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LETTEB OF SENATOR KABON. Among the letters read at the IJrooks Dinner, which we find in the Edgefield Advertiser, is the following from Senator Ma* son, of Virginia. "What ii says in reference ~ to Federal affairs is equally bold, true, and worthy of the past course of that distintinguished statesman :?.l/iftyry. ' Sui.ma, Frederick Co., Va., ) 20th Sept. 1850. ) .V;i'C Gentlemen : 1 have had the honor to recoive your letter of tho 13th inst., inviting me, on behalf of the constituents of Col. H O 1>. I. - 1! J. IC3UMI i">. UIUHK^ 1U il UIIIIICI' lO DO JJ1V0II to him by them, on the 3d of < )ctober next, in " testimony of their complete endorselucnt of his Congressional course." It has been my good fortune to have eny. ^ joyed the acquaintance of your able and justly honored Keprcsentative, on terms l?ol!i of social and political intercourse, from his entrance into the House of llepreEcutatives?and I know of none whose public career I hold more worthy the full and cordial approbation of his constituents than his. IIo has shown himself alike able and prompt to sustain the rights and the interests of his constituents in debate and by vote, or to vindicate in a ditlcrent mode, and under circumstances of painful duty, the honor of his friend. I would gladly, therefore, unite with you, were it in my power, in tlie testimonial proposed by his K . generous constituents ; but regret that the distance which separates us, and my engagements at home, must forbid it. Perhaps it may not be unacceptable, in closing this letter, to say a few words to my fellow citizens of Ivlgefield District, whom you represent, on the condition of the country. None can mistake, or, in the South, can remain insensible to the times that are upon USi 'i'he issue (until now averted) between a numerical majority on the one side, and ftworn faith to a written compact on the other, is about to be tried. The Southern States represent the minoiit.v, both in States and in people, on this issue. Not their property alone, but their honor and safety are at stake in the result; for 1 look on the pending election of a President interesting chiefly to the South, as it will be a type of opinion and purpose at the North. Reason and argument are exhausted ; wo have done whatever lay with lis to bring the majority back within the pale of constitn- i tional power; and can now only await the popular vote. Should it l>e found to stand by, and to uphold the Constitution, then wo should once more look forward with confidence and hope to the continuance of a Union established in mutual and patriotic sacrifices, and having its sanction in fraternal faith. But in reverse of all this, should a dominant sectional voto be directed to bring into power those pledged in advance to break ! down tiie harries.s interposed by the com- I pact of federation, tor the security of one j section against the other, then, in niy calm- j est judgment, but one course remains for ! the South : Imiinedialc, absolute, and eternal sonara- j tion. letter, far better, to stand toward J the Northern States as we stand to the rest j of the world?"Kiiemif* in war, in peace friends"?than to remain halting under a j common government, enemies, under the ; guise of peace, or friends at war. Again regruttii'g, gentlemen, that I can i not he with you, i lam, wliXi ijiertl J. M. MASON. TEURITOBIAL APPROPRIATIONS. II?>n. John Letcher, of Va., in a recent speech 011 territorial appropriations has collected some curious statistios in relation to that subject. Ohio remained iti a territorial condition fifteen years, and the appropriations made by Congress?executive, legisla live and judicial purposes?for that entire period, amounted to only ?00,000. Mississippi was a territory for nineteen years, and the appropriations were $148,399,83. There was also in this ease an appropriation (for the first lime iu territorial history) lor roads ?10,000. Indiana remained a territory sixteen years; appropriations for legislative purposes, ?ke., 8117,730. Louisiana was next; Appropriations, ?152,298; for roads, $6,400. Michigan was a territory thirty-two years ; appropriations for legislative purposes, &e., ?352,703,59; for roads, $235,510. Missouri appropriations. ?113. 700. Illinois, $00,500; tor roads, $8,000. Alabama, Si 4,433, for roads $ 10.000. Florida, (twenty-two years a territory,) $665,430.55 ; for roads, $172,613; for public buildings, $20,000. Tliis was the first instance in which Congress made an appropriation for the erection of public buildings in a territory. Since that time, such appropriations have been made with astonishing rapidity. Wisconsin received for public buildings, $40,000, besides $72,000 for roads, and $347,743 for legislative, executive and judicial purposes, although her territorial existance was only for a period of twelve years. Iowa, $284,908, for legislative pur]K>Hes, ?kc.; $60,500 for roads, and $15,000 for public buildings. Of the present Terri tones, Urcgon, which was organized 14th August, 1848, has received for legislative purposes, <fcc., in the short space of eight years, $249,58*2.69, for public buildings, $121,000, and $200,000 for public roads. Utah, organized Septemper 9, 1850, has received $199,159.10 for legislative purposes, ?fcc., $53,000 for public buildings, and $25 ,000 for roads. New Mexico, organized $ame day, $203,395 ; for public buildings, $40,000; for roads, $32,000. Washington, organized March 2, 1853, $70,500 ; for public buildings, $5,000; for roads, $55,000. Kansas was organized 30ih May, 1854, and has received, for executive purposes, <fcc., $70,200; for public buildings. $50,000; for roads, $100,000. Nebraska, which has ex~ iftted two j'ears, has received $36,000 a year for legislative purposes; $25,000 a year for public buildings: and $40,000 a year for public roads; whareas, tho whole amount of tbe appropriations received by Ohio, when a Territory, wan but a little over four thou Mod dollars per annum. Mr. Letcher well jwks, if a territorial government could be rnmiaged for fifteen years, in tbe earlier aud better daysofIhe governmeut. for an appropriation of $4,000 per annum, is it not?even taking ipfp consideration the increased cost of living and the extravagance "of the present day?duVof all sort of proportion, when . H ooeta fifteen times that amount to BUj;j>ort ? Territory now! v ??? ..? ^ A Single faint of Vieip.?A prodigious ? deal has been said and written for and against marriage?for and against celibacy ..J tl.o /.iMatlAII llM tl/tf. Vid flMlt UsflriUI IABBEVILLE BANNER. WILLIAM C. DAVIS, EDITOR. THURSDAY MORNING, OCT. 10, 1856. THE ELECTION. Tho following is tlio result of the election held on Monday and Tuesday last: foii coxouubs: i P. S. iinooKs, - - 2,0?J5 FOII 813 NATO It: : J. F. Marshall, | J. \V. Ilearsf, 805 FOIt KKIMIESKNTATIVES : 1 V *1 C...M . . ? ? , i\. iii. miiMii, i,iuy it. A. liriltin, 1,223 S. McGowsin, 1,720 K. Noble, 1,107 j T. Thomson, 1,185 II. A. Jones, 1,101 I. K. Vance, 1,351 J.A.Norwood, 857 KOtt TAX COI.I.ECTOU t S. A. Hodges, 983 I J. It. Wilson, 495 Jas. Moore, G22 | J. M. Yandiver, 34 We will give a tabular statement of the vole of each precinct next week. AD VEUTISEMENTS. We direct special attention to the advertisement of Davis & Ijoozku, at Greenwood Depot. They will endeavor lo please customers in price and quality. WiEti & Lythgok have now their stock of Fall and Winter Goods. Give them a call when you arc in town. ELECTIONS IN FLORIDA. A lit. 1. I " -> jvimmiyii several oi IMC COUllllCS 111 jt'lrjyida have given American majorities, it is confidently expected that the Democrats [ will have a majority in the Stale. A PUBLIC DISCUSSION. j We learn from a private letter to our Post Master at this place, that a public meeting of tho citizens of Elbert County, Georgia, will be held at the Camp Ground, October 23d. Hill and Crawford, Americans, and Toomus, Stevens and other distinguished Democrats are expected to be there. ASSASSINATION. Tlic Orangeburg Southron of tlic Stli inst., stales that Mr. James McGkkw was called up from his bed by an assassin, under pretence of enquiring tho direction to a camp meeting in the neighborhood, and when lie had approached within a few yards of the gate, a gun was discharged, the contents entering his side, and producing instant death. KANSAS. "We give in another place two letters from our Kansas correspondent, "J. M. IV The new Governor, Gisakv, has proclaimed his intention to protect the lives and property of every law-abiding citizon, and to punish cwry law-breaker with all the power coin- , milled to him. To the half-measures?the slip-shod policy?the unfortunate blunders upon the part of President Pikkck in se- I lecting the appointees to ufiiee in Kansas, ; may L'o iraceu me mur<ler, thieving and j anarchy which lias prevailed there. l'cace I and order are again restored, Lilt unless the rigid policy of hanging every traitor who dares resist the authority of law, Bhall he pnrctii-d, lliiv cluta of lliincfc will nol loot long. We hope that Gov. Gkakv will administer justice with an even balance, and put an end to the Kansas difliculties, which, perhaps more than any other one thing, have given strength to the Dlaek Republican cause. CHANGED HANDS. Wo arc pleased to learn from llio last [tidependent J'rcus, that AY. A. Lee, Esq., has purchased a half interest in that paper, and will in future preside over its editorial department. We understand that Messrs. Lee & Wilson have it in contemplation to enlarge the paper and raise the subscription price. We hope that there are none so miserly as to object to this proposition, because from our own knowledge and experience, we are settled in the conviction that he works without his reward, who publishes a paper at one dollar per annum. From a e. 1.1- -e ' - ? imuitii/iu euuuujiiioii 01 mo cnaracter and ability of Mr. Lee, founded upon an intimate acquaintance, we arc constrained to recognize in liim an able and honorable competitor. AVe cheerful!)' wclcomc him once more into our fraternity, and wish him that success due to his merit and ability. SPEECH OF COL. ORB. 1 Jt seems to be a conceded question, that a dissolution of the Union will ultimately be forced upon the South. Hon. J. L. Orr, one who has hitherto tenaciously professed his faith in the conservative patriotism of tho North, is reported by the Unionville ' Journal, to have said in a speech delivered at Union C. II., " that if Fremont is elected, he believed the Union would bo dissolved, and that ho would be in favor of its dissolution. If it occura, it will take place between November and March next. II<^ had gloomy forebodings for the future.