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Drom the N,;o York Times. THE SAN JUAN DISPUTE. An American officer, familiar with the whole region, has hnndcil lis tlie following concise statelilt-itt of the husis of our claim. 1. The treaty provides that llic boundary shall rim " westward along the said forty ninth parl?lh'l of llol'lh latitude to the middle of the channel which separates the comiiiciit from Vancouver's island, and theiicft southerly through the middle of the said channel, mid of Fuon's straits, to the Pacific ocean." A glance at tlw inn|> will show that the Canal T)e Hum (iienr Vancouver's island) in the nulnrnl channel and outlet. A vessel coming through the centro or the Gulf of Georgia, from ahovo the 49th parallel, desiring to go to the l'acilic. ocean, would move through the Canal l)o Maro. as coing at oncu southerly and nearest to Yancoiivei's island.? There is more reason for our claiming Snliirttn inland, west of the Canal De Halo, t.huu for the Itritish to rl'iim the Archipelago l)e llaro, us a PihiiI shin fliiilninl lVi'?l of inlnml y. It is I lie widest, shortest, itn*l deepest. elinii iii-l. The main body of water runs through il. Kxaliiitic 111** large Coast Survey Map, |>1 i>lisin-<l in 1851, of those wilteis, willi all the soundings, nixl you will notice in the ('mini Do Ham.'Ill fathoms anil no liottom, 75 and no bottom, 16U ami no liotloiu, throughout (lie whole of it.? "Whereas 111 the Straits of Ko*ario, near I.uinmi island, you will boo 7 J anil 10Intimitis. No such foundings are found on the other channel. The general width of the former is nearly twice that of the latter, and it isslioiterhy at least 17 miles. AVe notice that Captain A bleu of the navy, on this chart, acknowledges that a large share of thcsd soundings in the Canal De llaro are dorived from those of Captain Wilkes, of the United states navy, made on h:s expiating oxp"dition lSl'2 and 1 Hl'l, pome three \ears before the treaty was negotiated. We give the date, as Millie wisoHoro, in a London paper, allegoR that the Canal De llaro had never been navigated by anything larger than a canoe ut the. date of the treaty. 3. The boundary by the Rosario straits would be roundabout, unnatural, crescentir, as if u I....I l..w i i i > on V~V|' Mini Vfi'Vll JIUI |iuncn IllOtlC IU IIIIJJ liie U*Mltiiient aud rake everything into John Bull's lap. 4. IJmler (.lie laws of nations the Islands nre the natural appendages of the continent, and not of Vancouver's island. This idea is acted upon by the lhitish Parliament, in its recent legislation. It provides that the colony ??f Vancouver's Island can, hy the consent ?.f its legislature, be incited in the colony of lliitish Columbia. r>. The laws of Oregon Teiritory, before Washington Tcritory was oreani/ed, were extended over these islands as " Island County,'* and hefore the Hudson Hay Company had any sheep pasture* on San Juan Inland. Not until I8.'?rf <liil that-company make their settlement on said island. It is lielievcd that the whole claim i< an after-thought of the Hudson Hay Company. 0. lion. Louis McLnup.our Minister lo K norland, wrote to the Secretary of State on the 18th of May, on? month before the Treaty was signed in Washington city, that, the basis of a settlement of the boundary could he made on "the JOili parellel 10 the sea, and thence through the Canal De llaro to the Straits of 1'uca, to the ocean." 7. The understanding of the Senate, whieli ratitii-d the treaty was to the same effect. The speeches of Mr Henton and of Mr. Cass, anil of others, mention implicitly the Canal De liaio as the boundary. u 11.^ ? .1 1 out the whole country lliat only Yuncouver's Island wus yielded to (Sreiit Htilain. Willi great. reluctance did the Government nml the people conic down from 54 deg. 40 uiiu. to tlie 4!l parallel. Tin- following extract of ft letter fioin nn officer of the army gives furilier information of cousidcrahle interest in the same connection: "The archipelago of inlands exhibited 011 the chart, ami claimed by the United Slates, particularly that of San Juan, which I visited with tho General on the 1st of July last, is very desiru hie not only for its excellent ami safe haihor, hut is tine forms nnd abundance of wood and water. .As the London Times once said, it is the ' Cronstadt'of the waters on the Sound. And ill fact the whole of Fillet's Sound, from the 40lli parallel, north latitude, up to ('lympin, is the finest body of water in the world. For ships of every size and draught of water, good anchorage and excellent harbors can he found in every part of the sound. It also contains the finest lorost of timber. Large ships from England nnd France are here every year for spars to supply their navy and merchantmen ; and for seven in ?ii1|is in the year I will venture to say it cannot be surpassed for its climate." Covtina*, the. I.eade.r of the Brownsville Axsntilf.?The New York Times gives the following statement respecting the leader of the recent attacks on Bronwsville, in Texas: Public attention is nt tliin moment diverted from the outbreak at Harper's Ferrv to one of miolher ROit in the region of Brownsville, Texas, headed by Cortina*. said to he a Mexican. The extent of ilus guerilla chieftain's operation, and (he pertinacity with which pursuit* his murderous plan" would lead to the belief that he is piving free course to deep-senled and long-smoih<ered feelings of revenge. If the inforinution we have at hand respecting (hat mini is correct? mid we have every reason to believe it is?such is the true state of the case. t'ortinas is about 45 3'ears of age, and was born at a ranch on the Texas side of the Kio ramie, known as Edinlmrg, soihh ninety miles above Brovvnevill*. During the Texas war with Mexico, the family of Cortinas was, according lo his story, robbed and unmercifully treatoil by the Americans. Since that period' lie has led rather a pret'ntory life, sometimes at peace, but in the main robbing, stealing horses, und in various ways evincing his hatred of the whites. A few \ear* cilice, one of his friends or compan ions was executed at Brownsville, and Cortina* himself