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V PROPHECY ABOUT CHISTMAH. This year Christmas day fell on Monday, of which event no ol<J song prognosticates: -If Ctirixtmafl day on MoDday be, A great winter that year you'll se*, And-full of winds both loud aud shrill; But in the Summer, truth 10 tell, St?ra winds shall there be and strong. Full of tempests aud lasting long; While bottles they shall multiply. And prent plenty of beasts idinll die ; He shall be found (hat stealeth aught. Though lliou be sick thou diest not. i Skbtcii of President Johnson.?The following sketch is furnished by n corros pondent of the St. Louis Republican : "Of erect nnd elastic form, iibout five feet nine inches high, and well proportioned ; of compact, flexible nnd pi>weiful muscle, he impresses the critic as a man of almost limitless activity md endurance, and, perhaps, of erjoymont. Fifty years sit light upon liim; ho moves rs in his prime. . and seems never to rest. Ilis complexion is brunette; his hair is dark, but ;.<lorned ?: !. .1..... l i: r . ri t * nun UWI.9 <111*.! Ul Mivcrj 1HB UAI'lv 8Vt*5 are brilliant when at lest, bnt, when impassioned, a; e as globing coals of fire; tin* * crow-feet of years are neartliein, and glass i-s of Br. zilian pel?ble mark tho decadence of summer liglit of life. Ilia features are posit i ve and decided; his expression i* I viviil as sunshine glancing through crystal prisms; yet care and thought are chiseling their atlas on his manly face and brow. I have heard ladies affirm him the handsomest of our national dignitaries, and should you ever me?-t him in the Foeial circle and converse with him, you will doubtless en dorse their opinion. Without ostentation, h'w apparel is chaste and elegant; without vanit\*, ho parades no superfluous ornaments of taste; neither a fop nor clown, you remark him as the dignified and finished gentleman in mode and manners. Mil. Raymond.?The debut made by Henry J. Raymond in the House debate of , yesterday established him at onco a3 one of the most accomplished, fertile and self , posseted debaters the House lms ever had. Taking conservative ground in support ol j the President's policy, he naturally drew upon himself the sharp assaults of the oppo- > nenls of that policy, and these assaults nn/1 interruptions were carried to an extent that, showed how important haB assailants full it I to be to break him down, or at least break Vcjown his lino of argument. That they utterly failed, and that every interruption seemed only to ci able tlio speaker to press l?is argument more convincingly, is the folghost proof possible of Mr. Raymond's .abilities in his new field. The speech of Mr. Rnymoud wns in reply to that of Mr. Thaddeus Stevens on Monday last. The pc-int of Mr. Raymond's argument was, that the rebel ordinances of secession were i.othinc more than so msnv explosions of a purpose to go out of the Union, and "to break up the Government, v?bich did not succeed, and tbat the States lately in revolt are therefore still in tho Union. One point urged most conclusively by Mr. Raymond was lliat if secession was a success if the Southern ScateB were really out of the Union, and became n foreign power, aa. Mr. Stevens claims, then their debt becomes valid, and the United States succeeds to the privilego of paying it.? Washington Star of the 22d. Something of a Wao?Mr. Simmons, of the Tennessee House of Representative*, is evidently something of a wag. Bathe . combines "bu8iness"with waggery, as is evidence by the following preamble and resolution which were introduced by him on the 4th inslnnt in the regular order of "Bills for the Relief of the People" : By Mr. Simmons.? Whereas, The Gen-eral: Assembly has been in session about five months, expending about $60 000 of the. public money, nnd have enacted no' law or laws from which the people can derive much relief; nnd XVhevens Tlioro io ?A r, A AC ??