post to meet him, (this act under ordinary circumstances is punishable with death) and gave him another. The man put his hand into his pocket and offered him four or five dollars in silver ; J| this he still refused, and while they were M thus engaged the little ones again came, up, W- and the soldiers was shaking hands with lliem, when into the party came their mother, with a little infant in her arms. The little ones actually commenced dividing their small portion of probably two days' food Willi ill oil' inorln'i* rl'lii? epnnn tt/.io too romantic and affecting for many a stout Yankee heart standing by, particularly our hero with his face twisted in every possible shape except, that of laughing, the soldier emptied the contents of his haversack Upon the ground in their midst, and broke away* (spite of the man's endeavors to retain him.) wiping his eves with his coat sleeve. more like a school hoy whipped than one who had manfully stood a three days' can nonading from nearly two hundred guns. The shout that was sent up from that crowd was almost as loud as the one that proclaimed the unfurling for the first time of the stars and stripes upon the walls of San Juan de Ulloa. Odd Fellowship in Danger.?The trial of Win. R Canterbury, and others, for giving exhibitions of the secrets of Odd Fellowship, without a licence* commenced at Springfield, Mass. 011 Monday, but the Dis trict Attorney did not continue the case, the defence being that the exhibition was jioi or a cnaracier requiring a Mcenee. The Spriufield Gazette says : It may interest our Odd Fellow friends to know that the whole secrets of their order came within an ace of being disclosed on Monday afternoon. One of their number was put upon the stand as a witness, by the defendants, and was requested to state what was the process of electing and initialing members of a lodge. The witness objected to answering some of the questions put to him, as he thought he thereby would be violating an obligation which he had assumed. The Court ruled, however that he was bound to make the disclosure, it beinir a penal of fence to assume such an obligation as the witness seemed to think he had assumed ; but soon after the ruling, an adjournment for the night took place, and on Tuesday morning, as we have stated, the examina* lion was discontinued. (JAiNDlJDAlES, T7i\i? To v ri/vl /m? J. U1 A (1>A UU11V/UIWI We are authorized to announce JOHN M. GOLDING as a candidate for Tax Collector at the ensuing election. We are suthorized to announce JAMES M. CALVERT, as a candidate for TAX COLLECTOR, at the ensuing election. The friends of Capt. E. C. MARTIN, iggMrjiwjMMpunco him as a candidate for TAX COLLECR) at the noxt ensuing election. {gpSyThe friends of WILLIAM J. HAM??'fflpIOND, take pleasure in announcing him a ^giJjCandidate for TAX COLLECTOR at the 1gjFcnsu'ng e^ect'?n* *.zam The Friends of JOSEPH S. D. WETHERAJjL, announce him as a Candidate for TAX COLLECTOR, at the ensuing elec. tion. The friends of the Rev. JAS, MOORE respectfully announce him as a candidate for the office of Tax Collector at the ensuing % dpotioiVi,5. uajBA^TheLffriends of W S. HARRIS, announce V^S9Mjfilfifi|Bp'ndidate for re-election to the office ^HHB^COLLECTOR, at the ensuing authorised to announce JOHN - . ? S^^HGHAM, as a candidate for TAX g9^^^H^HpTOK, at the next election. . -%fl^^^^Hfcends of EZEKIEL. TRTRT.P M ',n as a candidate ^for the office M HT authorized to announce T. T, ae a candidate for Ta> 1J.1ygsrZ? r^SK i8|50!SlK$533tttKD n Qj~ The Examination of tho Schools of Greenwood Association, will coimnonco tho 30th imst. Tho public genorally aro respectfully invited. JAMES GILLAM, Sec. Groonwoodj Juno 16, 1847. 