fHE AB 3 E VIL L E BANNER= IS PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNINGII v DAVIS & HOLLINGSWORTH, 1' U <) 1' It I UTOllS. TERM S: Two Dotl.Alts pvi* minimi., if pniil in advance ; Two DOi.i./uis nnil Fikty OKvrsif not jmi?I within six mouth*, mnl Tiihkb Dom.ars if not. paid bofore tlie one! of the year. All sutmcriptioiis not limited nt the time of suhjcl'ilrini;, will be considered sis indefinite, mid will be continued until nrreuruirea arc paid, or at the option of the Pro prietors. writers iroui oiuer runic* innsi niruri aOlf/ Ih; accompanied willi Mm Cash. Advertisements inserted nt 75 cents ppr Square (12 lines or less) fortius liral insertion, ami 37 J- emits for e:ieh subsequent insertion. All Advertisements not having the de?ire>l number of insertions tn irlieil upon iliein, will be contiuue>l until forbiil, ami charged accordingly. I Liberal deductions will be made tn those advertising by Contract. Transieiit Aclveitisenieiits must he paid for in advance. For anuouneinii a Candidate, in ailvnnce. For advertising Estrnys, to be puitl hv the Magistrate advert isintf. PRINTING^ Of ovory Description and in the best stylo EXECUTED AT THIS OFFICE: 1 Knibracitig such as busiskss OAitns, : iiani> bills, nny size, llkl-rt i* i's, ; i'ostkus, " BILL IIKA 1)9, ROOKS, rAMIMII.ETS, BIIIKFS, : BLANKS of all kinds. The Proprietors of t lie Abiikvili.k Uannkr assure their friends mid t he public, that t heir orders for any tiling in the .loh l'riiitini; line will be executed in t he best, nintincr, and at as lowrates as at. any other establishment. ] ^MOVAL. Root itv. < Jfl;nmf;iclroy. ' ille C H- [ Sill-. Subscriber respectfully *- informs his friends mid the pitblie sienerally, that lie has sp-is* ioiilov0(l 10 inn .-More iicxt to me f?t\vliou Hotel, opposite Willson it Williams' Sfore, where lie is prepared to make to order, ^ (Jenilemen's H( M>TS AND SIIOKS, and iilso 0 I.ADIKS* SIKH-IS of tin- finest description, !' which, for Sty le, Fit anil Workmanship, lie war- J1 rants, cannot lie excelled j lie lias also cnt!cmcn's and I .a dies' Shoes, of the neatest quality: also, a In rye as- " nortilieiit of heavy Sewed Hoots and I'eg^ed Hoot" and Slioi's, all of his own manufacture, all : V of which lie will sell tot a>'ei>nimod-iiint! terms. ?' N. H. Two N.-jro Hojs wanted to learn the Hoot and Shoe ttade. NICHOLAS MeKVOY. Feh. 27, 1855. ,'i!) 1 ly " lis"&& <& GltllfflU MERCHANTS, : AUGUSTA, GA. Wild, continue the OIl'ioF.IiY HUSI- ? NKSS IN' Al.l. ITS HltANCIIRS, at j tlicir <>M Stand on IlliDAI) S'l'ltl'il'.T, opposite the Planters' Motel. I' Our Stotdi of (Jrooeries will, at all limes, lie !l large, the assortment complete, and particularly J? l I ilturii I uli'i r<> r>. m (in* ? HOWARD ASSOCIATION, " philadelphia. Impoiinut Announcement. H TO ALL PERSONS afflicted with Sexual dis- ?! ease. such as SEMINAL WEA1CNKSS. IMPOTENCE, OONORRIKEA, OLEET, SYPH- " 1I.IS, .to., association <>r Phiiadd- u fihia, in view of the awful destruction of huuuin ifc mid health, caused hy Sexual diseases, and c the deceptions which are practised upon the un* jj fortunate victims ol such diseases l?y Quacks, (| have directed their consulting Surgeon, as a OH AIMTA RLE A('T worthy of their name, to Rive MEDICAL ADVICE ORATIS, to all per- '' sons thus afflicted, ( Mali: or I'ein ile,) who apply by letter, (post-paid,) with u disc rip! ion of their condition, ago, occupation, hahits of life, ?te.,) ?nd in cased of extreme poverty and suffering to FURNISH M K DIG INKS FREE OFCIIAROK. " The Howard Association is a benevolent Institution, established by special endowment, for the relief of the sick and distressed, afllictod with *' Virulent and Fpidemic diseases," atul its funds can he used for no other purpose. It. has now aaupplusof means, which the Directors have TWIUU U? lUIVCl lilt* illjll Vtf IHHILT IL (S IKiCUless to ad ! thai the Association command* tlic highest Medical si*ill of tlic a?re. Address, (post-paid,) Dr. GEO. R. CALHOUN, Consulting Surgeon, Howard Association, Philadelphia, l'a. By order of the Directors, EZItA D. llliAltTWELL, Prtnident. , Geo. Faiio'iiii.ii, Secretary. May 2, 1855. '2 ly jusv published, nv the II 0 \VA It D A S S 0 CIA TI 01V, f V II I L A I) E 1.1? II I A. 1? A. T> EI'OIIT on SPEIvMATOUltIKE \, or Som- 1 Jl* inal Weakness, Impotence, the Vice of Onanism, Masturbation, or Self-Abuse, andoth*-r Diseases of the Sexual Organs, with an account of the errors and deceptions of Qu-icks, and val- ' unble advice to the aUlicteil, by (JKO. II. CAL- ' IIOUN, M. D., Con-nlting Surgeon of the How- 1 rd Association, Philadelphia, Pa., a benevolent ( Institution, established by special endowment, * for tlie relief of the. nick himI distressed, ntllic'ted 1 with " Virulent and Epidemic Disease*." A ' copy of the above Report, will be sent by mail ^ (in a sealed envelop,) free of ehargr, on the re- . ceipt of two slamim for pontage. 