was imprisoned at thut place eighteen months ago, and on his eieape or release he vowed sigiml vengance against the SherilF and oilier cilensof the town, by whom he considered himself grievously wronged. It is in fulfilm?nt #.f Ilia out It of revenue that Curt inns in now, with other disaffected Texans of Mexican birth, half breeds, Indians and rtiftiins of various grades, cndeavorinc 10 lay waste Brownsville and its vicinity. This nffair does not originate in nny ill-fecilne; on the pnrl 'jf Mexicans on the otlier side of tlie Hi'? Grande; and whether Cnrtinas or nny of his hand have in reality experienced unjust treatment from their fellow-citizens in Texas, we, of course, do not pretend to decide. It is probable these outlaws will continue (he war upon Brownsville tin til ft strong force arrives, when they will doubtless flee into Mexico. ^ Jfon. W. TV. Voi/ee.?We had the pleasure of seeing our esteemed and distinguished Jteprnsei.tu'ive in town on Tuesday, and hearing briefly his views in a short address at the Court House, npon some of the leading topics of the day. Mr. Buyce said that a misapprehension of his views has been takAi by some of the papers in tho Stale. By " moderation*' he does not mean submission, lie is unwilling to suhinit 10 me domination ot a lilnck Republican pHrty, and upon tlie election of u President, a* the exponent of such purty, lie is not only for a prompt disolution of the Union, mid a Southern Confederacy, but, if need be, for a separate Hecession ofSouth Carolina from the Federal Union. To remain where we nie, he savh. after sur.li an event would be dishonor, degradation ami ruin. He only counsels moderation now, as a means to the end preparatory to the great event which will he determined in the election of the next president, lie whiiU no new issues thrown as firebrands inlo the Southern ranks. We muxt know what the South linn to depend on among ourselves in regard to the future and its action. Mr. Boyce is opposed to National Nominating Conventions, believing them to be for the South wrong in principle and false in policy, fie does not desire the Stale to go into the next scramble - at Charlexton, but would have us mipport cordially any sound Constitutional man, nominated for th? Presidency by that Convention, who will stand up squaiely and unequivocally for Southern right* " an plainly deducible from the Dred Scott case." He would not support Douglas, or any other candidate who did not stand up lor vne proieoiion 01 Ciouiliero institutions in llie common Territorie*. With fuch a petition on ' the part iif the South, theisntie in the next Presidential election will be a plain and unmivtaka l?le one. If a Black Republican is elected over miah a man, for example, as Gen. Joe Lane, of Oregon, Mr. Boyce is then for immediate resistance, singly and alon* if we mast, without coop<?rniion. With Una explanation of our Re pre ABBEVILLE BANNER. W. C. OA VIS, Editor. Thursday Morning, Nov. 24, 1859. ADVERTISEMENTS. gfaf" See the new advertisements of our townsman, Mr. I). MoLauciilin, in anotlicr column. His Stuck of Drugs, Perfumery, Fancy Articles. Medicines, &c., is large and well selected. To our smoking friends we would suggest that if they want a real first rate Spanish Segar call on McL.mciilin. 15?<>" Mr. Notes, Agent for the sale of Colton's Atlas, is at present in our village, and would he pleased to show this work to any who may desire to sec it. This work, always considered (lie most accurate and reliable Map published, is perhaps now more valuublc tlinn ever before, tliere having been some valuable additions made lo it since it went into (lie hands of Johnson & Hiiownino, the present publish ers. iw F. von Santkn, of Charleston, advertises tlint bis stock of Goods is now opcti fur inspection. Our friends visit inpr Charleston should be sure to cnll at lb in variety store nnd get something to please the little folks. C. F. Jackson A Co., Charleston, Whole' sale and Retai' Dealers in Ready Made Clothing, have an advertisement in another column. D. M. W audi. aw gives notice thnt nil persons indebted to the Kstatc of Wii.liam Adams, dee'd, must come forward and inake payment. (1 j' E. Cowan nnd J. C. Wili.ard, Ex'rs, offer for sale the largo Estate of Mrs. Jank Cowan. Pee notice of sale ol Real Estate of Mrs. Mary Wkki>, dee'd. JK-iy Also, Auction of the Goods of II. S. kf.iiu. Pro, also, the notices of W. P. McKeliak, J. II. Wki.i.s. Sheriff, Clerk and Ordinary. ALMANAC. We are indebted to I'. I J. (ii.Ass, successor to R. L. IJiiYAN, Bookseller J: Stationer, Columbia. S. C., for n neatly printed nnd interleaved Almnnnc for 1SG0; and also for liirf handsomely executed Calendar for the name year. A TAX PAYER. At tlie request of several gentlemen we consented to republish nil article from " A Tux Pay or" which appeared in onr issue of tliu 3d of February la-?t. We handed it to the printer Ijst week, but intended that i * should not appear until thi-t week, a:id did not know that it had been put up for last issue until it was too late to explain the reason of its second nppearancc in our columns. We also cu'e plaec to another article from "Tax Payer" this issue, relating to kindred subjects which will he read wtih interest. CORRECTION. A friend sends us the following Premiums, which should have been included in the list of our Inst issue: Mn. Kuitoii : Every citizen of Abbeville, at nil interested in her Agricultural wellfnrc, must have been gratified to see in your litst issue that long list of premiuniH taken by Abbeville planters at the recent State Fair. We were proud of . what was published, but must cotiless we were not so delighted at what was unintentionally omittedPlease add to that list the foliowiinr: For ilie best mI)pic Buggy Horse, open to the world, W. Joel Smith, Jjlrt. For the Fecoutl best heavy drafi hrnoil Mare, J). Wyutt Aiken, 10. Lor th?? best Filly, 2 years old, heavy drnft, J. W. F?to.?l>e, 10. For Ilie best Practical Paper on (5 ratling, Ditching mid Ini|>rovinpr I.ntid, 1). Wyult Aiken, $20. REPORTS FBOM VIRGINIA. The character of Ilie news from Harpers' Ferry, would seem (o