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The Bonham Dinuor. The Editor of the Conaervalut, was in attendance at the Bbnhatn dinner nt Edgefield on thfe 2d ir.st., and give tho following skotch of tho proceedings : We were present nt tho cjunplimenUrv dinner given to our Representative by (lie citizens of Edgefield on (be 2nd instant. Tlie crowd of aboat: fifteen.hundred persons assonibled at 11 o'clock omler tlui cool slinde of the grove which snrrounda,' the Mnle*Acudom v. Mr. Roiihnm was welcon^cdln firhfitt'dsdrn'o" manner by Mr. S.'S. Torapkirii who addressed him in a neat speech of a^ve'ry few minutes durntion. Mr. Tojnpkluasaid, that his constituents had met todo honor ton faithful representative of their interests In the National Congress ; that notirithitinding Mr. BtfnfinnrHnd voted differently from. the. entire Southern Delegation in Con*r?s, withqne 'distinguished exception, on the Kans^Cbtrip^brnipe, his' Constituents of Edgefield "not-only'tolerated, but approved nnd endowed his position ; thnt tlicy did not censure any'sd'utherh m^lje^'oif Congress'$? vesting as Vis Conscience j?fid sense of duty dictated, out. jfhtliey-l^us.t bo'"hllo\ved to testify their cordial support of Mr:*Bonhain's vote by this pnblie demonstration ; and that it gave them es-pecial pleasure to afford him this opportunity of defending* hia position before'the people. At. ter Mr. Tompkin's speech, the substance of which we hope we have given, Mr. Itonharn asllii. (I.. T.'J-..c:u n..... ? i ...... ...? ovifu. uic uu^cildU DIH53 D.'IDU III I the mean tipiop'ayingn lively air. The music ! ovcr.'Mr." Bonhnni at'oso and addressed the nu- j dienco in a't>pecc{i,of nearly two hours long. II* alluded in a happy manner lo the illustrious"bam%3 of those who liadc prcetMed lijin in representing his present constituency at Washing, in which he paid a worthy trilmto to tho lamented Preston S. Brooks. lie went into an elaborate discussion of the Kansas controversy ; exposing milch of the trickery of party politics and giving his reasons for voting nshe did-. I!e aidjiojiod forineil liis judincnt by the lights , before him, that he stood by it then and stood by it now, nud that he felt sure in this, that lie find discharged his duty fairly an<l honestly. He endorsed the Administration and expressed his willingness to go with the Democratic par- j tjr480 long^nnd only 60 long as they were rigljt;tlle believed that in iio other party j cuulO we find any safety and favored our en- I operation with it a? long a? it stood by the constitution and States Rights and State Sovereignty. . lie differed with Senate Ilammond that-there was no distinction between a National Democrat, and dwelt upon l)js conception oftliia important difference. He signifies bis willingness to go into the National Convention of Democrats, becanae he -Believed the States Rights party o f the South sliould have a hand,in tne^nomination of the candidate for *tfi? next Presidential election and I lint they ?ould'control tbe thd Convention. lie favored the' dissolution of the Union, in the event of a Black Republican being elected in 18G0, and -.believed that suchfwould the result.. In the course of his remarks he spoke in an affecting manner of his once glorious chieftain and a? te'rwards gallant colleague in Congress, Gen. John A. Quitman. The speech was for the moat part an able one and a patriotic one. As regards some of its views wc cannot conour with hinf, but are willing to agree to disagree, to entertain ah-honcatrdiffercnce without opposition?a way of getting along but little in vogue especially with public men. As his will shortly appear in print we shall not attempt any thing like n detailed report. When it'appears we will give it to our readers in full and express our views concerning it. After Mr. Bonhuiu had finished his speech, dinner was Announced, a sumptuous nnd well prepared barbecue 6ct off with contributions from'the'ladies. The dinner was enjoyed by aU'who partook of it; each one got enough; and without any confusion, a band from Au-gusts, seated within the hollow square formed by Ujo;tables reserved for=tho ladies, discoursing the most delightful music all thci while. The arrangements were altogether very per fectj-eflecting great credit upon the Committin.'