1 Address DR. GEO. It. CALHOUN, J Kit. 2 South Ninth Street, ' Philadelphia, l'n. ' Dec. 10, 1855. 34 3 m | A Valuable Plantation for Sale. He AVING purchased other Lands more con- r venicnt. to inc, 1 desire lo sell iny I GRAIN RIDGE PLANTATION, I in the Calhoun Settlement, adjoining lands of Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Alston, containing 426 f Acres. 1 Persons wishing to purchase Lands, will do ' ' well to call on ino and examine the place, and I they will Hud my terms and prifce reasonable. ROB'T M. PALMER. Abbeville, Nov. IB, 1855. 31 tf LAND. t THE Stibroriber wishing to attend more particularly the practice of his profession offers bin Fort Charlotte Land for s.?le, adjoining vieuua i!Xien TAX. 'Oil TIIK COMPLETE CURE OF COUGIIS. j COl.HK, INKI.VKNZA, ASTIIMA, IIHONCIIITI8, SI-miNU OK Ill.Oolt, ami a I.L OTIIKR l.l'NI! I'tlMI'I.AI.nts TENDING TO CONSUMPTION. This preparation i*r whieli it. is reeoinmended." Our Agent iu Pickens Distiict.S. f!., Mr. S. U. I IcFall, assures us "that he uses it with ureal i s "iiclii iu his own family, and recommends ii to c is neighbors." lie gives an instance of a Ne- I ro woman, in his vicinity, who had been suffer- t ig with disease of llie Lungs for years, at tended ( 'it.li severe cough, who was relieved l>y the ?! iverwort ami Tar. ? Such arc the good reports we hoar of this mod:itw from nil parts of tilt- South. For a report I' the sur|irisin?r euros it has performed in the I Western and Northern and Eastern States, we r rould invite the sufFcring patient to rend the. i amplilet which accompanies each bottle. To s II, we siiv, have hope, have Impel i THY TISK MEDICINE. I Bo warned in season, and neglect not. that nugh which is daily weakening the constitution. 1 ritatinjj your throat and lungs, and inviting on I at dread disease. Consumption, when ho soolli i it; and healing a remedy can he obtained as Dr i togors'Syrup of Liverwoit and Tar. 1 kwai1k ok cofntkukkits ani> iiask imitations! i The genuine article is signed Andrew Rogers, I 11 the emrraved wrapper around each 1h>U1o. I'rice, ?l per hottle, or six hollies for SIS. Sold i wholesale and retail, by SCOVIL it MI'iAI), I 11 Chart res 8l. btw. Couti and Si. Iiouis, N. O. Sole agents for the Southern States, to whom II orders and applications for Agencies must be ddressed I Sold also hy Waiiduw &, Lyon, Abbeville, \V. It. CiilFPIN, I.oni?inire'?, 0. rj. I'knn, Edgefield, 1. W. Tavi.or, Anderson, J. J. Bknson, do. Lindskv ?t Hawthorn, Due "We?t. mar 30 50 Out PKOSPECTUS OF 731 Oiifiri&B&atf ?TTML : I "Ml B rapid strides, and constant advancements of the age; and the daily increasing demands ' "or Literature. have induced the Subscribers to u-opose publishing at Spartanburg Court. House. 1 >11 ilie first ?f .biiniarv, lHSti, A WEEKLY ' I,ITEKAUY JOURNAL, entitled ? THE LITERARY STAR, Its Editorial management, under the care of II. L. HOW URN, will lie conducted in a manler thai siiai.l not fail to give satisfaction to svery reader. Tlie greates cure will be taken 0 chronicle the latest and most reliable passing vents of the day. Tin* Literary department ,vil) contain such matter only, as will prove inter stiii" and profitable to the reader. Selections aiitable for Sunday reading?Stores for the young-? Proverbs for the Old?and in short, it x our determination to present to the piihlio a louriial thai will bo a welcome visitor in every umilv?a companion lor every one. In matters >f Polities, the Stau will be nctitrai; but will elniii the right to speak of any palpable wrong i 1 inuv D?u J J I Tiik Litruary Star will be printed in new i uid clear Type, and under tlie mechanical man- 1 igeinent of an e.\|ierienced Publisher, K. M. JROUG1ITON? will vie in appearance with any j taper in South Carolina t In order m put our paper within the reach of i very one; anil secure an extrusive circulation, t will be furnished (containing Twenty-four coltinii* of rending matter,) ut the following un>rccedented rates: . 1 copy per annum, in advance, $ 1.50 ' 10 ?