indicate (lint tbo incendiary had been doing his midnight woik. It is said, (hat much property of the citizens had been destroyed by fire. Exaggerated reports of such tilings cannot fail to find their way into the newspnpers of the day, thus tending much to enhance excitement about things, sometimes of a very trivial nature. The Richmond Enquirer, snya that rumors are also rife that a rescue of the condemned prisoners is preparing, and that parlies with such designs are in the neighborhood; but as yet these reports have bad no confirmation.? I That there are men wiekol enough to desire such | an cilurt, we have no doulit, but that any large I body of men can be found fnolhardy enough toal* tempt it we very much question. Nevertheless the Executive will see that the sentence of death is executed upon the criminals, and will provide for every emergency. We would advise all jiersone Lo forego the pleasure, if such it be, of witnessing the executions, by staying quietly at home and protecting their property, as well as avoid* iug an unnecessary rit>k of their persons, by going lo the executions. Especially would we advise Northern pcnple to stay away from Charlestonii at the times of the executions ; excursions of larj:e bodies of men will not be permilted, and if persisted in, will be prevented by actual force. Nothing would be outlier for a retcuing party than to go to C'harlestown us spectator*, carrvincr coricpnl??il ....i:.. fusion of a large crowd, to attempt the rescue. To prevent the possibility of such a result, and to protect life, while executing the judgement of the Court, a vety large body of troops will be on duty utCharlentown on the days of the excu tionft. These troops will protect the execution of tho sentence of death from interruption, and will execute summary punishment upnn all persons attempting a rescue. In such duty, many innocent persons might be injured, hence we would advise all to remain at home. ME. H. W. KINSMAN, At No. 223 King street, Charleston, S. C., is prepared to furnish every variety of Curtain Goods, in Urocatelles, Satin Delaines, Dam risks. Lace, Muslin; uleo Paper Hangings, in every style that may be desired, to gratify the most fuslidiou* tnste, from the plainest fancy to the richest and most gorgeous in ornament Window Shades, Curtains, Tassels, Loops, Cornices, Bands, Pins, in short everything to be had in a first class Upholstering house can always be supplied. Practical u-nrfcmnii nf ? perience, under his personal supervision, will attend to the filling of all orders entrusted to liia care. Those who may desire to purchase articles that require to be put up at a distance from the city, may rely on obtaining the moat accurate and capable instruction in the manner of attaining their object, as the proprietor is himself a workman of akill and fine taste. Mr K. has been long time in Charleston, and from his oontinued industry and energy, has succeeded in establishing a business that ranks him among the first iu his hue. lie is constantly receiving additions to and relieves of hie stock, aud may. therefore, be depended on as having always on hand the cheapest goods and in the latent styles that can b? obtained. He will sell at the low eat prices and on the most accommodating terms, aud we feel assured (bat he will give ^tkfaipten, J* all'who may favor him with SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE. Tl lis body will assemble on the fourth Monday in this month. The discussion of the I5luo liitlge Knilroad, we suppose, will be the leading question ill tlio programme of hot and fiery dehnte. This whk the fierco fourtli contest t?f Inht Session. It is doubtful which way the scales will turn, whether in favor or against this enterprise. But our own opinion is thut the action of the lust Session will be reversed, aud the restriction of which theConipuny couiplaiued will be removed. We are not much inclined to Inud the wisdom which inaugurated this enterprise, but we are firmly persuaded that ufl^r so much has been done, that it w?re woise than folly to abandon it. To throw nwny 3,000,000 of dollurs is no small mutter to the State. This amount would be an entire loss to the State if the work is to be abandoned now. Say that the State, in addition to what she Iiiir already given, has to make her entire Mihsciiptiou $G,000.000 in order to pnmn!i>ii> ?1i? road, and if il is admitted iliat the road would* when it is completed, pay expensed, und pay n dividend of three and u In If per ccnt., then it can be shown upon the basis of n mere money calculation, leaving out the advantages thai would accrue to the commercial and agricultural microti of the State, that it would be better for the State, putting it upon the basis of los.s and profit, in Dollars and cents, to make the additional subscription of three millions' than to abandon the work nt its present state. Because if the work is now abandoned the thieo millions is a clear loss, and the interest upjn this sunk capital would he annually Two liuiidred and Ten Thousand Dollars. Thus the people in effeel would pay this sum annually to all eternity. lint suppose tho State invest three millions more, making six millions invested, and sup" pose she realizes three and n half per cent, on the investment, she would then lose three nnd a luilf per cent, on lhe investment, and this loss would just be Two Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollars, precisely what she would loso in money if her aid is to be withdrawn from the work now. So that if the road will pay three and a half per ce.it., and can be completed with six Millions of Dollars, the State should make the investment as a matter of pecuniary interestnut it inny be said that the road would not pay expenses, and would liuvo to be sold out. Well> suppose that this should come to pass, and the road, when completed, should lie put up at auction. I suppose that it would be reasonable to allow that it would bring in market one lialf the original cost. So tliut by the sale the State would receive back three million of Dollars, and only lose by the operation the same nnioiuit that would be forever lost to her by discontinuing the work. If these assumptions are true the legitimate inferences from them forces one to the conclusion (hat it would be unwise upon the part of the State to allow the enterprise to fail. These are thoughts which, as we write, have suggested themselves to us, and such and those ukin to them, should be raided and duly weighed in every question ?n to the loss or profit of any monicd investment. AVe liavo simply alluded to this matter in its pecuniary point of view. If it is so that to 6top or c? on affects the puree of the people equally, then certainly the gieat good to be accomplished by its complect., iJ ...... .i._ > -9 - v.v... OMIUIU lull! HIU BLUR'S 111 lla tuvor. Ii the enchaiiced prospeiity of tlie Slate nothing? 