16 2w itli of July Dinner. Tho Regular and Honorary members of tho Abi :n _ a .i'n ... . uuviiie ^vriiuory company will givo a Dinner at CALHOUN'S MILLS, on SATURDAY the 3d of JULY NEXT. Tho Ladies and tho Public generally aro invited to attend. Speciul invitations have been given to Capt. Harris's Company of Cavalry and tho IIonoray Members, and also the Abbovillo C? H. Light Infantry and tho Honorary members. H. II. Towxes, E. Noiile, H. Dakacotte, W. H. Parker, W. Tagqart, II. G. Midulkton, \V. T. Drenan, G. F. GinERT, W. C. Ware, D. M. IiofiEits, Ji S. Reid, W. H. MuCaw, Committee of Arrangements. j July 1G 1 (? tf Al>l>cvillc District. Bible meetings. j I propose, as Agent of tho American Bible Society, to preach, " if tho Lord will," at the follow- ; ing times and places. Tlio Bible cause will bo ! . presented, and a collection taken up to aid in i tlie circulation of the Holy Scriptures, and any other ineasCfces doomed advisable will be adopted. H. A. C. WALKER. I Cokcsl)ury, Sunday, July 4. ; Due West,1-2 past 12 o'cl'k p. m. VVednesd'y " 7. Rocks, 11 o'clockj Sunday, " 11. 1 Asbury, " AVednesday, " 14. j Lower Long Cane, 11 o'clock,Sunday, " 18. Loundesville, " Wednesday, " 21. Willington, " Sunday, " 25. ' Note.?I expect to attend the Anniversary at i Abbeville, July 28th. I have taken tho liberty to J j name in tho above appointments some Presbyterian t j and Soceder churches without having an oppor- ^ ' Utility of consulting tho brethren concerned, feeling j assured that they would concur. June 10 10 tf j 1 *??j ^ v?iuv.UM VWU X VjilKLiVJ XlV^UUCIllJ j ABUCVILLH DISTRICT. S. C. ' (Under the Control of the Baptist Denomination.) The first session of tins Institution terminated on Friday the IILh instant, in t!ie hand-. , some and commodious school-house recently erected in the above salubrious ami pleasant | village. The principals, Mr. and Mrs. R. II. Nicholls, ure desirous to tender their grateful acknowledgments to their Iriends and the public for the very liberal patronage so [ early bestowed on their new undertaking* and i to assure them that neither labor nor expense I shall be snared to ensure a continuance of the I :?-l.-.i ti? i t.-.i ! uwutiuuiauu Vliuo JlJJJJllV'U* X Uuy UUVU UcIU j forty pupils under their charge during the ! present session, and are now prepared, both I with competent assistants and airy and con| venient school-rooms, to receive a much greater number: similar arrangements are made to seure ccomfortable board to all applicants. j They again submit to the Public their very reasonable terms : Per Session of Five Months. Orthography, Reading-, Writing and I Arithmetic, : : : : : T : 86.00 The above, with Geography, Grammar, Parsing and Composition, : 9.00 | The above, with History, Moral and j Intellectual Philosophy, Logic and Rhetoric-, :::::::: 12.00 The above, with Natural Philosophy, Use of the Globes, Construction of ; Maps, Algebra, Geometry, Chem is'.ry, tsoiany ana Astronomy, : 10.UU | The French and Spanish Languages, each 10.00 A Philosophical Apparatus will soon be supplied. Mrs. Nicholas Department. MUSIC?Piano and Singing, : : 20 00 Use ol'the Piano, :::::: 2.00 Embroidery and other Fancy Needlework^ (the pupil finding her own materials,) : : : : ; j : 8.00 Good board can be obtained at $8.00 per : month. Miss Sarah A. Anderson* who is engaged as assistant, instructress in Music, is prepared ' to give lessons in Drawing ar.d Oil and WaI ter-color Painting. I The second session commence Monday thes ' 26th of July next, and it is earnestly recom m'-naea mai every pupil snouid be present on j that day. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholls confidently refer to his Exc?'ll??ncy Gov. Johnson and the Hon. i F. H. Elmore, of Columbia; to the Hon. i Williutn J. Grayson and John C. Hoff4 Esq., j of'Chai'leston; to the Rev. Dr, Thomas Cur tis, of Limestone Springs, in whose school they taught during the year 1846 : and to any of the parents of their present pupils. I Greenwood, Jane 12 16 Wanted Immediately, ! OLD PEWTER, for which we will pay froir. ! 