* " " " 12.60 20 " '? " " 20.00 We appeal to our friends, and to the friends of tur cause, to sustain us in our undertaking?exend to us a helping hand. Address BOWDEN &. BUOUUHTON, ( Proprietors. Spartanburg, C. II., S. C. November 6, 185B. 29 Notice. I LL persons having demands Against the Es- <] fl tutu of.lOKL SMITH, deceased, are requested , o prexeuf (licui properly attested to tho under- , lifTiied, to wliotu ulmi those indebted to the Estate t ire requested to make payment. A. M. SMITH, ) v i J. M. PERR1N. ) March 1, 1865. 45 tf < Independent Press copy. I R. L. BRYAN", ' SUCCESSOR TO Bryan & Me Carter, and Allen McCarter aid. All subscriptions ami communications >11 business should bo addressed to the undersigned, at Newberry (*. II., S. C. OUIUbK it UKUSSU^. January 20, I8"i6 *11 barter's Spauisl) illiotitic. ; CCii' K'nrificr ok Hie ISIoutl! NOT A I'AHTICI.K OK MKIMTItY IN IT. I L"t. the Afflicted R'-cvl and Ponder! 1 \n Ii>r>il 1 ilili> Remedy for Scrofula, Kind's Evil, ' Hhcilinatism, Obstinaic Oiirnneous Eruptions, 1 Pimples or Posttiles oil llie Fare, Ulolehes, ' Moils, Afin' ami Fever, Clirouie Son* Eyes, " Ktnij Worm or Teller, Scald Head, Enlarge- ' meiit and Pain of tlie Hones ami Joints, Stub- , born Ulcers, Syphilitic Disorders, Lumbago. ' Spinal Complaints, ami all Diseases arising from an Iinjudicious l.'so of Mercury, lmpru- ' dence in Life, of Inipiiril v of I In* Wood. This ureal. alterative medicine anil Pit ilierof Hloo.1 is now used by tlionsands of crateill patients from all parts of (lie I'nileil States, vlio testify daily to the remarkable cures perormed bv the crentest of ;ill medicines, " OAUt Ell'S SPANISH MIXTURE.- Neurnltfin, rheumatism, Scrofula. Eruptions ou tlie Skill, .ivcr Disease, Fevers, Ulcers, Old Sores, Airco- , ions llf tllO liiillleVK DtcaMlujta i?f 111.? 'I'lin,?,* Yinale Complaint*, Puii.s mill At-liintr <>f tin* limes ami J<> in Is, are speedily put. to (light by tsing this "rent ami inestimable remedy. ' For all disease* of the Hlood. nothing has yet , iron foil mi io compare with it. It demises the j y si em of all impurities, nets tfi-nl ly ami trill- | liently on the Liver ami Kidneys, strengthens . lie Digestions, gives ton* lo the Stomach, makes | he skin clear ami healthy, ami restored llio '(institution, oiifoehh'il by disease or broken lowii by the excesses of youth, to its pristine ripir an2 ly Jarkson Slrert Hospital nnd Surgical [NFIRMARY TOR NEGROES, AUGUSTA, (5 A. rpiIE Undersigned would respectfully call tlie J- attention of Planters and Slave-owners 'enernlly, to their complete nnd extensive estab- , lishmcut in Augusta, Gii., for the neeommodalion of NKGItOKS requiring SURGICAL OP- | KitATIONS or Treatment in CIlllOXIC I>1>: ISASF.S. The Ilntlding is situated on the corner of Jack II'. :..i. ci??? ? <->'.. ivn nni cw, ifuvccii uiu rn'or^iH ami .lie Savannah Kail Road Dc|x>tt<; and in sight >f both. It is therefore convenient for the re- , :cption of patients from a distance. In its con- , ttruclion, throughout the entire plan, was kept n view the spcciul purpose to which it in npilicil; being furnished with everything* which :an couducc to the comfort of the SICK. Il is supplied with hot and cold baths and shower lath*?and has water-closets in cacli story to ivoid fatigue and exposure to the ]iniieiits. It s abo well ventilated and lighted with gns. A'itli the constant attendance of experienced utile and female nurses, the patient will be saved nucli of the suffering which too often is the repsult of unavoidable neglect in the treatment of ' Megroes in ordinary private practice. ?ror Uouid, l^il^ing and Nursing, ' >t*r month, $10. For all necensary Medical utendanne, Surgical Opcrat.ons, ?fcc., the same ub u ordinary city practice. II. F. CAMPBELL, Surgeon, R. CAMPBELL, Attending Physician. ' May 3, 1855. 2 mtf J. L- Dowell, IE- A Rogers. | W D Dowell. < of Georgia of Alabama. of Florida. ' DOWELL, ROGERS Ac CO., 1 FACTORS, , Greneral Commission Merchants, 1 AND SHIPPING AGENTS, [ North Atlantic; Wharf, i CHARLESTON, S. C. 1 WE present great facilities for selling COT- ( TON, Hnd especially FLOUR, WII EAT, CORN, < ind DOMESTIC PRODUCE We make ar- t angeinents with our interior friends to transact I heir business at the very lowest rate of charges, 1 ind pledge ourselves to promptness in every i ransaction. J Liberal Advances made on Consignments, i Jtricl personal attention to the interests of our < latrons, and your favor and influence respect- I ully solicited. i Bj-BEST OF REFERENCES GIVEN.XB < August 28, 1856. 