1 h it nothing to llie people of the State to enable them to liny for lew and jell for more? Are Kailroad facilities worth nothing? If to, an a mutter of dol'urs and cents, to go ahead with t'lis work may be of doubtful propriety. But when iheso ure allowed to liavo their just weight at this stage of the work, they become arguments incoiitrovertable in its favor. Further bij the Cannda.?The soles of cotton in Liverpool. during 111* week ending the 3d November, were GU.OOO bales, of which speculators and exporters took each 8,<>0() bales. The middling qualilicti sold at extreme prices, and in some cases at 1 Ifid. advance ; other qualities were unchanged. The soles on Friday were 10,000 bale*, of which xpeculatois and exporters took 2,(ll>0 hales, and the market closed steady. The authorized quotations of cotton at Liverpool arc: Fair Uileuns 8?middling Oilrnus 7 7-10; Mobile 7J?middling Mobile 7^; uplands 7? ? middling uplands G 15-10. The stock of Cotton in Liverpool is estimated to bo 457,000 bales, of which 3llt<,Ut)0 are American. Some circulars sny thai all qualities of cotton bad slightly advanced; fair and middling had partially improved -Jd. Manchester advices were favorable and prices firm , but as holders were demanding an advance, business was somewhat checked. At Havre, Orleans tret ordinaire was quoted at 115 francs, and ban at 10G francs. The sales of the week reach 9,500 bales. Tlin strwlr U 37,(NJO, but large quantities arc known to be at sea. Liverpool, Saturday, November 6.? The cotton innrkct whs firm to-day, at full prices, with Bales of 10,000 bales, and 2,000 bales to speculators and exporters. Flour was dull.? Wheat was sternly, at an advance on the inferior and heated qualities of 2 to Ud. Corn was lirm, at Oil. to Is. advance. (lateral Kctcs.?It is asserted that England lias consented to send representatives to an European Congress, and that France and England have agreed on the basis of negotiations. It is vaguely reported that Garibaldi, at an interview with the King of Sardinia, had declared that Italy had been betrayed, and that he would head a revolution. The King had protested against such a proceeding. The Great Eastern uteaiuship Lad arrived at Southampton. The San Juan Diplom atic Correspondence? The Washington correspondent of the Philadel pliiu North American, write*us follows: Washington, Nov. 13. In llie present state of the negotiations with England concerning the Sun Juan affair, the correspondence cannot be submitted lo Congrats, or form the subject or comment in the President's Message. It will be referred to only as a question that is still pending between the two Governments, and with the expression of the hojpe of a satisfactory solution, which is entirely justified by all the facts, as has already been slated iu this corrrspoudeuce. The Dritisli Government has been officially informed that General Harney's act in taking popsession of the island, and asserting exclusive jurisdiction, was unauthorized by any instruction or order issued here. This disavowal would probably have relieved the complication entirely if it had been followed uy a withdrawal or tlie iroups, which the Administration declined doing, ns it would teem to involve a concession of the whole poiut in dispute, and perhaps be magnified into an absolute surrenderor all claim to the territory. Another reason which, perhaps, operated in producing lliis conclusion was the conviction that the Gregou treaty conslusively fixed the title of the Island in the United States^ though die boundary, ilua, has never been run, and atill, by the policy which Governor Marey wisely adopted as 4 means of preventing farther embarrassment, open to negotiation. . " ? 'V Dr. Cheener'$ Remarkable Letter.-?The remarkable letter from the Rev. Dr. Cheever, of New York, soliciting aid of (he BiituhAbo* litionists to belp him to carry on the war agpi'nM slavery from the pulpit, is awakening-th? attention that it denervea, both for H* upcbaritab!4 and anti Christian temper, and the etaiidervlt contain* against every other Christian Ination.. His own church even is indignant*, and the trustees held a meatipg on Monday, wbea resolutions were adonterf the appeal' for funds. made At pMphi of. England by Dr. dhtihftr u^Vja JoliiMttiK' and difeavowiiur all re?por?ibjlity fur th* ?cli <)f et y COMMl'JUCATEO. Mr. Editor?Sin : I discover in the hist ft inner, thu article from Tax Payer, which appeared in yourpupcr the :<d February IuhI. I suppose you liuve re-published it by request. As the author of tliut urticle, 1 hope you will permit mc to make ?omo explanations and furlher supgestions, through the columns of the Jianntr. In thnt article I assumed the position that for the last five years it had coat seven per cent, to receive and disburse tlio Bridge Taxes in Abbovillo District, and five per cent, of that sum win paid to the Treasurers of the Genernl Hoard. This I regarded as very ixtruvacant, and thought the law which authorized it should be amended. I have ascertained, sinco that was written, there is no such law which requires the uuvment o five per cent, ciilier to the Gencrul or Sub-Trcuw. urors. But say Bomc of your readers, why dii not the Judge or Solicitor so explain (lie lm\ at our lust Court, when the eutyect \vn? so fairlj presented in llio Report of the Chuirimin of th? General Board ? As to that, I