15 to 18 cents per pound delivered at Wilj liams & Lawson's Cheap Tin Ware Manui factory before the first of July. Abbeville C. H., June 10 ? 10 It Land for Sale. The subscriber havihg determined to n^move West, offers for sale his tract of LAND on which he re*. Ji sides. The said Tract contains Pour Hundred and Sixty Acres, between three and three hundred and twenty-five , cleared and in a high state of cultivation. , On the plantation there is an excellent new Dwelling, also a good Gin House and Screw, with all necessary out buildings. The plan* | tation is equal to any in the District. It is VltAAIKMAif tkol ItA Ann ...I? U?..* picouuicu Viiuw Iiu line nwuiu puiuuaou >Vli 11UUt examination ; as such, farther description is unnecessary. A bargain can be had and no mistake, ^ - J. M. BELCHER. June 16 y, "' ?,> . ' 16 tf ; :y L Gold Pens. A freah supply of those superior Diamond pointed Gold Penar * Also,- plain and chased Gold Ear Rings; and brilliant stone and Cameo Broches, t Just received by R. H. 8c W. A.WARDLAW. April 20th, 8 tf * A\ HBjf WmS ' .* - 4rV- ? Attention !?Light Infantry. ?l I In pursuance of orders you will J| appear on your usual parade kS? ground on Saturday next, the M 19th instant, at which time ftStt | and place there will be an fffiS 1 election held for 1st and 2nd ? K i Lieutenants, to fill the vacan>11 cies occasioned by the resig L4y nation ot Lieutenants Jrerrin and Selleck. <s^a<flrjos4.n By order of G. C. Bowers, Lieut. Com. McCLINTON, O S. June 1G 1G It Executive Department. ; LIMESTONE SPRINGS, May 20. All PETITIONS to th" Executive lor Pardon, should be accompanied with a copy of the Indictments, the Verdict of the Jury, and the Report of the Presiding Judge. By order of the Governor. B. T. WATTS, Secretary4 June 9 15 2t J Bagging arid Rope. The subscriber offers to sell at the lowest ! rates of the market, 150 p's. heavy KENTUCKY BAGGING 75 do. DUNDEE do As suitable tor making sheets to sun wheat on, forty-five inches wide. Orders from his friends and the public generally lor these articles, will be strictly attended to. H?> solicits orders. J. HOWARD. Hamburg June 9 15 4tsm Warehouse and Factorage. ^ The subscribers have purI chased from Nalhon L. Griffin, Esq., the Cotton Warehouse in Hamburg, recently occupied by Dr. J. F. Griffin, and formerly by Messrs. H. L. Jeffers & Co., situated at the foot of the Hill, and immediately at the head of the main business streeu r rom r.s superior 10catioiij and being surrounded by a stream of water, it is comparatively exempt from the casualty of fire ami entirely aliuve the reach of high freshets. Thev propose to earn? on exclusively the WAREHOUSE and GENERAL FACTORAGE BUSINESS, under the firm of GEIGER &, PARTLOW* Havimr engaged an experienced and competent assistant, in addition to their own personal attention, and possessing means to make liberal advances on produce Consigned to their care, they hereby tender their servis cos to Planters, Merchants and others, in the STORAGE and SALE of COTTON, FLOUR, BACON, and other PRODUCE, in RECEIVING and FORWARDING MERCHANDISE, and PURCHASING GOODS to ORDER. VV. W. GEIGER. JAS. Y. L. PARTLOW. June 9 15 Gin Valuable Slaves. The family of Slaves, late the property of Gov. Noble, and well known at this place as Snowden's family, will be offered for stile on the first Monday in July next, entire in one lot, their owner having no use for them* Snowden and Ins wife, Anna, are first rate house servants ; and their six children, four jrirlsandtwo boys, are very Iik?