19 4m 1 1. A. 11 KB IOT WII. P. HOLM KB. * 1IERIOT A HOLIES, 1 Commiuion and Forwarding Merchant*. 1 No. 4 VEHDTTE EANOR Char lout on, 8. C. rkfbrbn0e8, iirEPnr.ar), MoCimT 6 Co,, Charleston, 8. C. ). S. Riiktt, do. < ?*, B. HoiioTi do. 'oh* Drab, do. P. 8. A T. O. Budd, do. avn 6akri>kw Sc Co., do. Iamb Walkii, Nashville, Tenn. [Wmas S. Kennedy, LouUville, Ky. Nor, 33, 1854 DOCTOR HOOFLAND'S CELEBRATED (German Bitters, ' ?rf.f\lirD DT DR. C. M. JACKSON, Fhilad'a., Pa., wii.l kppk?rruAixr cure LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA, JAUNDICE, Chronic or Nervous Debility, Dimtntf of th? T Kidneyn, anrl all tiiteaiei ariting from a Uilordertd Liver or Stomach. n Much ? a* Constipation, Inward Piles, j Fulness, or Blood to tho j Head, Aciditj1 of the Stomach, B( Nausea, ilcurtbnrn, Distrust for Food, c..i * * - ? ? . ..iuc-v- ties to this remedy, no rash, or unwarrantable assertion is made, but is simply stated a fact; (| proven undeniably and conclusively by the ex- j traordinary cures, nud benefits derived from its ,| use. iinilcr tlio direction of its illustrious origin- f, ator, Dr. lloofland, among all classes of European society and from the immense moss of lesti- 0 uiony, fioni all parts of the American continent, p( aeciiiniilnteil (luring the last ten years, in the h.iuds of tin* present proprietor. The preval- j, enee of diseases to which the German Hitters are adapted, it. is with sorrow we say it, is almost -j universal, indeed there is scarcely a family 0 throughout the whole extent of our country in ? which there cannot be found among its members ii. ? i: > - imv llllll llllll/llIU ll/l/HltrilHCC IICnoting a diseased Liver, or nti cniuciiitoil and Dyspeptic. It. is used constantly in tlie practice of n large j number of I lie most prominent Physicians in tin; country, who have also added their written testimony, in evidence of its ureal virtues. In conclusion then, we would respectfully ask of nil those alllictcd with all)'of the above diseases to irive the Hitters a trial, and rest assured it will not l?e regretted. In proof of the statements above ^ made, all are invited to read attentively, the " .Memorabilia," or " Practical Receipt Hook," fur Farmers and Families, containing a grcnl number of usefid receipts, in addition to the tt-slimoiiv, in favor of the Hitters, from the most |tromineiil and well know individuals, in all parts if the Union. All Agents, for the Hitters are itilliomcd to distribute llie " Receipt Hook" gratuitously. ^ Principal office and Manufactory, 1*20 Arch *t., Philadelphia. Pa. ^ For sal- wholesale hv Druggists in all the prin- u' ipal cities, ami at retail liy apothecaries and 'torcUeepers in every town in the United States, iud Canada. \Vaui>i..\w & I.von*, Abbeville. p F. F. l:terd ill the |nicket constiIIItes a traveling w ! ii t\r*i iliil, which < liiiiiwt 116 i>f transferred to (lie pages of nil illiuni, with a niiliilte ami distinct resemblance S if natiiic. Willi cipinl facility, pictures ami mihrnidery patterns arc taken, Mid have received lie highest clllogiiims from the fair sex?ami, mleed, a more tasteful present for a lady could not l?c produced. This Magic I'apcr will also mark linen, or ilhcr articles, so as to r-inuiii pcifeet.ly indelible. ^ All tlio washing in tli? world fails to bring it imt. Any ehi!ritli perfect case.? '' With this Magic Paper, likewise, one or four s' sopie.i of every letter written can be secured with- *r> nut any additional labor whatever, mulling it the cheapest and most convenient article extant. j It is used lo great advantage by reporters of I lie public press, telegraghic operators, and liosis ' uf others. Knelt packatre contains four different colors? ' Black, Blue, < J recti ami I'ed. with full and prin- J, ted infractions, for nil to use, anil will lust sufliuieinly long to obtain fi vc linndfed distinct impressions. It is put tip in licniitifnlly enamelled colored envelopes, with a truthful likeness of the proprictor attached. Each and every package warrunted. Price, f'2 a dozen; or five for one dollar.? r Single Packages, 25 cents. Mailed to all parts of the world on the reception of the above prices. S Address, postpaid, N. IIUBBEf/L, J 1(?7 Broadway, New York. ti ' h OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. JhthMFx Mapie Iiiijimwion Paper.?We re- ft fer our readers to the advertisement in another ? column, setting forth the merits of this pleasing K and ingenious invention. The cheapness should induce all to give it a trial. ? J'hilatlclji/iia 81 Merchant. ^ It is unsurpassed for neatness and utility, and p should meet with the sale it richly deserves.? Tribune. > wluit tli? public lifts long desired, nnd C recommends itself to every individual of tu9le ' nnd refinement.?Journal and Courier. I1 July 25, 1855. 