. pnuM noV Koln *JAmoil-Jnr? #1?A ? ?r" "& * "" number-of tfenirti/i-.l vuraeii' out on the occa slBB/ We mean to pay no idle tcompliment when wc sa3" that we hnvo seldom seen a, greater. rjirietj' of beauty congregated' together at | ny'one time'. ' During our short stay in' Edgefield, wc were j entertained by the gentIenianly?cditor of the Advertiser, a prince of good fellows and bon citxxnfo who has all aroiinjlbim thnt can make man happy on this earth. What a pity Edgefield has no Rail Road. , The Battle of Musgrove's Mills. The editor of the Spartan has recently viai- ! ted the battle field of Musgrove Mills, . and ! thus alludes to tho various historic recollec <jp> tions which ore associated with the spot: "After the .meeting was.over, by invitation of the present proprietor of Musfrrovo's Mills, Dr. E. M. Bobo, wo repaired to his hospitable mansion, where we<spent- the day and night in pleasant eonve^se with his amiablo jfnniiiy. We Iobke'd at tho^rock'y, shelving ford,''commanded by the British cncamjtni^nt, and which no borse.-c'att cross for tbe first time without falling?nt the low browed mill, whose clackclack brought to our mjnd the scene so graphically dftwnUed in Horse-Shop Robinson?and bat small?Invagination waft ncee>sary to conjure up"tHe primitive scene; we traced the rOfld nlonor wl>i<?K W tlltim* a.* I*/* J' U ' --*? - HIC I U^UI1B15 to'hii place of ambush?wo heard the unexReeled single-shot signal from Shelby, and tlUn.tbe.rattle of riflu and musketry along a Imeof'over two hundred men?we heard the wild shout of the Americans?sow the consternation* of the regulars* the confusion of the milill*; the wpundtid forms of Cols. Innisand Clary.?ttfe flight of the regulars back to the river and capture of the militia?last, we gazed opoiTth? bodies of Maj. Fraser find eighty five of! his dead royalists! Fortunate Col. WillTarjis?a battle fougfat by unequal forces showed most unequal results. The American loss 'Wfctyffly four killed and eleven wounded, IIow :?plenin;bne feels while treading these scenes ! Emotions arc excited, but expression subdued ; aidwe ponder>{Tent thoughts of thankfulness t<rthe'great exertions of the great men of The country around the mill looks rugged as'though the 'fierce enactments of iMffihad affrighted physical objects, and left *E?$3jf}ible impress- ;feven the cedar* wear "?fUf^ra&R8pett, Attd iift their sorrowful heads High ^QvCbe grotm3yr exposing bars trunks? | tbwr^&Dcbe* ajd i rge.fi ke symphony." . Jg .?* * Fiou v asrfirnl oLtte mail from <8llt :T,a*e refMgfel .dMes one $eek4w?frflPi ytuh^tp. Julyffi^-'The latest news frdfc tSe camp of'the m-^r js'to t?e 231 nlfimft. I'rdpBration^for^th^Terrilorjal elecMlet^<^3cn^ were to v6'bs snjTi'dejVendent M??e?ior Jgfidinaica to^HJtfTI offices now 6ecupied by^ft&ubera of thti*&L)(fnwn priesthood. A4"fu?ion.''T<iTitorWi <Uid County moer^A(S|^n ifir nomination intffiajfc lSkO&itgttMEfr more . liberal and influential Tdop^o^i beta^ cfti on the ticket with Genfcil#'cinditl?.te?, ' ^'nrlftjca i/ere duitS lt?ely at tke d?t6 *ep?diatf?/i of tbd .fefmonMrrtiy-tb?-notes of .*& , "De eiwjkftrt*oft ASaocWt lOft*?-warf- .Hie |jpst mflMrifcpt of the Mormon 'leaders, inH the of fli^fTUjS mfSfurf i?fk gftaV^Usotiafs^tion ?jMM?dJ*peo{fla*,(Jie'vJefitil6 rereceive tbe^gtes, formerly piaisfl fvr 'T,ie r?" s. . t " THE INDEPENDENT PRESS is PuiiLMilen kvkut Friday morning bt Lee & wilson. w. A. LEE, Editor. Individual*, like nation*, fail i?t nothing which they boldly attempt, when sustained by virtuous purpose, aw* determined resolution.?Hknry Clay " Willing to praise, yet not afraid to blame." Terms?Two Dollars a Year, in Advance. ABBEVILLE 6. H. FRIDAY, SEPT. 10; 1858. We are authorized to announce S. A. IIODGES as a Candidate for Tax Collector, at tlio ensuing election. Z3T Tlio friends of C?pt. W. S. HARRIS, respectfully announeo him as a Candidate for the office of Tax Collector of Abbeville District at the next election. Court Calender. WESTERN CIRCUIT?FALL TERM, 1868. RETURN DAYS. Abbeville, Saturday, Sept. 18. Anderson, Saturday, Sept. 23. rickens, Saturday, Octr. 