-ly, the eld- st a girl eighteen years of age, and from that a?'e down to an infant. Anplv to ROBERT CUNNINGHAM, Waterloo P. O., Laurens District. June 9 15 tf Cotton Press. We offer to the citizens of Abbeville and the adjoininsr Districts, our improved SWINGING FULCRE PRESS; The invention was noi ine result or mere chance, out or long experience and mathematical calculation. As to power, it is equal) if not superior* to any thing now in use. It requires less tim ber, easier framed, and put ijjr in less time, and with less danger than a screw 5 and the Press will last us long as any timber protected from the weather or above ground, frrom the number* of these Pressed which arc now in Use from North Carolina to Mexico* we feel no hesitancy in saying that they will super* cede the Screw; and there are ten of our Presses up to one of any other, and we fed ju8tifi d in saying fifty to one. The average duration of Screws in this District is not more than four and a half 01 five years, and as there is not less than live hundred Screws, see what is paid out in one year. For single or individual rights* $15.00. We offer the District rights for sale on very low terms, which we consider a greater speculation than there is in the country. Persons wishing information respecting the Press, will find me for two weeks to come at the residence of Mr. James Cobb. I will build one more Press in this District for <3>50, every thing found to hand. Invented in Barnwell District, S. C. PROVOST, Patented. June 9 15 tf Noticc. The subscriber having just returned from Charles* ton with a splondid assortment of Fancy dry goods, Shoes, Hats, Bonnets, Crockery and Hard wares &c: which he offers to the public in general, on the most reasonable terms. Those who wish to purchase goods for cash, will do well to call and examine his stock before purchasing else where, as a considerable discount will bo made for cash. Jacob Painter. Due West., June 1847. 4t 14 . ; rNotice. All persons haying demands against the Estate of John Wilson, jr., deceased, are requested to present them immediately* as I expect to settle hp the Estate soon. A. J. WEEMS, Ex'or. [ Jane 9 \ 15 2t ' I .MTKD ST. RECRUITIP WANTED for the United States Army, < trno i?o limiirr o lif li?n litnf 'I liiftlwio liifrk vv j viii.ij u *j ; iiiV/iivo ui^ii) ing among their fellow-citizens. None nei are determined to serve honestly and faithfu ring the war" with Mexico. This table shows the amount of j)dy which enlisted soldiers, according to their respective grades^ are entitled to receivefor their services, / / I To tlio Sergeant Major. Quartermaster Sergeant, Chief Musician and Chief Uugler?cach ! First Serirant of a Company - j Ordnanco Sergeants - [ Other Sergeants each - Corporals - - Buglers - - ... Musicians - - Farriers and Blacksmiths Artificers - - Privates - - A bounty of twelve flullars will bo paid to fa/ilry arm. By the 9th section of the act, or private now in service or who may herea Mexico, and who shall receive an honorable enlistment,or for disability incurred in thee rant for oxk hunduep and sixty aches 01 a, ill UllU UUUJj U|ii#n itll) Ul ir.uuo ha may, at his option, when honorably dischar* oxk liuNUUKO uoLLAits, bearing six per eei deemable at the pleasure of the Government Besides the monthly pay, as above stated which is amply sufficient ibr his subsistanceteel clothing. Good quarters and fuel are al bo paid to making those men who may enlist good faith, comfortable and contented wi dance is always provided for the sick soldier period he is unable to perform his duty. SI duty, tiie laws provide a pension for him. By the above it is seen that the pay and a dence and economy, the monthly pay of the s< for his comfort and convenience is furnished coflee. The sum of Two Dollars will be paid to ai who shall bring to the rendezvous an able