>| ?viv iw iiv ^uuu ui euiii\.'iciit reaton to believe that there will beany judicious laws enacted by this body for tlio people; and Whereas, Ttifc thought proper and right "?nd the indispensable duly of this rbndy to pasa soma measure lor the relief of tho people; therefore be it Resolved, That this body adjourn on the 46th infitan', and stand adjourned 'sine die. Ljid over under the rule*. Go it' Simmons 11 The total vote of Alabama, in the elec tio'i of Governor, was 4-4,850 against '90,000 af tile-Presidential election of 1800 Hon. Robert M. Paiton received 21,422; -Miohnel J. Bulger, 15,234; Wm. R. Smith -8;104. The Legislature (33 Senators and 100 R presenutive^) includes ten in tinSenate and thirteen j^u the House- who Wrt-e members of the Ute Convention.? Tne publinhers ofthe Montgomery Adverser are elected State prirrtwp, they having supported Mr. ?>atton for Oover or. 1-4 ^ *v Christian foroivbnksb.?Ancient ec-cleiiaatic^l history relates a beautiful incident, which affords a fine comment on St. PaqVs injunction, "Let not the sun go 4own upon thy wrath." . Two Bishops ha THjjjiTroiflPtiy quarreled, one <dT them sent fco'jJtt&lMr the following mewge: "Brother, the too U going down." 'Upon re-te'w'mg thi< message (be offended Bishop anger, ran to #the house of his Episcopal brother, Ml upon hie Deck and 1 kUxd him, i . ' 'V ^ / Mr. Ashley's Bill for IJe organization.?The bill introduced by Representative Ashley, of Ohio, "to reconstruct the Southern States, is more stringent in its provisions than any for a similar object heretofore presented. It provides for the appointment of provisional governors, with marshals and dis.riet attorneys fur the temporary discharge of civil duties. The inhabi tants ofefrch State, irrespective of race or color, arc to be enrolled. If a majority take the oath to support the Constitution of the United State", the Governor shall, by proclamation, invite the loyal people to p.Iect delegates to a convention to ro establish a Slat.o Govetiflfient. tim ? O w arc required to t.-iko nnd subscribe to tho oiitli of allegiance, and no person can thus serve or volo who has held <>r exercisod any civil or military office under the Confederation, or voluntarily bore arms against the United Stales. Both tho oath to support the Constitution ol the United States and the oath of allepnnce are to he administered to voters. The Constitution formed must, be Republican, and not repugnant to the Constitution of the United States and Declaration ol Independence, ami it must provide that involuntary seiviiude is forever prohibited ; that no Confuburate, State or municipal debt siiall over he recognized or paid, that perfect toleration of religion 6ha)l besecurcd, and no inhabitant shall ever to molested in person or property on account of liis or her mode of religious worship, and that no person shall ent? r up -n any office within the gift of the people, until he shall have first token the oatli to support the Constitution of tlie United StHte's, and an o.ith to maintain the p -rpetual union of tliesr States. This covenant is to be perpetual. If the Consiitution shall come up to theso and other requirements, a copy Miall be sent to the President ofthe United States, who,after obtaining the consent of Congress, shall, by proclamation, recognize the Government so established. This Act is not to operate as a recognition ol a Sute Government in the S:ale of Tent essec till the conditions afore said Hie complied with; and till thnttime, Tennessee mid all the States recently in rebellion shall be suljcct to this law*. An Incident or the Jamaica In6cr kection.?Stewart, the negro, who struck 11 fatal blow at Mr. Ilutcliins, went afti-r^ wardb to bath, where that gentleman's lady resided, and accoetcd her llius : "Are you Mrs. Hitch ins? 