2. Greenville, Saturday, Octr. 9. Spnrtauburg Saturday, Octr. 16. Laurens, Saturday, Octr. 23. SITTINGS OF COURT. Abbeville, .".... Mondnj-, Octr. 4. Anderson, Monday, Octr. 1J. Pickens Monday, Octr. 18. G-reenvillt, Monday, Octr. 25. j Spartanburg Monday, Nov'r. 1. Laurens, ...... Monday, Nov'r. 8. ELECTIONS FOR OCTOBER. Fon the Legislature, and Unitf.o States Congress?Second Monday in OCTOBER next. Polls open two days at each precinct. Fon Sheriff?Same day as above. Polls open Ono Day only. Advortiaements. We direct attention to the advertisements of tho Abbevillo Male Academy ; Election of Second Lieut, o f the Southern Rights Dragoons; S. S. Baker Com'r ; A. M. Agncw ; G.M. Calhoun ; Ordinary <?c. Dramatic Performances. During the past week our citizcns have been entertained with a eeries of very excellent Dramatic entertainments, by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ri?.i A Co. , On Friday next, at 3 o'clock the pupil* of the Abbeville Male Academy, propose entertaining an audience at the Academy, with the comic pieces, "Boots at the Swan," and "Feddy ltoe." They have been at great pains, in prering thomselves for the occasion, and judging from theit past performances, will no doubt acquit themselves creditably. Tlie entertainment, will be gratuitous, and tlio public generally are invited. Melancholy Occurrence. 1 We regret to learn tbut an unfortunate difficulty, took place on the 6tn inst., in the neighborhood of Greenwood, between Isaac Logan, and Wallace Wilson, in which the latter was killed. The death was caused by the discharge of a shot gun in the hands of Logan, causing immediate death. A Coroner's inquest was held before Jno. R. Tarrant, Esq., when a verdict was found, as above stated. Mr. Logan, on the next day voluntarily- surrendered himself into custody-, for the purpose of awaiting his trial. Under an application by Ilabeas Corpus, beforo Judge Ward law, he was admitted to bail in tho eura of Two Thousand Dollars, with two sureties, each in the sum of one thousand dollars. Yellow Fever in Charleston. The deaths in Charleston, for tlio week ending September 4, were one hundred and two. The deaths from yellow fever were seventythree. Of these, sixty-one were white adults; eleven wero white children; and one colored c.hild. The registry gives the following list of the ages of thoae who died of yellow fever:? Between 1 and 5. 6 ; between 5 and 10, 2; between 10 and 20, 14; between 20 and 80, 32; between 30 and 40, 9; between 40 and 60, 7 ; between 60 and 60, 2; between 60 aud 70, 1. The Treaty with Ohina. Tho treaty with China is already telling fa vorably upon American trade. Tho manufacturers of domestic goods-,in Boston, aro already it is said, realizing the bcncficial effect of the . recent treaty. Ono house has received orders for 3,000 packages, and*another is reported as having received orders for 1,COO, making the aggregate 4,500 packages. DeBow'sReview fenrSeptember. We have received the September number of tliis valuable Review. The new and enlarged series of this work which commenced in July last, is most successfully continued, and thoso who are still intend, ing to send en their names should do so at once so as to be supplied from the beginning of the series. The terms are $5 per annum. For a club of three ?10 in advance. Address .Washington or New Orleans. The old series of xxiv I volumes may also be ordered. The editor announces his intention '\b resume, after December next, permanently, his residence in New Orleans, at which point the main business of the work will then be conducted. CONTENTS OF THE 8EPTEVBKR NUMBER. Trans-Atlantic Telegraph ; American Cosl fields ; Geographical and Statistical Society > Justice Even froni the. North ; Diplomatic R?$? lations with Mexico,;-Agriculture?Commerce ?Manufactures ; " Internal improvement*? Education,; Editorial, etc. .^pA Healthy Oity. The Au'gflsta Gonplitationnliet learns that the nonthcr o( deatHs in '$iat city, dufiihg the* tnotrth of August-, was t&fcityieight; of- which twenty Wh children, and eight weAr adult* Ctottob Cultivation in <2QilA?. - TW Hftrap*- *orr??