am unable to say but from the authority of a Lawyer, a meinboi of the Legislature, I am authorized to Buy tlia no such law exists, ond that this matter of coni' pensalion is left to tho Board of Commissioners The law provides that the Commissioners iiihi, allow their Treasurers a reasonable com pen sa linn; and as to the compensation now allowed tho Treasurers of tho Sub-Boards, " J2l) cacl onuunlly, an average of perhsps 2 per cent." nc one, I think, will complain. But when the Public examines tho Reports of the Treasurers of the General Board for the last fix years, they dc and of right ought to complain. But some persons say it is not for the labor so much ns tho responsibility of receiving anil holding the funds until they have an opportunity of paying it over to tho Treasurers of the Sub Boards thai they should receive such large compensation.? That responsibility, however, is of their owi: choice ; if they wish tn avoid it, they may dc so by drawing orders on the Tax Colltclor in favor of the Sub-Treasurers, for the amount o their respective claims, leaving in the Tax Col lector's hands, to draw ut settlement, enough tc paj their owu Commissions, and pay for pub' lishing the annual Reports of receipts and expenditures. This will, moreover, he more eon venicnt for all coiieerni'i), and aav? tlietn of tin preat responsibiliiy complained of; for the wrilei of this article served ns n Commissioner ol Ilonds three years, and during that timo wa: the Treasurer of the General Hoard. From ins experience, I consider the duly no mote than others of the Treasurers of the Sub-Hoard* ; con sequently their compensation should be no more lJy the five per cent, system, however, tin Treasurers of the General Uouid have received, in the last six years, the sum of Twelve Hundred and Thirty-three Dollars as commissions.? The six 3-ears immediately preceding, the same office was filled, nnd the duties discharged, for the BUin of sixty dollars, ?10 per nnntiin. It is very natural for the question to arise?why bus the Commissioner* permitted such extravaganl expenditure of tho public funds, when the law did not authorize it? In justice to the Commissioners of Roads, it is pioper lor me to state whutsome of them bnvt recently informed me. They were misled ns t? what the law was. If 1 am correctly informed, tho facts of the case are about this : Six vear> ago the Treasurer of ihc General Board claimed that he was by law entitled to five per cent Commissions or e total amount of Bridge Tax annually ; ?o>- of the memliria of the Board were of contiary opinion, and opposed it. Tin mailer was then subuiitted to th s Judge, who de. cidec] in favor of the opinion entertained by the General Treasurer, and of course the lioard ic' garded that as the law. I think it time for the Legislature to amend the law in relation to the compensation allowed to the Secretaries and Treasurers of the different Hoards of Commissioners in the Stale. Ami I will venture to eug' gest an amendment; that in future the Commissioners of Itoads, l'oor, and l'ublic Buildings ol the State may allow their Secretaries and Treasurers a compensation for their services, but in no case shall that sum exceed 2? per cent on the annual exi><>nili??'?"> ' 1 - ? ?u I tj;ui u IU my SllggOS* lions iii the original urlicle on the Cointiiis(ions allowed Tax Collectors, I have nothing further to sn\*. 1 have no doubt that subject will be before the Legislature ; I hope the members of the Upper Division of the Slate will see that in the reduction of the Commissions to the Tax Collectors it be equalized. I saw a plan or scheme which was prepared for the last Legislature. In it the Tax Collectors of the Upper Division was more materially affected than the Lower Division. I have no doubt, Mr. Editor, (in fact I have been informed,} that some of your readers regard the whole article of Tax Payers as a small affair, a regular ten cent piece. There are others, however, who think the dimes belonging to the Slate should be taken care of, because leu dimes make a dollar, and it is for the benefit of those I have writtten. The Independent Press xvill please copy. With my thanks to Messrs. Editors of Banner and Press, 1 close. TAX PAYER. ? m ? 7V,i^ Tl./. V! O ?* * j. . ? inc t irguiin oenunei says : We have watched with deep interest artd solicitude tbe niauifcatations of sentiment North and South. It is with the deepent sorrow we say that the}' have forced us to the conviction, that if our union as a poople is saved, nnd all the slern consequences and contingencies of disunion averted, it will only be by a special interposition of the Providence tlmt has so often interposed to open us a way of escape. The heart of the Northern people is fully set upou what the South is forced by safety and honor still more sternly to refuso submission. We have no way of reaching the citizens of the North with, our remonstrances, and til* bad men who have lashed them iuto their aggressive excitcmeut, culminating in deeds of blood still cheer them 011. They are telling them that the South is weak and cowardly, and can readily bo " whipped" into submission,? They have causcd Southern warnings even to cease, by representing them only a* threats, and attempts to bully. They are praising the prowess of Brown, and demsnding his pardon or reprieve. And what is still more alarming the conservative roeii there, are paralysed and timid, showing that they feel the full force of that numerical maio/iiv acrainat lli?m ?i?^ r?~ii. ? ? -O demount i ate. Thus on.on, (ho mad current it sweeping, and none but God can turn it, or avert a certain and speedy oatusirophe. We may as well look the truth iii the face., . ^ ? > ? 27>e Ruutan Ufaipirt,?The territory is immeiiMi stretching across the north of Europe, across the north of Asia, and ucross Behring'i Straits into America.In population already ,dnublo thai of France?48,0(H),000 serfs; 12,"0O0.00O commoner*; 1,000.000 nobles?these 48.000(000 serfs, all of tbem> to be free'^men within fifteen jreatfc from the preseut time. Ia agriculture, commercial and mineral resources, baundle&i; think of six hundred Russian ships filled With wheat going to England for a market during one rt*relVeroonth ? The peoplr, the aitisa. (ha ct^toms, hojh oriental ana occidental ?oriental In s'ppcafunce, occidental in life, energy and development, A cquptry new in appearaeoe, like America, and wjtf?