'Ou receiving an aubwer in the affirmative frmu the ticmbling lady, he caught hold of both her shoulders, and bhakicg her rudely,Ridded : "Well, 1 killed your husband, aud 1 aui come to ask,you to forgive roe. Do you forgive me?" l.v..? 1 A . ? ~l - ?! * \J--, x uu, auu guajjeu wuu ail agonizing look al her poor lufant, who tkiit near by, wuliiu reach of ibe rutliuu'b grasp. "You lie" lie replied, bhaking her with tuoru violence than before ; "go down on your kuecs and Icll ii luc." fcjiukiiig lo the position be ordered, the poor lady repealed, 'li forgive you; as God is my judge, 1 do, but cave my poor child, whose lallier you nave killeJ." Hall doubtful, Siowarl looked ouce uit^i al ihe piosuale Joiin before him. liu titigi-rd clutched, hs ll ready to tear then prey ; hit features lowered with an expression of bavuge hale al llu sight ol which ibe widow-uiuiher's heart was tcady to biuk within hei; but, struck appateolly by bume atler thought, be bid bet at is* and go away wiili her cniid, adding with abignidcaoL look after Iheiu as they left. Iu the Supreme, Court of the United Stales lately, pinding the case, ex parte A. N. Garland, of Arkat s>is, asking to be allowed to practice as a Counsellor, the lion. Revtrdy Johnson delivered an argumeut against the consiitutionaluy of the Congressional test oath, on the grounds i/l ila ex post facto nature, that is, making an nut a crime, which, at the passage of the law, was not a crime. Il excluded the petition from the puit-uit ot a lawful profession, and by this means punished him cruelly and unjustly, in defiance, too, of the President's pardon. Mr. Johnson spoke two hours and delivered a very able and powerlul argument, which was listened to wiih groat ut>eDtiveuess by a large number of the legal profession. The Court yet holds the application under advisement, and has adjourned until Tuesday next. The Test Oaih in CoNaaEs*.?The following is tlio resolution by which the House of Representatives, on Monday, determined to adhere to the teat oath. It was offered by Mr. Hill, of Indiana : Resolved, That the uci of July 2, 1802, prescribing an oath to be taken and sub* scribed by persons elected or appointed to office under tbe government of the United S:*teB, before entering upon the duties of sucb office, is of binding force and effect in all departments of the public service, and should in no instance be dispensed with. n uiiiuod was maao to lay tfce resolution on th<) table, bat it wu disagreed to?yeas 32, nays 125. The resolution was then passed. The ushot oMt \s, that while the oath stands, no decent wlrite man 'from the South can take a seat in Congress. And that is precisely what the Radicals of the Puritan,persuasion want. i 0 % "Naked Troth."?A late eminent and eccentric lawyer, in one of bis addresses to the jury, explained tbe meaning of this phrnse by relating tbe followiug fable, worthy of old ^Esop himself: Truth and Falsehood traveling one day, met a river, and b?ih went to bathe at tho same place. Falsehood coining out of the water first, took bis companion's clothes, leaving bis own vilu raiment, and went on bis way.? Truth coming uut of tho water, sought in vain for his own proper dress, disdaining to wear the garb of Falsehood. Truth started, all naked but has never overtakeu the fugitive, tu.d has ever since been kno?4) as -Naked Truth." uttiiit nnun m utiub AND CHEMICAL Establishment. MOORE & PENNY, "Wliite'n Block, No. 4. Formerly occupied by ,C. II. Allen, Abbeville C. H., S. C. TI1E undersipned have