14 3m si (JAS11 MUSIC AND PIANO STORE OK HORACE WATERS, " NO. 333, BliOADWAY, N. Y. j OPPOSITION TO MONOPOLY! MUSIC AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES. Notwithstanding the combination of music deal ?r* to keep the prices of non-copyright munic, refusal lo extend lo Mr. \Vutcrs the courtesies of v ihe trade, lie is making immense sales?having u ihumlnnt evidence, that he lias public counle- t( nance and support, in his opposition to the great j* monopoly, nud in his efforts to aid native talent, '' itid to adopt the national currency. His stock 1,1 >f American und European music is immense, and the catalogue of his own publications is one jf the largest and best selected in the United States, lie has also made a great reduction in r ihe prices of PIANOS. MELODEONSand Mu- lical IiiHtruments of all kinds. Superior toned is 3A octave pianos for $176, $200 and $225, inte- P< rior of as good quality, and instruments as strong tt ind as durable us those which cost $500. Pi- m inosof every variety of style and price up to ?i MO00, comprising those ten different manufacto iea: among the celebrated modern improved O lloruce Waters' Pianos end the first premium <1 cEolian Pianos of T. Gilbert cst terms to tiio trade, schools, &c: 12$ per :ent discount to clergymen and churches. All >rders promptly attended to. Music sent to all ~ parts of the sountry, post-paid, at the reduced rates. General aud select cataWruen ?nd hnH. *1 lie of prices of Pianos forwardetT to any address ree of cliarge. March. 14, 1855. 4Y 4m ?l IKNBY KWBANE. JAMES L. QANTT C EfBANK & GANTT, . ] DIRECT IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE, CUTLERY, GUNS, Ac ?! 165 MEETING-STREET, 155 . >PPOflITE THE CIIARI.KftTON HOTEL, CHARLESTON, 8. Op ( mar 9 47 ly '7 BY H. L. BUTTEBPIELD. CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. ? April 30 9 ly 9 CHARLESTON DAILY STANDARD, k. RELIABLE COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL JOURNAL. Single Copied, per annum $ 8 00 Ten CopicK, per annum 50 00 rHE DAILY STANDARD contains a Daily Telegraphic Report, a Market Report, ami report of General Information, furnished by the mil from every scctiou of the Union. It uIho presents a Daily Report of the Stock Inrket, the Cotton Market, of the Arrivals and )cpartured of Ships, and of the Arrivals of l'usmigers. Once a week is presented n Comparative Slatei^nt. of iIim I ?< < ?? mix a* 11?1 Shi niiK'iif ? of (!niton Lice aim] Lumber, at tlic port of Charleston, ntiil Comparative Statement of the Receipts and Cxportv of Cottou ut all the porta of the United itates. All NEWS, of a personal nnd political ehnrncrr, both foreign and domestic, is given with the reatent. possible promptness; and to insure this Inject, we Iiut* secured the service* of an able orps of correspondents. Il is our special object to publish a NEWSP A'KIl, proper. We shrink from the expression f no opinion which may be demanded by the object hcl'oie us, but as a general principle, pre>r stilling facts at the earliest instant possible, nd lo leave it lo our readers lo form their own pinions. The course of the paper is severely eonservaire, first of morality and order; next, of the istitutions peculiar to the South; and next, of lie union of the States. We resolutely oppose nilieiilism, as well in democracy as morals. One important object in the establishment of or paper, was to present a cheap vehicle for iuirmation From ihis object we have been com elleil lo deltarl. toMime extent : but not lo li*:iv>. ?f our subscribers for a year, who will t>end 9 Fifty Dollars. This will relieve us from the isks ol colleelion and the expense of mailing so latiy diUcrcnt packages, while it will give to very neighborhood throughout the State, the pportunity of a Daily I'aper at FIVE DOL ARS pur aiinuiii. L. W. SPRATT it CO. Aug. 15, 1855. 17 tf C'Biarlr-sIon Wct'klj' Sliiiidanlt ONTAINS ALL THE MATTER IM'IITISII ED IN THE 1>AILV, together with "he Local, Dotnentic ami Foreign Market*?The l'riren Current, iitchidhiff the. Jintex of Sale fur Stuck, Krchnnrje, and Domestic Proilacc?The Shi/i/iinrf in Port?The luteal Telei/rajihic Information, Ac., iiv. Tim STANDARD is the only morning paper i Charleston which issues a WEEKLY ED1ION. This Edition is published every Wednesday Iorniiitr, and hy the evening of the next day mi he received in every section of the State. Price ?'