- If Mr. 15uchanan is elected, wo wfll have peace four years, wlicu an effort will again bo made for Black Republicanism. The people of the South aro now more united than ever; and if the contest must come, we will be prepared to meet the enemy, undivided." WAiraTO*FIOnT7 A "Western Kuow-Nothing somewhere in Alabama, puts forth the following proposition : " If they are so anxious to have mo killed, and will pat up any man of their parly, who holds the same official rauk in their party that 1 hold in mine, I will fight him at any convenient tima and place, according to the code of honor. T ?m ?nn the Executive committee of the American party. I will, fight any one of ^Executive cominitte of the Democratic pt?*iy: nnd, to be still more accoimnadating, I will fight any one of their electors, or any editor of a democratic paper that has twelve hundred of circulation. That is my proposition, and * let bira laugh that wins.'" , * Well, that's cool. ' That fellow will fight ._:it ? -- WW LM7 wMI'iMWi jrnpii VUligi^ VUt will- he *taod tUe villainous saltpetre?? thoughow e&rc^ upto NORTHERN SENTIMENT. It c.'iimot but bo obvious to the dullest of apprehension, that the sentiment of abolitionism is fearfully upon the increase. The recent elections iu several of the Northern States, and the overwhelming majorities in favor of Black Republicanism, furnish an ; index to the progressive spirit of fanaticism which is to swallow up the South, or dissolve the ties which bind the two sections together. "We know that thero are thousands at the North who believe that the j slaveholder has rights under the OoiiHtitu| tion, and abhor and detest the traitorous nciuiiiiuui niai wars against its authority, i and labors to maintain the "Higher Law 1 >oetrine," viz : That conscience or opinion shall decide whether or not the Constitution or tlio supreme law of the land shall be obeyed. Hut wo hope the day is distant, when bigoted religious sentiment shall supplant the Constitution?when the thousand isms of religious sects shall take the place of law, thus making our government a po litico-religious anarchy, instead of the Republic, of our fathers. Notwithstanding there are many among Northern Democrats who are willing to allow to slavery that protection given it by the Constitution and laws of the land, yet i thoy hold opinions upon this question wholly at war with tlio views we' maintain in the South. They do not believe that ! slavery is right?they believe it is wrong I in the abstract?that it is a moral evil, nn.l are opposed to its extension, but are not in favor of violent measures to restrict it. AVe hold that it is morally right?that it is a Christian institution, that is tlio means of Christianizing millions of the African race who would otherwise have died in heathenism?that our slaves are happy and eontented with their lot. Seeing then that the views of even the best men of the North, are so antagonistic to our own, it behooves us to look to ourselves for the preservation and perpetuation of our institutions?to decide whether the opposing systems of Northern and Southern society can be governed by the same laws?whether a union of peace and harmony can be maintained bei il _ i nvccu uie two sections. MASONIC FEMALE COLLEGE. We Jinvo received the First Annual Catalogue of the Masonic Female College at Cokesburv. Wc are pleased to sec that the College promises to be a valuabio addition to the institutions of learning already established in our District. The Carolina Times <>f the 14lh insf,, j in noticing this catalogue, has the follow- j ing. " It appears that the College is in a pros- j porous condition under the control of the j Masonic Fraternity, and is patronised cn- j tirelv by the citizens of Abbeville and-New- , berry Districts, hence we regret to see that I the officers found it necessary to send to J New York to get up their Catalogue which is a very plain and miserably corrected affair. Surely our hrcthern of the 1'rcss in Abbeville or Newberry are competent to get up as neat if not a better Catalogue.? llut so it is, several of our Institutions of learning in the South strive for Southern patronage and are liberally supported, but whenever a piece of plain Printing is to be executed, or almost anything else needed the money obtained from Southern slaveholders is expended northward in preference to patronising home industry." Wo think it certainly could have been as well printed in the State; but we arc willing lliat every man shall make the best bargain lie can for himself. Extraordinary Lonycvilj.?David llalpo, a negro, the property of Mr. Wm. II. Muss, died in the iowu of Corinth, Tishomingo county, Mississippi, on the 22d nit., at the advanced age of 11V years. The Corinthian Pillar says he was a remnrkably obedient and polile negro, all attest who knew him ; and as an evidence of his good conduct, he was never chastised in his life. lie had remarkable powers of endurance, was a fine carpenter, and built a huge frame dwelling for Mr. Moss at the advanced age of 114 VMrs. lfi> lins diiriiirr llm iifi.tn.it drawn between three and four hundred shingles a day, and had frequently walked to Corinth, a distance of two miles, after a hard day's work, to supply himself with sugar and coileo for the month. IIo was never sick in his life, nor did ho ever take a dose of medicine. A Powcr/td Engine.?The Detroit papers state that an engine costing fifty thousand dollars, is in process of construction, which is to he used