*B American manifest de?tioy?America pu*ting westward and oathWestward t# the Ptfoiflo, to cenfroat the America that is to be; and in b?U?" America and IKftwjapiJtiM uxebanical art* ?nd j?ttelli?ena? IErprcled Rising in Navies.?The lust itltellilicuce I sent you of Sicilian nlfuirn was very vnijiic; and indeed, you tuny rcndily imagine 1 ! wlint c Hurts tlie Government make to keep tiio 1 I population in ignoranco of what pusses thfere And i I olffwIiiT". Some people give the idCit that the , ! island is quiet, and tlint there is no probability | of any outbreak, unless the Government should receive some defeat or check on the frontier.? i All then, without any distinction, nre of opinion > lliat n rise will he general in both parts of the kingdom. I certuinly do not think that the Liberals will compromise themselves by any general move, unless the opportunity be promising; but i there is, undoubtedly, on impression among them that thev are equal lo, or superior to, any oven s ^ which may arise. With regard to the late entente in Sicily, it did not aspume any larger propor lions. 1 believe it was a part ol a generally or> ganizrd plan to act upon Palermo ; but the nilf thoriiies got information of it, and bo took their measure:! that the I'alermitans were unable to move. I In the neighborhood of tliin capital are u number of huiuII vilngep, the inhabitants of which are always in it chronic state of excitement.? Tlioso nenrest th city having learned that the authorities were on the nlert, remained quiet, lull the people of Ilargarin, in riiihU force, marched towards the capital, mid were met by the Cupitani d'Armi and the Geiidntiarmercs, who were went out in the first iustnnce. Shots were exchanged, asliglu loss occurred, nud the public force retired. Six companies of soldiers and Home nrtilleiy were then sent out, on whose appearance the insurgents look to tho mountains. Palermo was placed iu u state of siege, but H was found impossible to disarm it; there would have been a rite at. nny risk, and so the measure was suspended. The position of things, then, if in}- information be correct, is that there is a kind of tinned truce. The people have arms, mid the Government know it, but must wink at it. They ate in the highest state of discontent, too, nnd we need not be surprised to hear of continued movements there. Indeed, a privalo letter Mays that, only last Sunday, Palermo was in a great stnte of excitement, expecting au attack Iroui the insurgents iu tho mountains, whose number increases rapidly. A Patriotic Charge.?The charge of Judge Wilson, ol the U.S. District Court for tho Northern District of Ohio, delivered to the Grand Jury on the 10th inst , is published in the Cleveland l'lain Dealer. The charge defines the crime of treason, nud was published at the request of the Grand Jury. It contains gome wholesome Icbsoiis for the abolitionist* of that hot-bed of fanaticism ami sedition. After di reeling the Grand Jury to investigate whether, as is supposed, certian citizens of Northern Ohio have been implicated in a conspiracy to overturn the government of the United States, Judge Wilson remarks: "'I'lio man who deliberately joins and co operates with conspirators for the overthrow of the United States government, and who lend* his aid to accomplish this nefarious de>ign by robbery nnd the wanton bloodshed of i innocent jiersons. is a criminal of the most dun Kciuuii toniitcM-r id nit: community ; una it im but an aggrnvniion of his criinc, wlicu micIi n linn) clstini8 to net under the convietii lis < f ! conscience and llie inspiration of n holy rcli, (jinn. The pure fountain of truth above, from wliieh Mows the injunction of pence oil earih mid good will to men, is blasphemed by such pretensions." Juilge Wilson in theJudgo before ' whom the Oherlill triuls were conducted, nnrl who, dtirinc tho progress of them, rt naive 1 , threatening letters, like those now mldrex>ed to (Jov. Wise. But the barking dogi?, though very numerous in that region, havo never been r?inarknlile for biting. The faitlifui few of OleveIhiiiI, have nerve enough to nutkc up for thciv want of number?, mid easily keep the whole pack of madmen ul buy. The London 77him on Ihtrprr's Ferry.?The ' London Times received by the hint steamer, , comments ni length on llic Harper's Ferry in, rasion. Its commentaries wei-e written before I the result of the outrage was known. It say3 : That they couM have expected to conquer the United States Kxecutive in a servile war, : and to turn Virginia and Maryland into free 1 States through victories gained by rebellious , negroes, seems out of the ijucxliun. America is no! like one of our own island colonics, where the negroes outnumber the whites ninefold. In the districts where this out break took place the whites are probably superior in niun, Iter fo the colored population. They are nil armed, and accustomed almost from childhood to their weapons. The circumstances in which they urn placed liave given theni an aptitude for something like military organization, ami , they have continually before their eyes the necessity of preserving order among the African race. Wo may be sure that after the first surprise, the while men in every American State would take prompt and effectual measures to crush rebellion, though probably not soon enough to prevent tho commission of many atrocities. This fact adds much to the guilt of the men who organized tliis scheme. Nothing but sickening nnd bootless slaughter could come of it: first the slaughter of white families by their slaves, and then the bloody revenge of the exasperated masters. Item* from New Orleans.?Nkw Oru.p.