^?cUirt Bfcjannjh - .Uej^blicaivaays in-the course of hia tetter "of Aug. .... , "Anfth^Uihipfr which aUrapted-macJ) aWeh-1 , .4iojj,'* ?ro wl ng oottoiu. nlfnt11 1 Barbacues In th? District. During the pabt week, iliere hare t?t?eu two fine barbocuo dinners in the District, which wo learn passed off vtry pleasantly. Tho dinner at tho spring of Mr. Jos in h Burton, between Lottrndesvillo and tho Savannah Rivei*, was an excellent alTuir, gotten up under the eupcrirtjwndunce of Mr. Robert Hutchison, Cnpt. Tucker, Cnpt. Speed, Maj. Bell, A. W. Hadden, John A. Deal, and J. M. Lattimer, as a Committo of Arrangements. Mr. Jacob Martin acted ns the President of the day, and the following Candidates wero present and mado speeches on the occasion : Messrs. Jordan, Jones Thomson and Cochran for tho Legislature ; Messrs. Allen and McDnuald for tho Clerkship; *t --.J If ! - Sheriff ; nnd Capt. Wiinliish and Partlow for tho office of Colonel of the 8th Reg't. The dinner wns an excellent oiio, nnd well prepared. There wna ft largo Attendance, particularly of ladies on the occasionOn Saturday, the day following, the Washington Troop, gave a fine entertainment in (ho way of n linrbecue dinner, at IJrndley's Old Field. The object, of the dinner wns to revive the niilitnry spirit of the corps ; and we learn that it wns rewarded with deserved success, nnd that many new members were ndded to the corps. There wns nn attendance of several hundred on the occasion, who after witnessing the various evolutions of the Troop, under the command of Maj, Martin, the newly elected Captain, partook of n sumptuous dinner. The company nfterwards engaged in n Tilt ; the prize being u fine bridle. Wc did not lenrn the name of the successful competitor. Nicaragua and Walker. The New York llrralJ, in reference to the unsettled and distraeteil condition of Nicaragua, which hus hitherto prevented the opening oi ine transit route remarks as follows : Apropos of the Nicaragua route, we loarn that General Walker is making rapid progress in liis preparations to return to that country ami assert his rights ns tlie elected President of the Republic. Two years have now elapsed since the capitulation at Rivas, and nearly one since Commodore Paulding's famous invasion of Nicaragua, and the world is beginning to forget his mistakes in the greater folly exhibited by the subsequent rulers of that country IIis third attempt may find more sympathy than his second one did.?It is stated lhatGcn. llcnningsen will not accompany him, as his views arc turned in another direction. However, this may be, the Nicaragua route should be opened to the nee of commerce ; and if Mora, Martinez Jerez <S: C?., cannot open it, wo are not at all certain that (Jen. Walker should not have another chance to try his hand at it. The New Crop. During the week now closed, says the Con acrralist, there has been quite an animated demand for Cotton?the snles since our Inst having been fully 200 bales of the new crop, wliicb sold readI3*. at prices from 11 J to 12 cents per lb., as in quality. Up to the present time there hns been more new cotton sold in our Market than any other this side of Charleston. We, therefore, 6ay to our planting friend* to bring in their produce, assuring them that our Merchants will pay all that their produce is worth. TiiECnors.?The Lanrensrille Herald says : The first bale of new cotton sold in this Distract, this year was purehuscd nt Clinton, on Monday last, bv Mr. G. 11. Young. It wai from the plantion of Joseph. A. Jeanne.*, and brought 12? cents per pound. On Wednesday, t.vo bales of new cotton j were sold at Laurens Court House, by Mr. Has- ! ting Dial, Jr., to Mr. John Kyle, at 12 cents. The Mobile Register of the 1st inst., says : The total receipts of new cotton to date arc 1 1088 bales affainst. t.liroA tl.? ' time last year. Judging from the large ma jority of new cotton over that of the old crop, it is but fair to infer that there is but a very small portion of the latter remaining in the country. Tho Galveston New?, of the 25th ult., pays : We understand that the new cotton is beginning to come in, in atnouots nearly sufficient t? make a pretty respectable show in a report, and we shall commence our usual reports in a day or two more. Some four hundred or five hundred bales have probably already bepn received. We look for a pretty brisk business by the middle of September. -* > The Petersburg (Va.)Pemocrat of Saturday Inst says : Tho first bale of new cottoajjn this market wns sold yesterday by Messrs. N. M. Martin ?fc Co., at the high figure of fifteen cents. It wns grown by that sterling planter, Col. David Williams, of Edgecombe county, X. C., one of ?t.