for pumping water into the reservoir of water works of that city. This engine is guarantied to raise one million [pounds one foot with one hundred pounds |of coal, less than two pounds of coal per .hour for a single horso power?the highest iguarantied duty of any engine known. Steamships.?Though but eighteen years liavo elapsed since the first vessel wholly 'propelled by steam crossed the Atlantic, now there are fourteen lines of steamers, comprising forty-eight vessels, plying between Europo and the United States. Out 01 lueso loriy-eigiit steamers but twelve nre of American construction. The foreign companies have lost four of their steamers, and we the same number. Irish Emigration and Immigration.? One of the Gal way (Ireland) pnpers, noticing the continuance of the exodus from that pro* vince to America, speaks of a counter tide of returning emigrant*?persons who have amassed some wealth, or who have fallen into a state of ill-health. The numbers, however, are said to be merely fractional as compared with the outward bound movement. nr f rri ? * * ? jvtoras/ea.?ino census o| JNeOrasKa lias just been taken, and it shows a population of 10,716, and 4,000 voters. The population has increased over two and one-fourth fold in a singlo year, and the number of voters is nearly three times greater than in lSBS. There was not a single dollar subscribed fo* Sharpe's rifles to establish this territory aud fill K with free ci izeos. Gen. Walker htn iseued a decree granting*) erenr free white emigr^t to Nicaragua a track of Und -of 160 acrea; which, after a residence of six months, be shall W come entitled to. Should the have ft family > Wentitled to *&>] ;.r 4k. ' *&*; / W-'*&&&[ LETTERS FROM KANSAS. Camp nkau Lhcompton, ) Sept. 21, 1850. J Tlio storm lias parsed, the raging elements arc abating their fury, a few fitful gusts alono serving to remind us that all danger is not entirely past. On tho morning of Saturday the 13th ult., Gen. Hied, in command of'2,480 men, took Up liis line of inarch from Camp Mission, near West port. During the day, our forccs were increased l>y the arrival of Col. Clarksou with (JoO, making in all 2,S;10 men. We accomplished 14 miles, and encamped 011 Cedar Creek, after a very severe lay of hot, dusty, and hungry marching. This was in consequence of the horse, to the number of 1,800, forming the advance guard. Next day our company, bu! ing on the right of the 1st Regiment, was placcd in advance, and wo marched 21 miles with comparative ease. At the Wakarusa, 7 miles below Lawrence, a small detachment was sent forward to reconnoitre the famous Rifle Pits on the opposite bank. They were found to be admirable in position, but insignificant in construction, and empty. The advance proceeded to witlmi a .short distance of Franklin, where they witnessed a most diabolical murder and robbery. A young man who bad connected himself with no company, had been riding with an individual who discovered that his companion had some ?.'),000 in his possession. They proceeded together far in advance of the whole army, when this spy shot his victim in the head and escaped into the camp of the enemy. Tho advance guard returning in hasto with this intelligence, and a rapid movement ordered in front, the report was circulated that the enemy was at Franklin in force. This nerved up oar weary, footsore men,and we dashed into Franklin at (he head of the army with full numbers.? The Captain alone was an invalid, and I gave liim my horse to ride. Our mounted skirmishers chased the enemy's picket into the very heart of Lawrence, and several prisoners were taken within close range of the enemy. One old fellow run two of thein down, commanded them to surrender, ami made prisoners of themselves, their two horses, lilies and repeaters. Wo lay in the town of Franklin until sundown, momentarily expecting orders to march upon Lawrence. Lut no such otthr came, and evening passed, and night passed, and half the next day passed, while our General wailed for the enemy to take advantage of One house :in<l steam mill belonging to tlie Abolition Aiil Society, were burned contrary to orders. Two or three other houses were put out hy Col. Tilus and liis command. No pillaging was permitted although the town was deserted hy all the Abolitionists who had lived there. For the third time in my life, I saw the sun set 011 that gorgeous plain, and this time I turned slowly from his blaze, with the mental certitude that before 1 saw liiin again, :i blood}' battle would be fought, llow sadly was I mistaken ! Next morning at 9 o'clock, we received orders to break up the camp we had formed about a mile back of Franklin, and to march again to Franklin. Here we learned that the Governor had ordered the U. S. Troops lo Lawrence, to prevent a battle. incy consequently took possession of Lawrence at about day-break, and had their cannon so placed as to bear upon either army. We therefore waited until the arrival of the Gov. at about 3 p. in., when a council of all the Captains was called. Ilere a scene worthy of the feudal days was enacted, liacli Captain obstinately held to his own views, and threatened to march his company back if not allowed to do as he pleased. The Governor finally disbanded the army, and made a requisition for two companies to be organised and mustered into the service. Our company was highly recommended by the General as the best