\ns, Nov. 19.?The arrival of tho Overland Mail brings San Frunciueo advices to the 24th October. The fleet of vessels duo at that port from the Atlantic cities, had begun to arrive. All report lieuvy gales off Cape Horn. The rainy season had commenced in California. There have been heavy rams in the North ol Culm, nnd the crops on several plantations damaged thereby. Advices from San Domingo, to the 8tfk of No .? , . V|/U| W ifiitvt irpiurcu on me ISIHTKI, A treaty of peace liad been concluded with Denmark. Venezuela dates lo the 25th October, 6ny there have been no further revolutionary attempts toward a dictatorship. Yucatan dates to November 2d, state thitl the Constitutional Government had been quietly reestablished. The New Orleans Price Current savs:? "Owing to moderate receipts, and unfavorable news us to the effect of the late frost* on the cane, stopping grinding, an advance has taken place on Sugars, except for centrifugal and clarified descriptions, sales during past week of 4000 hogsheads, taken mostly for the West."? Chat. Courier. ^ ? Texat News.?New Orleans, Nov. 18.?The ' Indianols Courier of tho 12th, says that the express from the Sheriff of Nueces county has arrived, who reports that Cortinas with 1,600 men, and nine cannons, was in full possession of the Kio Grande from Brownsville to Roma, and his forces are scouring the country. All the mail communication west of Nueces has been cut off. Corpus Christi, however, was not threatened. Captain Tobia, with one hundred and fifty men from Corpus Christi, liad been defeated, and it was fenred cut off. The reports were conflicting and probably exagerated, as no Brownsville dates were given. The latest reliable accounts are by the Orleans merchants, direct from Brownsville on the 4th, when the affairs were unchanged. Gen. Twiggs telegraphed to the Government to-dav respecting the matter. V A Little Excitement,?There was some excitement yesterday in our city, caused by an abolitionist from the North too freely expressing his views in our midst. His name, we.understand, is Mr. Charles Scott, a drummer for tho firm of Scott & Co., New York. He had with him a sermon from the Rev. Henry .Ward Beecher, delivered in behalf of QssawaUomio Brown, with the sentiments of which he con. carred, and thought, of course, Capt. Brown, 1 the insurrectionist, a marly to liberty. ? A Vigilance Coromltteer wait?4on Mr. Scott and summoned witnesses to attend, who verified the reports concerning him. He was sent from the city, we understand, after the jury passed upon his case. A large crowd of speotatora was drawn to the eoene of trial, though nobody witnessed the proceedings but the committee appointed. No violence was used.? Columbut (<??.) Times, "kith. Brottn refund Another Trial?Richmond, - Va., N6t. 19.?The| Court of Appeals of Vir . H?... ....... n. o?.iu m wnv of error to IM Uir'coit Court of Jefferion eettuty in tha o?'u of John . BroWn. H* (Brown) will, therefore, be ' hung on the 2d of December.. ^ * Anotter AbolUianUt Vamoted,?Bono*, Not. 18'.?ft'ii jrfated that Dr. 8. 0. Ho Wo. the nolorlou^abolitionist referred to as Vfl. <3. R" to Judye Douglas.? The Washington correBpon> dent of the Philadelphia Ainericitn says: | The condition of Judge Douglas' health lins (V I been tho subject of much contradictory com- J| j menis in the newspapers, owing to the misstatements tnnde hero with motives which are very difficult to comprehend. According to the opinions of hit* two experienced and skillful __ physicians, Dr. Garnott nnd I)r. Miller, he has JJ been in serious danger for n week past, and an intense sufferer throughout, Irom a severe attack of gout, which has reuched the stomach, and resisted the best treatment and attention. The Byinptoms last night were generally more encouraging than they hud been, though interrupted at intervals by threatening struggles of this painful and critical disease. A vigorous constitution has so fnr sustained him, and this -wis the best hope of his mcdiutil attendants. This .affliction has been rendered doubly severe by tho protruded, and at times, ularrfiing ill- (n) ness of Mm. Douglas, who, for obvious reasoni, has not been permitted to know the e*t?ut of her huslmud'd real danger. Commercial. jj Abdevillk, Nov. 23, 1859. Cotton.?Market brisk. We quote from 9 10 log cenls. Columbia, Nov. 22, 1859. Cotton.?Sales of cotton yesterday 103 bales. _ Extremes 10j(??IU 13-lGu. J Charleston, Nov. 19, 1859. Cotton.?The transactions in cotton to (lay did not quite reach l.uUO boles, l'rices were rc- __ ported irregular and rather in favor of buyers? extremes b8(76life. Freights on cotton to lluvre 15 lKc. Common acute rules the mass of the people, whatever the misnamed and m>bunthr>>pe phil. oxophers may say to the contrary. Show thema good thing ; let its merits bo clearly demonBtrated, uHd they will not hesitate to give it > tlieir most cordial patronage. The masses have _? already ratified the judgment of a physician, concerning the virtues of IIOSTETTER'S Ii 1*1*TEKS.as may he seen in the immense quantities of this medicine .that are annually sold ~~ in every section of the land. It is now recognized as greatly superior to all oilier remedies yet devised foi diseases of the digestive organs _ such as diarrhrca, dysentnry, dyspepsia, and for the various fevers that arisa from derangement -w of those portions of the system. Ilustetter's | painu is rapidly becoming a holisehold word, j|( from Maine to Texas, from the shores of the ^ Atlantic ?o the Pacific. Try the uiticle and he sali>ficd. Sold hy all druggist* in the world. [tj* See advertisement in another column. (i K A N 1) O 1> 1". N IN G THE CHARLESTON BAftAR, THE EMPORIUM OF FANCY GOODS, TOYS AND FIRE WORKS, j >>SS i?inv.?ili<n?