-2?payable invariably in advance. L. W. SPRATT ?fc CO. Aug. 15, 1P56. 17 tf harleston and Floida Steam Packets liiiiled Sliilis Mail Line?Scini-WccKly. 'onnecting with the New York Steamers each way T,,E CA"?l^A. L. M. COX ?? r" w,n 'V;1^ fvt;ry o?iSLm aily AJternooii, nt.i o clock, lunch !. Tilt! Machine being wimple in its construction, nd is not liable to get out of order, is capable f Splitting unil Shaving Two Thousand Shinies per hour,?Letter than made by hand. It > portable, and ean be worked by hand, horse or team power. Ten or fifteen days work of a [fichine will make enough shingles to pay the riec asked for a single one Large inducements are offered to persons wishif; to purchase the right of several Districts.? ?ne of the Machines can be seen in operation i the city of Augusta, at William II. Goodrich's 'lainiug Mill, and one also, may he seen iu a orl time at Mr. J. White's Machine shop, at !dgefield? C. II. TIIOS. G. LAMAR. Hamburg, April 19, 1854. 2tfupr28 CALHOUN & DEVEAUX, 500K SELLERS AND STATIONERS, 162 RICHARDSON STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C., rHE undersigned has now on hand* and still receiving a large assortment of new and tiliiable Books, together with all other articles suully kept in Bookstores, all of which he offers > the* public upon reasonable terms. Thankful >r the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed on iin, he hopes by close attention to business, to icrit a continuance of the same. Nov. 2. 1864 29 Carpentering and Building. rllE Subscriber takes this method to inform his friends and the public generally, that he now prepared with a large gang of good carenters and ready to execute with neatness and ie greatest dispatch, any job in his line that iay be offered. He would also say to the Comlissioners of roads that he will build Bridges ? quick and cheap as any man in the District. ve him a trial if you want good work done uick at a low price. B. M. CIIEATIIAM. Warrenton P. O., Abbeville S. C. Nov. 30, 1864 33 ly For Sale. A FINE IMPOSING STONE, 6 ft. 6 inches m. long by 2 ft. 6 inches wide?complete with ame. Price $30. A bargain can be had by pplication at this office. CANDIDATES" tr The friends of NIMROD MoCOIlD re>ectfully announce him as a Candidate for Sher F at the ensuiu? Election. * ILT The friouds of JOHN R. WILSON, re>eclfully announce him as a candidate for Tax ollector of Abbeville District at the ensuing lection. m i ne meiias ot Uapl. S. A. HODG ES re pectfully announce him aa a candidate for Tax Collector at the ensuing electiou. IT The friends of Rev. JAMES MOORE rould respectfully announce him as a Candidate >r re-election to the office of Tax Collector, at lie ensuing election. or The friends of W. W. GRIFFIN, repeotfully anuounce him as a candidate fo heriff, at the ensuing election. PROSPECTUS OF THE SOUTHERN LIGHT, A RELIGIOUS JOURNAL, EDITED BY E- L WHATLEY. INDEPENDENT IN EVERYTHING NEI'TIIAL IN NOTII INC, ANI? SET EOII TIIK DEFENCE OK WHATEVER Wll.t, STAND THE TEST OK RKARON, SCIENCE AND THE IIOLY SCUIITURES. " J'rouc all thing*, hold fust (hut which in good." Terms, $2.00 per annum, in udvancc. W. F. DUHISOE A SON, PUBLISHERS, EDUEFIELD C. II., 8. C. is the name nn ..r;> i?i 1 ?. vii 1111.1U i?d imij uu uctniL'u expedient. 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It aims to maintain tin 11 nth as we understand it, nnd to assert the in tcllectual inequality of our Section, while at tlx name time, it will free the mind of our peopti from that state of literary thraldom and depen dency umler which they have too long labored. We claim, then, from all lovers of the South nm! friends of u truly home literature, that support for our Work which will enable us to give it a free course, and thus make it eminently worth) of the world's admiration ami our own prii'e. C. iViOUTI.MKIt, Publisher. Office ' Southern (Quarterly Review," Law Range, Hroad st., Charleston, S. C. The following resolution was adopted by the .luuuirnl V1UII. v,uil\fill Hill, llelU III CllUI'lt-SlOll III April, 1854: Resolved, That tlifi Southern Quarterly lieview published ill the City of Charleston, by a native of Virginia, and edited by one of the most distinguished literary pet tleinell of the South, being the only Periodica! of that eharaeter, printed and published