drilled, and under the best discipline of any in the army, and wo wt-re consequently received. Nest day the few men who had encamp,?i tl.A 1--1 *1 vu 1/11 mg iiubiini-in, iook up iiieir 1111c ol march for home, tho main body having gone on the night before; thus leaving our little company and a few recruits that Col. Titus had raised for tho other company, sole masters of the field. We marched past Lawrence, and reached Lecompton early in tho evening. I noticcd on the high hill so often spoken of commanding Lawrence, a square stone redoubt, about 40 feet long, with port holes and embrasures for cannon. It would have cost us some loss toliave taken this little redoubt,"but it would have been fatal to tho enemy to try to hold it, as it is at least half a mile from their main citadel. Yesterday the Governor himself visited our camp and mustered our company into tho service for three months. We have now gome 65 men. and ?rn to raiftn 9.0 nmm Tlio officers nro Capt. Donnldson; J. M. Pelot, 1st Lieutenant; Wm. Franklin, of S. C., 2nd Lieutenant; R. English, of Va., Orderly Sergeant; Parker, of Augusta,Ga., 2nd Sergeant; -W. N. Stansell, of Anderson District, S. C., 3d Sergeant, <tc. Thus, you see, that three of our officers are from the old Palmetto State, who comprise in fact all the Carolinians in the company.? We are to receive the regular pay of U. S. Soldiers, and will be under tho immediate command of the Governor. Wo will probably be stationed in Lecompton, and have about 150 prisoners to guard until their trial. I wish it were in my powor to give you correct details of the many battles and skirmishes that have taken place between email parties in the fast two weeks. I send you a copy of the Squatter $6vtrfign% however, giving ari account of the oapiuje of PaJmerii ooimpimy, and the ticlory of Hobertaon. 1 see Paul Connor's name on the Hat of P*lmatfiC' ' ' * ' '"'x' "iy I , , The troops have been active in arresting prisoners. Lane, Ilarvy, and Walker have probably left tho Territory, as nothing is known of them. Lawrcneo is nearly deserted. Topeka was taken a few days since, and 15 prisoners captured. Geary says that he does not intend to pardon one of the rascals who shall bo sentenced by tho .Judge. Thus is order again restored, and thus we are again beguiled by the idea that a victory has been gained, liut a greater war than this is waging throughout the Union. :iliil Ivsiiisjis i? 1 ?ti* ?!" tho ends uf the enemies to the Constitution. Tho Territory is devastated, the best citizens driven oil' for security, and winter is at hand with all its terrois douhly enhanced by iusecurc houses and empty barns. J. M. V. C.VMI* AT LliCOMI'TO.V, K. T., ) October ,*?, 1800. ) There is little to write you this week of ; public import. Our company is stationed here for the present to guard 100 prisoners, captured recently at dill'ereitt times and places. One portion of them, to the number of Si), was yesterday committed to stand a trial on the charge of " murder in the lirst degree." These were, a part of llarvy's men, who attacked Hickory Point, and were in turn attacked by the U. S. troons. Out of 2f?0 men, 110 were on that occasion made prisoners, sonic 20 having since escaped l?y (lie connivance of the Free State troopers. They seem to be impressed with the idea, however, that it is useless to attempt an escape from our company, for although they are well treated, and are neither hand-culled nor locked in, yet they are guarded with the most military vigilance. i am sitting in the door of my marquee, on the slope of a beautiful hill, overlooking the building in which these prisoners are incarcerated, not one hundred yards off. In front of the encampment, and bearing upon tlio prisoners' house, is the bronze sixpounder, taken with the prisoners. This I old piece is one of the battery captured at J Sacramento by Doniphan's Regiment, and I brought from Mexico by them. 1l was subsequently presented to the Franklin Company i:i this County, and is the same piece that was taken by the Abolitionists in their night attack upon Franklin some six weeks ago. lis caisson is pretty well provided with lead and type-metal balls, and canis' tt-rs filled with slugs. Something like a i hundred Sharp's llilles, muskets and cari bines arc lying in the marquee. | ll.irvy, with a small part of his forces, i made his escape, and has not since been : heard from. It is pretty certain that he I and Lane have left the Territory. Capt. j Walker was here yesterday, under the Gov : ernor'.s protection. He was arretted by (ho ; Marshall's depuly, :ut>l afterwards released by the (Governor. 1 do not think that the Kxeeutive can claim such a high prerogative, although T do not know hut that it is the best policy to frighten Walker away, i instead of arresting him. Jle remarked to Col. Titus yesterday, that he had no further interest in (his Territory. and that lie in i tended l?? leave immediately, lie is a brave ; man and a noble enemy, and active as he 1 li'i* (.... ii in ?l... !* ? 