associated themselves together for the purpose of conducting a GENERAL DRUG AND CHEMICAL BUSINESS, I n thisplnce, nnd hope, by strict attention to business, to merit and receive a liberal Bhare of patronage. Their stock comprises nt present, all kinds of DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES, FANCY GOODS Of all Kinds, TO WHICH CONSTANT ADDITIONS WIXJXj 1333 3VTja.X533. Mr. PENNY will give Iiis personal attention to the preparation of prescriptions, whoso experience entitles him to the confidence of the public. WM. CX MOORE, WM. T. PENNY. Nov. 10, 1865, 30, tf ELBERTON FEMALE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. fTMIE Spring Term of this Institution will JL commence on tlio 8th of January, and will end on the 20th of July, 180K. The Full Term will begin on ihe 8d of September, and close on the 23d of November. There will tie an examination of all the Classes at ?be close of the SpriLg Term, by a ! Committee. The 20th of July will be devoted to the read'ng of Compositions and Concert. RATES OF TUITIONS 1st Term. 2d Term. Flrtt Clatf?Spelling. Reft ding, Wring, and Mental Arithmetic $14,00 (6.00 SecondCla**?English Grammar. G?*i>|frnphy.-Hii<l Arithmetic, 21.00 9.00 TJiird L'laxs?Uouul studies of College Courue, . . . 28.00 12.00 Fourth Clans? Langnagei and Higher Mnthemaiiu*, . . 85.00 15 00 Contingent Fee, . . . 1.40 60 For line of Instrument. . 8 60 1.50 Payable in advance in specie or it* equivalent.. B3T Pupil* will be received at any time. I and ulintved from time of entrance until the clout; of the term. No deduction will be made, except in case of extreme illness, and then for do lest* time than one month, 1ST Board can be obtained at from $16.00 to $20.00 per month. Those wishing to procure lioard can do bo by addressing the Principal. No pnins will be spared bo make the instruction thorough, and render satisfaction to patrons. Monsieur Geo. A. Brenuer, Professor of Miiitin For partloulara, -*ddre?a T. ALONZO HARRIS. Doc. 16, 8m] Principal. "Railroad Notice. OFFICE GEN'L SUPT G. it X3. R R. Hblkna, 21st Sept., 1865. ' ON and ator thia date a Paw?nger Train vill ran daily over this Road, loaving Stations at tbe usual limea. J, B. LASALLE. 0?n. Sun'L MARBLE YARD Recommenced at tha old stand, win mm low for Casb. or all kinds of country produce taken in exchange. j. d. chalmers. ' Oot. 4, I860 24-tf ' NOTICE. 4 ALL persons ar6 hereby forewarnedagainst trading for a note given to rae by Wm. H. Wikon, for /ifty Dollars, in the inpjer of 18*52, at asid noU was lo?Mn<t payment baa Uanavoppsd. ' .J. W. RQBIN80N. 18?5, 88, ?i ?? Clear SpringACADEMY. m I Will Open a School - at Clear Spring on the First Monday in February Next. TIIE locntion i? in every respect puitntde for a Bcbt of learning. Healthy, in the midst of n mural and intelligent community, yet Rufficifntly secluded. Young men eppeeinlly wishing to preparu for Col lego will lind lure every advantage. Hoard can lie obtained in the best families At $10 per moiiili. The Scholastic Year will consist of Forty Weeks. Rates of Tuition. Elementary Brunch, ... $20 00 Knelinh Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic,30.00 Higher Eng. Branches, Mulhematic?, Ancient Languages, ... 