b< The citizen should present his recruit to Recruiting Sergeants. J. J> MA Abbeville C. //., 6*. C'., Recruiting J Jm/ic 2d. 1847. Masonic Celebration. The Members of Clinton L0d-0 No3, wil1 co,ebrate thf Anniversary of St. Jolin tlio Baptist, viz: the 24th inst. vat Abbeville C. H. jfe, J| The Brethren generally w,lh their families, are re". spectfully invited to unite with them on that day. A Sermon will be preached by the Rev'd D McNeill Turner. Also a Aiasonic address may be expected. Dinner will be prepared at the bouse of Bro. Jamos Moore. Tickets to the dinner enn be had cm applying to Bros. Thomas P. Spierin, or Edward S. Bailey r t - - - l 1 -C *l.~ II IS roqiliiSH'U mar, mi: niuiiiuuna ui inc Lodge part icuhirlyi and the brethren generally, will assemble as early as possible, say by 10 o'clock A. M.j as there will be considerable business to transact; A Band of Music will enliven tins services of the day. VV IJjLIAM IlHiL, Sec'ty. C, L. Abbeville C. H. June 2. A. L. 5847. 2 June 1847. 3w 14 To the Friends of the Bible. The Anniversary Meeting of the Auxiliary Bible Society, of Abbeville District, will be li? Id at Abbeville, on Wednesday tile 28th of July. All Societies in the District, connected With the American Bible Society, are at liberty i i ? * _ * i A: to send as many delegates 10 uiu Micuung, <is to them shall s^nm proper, each of whom will have all the privileges of a member of the Society. An Anniversary Sermrtn is expected from Rev. P. G. Thomas, or his alternate, Rev. Thomas L. McBryde. The friends of the Bible, and thosis wno desire an universal diffusion of its hallowing influences, are requested to attend. F. BRANCH, Rec. Sec. June 9 15 "7t Notice. Tho copartnership of Gilmer &. Livingston having been dissolved by mutual consent; all persons indebted to tlieni arc renuestr'd to makn immnrfinfn payment to Samuel Gilmer, who is authorised to settle the business of said firm. Saml. Gilmer. J F. Livingston. Tho Tuiiyard will bo continued in operation under tbo direction of the subscriber, who has 011 hand a good supply of leather which ho will exchange for hides, or dispose of for Cash on accommodating terms. t? t cMH-T. JL' . J-<1 3m 14 Washington arid his Genei'als. A few copies Washington and his Generals, by Headley, Author of Napoleon and his Marshals, just received and for salo by R. H. & W. A. WARDLAW. Abbovillo C. H., 19th May, 1847 May 19. 12 tf The State of South Carolina. ?nnpvit.t.fi nisTrtlf'T. In the Couft of Common Pleas. James Cochran v James Fish.?Attachment. The Plaintiff in this case haying filed hie declaration in the Clerk's office this day: And the defendant having neither wife or attorney known to be in this State. Ordered that said defendant dp plead to the said declaration within a year and a day from thtt'dAte, other, wise judgment by default will be awarded against him T P SP1ERIN? C. C, P. ' Clerk's Office 29th April 1847 ly 14 i A.TES ARMY. fG SERVICE. able bodied men, between the ages of 18- and of good character, and of respectable standed apply to enter the service, but those who lly, the period of their enlistment, viz: "du~ 1 Pay of Artillery and Infantry Soldiers, and Pay of Dragoons ofDragoonsand Rifle- and Riflemen , men, when serving on when mounted. J foot. Puy j)cr month | Pay per month | ?D5IST . ~ i ' 17 11 16 16 18 13 13 y lu ? 