1 ' . ...... i lit tJlillU CilllSl', 110 lias I ever sot his face sternly against llmir prevailing mode of warfare?horsc-stenling and house-burning. ) 11 Ige Cato is still engaged in the investigation of those oases, and it is probable that nearly all will be committed, as our prosecuting attorney is :i hgal giant who sweeps all before him. I do not think any will be admitted to bail, as the laws of the Territory declare such cases nut bailable.? Their trial will conic oil* in three weeks. Winter is coining on already here. We had three or four very heavy frosts a week ago, and plenty of iee has been seen ; notwithstanding, the people arc ill prepared for the season. Comparatively few buildings were put up this summer, on account of the feeble tenure on property of that kind, and ail tiidb uuiu ihiiiu jliu i1icic 111 1ii Slllllllicr houses. The young crops have been destroyed throughout' the country, liorses and cattle stolen, (or rather "j>rcsscd") merchants broken up, credit lost and creditors swindled, and the better portion of the population fast deserting the country, leaving behind a swarm of vain pyres who batten upon the ruin of tho fair young land. These are the diro consequences of the first blush of war. This stute of affairs I looked forward to before I left home, and yet I deliberately came to meet it. Much worse llinn this, I fear, will visit the Territory, and yet I say the time is not at hand for the South to draw off her hosts. Let her rally on the little band of patriots who are sacrificing their nil in the contest, and one more struggle?stern, vigorous, destructive?and the contest is ended?the victory won. Sincerely yours, J. M. P. Railroad Safety.?The engineers on the Erie Railroad resist a rulo adopted by the Company making them responsible for running off at any switch where their trains stop. They say this is making them responsible for the neglect of tho switch tender. The company, however, say it is only an additional rulo of safety. Tho engineers were instructed that switchmon were placed nt stopping stations for their convenience only, and were not to bo reliod upon for tho safety of the train, and that engineers would bo expected, in all eases, to see that tho switches were right before they passed over them, and were also especially enjoined to take all the time necessary to run safe; in other words, to run safe first, and fa?t afterwards;" that they should always run into stopping places under the assumption that every switch was out of place and a train standing on the main track. As the company are right, and the rule is for the safety of travel, the puWic will sustain the company, except those unreasonably and unreasoning individuals who/every time they travel, denounce railroad companies for not run* ning fast enough; and when an accident occurs in <5bnsequenc?, want the officers knnrr fnr nnt h??in? ??1? ?Ml 1 3 to "bwl win | I. til^ . A Remarkable Case.?A friend writes to tlio Southern Jiaptist tho following facts concerning a lady who is a member of the Baptist Church in Lawlonvilit?, K. C. She will bo seventy-time years old on the 2Glh of next December, and has eighty-seven children, grand-children or great-grand-children now living, and there has not yet been found a swearer or drunkard among them. The most of them who are grown, are members ot the Baptist denomination. The lady is still <|iiite active, and goes about visiting among the sick, often sitting up with them without sufVering any from the effects of it. JYrw York, Oc/. I?About 1000 emigrants arrived at Castle (Jarden, daily, on tho six <l:iys ending October 3. In tins number were (ifty-nine organ grinders with their monkeys. Nearly all these emigrants came well furnished with means for reaching their Western homes, or were provided for by friends on their arrival. Tho Swedish passengers are a line, healthy, and intelligent body of men, women and children, and appear to be well provided with worldly gear. They held a prayer meeting at the Garden, the service being conducted by I?ev. Mr. lledstrom, Swedish clergyman, of this city. J)rcih<fb/ Cod/ O/ivntlion.?One of the workmen upon Greene's ritles, at the Massachusetts Arms Company's works, was so unfortunate, a day or two since, as to slit the thumb of his right hand upon a circular saw. Concluding, upon inspection, that the member was used up, he coolly went back to the saw, and holding tho damaged thumb with his loft hand, made a clean amputation of it, anil then proceeded to have it dressed hy a surgeon.? liutiiuii Chronicle, Oct. 4. Louisville ( A"//*) Couftreuce.?The annual session of the Louisville Conference of tho M. K. Church, South, convened in l^lizabctht<>\vn, Kv.. ?>n Wednesday, at the Baptist Church?Bishop of Karly, Va., presiding.? Nearly all the ministers belonging to tho Conference were present. lit!urn of the Prcsidmt.? Washington, <">? t. 0.?A meeting was held in the City Hall ibis evening f"r the purpose of making arrangements for the reception of the 1 'iesideiit oil his return to the < 'apitol. The Mayor presided, and a committee of six was appointed to make the necessary arrangements. (Tommmial. Acukvii.i.v; C. JI<>i:t. Hi, IS.'mJ. Cotton?We have liuJ nn<>tli<-r lively week's business in Cotton. SomeMM)bales- have channel! hands, ;it prices railing front into 1U? cts., extremes. Ciii.c.Mr.rA, October 1-1. Ifc.jfi. There was |e?s animated demand fur i-ni'on yesterday ; : s:*l prices were rather in favor 1.1' buyer*; tlse supply on sale wiu light, at pi ices 1'uiiiriutr Iruiii I I ( > I ri eriils. Cjmucncal. M A UK Mil), oil tins I till in.-l., by Itev. II. II. Dur;>iit, Dr. \V. \\"a-son aii<l ."\iiss 1'ki.mi:i.:a II.', limn 01 ims JJIM I lei. ? 2?" 1'ri liter's fee rceeived. Obitiiarn. i DILI), mi K riiin v t li?