< *- K = - - ^ w way VI MV1 0UVICIJ', 01 F. von SANTEN, Proprietor. MY STOCK of Fancy Articles, ornomen- ? tul its well ah useful, adapted for the city ami country wholesale and rptail trade. in V now open for inspection. Purchasers will find ^ nt this establishment, ilie luteal Paris Novelties of the pen-on. A lonjj experience in this finainerti, anil first rate connections, enable Uie proprietor to progress wi.h the nt*e, produce new Mini fashionable goods at the opruint! of every Kea>on, anil I hereby keep his forever the nwtl attractive STOCK in his city. Porte Mommies and Pocket books of over two hundred patterns. Porte Monuiiie-Iings of Leather, Cklh and Velvet, at all piires. Ladies' Traveling and Reticule Ba^s/plain and ornamental. Card Cases of Pearl, Shell nnd Morocco. French ornamental Muir-Pins, Cdintis an<l Bands of all colors and stylos f-cui? of which are perfectly elegant. <?.. - v: " ' * ivwn. compi IJlllg torelgll nnd American Scenery, Groupes, Statuaries," &.O., &c. ? Jewel und Perfume Stands of every description. Work Boxes, furnished ond mifurniidicd of Papin Mac-he, Ito*ewoodr und Mahogany, of a larger variety than ever. Writing Desk*, of almost every sire nnd style, r from fi3.00 ti|? to $30.00 a piece. Backgammon Boards, Chessmen and Chech CfH. Beautiful Toilet Stands, suitable for wedding Presents. Evening Funs, with Marabout feathers of the latest patterns. pHpetries, Porte-Folios, &c. Ladies' nnd Gent's Dressing Cases, Perfu- ? mery, Combs and Brushes, Jrt Goods. Accoidrons, Harmonicas, Violins, Violin and Guitar St rings. Beads, Necklaces, Lead-Pencils, Sewing Birds, <tc. An elegant assortment of Mecrahaum Pipes , and Segar Tubes. Toys of every Description, India Rubber, Mechanical, Bellow1 and Box Toys, Dolls, Marbles, Guns, Swords, Ac , !>t the single piece, by _ the dozens, or in original crises, containing 6 ; 12; 20 : 30 or 50 dozens, costing from ?3.00 to $60 00 per cas? ; nnd Fire Works, as per printed lists furnished on application.Merchant* or retail btn/erx will be promptly nerved, and their orders In/ mail or ntherwi** faithfully executed, Term??Cash ; or Bitty Days, City Acceptance. -t F. von SANTEN. V;,i "J 238 King-Street, Corner Society. Q| Nov. 24, 1859 81 6m GREENWOOD MALE SCHOOL. W. P. McKELLAR, M. A., Proprietor. 1ST TERM of 1860 opens 18th of J?n. Tuition pur annum from $20 to $40. Board, $10 per month. I References: J. L. Doge, t>. P., Cuthbert, Ga.; P. H. Mell. D. D. Athens, G?.; N. M. Crawford, D. D., Penfield, Ga.; Citizens of "1 Greenwood nnd viciuity; and five years exporience in teaching. For particulars, see Catalogue. Greenwood, S. C., Nov. 24, 1859 31 6t Colton's General Atlas, with * Dlscrlption, _ r|~MlE publiealiou of this valuable work is JL transferred to JOHNSON dc BROWNING, two enterprising Publibhers, who issue nothing l>ut first class Steel or Copper Plate Maps. They have added to the former edition two important Maps, nnd now offer to the Public the fluent work ever published in America. Having been appointed Agent for this District, I shall endeavor to give all an opportunity to examine for themselves. i JOSHUA NOYE3. 1 Nov. 23, 1859 31 2t y ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE, t, raillE undersigned Administrator of the Es* c0 jL tate of yHj WILLIAM ADAMS, deo'd., hereby gives notice that all persona indebted (o aid Estate, must come forward and make puy* meut; and all those having demands againal the j. same, are requested to present them properly at- \ tested for payment* r ' D.,M. WARM,AW.^ #< Administrator. ^ Not. 24, 185ft 31 <-*; 8b. -? ^ . "BUY YOUR CLOTHING iy PBOK ? C. F. JACKSON A CO, jj 99&taiB|IVD8? ?? <8? h; 185^f'; 31 ly Tffotloe. u, npHE'SjUwlbera having sold oat their entire Blocker CURTAINS to Mr. II. W. KINS- \n ' MA#, ifoald respectfully soliolt him a conthraati<ia..of the patronage so liberally bee to wed oa thelp in that department. ROBERT A DOER & CO. LET EVERY ONE KM TMXB t ? M EGMAN, CLARK & CO'S COIfCEStRATED rou tho instantaneous removal of Paint, Grease,Spot*, and for cleansing Gloves, l>bom>.^ Silkx, ?fcc.t without injury to the J8t delicate fabric. For sale at D. McLAUCHLINB Drug Storo. [EGMAN, CLARK & CO'S COO LIVER OIL, PREPARED from fresli Livers, afld tuf' ranted pure. For sale nt D. MeLAUCHLJN'S Drug Store. HOSTETTER'S CELEBRATED STOMACH BITTERS. k LARGE Supply ju9t rccei*ed and fof V. eale at D. McLAUCHLIN'S Drug Store. S3? A/CTIliDIISr Gr'S PREPARED OXjTJE, IOUSEKEEPERS will find litis preparation ns>-inl for mending nil kinds of mseliold Ware.*, Furniture, Picture Frame#, nnc and Sliell Work, arid for nil purposes rearing n strong mucilage. Price, 26 cts. per jttle. For sb!i> nt. "D. MCLAUGHLIN'S Drug Store. COMPOUND CAMPHOR ICE, WITH GLYCERINBA CERTAIN cure for Chapped Hand#, :\_ Lips, or Roughness of tlie Skin. ~Fov ilu at D\ MCLAUGHLIN'S Drog Stoi'A. 1? mm AND FINE POMADES, A Large snpply just received, such as, I'lMUgipnnii 1'oinnde, Bnzin'a Ox Marrow,' KoiiseU'a l'liilocome, Buziii'd Arclurine, (very fine,) Burnell'd Coioiiine, Rowland's Macn??or Oil, Mrs. Allen's Iluir Restorative. W ood's do do For sale at r> M.T 11-nnT..-" a/. a Drug Stored CONGRESS WATER AND ITRATE OF MAGNESIA, 4 FRESH Sapply jaet received, and ib* V. sale uS D. McLAUCHLIN'S Drufe Stord. COLOGNE, COME, COME. A SUPERIOR article of Cologne can be obr\. taincd, by the pint, qnnr: or gallon at D. McLAUCHLIN'S Drug Store. LYOKT'S MAGNETIC POWDERS AND For sale at D. McLAUCHLIN'S Drug Store. NOTICE to zbtti:l,x>:e:r,SJ list Received L0,000 "ST p"r' whi, 600 Gnla Pure Linseed Oil. 6 Bills Pure SpiriU Turpentine, For isle very low at (I. D. MoLAUCHLIN'S -IV . Drug Store. Nov. 24, 1859, 80, tf AUCTION, AUCTION ! / j n HARDWAREMN1) (JTLERY, WOODEN WABE,. i Groceries, &o. henrys. Kerr , IT ILL commence Auction sates o{ the re^ Y muiuing stock of hit Goods on * iesday after Sato Pay in Dec?m1s?rK ' nsisting or everything in the Hardware line % jriculiural Implements, Groceries* fitc. Bargains will be sold. JOS. T. MOORE, - Assignee ^^SkU 1869 31 + . St PERUVIAN GUAItO AND THE . ~ . National Fertilizer. rUE Subscriber having uow oompl#t?4 arrangement)) hy which he will keeip ooRSteuton hand a Wjje _supply of PERUVIAN mm me kahuwal. rKRTIUZER, ith of which will be aold at the original coat, pensei and a fair cammiMiou added The Na* xtal Fertilizer haa bad extensive trial, and I ive in my hand* undoubted leaiimgniala of ita iliiy, and directions for iU uae end application. lao, an analytic disoriptlon of ita pj-operUea. 11 of which will be ahown With pleaaarft.to o?e wiabing to purcfeaee. Order* for ejAyr of the above arUolea mnit I aocompani?q*o^ha oath or ita ?qnivalt*V _ 3. H. WEM45, CotoiobK S. C. ' Nov. 23, 1859 ^ ? Z\ lm " ' | <.tw: k