in the Southern State*, and having always defended the institutions mid interests of the South, is entitled to the patronage of the Southern people, and this Convention earnestly recommend it to their favorable consideration. jnnn 15 S. 1?. KEWBEKItY C. IV., S. C., Importer and Dealer in Hardware, Paints, Oils, Window GLASS, DRY GOODS, GROCERIES AC., rmi utv oilers tor sale the Inrjjest and most ex_L^ tensive assortment of Goods ever introduced in the up-country, and guarantees the prices of any article to be as low as any house in Charleston can furnish such articles for.? Orders accompanied with satisfactory reference will receive prompt attention, and all goods delivered at the Depot free of Drayuge. All persons visiting the Newberry Cotton Market will do well to call on me before selling their produce us I have every facility of making them liberal offers for cotton and other country produce. S. T. AG NEW. Newberry C. II., Oct. 23d, 1854. 20 tf D* Independent Tress copy three mouths. EDWARD WESTFIELD, ABBEVILLE COURTHOUSE, SO. CA., RETURNS thank* for past favor?, and respectfully solicitsa continuance of the same. He keeps constantly on hand, of his own inaum T.npira A C2 a l\T\f HA RNKSS imfDLESr MARTINGAIJ?7ac. Also, WHIPS, STIRRUP IRONS f.nd HITTS. Being n practical workman, he is prepared to make to order all kinds of Saddles, Harness unci Military Equipments, at siiort notice, and ut as low prices as any other establishment, ty Particular attention paid to all kinds of Repairing. may'25 JOSEPH WHILDEN, DEALKR IN PAINTS, OILS AND GLASS, No. 11 Hayne Street, CHARLESTON, 8. C. ITe keeps constantly for salr, a general assort* ment of Paints aud Oils of all kinds; Varnishes' Window Glass and Sashes, Spts, Turpentine, Spirit Gas, Cotton Foot-Gin Fixtures, Glue and Brushes of various kiuds. ?7 1 fir. J Ol t ? ?v?f ly | Dental Notice. DR. It. ADAMS having located himself at In dian Ilill, for the purpose of practicing Dentistry. respectfully solicits the patronage of the citizens of Abbeville, and the adjacent district*. He has hnd several years experience in practice, which makes him feel confident in saying that he can get up a* neat a job of plate-woric as any one, and which he warrant* to answer all the purposes the profession guarantees. Ho alro treats manv diseases of th* Tmna >nJ)iyravi?ffs and Prizes. rpilK Klevcntli Ann'iul N oliirno of this upofnl 1- pulilicuiion commences on the Pith tiny of Sc|>le|l|h< f ||e\l. TilK "SriKNTIFC AMKIMCAX" is an IT. LU8TKATK)) I'RItlOPK'AI., .1,.V?.|?M1 chiefly to the |troniii 1 i;:iI ion of information relniing to tlie various Mechanic and ?'hcmi?: Art*. Indus- * trial Manufactures, Agriculture, Patents, Inventions, Kngiticcriiifr, Mill work, mill all iutercKtn which the light of I'KACTICAL KCIEJXCE ia calculated to udvnuco. Keporl* of U. S. PATENTS |rmu'od are alao published evcrv wiM'ki including OHicinl Copies of all 1 l,o PATENT ei.AI MS, together with news and information upon lliousiuids of other HUlljcCts. The Contributor* If 'he Srimtifir A >m riran are among tlio most eminent Scientific and practical men of (he times. The Kd'torial ])eparU meat is universally acknowledged to hp conducted with great aliilitv. "'id to be distinguished, not f... .1 ? I - iwr iiMj oxceiii'iicc * ??? U iMinumess ?>i discussions, lull for the fearlessness with which oiror is combated uu1 lor six iiionlhs. l-'ivc copies, for Bix months, Si 1 j for a 3-ear, For fuillnr (_'lul> rates ami for stntcim?ntn of* the f..,i 11 (' 11 large CASH I'lllZKS, offered by the pul>li~1ii-rs, see Srit-ittijic A vicritun. Soui linn, Western ainl t'anada money, or I'osi OHice Stamps, taken ul par for enbucrip? lions. Letters should directed (post paid; to tUUNN ?t CO., IS."* Fulton Street-, New Vork.V& Messrs. Ml'NN ?t CO., have been, tor many years, extensively engaged in procuring: patents fcir new inventions, mill will advise in? ventors, without clmrije in. reirard to the nuv-eltyv PKI5 ATIONS. While the eoniplel tiess of our arrung. incuts, offers to the patient every comfort. It also enables us to render more efficient treatineiit to chronic cases, tliali call generally lie seeiire.l in ordinary private practice. Our special aecoiuiimdiitions for the management of the tllUoNIC DISKASKS OK K KM ALES, so coiiiiiioii among Negroes, arc ample to complete. TKPMS.?For Nursing, Board and Lodging', per month $10. Treatment?the ordinary rates of Practice, ('oiumiuiicuiions addressed to us at Auguuta, will meet with prompt attention. II. K. (*A M PISKLL. Surjreon, 11. CAM I'IjKLL, Attending Physician. May In. 1855. 