- I til li nf September, near I.oili in Abbeville District, rs i,oi;is.v IIoi.i..im>, wile of liev. Dr. Jim. Holland, nlt?-?1 H2 y oars, j She was a native ?,f this District ; Atid ut the j early a?:o of 1-1, slle Iicckmic a Sllbjei-I. of reuewI incr grace unite.1 with ihe 1'r^liyli'riiin j Cliiuvh at ItocU in October, ISIIS, then luiilir the i pastoral euro ?.f 1'ev. K. Cater, (ii a few years j she was married to Mr. .lolisi Wi'son, and removed within the hounds of Upjwr Long Cane Church, l<> which place In r membership was transferred. Alter the ilea'h of Jir. Wilson, she returned with her infant daughter to her iv| niveii neiir (iu'i'tuvoud, and in 1 s 11> she strain became a member of I Sunk Church. In ;!ic j early part of tin- year 1S.11, (wo believe.) she I whs married to Dr. Jno. Holland. About two ! years niter, she was called to nionrn the loss of an infant son, ami her own health, which had lor sometime feeble, befran to tail more r?. ! piilly. It was apparent !<> her Christian friends, i dial those graces of the Spirit implanted within j h?*l% weie vigorous an.I a.-live, anil that she wis ' f.ir-t ripening for Heaven. She was possessed i>f a lovly an.I amiable spirit, and piety gave [ beauty and refinement to all the accomplish- I month that nature am! art had endowed her ' with. For ho vera 1 months before she <!i-il, her saO'erings were severe, hut. she found that the grace of God was suflicR-iiL for her. She was patient and resigned, and at times appeared eheerful and happy, as Jio would speak ol her approaching end. Jn tin: struggle with death, when usked liy her devoted husband if she was happy in the prospect of ileaven, raising both bands sliu answered, "Perfectly so," and soon her emancipated spirit returned to God who gave it. I i iiu iiisk ni one wlio so well discharged tlie j duties of daughter, sister, wife and mother, is i no ordinary trial, hut sure tin* sad hearis of : weeping relatives t-hould be comforted witli the i evidence she lias left llicin of licr readiness to j depart and he with Christ which is far better.? j Meet her in lleuven! In the presence of God in fulness of joy; and at his right hand there arc ! pleasures forevcrmnre. J. M. Greenwood, Oct. B. lfoii. O* Will the Southern Chris tiun Advocate (Charleston) please to copy ? Wanted Immediately. A COOK nnd WASIIKit for a small family. Liberal Wages paid. Apply ut iho Episcopal Parsonage. Abbeville C. II., Oct. 15, 1850. 20-11 HTOTIOE. | ALL persons having demands against the Estate of John Calluhum, dee'd, will present them properly ultested for pnyincnL S. W. CALLAUAM, Ex'or. Oct. Irt, 185f?. 26 ?t car Tress copy 3 times. WM. K. BLAKE, Attorney at Law, AND SOLICITOR IN EQUITY. Will practice in the Courts of Abboville, Luurena and Newberry. OFFICE AT NEWBEBRY C. H. Oct. 14, 1850. 20 ly NOTICE. HAVING Appointed ELI BIIANS0N my Agent to Bell and apply individual rights to tme Fui.tz's Improvement on the Cotton <iin, in Abbeville, Edgefield find Newberry Districts in the State of South Carolina, persons wishing to purchase individual rights to use tlio same in raid Districts, will apply to him or JAMES II. COBB at Abbeville C. II., S. C. D. J. RED. Oot 15, 1850. 26 4t Estate of Edna Caldwell, dee'd. SETTLEMENT. ^ LL persons interested in the Estate of Edna i jjl owawtu, aeea, are hereby notified that a fiual Settlement of Mid Estate, will be made in the Ordinary's Office, Abbeville Court Housr, on the first day of January next, A. D. 1867. I I GEORGE R. CALDWELL, Adm'r. Oct. 15, 1856. 66 td*. TL H. DEALS, Ambrotype Ajrtiat, IS still in town, and would respectfully say to the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Village and vicinity, that he will remain here until the 18tb. His intention is to give all .* chauoeof proouring one or more of tw beautiful and nover^adiiig Atnbrotypes. ' ?* ^ , Oct,/, , . ; 45 -ii K ' Spoonlfttors yVwaltt) I S i INIorc tlian 1 Prize to livery 10 Tickets! X&-PU1ZI:S O' UA HANrEJiD.J& Those that would be in season to pcouro Tick| eta in ihc i Fort Gailien Academy Lottery, To be drawn Friday, October 24, 1856, ; Should lose no lime, if tlirv unnl.t * j - VHIVJ UI1J Ol ! the briHiiint Prizes offered in tlie Scheme, Capital Prize, $40,000! Lowest Prize, $40. The number drawing the Capital, must end I cither in 1, 'i. .'1, *1, 5, C, 7, 8, S?, 0. All Ticket* i (which must lie one in ten) when the number ! ends in the same figure Jit* the one drawing the Capital Prize, is guaranteed to druw ?40, bej Hides the chances for the larger Prizes.* 1 Wholo Tickct3, 510?Halves, G5?Quarters, $2.50. Certificates of Packages will bo sold at the following rates, which is the risk : Certificate of Paekago of It) Wholes ?fn. " " " " " llulves, 30. " " " " " Quarters', IB. | Orders can bo addressed to S. SWAN CO., Atlanta, Ga., or S. SWAN, Montgomery, Ala. ?5y"" For particulars, see Sell cine in another column. ; October 1">, lPfiG. 127 It j A liul}' of our ae<iuuintauce, Mrs. Powell, No 18 Siautou Street, New York, was troubled with liver ?M>li!