8 9 8 11 II 11 i 7 8 each recruit enlisted for the Artillery or Ineach non-commissioned officer, musician, ftrr be enlisted during the present war With s discharge either by expiration of his term of4 :ourse of his service, will be entitled to a wor ? t 4 vn hn tviII lm nt lihnrtu tn lnnata at may be subject to private entry; or, ho Ted, receive treasury scrip to the amount if it interest, payable semi- annually, and reI, one ration per day is allowed every soldier^ ?also, a large supply of1 comfortable and gen. all times furnished ; and every attention will t, and are determined to serve their country in th their situation; The best medical atten* ; and no deduction of pay is made during the lould the soldier be disabled in the line of his llowances are respectable, and that, With prtl jldier may be laid up, as every thing requisite by the Government, including his sugar and ny citizen, non-commissioned officer or soldier11 jdicd recruit, who shall be regularly enlisted* the Lieutenant or Captain, and not to the .RTIN ist Lieut. 12th U. S. Infantry Recruiting Officer\ Rendezvous, 14 3t Notice. The subscribers respectfully invites the &tten? tiou of the citizens of Abbeville, and the District generally, to their MERCHANT TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT* in this Village, two fioors above the Planter's Hotel, where they will keep at all times a fine assortment of GOODS for Gentlemen's wear. Their Stock this Spring have principally been purchased in New York* and con* sist in part of, Super Black French Cloths, ' Blue " ? " Brown " " 11 Black " Doeskin Cas'm'rs ? u Fancy " " White and Fancy Drillings. A splendid assortment ot Vestings, A (in.i l^f r> f urhitn T?" i/I Atme Klnnlr Ar%. Black Satin and fancy Cravats, Scarfsj Suspenders, silk under Snirts and Drawers, A fine article of cotton Shirts and Drawers* Buttons and Trimmings of all kinds, Also a variety of goods belonging to thetradej Mditary Trimmings &o., all of which will be made up in a style that will suit any that may favor us with their patronage; JOHN LYONj JOHN LIPSCOMB. Abbeville C. H., April 27th 1847. 9 3in Di\ Spencer's Vegetable Pills, Aiul Tonic and Restorative Bitle?s. For tiie purification op Tiie Bloodj and restoring op tiie system from all Morbid Secretions of the Glands, Skin and Liver, morbid humors and vitiated state of the system, &c. These Pills and Bitters have been steadi* ly gaining in popularity among all classes?a are not now among those of doubtful efficacy or experimental character* but can be relied upon as compositions founded upon correct therapeutic principles, and confided In as safe* pleasant, and efficient medicines wherever a Tonic or Aperient is needed, and where a Purgative or simple Cathartic alone is needed* the Pills alone stand unrivalled^ They will positively cure, and have in thousands of cases of Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Liver* Complaints, Eruptions df the skin, Sallo\V Complexion, General Debility 4 Loss of Appe titCj Suppressed i'erspirauon, <v,c.? otc. A3 an eradicator of mercury from the system these Pills and Bitters are unequalled. The indications requiring Spencer's Pilla and Bitters, and when they should be taken without delay as a preventive to the formation of acute diseasoj are* when the tongue is furred, when th?;.urine is highly colored, when there is pain in the stomach and bowels, when there are nervous irritations, when there are pains ifi the back or head, when the skin id I hot, dry or yellow* wnen me appeme is poor* when there are cold chills, when the dreams are bad and^tarthng in 6leop, If taken on the occurrence of any or all these indications of approaching disease,much pain and sickness may be prevented. The above Medicines, Fresh and Genuine* are for sale by Wardlaw & Dendy, and at the Post Office* For certificates of recommendation and other information concerning tbe above Medicines, see future tfdvertisemefitsi also paini phlets which inav be obtained of the Agents* 1 June 9 . 46 Idi ' ??' DR. JOHN W. McKELLAR, Hating located at Winter Seat, EdgfrMf?hS$3 trict, Respectfully offers his services to thei citizens of the vicinity, in the varttrasbrftnchi es of the profession. Jan. 6,1847. 45 3m