40.00 To be paid half yearly in advance, and in gold or its equivalent. J. L. LESLY, Dec. 1, 1865, 83, 2m. ~J- X,. CLARK," RKPAIKER OF Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, HODGES DEPOT. S. C. o prepared wiin nil necssarx- tools and ma JL terials to do anything in his lino of buui ncss at tlie lowviit rntfS. All work warranted to do well for twelve month', if not send it back and it will be done free of charge. Give me atrial and satisfy yourm lv<-s. All work ! ft at my shop will betaken care of Terms Cash. Kept. 2, 1SC5 25 Gin. THE STATE OF SOUTU~CAROLIN A. ABBEVILLE DISTRICT. In Equity. L. D. Merriman and ' L. J. Meirimnn, his wife. v*. Bill for Partition. Albert J. Clinkscales, Jiso. M. Hamilton, and wife, and others. TT - - .i.K ? <-> my BiniPincLion inai jonn JL M. Hamilton, end wife Cm oh no, James N. Clinkscalrp, K. IJ. Clinbftcalce, Jam** M. C'inkrcnlep, Florenco Olitik^'iles, Elizabeth Clinkttcalea. Amanda M. Clinkscnles, James M. Cowan and William F. Clilik?caln, defendants to (Ins Bill, are absent beyond ttie limits of tliia State. On motion of Thomson it Fair. coni|?. sol., Ordered, that said defendants do appear and plead, answer or d-iunr to aoi>l Bill wiihin three months from the publication hereof, or the game will be taken pro confemo against the adult defendants. WM. II. PARKER,c e.a.d. Commissioner's Office, ) Oe?. 18. 1865. 3in \ TWE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. yltibcvilte District. Eliza Simpson, applicant, ) vs. J Summons in parDavid Whitman and wife, j tition. _ Drnzilla Ann, etal. J Heal Estate nf Robert Simpson, drc'd IT appearing to my sati?faciion th;?t Tlmmiw Perry and wife, Sarah, Win. Simpson, Hugh Simpson, Jane While, widow, pome, of the defendants in this c?ee, reside without tliis State: It is, therefore, ottered that they do appear and object to the sale of the Real Estate of Robert Simpson. dec'J," on or In-fore the first Monday in February next, or their cousent to the aauio will b* entered of record. WILLIAM IIILL. Ordinary Abbeville District. Nov. 2, 1866. 29-Siu South Carolina, ) ' In the Abbeville District. J Court of Ordinary. L. D. Merritnon and wife, Applicants ngainet A. J. Clinkiscules and/others, defendants. IT appearing to tny satisfaction, that John M. Hamilton and wife Caroline, the children .if John Ciink*caleA. dec* J, names not known ; James M. Cowan, William Clink semes, some of the Defcndents in thin cose, reaide without this Slate, it is therefore ordered that they do appear and object to the sale ol real Estate of J. W. Clinkseules, on or before the first Monday in January next, 1866, or their consent to the same will be entered on re cord. WILLIAM HILL, Ordinary. Abbeville District. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. ABBEVILLE DISTRICT. In the Court of Ordinary. T T 17,1??J- ????- * " .. .. uuai<m, A|>pucBii(, vs. uenry Kiley guard, nd litem, et. al. IT appearing to my satisfaction tliat Sarah Jane Campbell, Rosrtnna Campbell, and other children of Matthew Campbell, some of the Drfendants in this enso, and heira at law of Sarah Edwards, deceased, late of aaid District, reside without this State. I tie, therefore, ordered, that they do appear and object to the sale ofthe Real Estate of the said Sarah Edwards, deceased, on or before the first Monday in January next, or their consent to the samo will be entored of reenrd. WILLIAM HILL, o. a. v. dot. 10(0, 1866, 3U-8nj JOHN KINO & CO,, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FJL.OUR, Foreign *n'l Domestic LIQUORS,*nd CIGARS, Crockery, Hollow Wnre ond^Glnu Wtri/ 2,000 bucks Liverpool Salt to arrive. No. 88 Uexel Street, CHARLESTON, 8. C. Nov. 10,18##, 80, 8m The Tract of Land FORMERLY owned by A. L. Oray, four mileaSoailT. of the Town of AbbefiHa. TheTract if lfti=?<et and ihe Land adapted for Cotton. On the I nd \p a FINE LARGE MANSION, and other inducement?, ' Favornble Terms will be offered to an i oeptable Tenant. ARMI3TEAD BUJTT. J>K. IB, W68,16, tf ' ' . > , , ' ' t * . TT1 \ 1* GDDDS. FAIL TRADE. 