3 * If TIIK STATK OF S<>I "I'll (.'AKOLINA, Ahh'>ilh' //ixtricl?In tlx' Com limn Plrat. Win. H. Dorn, ) > ?. > Attachment. Win. 1$. Lloy.l. ) ?IB/T ill-:III-:AS, the Plaiulitf did, on the Ihirti* ? elli day or .lime, l.S.i'i, tile his declaraIioii against the Defendant, who (as it is said) in iii.ofiii 110111 iiiiii witnaitll uir limits ul litis State, umt Ims neither wife nor attorney known within the same, upon wlioln a copy of llie said declaration might lie wirvcii. !t fore; otdvreJ, Ilisit tlx- said Defendant do appear ami plead tf? I lie said declaration, on or liefon- ilir lir.it day of July, which will lie in I ho year of our Loril Kighlc<-ii I lu ml red and Filly-Six, otherwise final ami absolute Judgment will then be given Mtiil awarded against him. M ATl'II K\V McDOXAT.P, c. o. r. Clerk's OHiee, June 30, lf,r?5. 11 lj STATE OF SOUTII CAROLINA, Abbeville District.? hi the Common Pleas. !(. it J. Jordan, ) Foreign Attachment. vs. v MeUowan & lVrriu, l'l'ITi Tlios. J. Alkinp, ) Attorneys. WIIF.KKAS the Plainiill's did, on the fifth day of April, eighteen hundred and fiftyfive, file his declaration against the Defendant, who, (ii is said,) is absent from ami u ithotit tlio limits of this State, and has neither wife nor attorney known within the same, upon whom copy of the Raid declaration minht he served: 11 is therefore ordered, that the snid Defendant do appear nnd plead to the said declaration, on or before Ibe sixth day of April, eighteen hundred mid fifty-six, otherwise final and abroluU jmli?iiieiiL will then he giveil and uwarded ayainat him. _ _ iviatthkw M<-r>ox'Ai.nhv3r?. Clerk's OiKee, April 11, lH.'io .01 1 j GRATIS! J U S T ]> U B LI S II / : J) ! A i\i:w DISCOVCItY IX .llKIUCIXEI FEW WORDS ON THE UATIONAI-. Treatment, without Medicine, of Spermatorrhea, or Local Weakness, Nervous Debility, I?w Spirits, Lassitude, Weakness of the Limbs and Hack. Indisposition and Incapacity for Study and Labor, Dullness of Apprehension, Loss of Memorv, Aversion to Society, Love of Solitude, Ti- I nudity, Self-Distrust, Dizziness, Head-Ache, In- , voluntary Discharges, l'ains in the Side, Affection, of the Eyes, l'imples on the Fare, Sexual and other Infirmities in man. From the French of Dr B De LaneyThe important, fact that these alarming complaints niny eat-ily ho rcuiov-d without Medicine,. is, in this small tract, clearly demonstrated; and the ent irely new and highly Ruocesjfill t reatment, as udopted by the Author, fully explained, by I.1I.MMa nf ?.i::-u ...^-...7 every one in enabled to cure hmn>elf perfectly, ami lit the least. possible cost, avoiding thereby ull thu udvertised uoslrunm of the day. Kent to any nddress, gratis, and post free in * sealed envelope, by remiUini; (p'"*' paid) two postage stam]>s to 1)11. H. I)E l.ANFA, i No. 17, Lispenard Street-, New York. Feb. 1, 1855. 41 Km . "aw?a? COLUMBIA, S. C. Mrs. Surah Flemingund JamesT. FlemjL'ing respectfully give notice, that they hav* I purchased and assumed the management of th?American Hotel, lately so successfully conducted' by Mr. J.C. Junuey. In takingchurge of this Establishment, they do so with the intention of using every means that experience and energy will supply, lo give entire satisfaction to their patrons, and promise zealous attention to their comfort. In asking a continuance of u fairportion of public support, they do so with the assurance that they intend to deserve it. The table will be supplied with every thing that the market affords, served up in the best inanner? ' and dispensed by watchful attendants ; and til* chambers and parlors will be found always ready for the reception of guests. SARAH FI.F.M1NG, J T. FLEMING. May 11,1853 tf Marble Cutting. orrosiTE Harrison's iiotki,. Columbia. ? n r a MIK Subscribe hnve on hand ft large assort.JL ment of Italian and American MARBLEi Monuments and Tomb Stones of the Intent and most approved style*, of the best workmanship and aa cheap as the same kind of material ??? **quality of workmanship can bo laid down in Co* lumbia from any other place. Orders from tu? country punctually uttended to. may 19 ly BOYNE & SFROWL. /?A ? "** * ? ?? v?vo IU l^OgUXOGBi NOTICE is hereby given to the Distribute'* of the Emute of Jen8c Maddux, dee'd, th?l a finnl Settlement of pnid Ketate will be mud* before the Ordinary of Abbeville Difitrict, on lb? 5th of March, 1H56. . WILLIAM W. MADDOX, Adm'r, December 4, lt55. 33 8m -4