|?l.ii::t foru long lime, and lifter trying ' many remedies, was advised to try I">r. M'Lnne'a Celebrated Liver Pills, prepared bv Fleming i - ^ ?v : IJros. of l'itlsbutgh. She did so, mid snys that j with him: box she was effectually cured. J,nlb/<xloji/Htyr of the. menses, conliveneu, i unilmji ,n rut iffijularilj of the buret*, arc all di?! cast's originating in the sunn? prolific cause, as is also that dreadful scourge, Dyspepsia. Tlioie who are afflicted with any of the above cnumer' atcd diseases, may rest assured that the suurca ' of all their maladies is in the liver, and for ha j uorreotioii the lust remedy ever offered to the ! public is Dr. M'Lane's Celebrated Liver Pills.? i Try lliein. The money refunded if not satisfactory. I Purchasers will be careful to ask for Dr. ' Jl'/.ion's (Jelfhvuhd Vermifuge, manufactured hv Fleming Hros, of Pittsburgh, I'a. All other Ventiifuir<-3 hi comparison me worthless. Dr. : M'Laue's (genuine Vermifuge, also his celebrated l.iver Pills, e in now l.o had at nil respectable ! dlllg .-tore*. XoW i/eituhie fil/ioiit f/tc Kiptialur* if ' FLEMING HROS. j * Sold by AVaui?i..\w & Lvon, Abbeville C- II., S. and by one Agent in every town in the South. It Invalids recovering fioin the effects of Fever, , Bilious Di.-easis, or long continued illuesi of any kind, will timl Carter's Spanish Mixture the only remedy which will revive their drooping constitutions. expel all bad humor* from the blood, oxcile the liver in a prompt and healthy action, and by its tonic properties, restore the patient to life and vigor. ir ? * ..I- oniy say try a. A single lxiHle i? worth all the so callcd Sul's-aj?;irillas in existence. It contains no .Mercury, Opium, or any other ! noxious cr jm:mii!i>us ?lrn?r, and can be given to he y<"i;-'..;c.it infant without hesitation. St? t'if c r :t nf wonderful cur"? nround Hi.- than liv<- hundred persons in tin? . ,'y of "iuiiiuond, Va., can testify to its See advertisiMiicnl. [Oct. mi'mmi mi goods!i T\7KT K ioo " ' 11t of Full and Winter Ladies' Dress Goods. Cashni- f.M, l)< Laiaos, Persian Cloths, French i Merino*, ivicli Fancy Silks, f^iripe, Plaid and * Plain I Slack Silks of every variety, Cft icoso, (Jnii;!iniiis, it'i'. ?also? A \. rv la fir*' variety of Kiiihroifterira, such aa Collars, StevVvP, Ial^ia'rs, J tiscriions, ?tc. ?A IX.)? Paltry Flannels, Piaiils, eke. While ami I'ed Flannels. Also-For Itlen'a Wear. A Is no ?'<>. ik of ("loth, Cassiiuerrs, Satiinetts, H.iSs, (Soots. i'ci:. ; ?a r_so? A l stock of Ready-Made Clothing, ' Coats, P.ints and V?-fts of all gradeH. ?ALSO? | A lar^e stock of Xegro Shoes, Blanket?, Ac. ?ALSO? I The largest stock of <Jrce?*rit's, Crockery Warf, II>.l-.lu-?r I ..II ?? -- ' ... ?-?na ifi ,,uri\ inui we liaro , ever had. j Come up. old friends atid customers, anil give IU a call uml look for yoiirsol vcs. Yours respectfully, \vu:n &. i.ythgoe. Oct. 15, 185C. 2ti tf I The State of South Carolina, j A HHUVIU.E DISTRICT. In Equity. J. William I'owi-r, \ vs. j- Dill for TarUtion. \V. Jliiiford J.ofriui and oilier*. ) PUIWL' ANT to Order, I will ^11 on the 18th day of November next, ?t the Into residence of Henry F. l'ower, dee'd, nt public outcry, two Tinctr of I.and of the Estate of said II. F. I'ower, viz: 1. The HO.ME TRACT, containing 452 Acres, morn or 1?-ps, bounded hy lauds of Alexander Houston, J. .1. ('iiimingliain and others ! 2. The SMITH TitACT, containing 150 Acres, more or less hounded l>y lands of George B. j Cliukscales, Iienj. W. Williams and others. | TfrSHMS.?A credit of one und two years.? ; Purchasers to give Ootid witli at least two | good sureties to secure the purchases money.? l'uy lite fori* in Ciix/i and nay fur papers. \VM. II. PARKER, C. & A. D. \ Commissioner's Office, ) Oct. 8, 1850. f 2G tds PUBLIC SALE OF LAND. liy Order of the Court of Ordinary. Real Estate of Robert Carlisle, deo'd. BV Order of the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville Piflriet, 1 will sell to the highest bidder on Hultf-dxy in November next, at the Court House door, the Real Estate of Robert Carlisle, dee'd. situate in said District, on waters of McCorii's Ctcek, waters of Long Cane, containingOne Hundred und Twelve Acres, more or less* and adjoining lands of Williaui Hill, Edward , Noble, Httd otliors. TE112IH:?Twelve months credit, the purchaser giving bond and good rccurity, and mortr; gago of the premises if deemed necessary. Costs to be pfi'd in Cash. T. R. COCHRAN, S. A. IX October 12, 1856. 27 3t Sheriffs Sale. BV virtue, of sundry Writs of Fiera Facia* to ate directed, I will sell at Abbeville Court IIuusc, ou the fintMomlov ?ml in November next, within the legal hour#of sale* tho following property, to wit: 50 Acre* of land, more or less, (on whicU> there in n fmo Bet of Merchant Mills,) bounded by Peter Guilleboau, J. P. G raven and otherm^ as tlio property of B. E. Gibert, ads. WvIjU Schrimer nnd othore. I 20() Acres, more or 1cm, hounded by Samael Robinson, T. Moore and others, as tbo property of T. W. Pace, ads. J. C. Ellis and others. 200 Ac res, more or less, bounded by D. 1L. Rogers, M. O. Tnllinun and others,. ?s the property of the Kb tut o of Joseph G. Matthews, dM'd.k uds. A. Giles vs. Jas McCuslgD, Adm'r. I House and Lot iu Lowndesville, containing. 12 Acren, rnoro or Ie88,bdunded by Joel Lookhart and other* as the property or L. W. Mc-i CalUter, ads. Jus. Q. Bozemnn and oth^ra.. 200 Acres, more or less, bounded by ThjNk ruiiou, ^uarica ueiiay aua otiiero, u the r^Operty of Jas. Gillani, oda. J. G. Willaon. f 100 AorcN more or Jcml bounded bw W. vr Rurael, J. Vf. W. M.rsluill and other., m U? property of Entote of Ju. McCree, ad?. JiKx A* Hooter nud other*. . TERMS fcASIf. v cl wr. T R' COCHRAN, a A. ft: ?{wciff.? Oflfrcq, pel. J3, j 856. ! .. Lnyiix. flP