1865. Having just received a supply of New Goods I now offer to the Trade and to m)> customers, as follow s: www goom, 1 Frintp; Delaines; Long Clotli-.; Flannels i Red, VV hi to and Gray; Satinets: Tweeds and Cassimeres; Hoop Skirls; Alpar.cn; English and Freneh Merinos; Ladies Merino Vests; Ladies', Misses', Boys' and Men's HOSIERY > Green, Brown and Bluo Barege; Table Clotbf; B. E. and Russia Diaper; Linen, Silk and Cotton Handkerchiefs; Irish Linen; Plain and Fancy Neck Tien; Comht<; Bmsliep; Ladies' and Geuis" Glovep; and GenlB* Shetland Merino Shirt#. A fine 6iipply of 8 4, 10 4, 11 4- and 12-4 WHITE* BLANKETS, BROWN andGEEY BLANKETS, Blacking, Blacking Bruges, Matchrs, Tin Ware, Buckets, Shot Powder and Caps, Copperas, Bue Stone, SHOES, LndieR', Gents', and Negro Shoe*, Culf skin BOUTS. NAILS, 4.1, 0.1 anil 84, Ink, Envelopes, Lvtte* Paper, Pipes, Tobacco, Glass 8-10 and 10-12. GROCERIES, OF TOE BEST QUALITY, And of nil kinds usunlly kept in a country Store. Euch na Coffee, Sugar Rice, m if- * i- ^* ? UHCI.-SC, iMHCKervi; i umgerj C>|iicfc; Cinnamon; Soda; Salnratiifi; Soap; Toilet Sonp; Castilo Soap; Biscuits; Crackers; Starch; GUNNY BAGGING, GREEN LEAF ROPE, SALT, iuu cshcks Liverpool Salt. A130, a fresh supply of DRUGS, MEDICINES, &C., And many other articles, too tedious to mention. JAMES ROGERS, JR. TERMS CASH, In Money or Produce. For the latter the highest mnikct price will bo paid. J. R., Jr. Ninety Six, Nor. 24, 1865, 32, tf MRS. RAMEY WOULD respectfully inform her friends nd the public generally, that the lias opened a OF ENTERTAINMENT la tl?? Villaga of AltVi^ClK a ft auucvuiO) Oi U.j Where ?he will endeavor ?t all times to make her guests comfortable. The situation it in a healthy and convenient -locality, South Baat Corner of U10 Poblic Square. < Dec. 8, 1865, 84, if LUMBER! LUMBER! i , : milV aHUA.11 ?i*t ? ? ? - - ou'w.Tiu^ra win Bomi uv prppareu IQ farntdli LUMBER of all kind*, and of the be?t quality. ArrangMrtentawill be made to deliver any Depot on the G. A C. R. R. Price* not yet established; hat our motto shall l?e, "Lira add let live." Order* coiicited. W. P. 4 O, W McKELLER. Qr?cqwppd,8. C..f>ncembar 29, 18?6t 2m . NOTICE. WATCHER CLOCK and JEWELRY , repaired at shortest notice tad, in U?* best manner by- JOHN T O.WWC, Bft. *rw DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND BUUKS. Having received a' good variety of the above Stock, I offer tliem to, ti e public at as reduced rates a? can be placed before the community. L Physicians arc particularly invi* r ted to price such articles as they ' require, before purchasing elsewhere, as I have a selected Stock. CONGRESS WATER, CITRATE MAGXESIA, r.nn T.ivPR nn I wv?J iii i uu wjiUf OIK OF ALL KINDS, SALTS, TINCTURES, POWDERS, EXTRACTS, SYRUPS, . LUMP MAGNESIA, MUSTARD, BLISTERS, PLASTERS, a -\r? _rv v ttlieiy, CALOMEL, BLUE MASS, CHLOROFORM, mmw jura ITS PREPARATIONS, BLACK DROPS, McMUNN'S ELIXOR,. . HOFFMAN'S ANODYNE, Hostetter's and German BITTERS, A VARIETY OF PATENT MEDIC J NEB, W*?7A the Celebrated Clark Fimalc Pillt, SFICES. of all Kinds, GINGER, BLACK PEPPER; CONCENTRATED LYE, DYES, of all Kindt, COPPERAS, INDIGO, MADDER. PAINTS, GREEN, YELLOW AND PRUSSIAN BLUE, Kerosine Oil and Chimneys, Toilet Soaps, BAY RUM, C O T, O KT TP.. Pink and White Chalk Balls, Lilly White, with quite a variety of FANCY GOODS, THE AMERICAN EXCELSIOR . UUFFJSJS, Superior to anything in market. One pound is equal to two pounds of Jara, Lnguayra, or Rio. The nervous or dyspeptio may use it without the slightest injury. BOOKS AND STATIONERY, Embracing School and Classical, Pens, Black and Red Inks, Mourning Note Paper and .Envelopes, Note Paper, Blue and White, JjJnvelopes, Lead and Slate Pencils, Black Boards, Crayon's, Ac., kc. WINDOW GLASS, a Tarletj of s!sm, Also, j>uTnr; 1M a.' - ^myuwuwyg) *vw? ? Order* Solicited, With thfl Be quest that the HOm Ifuili BE IirftTTENDllVCE. Business promptly attended to. EDWIN PARKER. Abb&ille,#<*:*, 1889, H?tit