~ i ?> ? ? viio migcdb tinvi iiiubl kuccvs?iui planters in llic State. A sample in our office shows that it in of very superior quality, clean, liriglit, nnd oi the best stiiple. We learn that Col. W.. anticipates a large crop, some 30O bales, nil of 'which will probably coine to this market. And speaking of cotton, we would correct the figures of the Enquirrr. The sated of cotton in Petersburg are now about '20,00ft bales?of) which Richmond probably tak*as 5000. There ore seven large factories here which take nearly the entire balance-: Military Schools.?We are somewhat pleased Co find a growing disposition among parents and guardians to put. tjicir- sons nnd wards in schools under management of strict disciplinarians. We might be wrong in onr opinion that the present system of school discipline is altogether too loose, and in that, as much as anything, may bo found one of the nrain secrets why "'there are,110 boys.-cow? nothing but children nnd myn." At present, thff principle of obedience?the Toilndation of true educntion?is never strictly enforced, at liome or at school, and the cor.??"queiice is, that the class now styled "Young Auierico," have decided that they have passed the tresbold of the primary school, 'JCo correct this evil, we believe the discipline of military schools, conducted by discreet principals, will be found very eueoiual. We have nflw, we believe, two snch schools in operation, besides the State institutions, in Soutt> Carolina, which are flourishing beyond any other schools in the State ; in fact, they cnnnot accommodate the numertins applicants, and are now adding large additions to their | buildisA. We honestly wish one or more of the graduates of tho State military iestitiKiotis could be induced to establish such a school in tbijp Tillage. We,believe it would be a profitable enterprise. \VeTi?vc health, locality and ! population to give it premiuence aud patronage.?Laurentville Herald. C?bu Cowuotki) wJBCttba ?The Hey West Key of the uuif, sfUTTjtnmeniing 6n tbe sncc?w of the Mldntio Caole, speaks as follows of the proj$jbted*)ine from Florida to Cuba.'1 Tttis is no cm?i] an affair, we.hdpe it will 'be $^kunaI pHshed<t once: > <3F* . N?y that.the sncce?*of> this great and important eoterprise^)a^&^ihia titne. aonpufto> ed,,lt rebnt fkir to^wSR*. the connection to jmSSseusstxs^ 2*s=? 1SK1 mkft* Jftf ?KUt' ho foond tha depth 0r?^?fCb Wfroratwo hanAjrid' od wvtnly lo?nd Uiceo Tho Value of tho Telegraph. A correspondent of the Mercury, offers Hie following reflections as to tlie value of the Telegraph : But, except, in the gratification of popular curiosity, what do wo gain hythis? It will be curious, indeed, to be able to read the report of a debate in Parliament even while it goes on ; but wo might read thu whole of it ten days after with even more ease nt far less expense, and t?? as much profit. Its effeet upon the newspapers is another topic of inquiry. It is expected to raise all iheir rates. It is supposed by some that the smaller fry of the prei>s will suffer extinction. But I fancy not! WliHt amines or interests the great body of people, in the newspapers, is surely not the meagre reports of business progress or even political performance, such as we get through the telegraph. The expense of its reports is another matter oi no little substance, it is not yet decided what shall be the rates of fpay for comniuni- ' cations. Wlint can tlicy be reported for? Somo tliink a dollar per word ; others say ! live ; others ten ; ntid others even more I Now, what is the nature of the communications which shall justify the payment of even the smallest or these charges f Mere curiosity ? even affectation?will not often incur the expense. The occasional communications of this sort will b? too few to yield the telegraph any sufficient support. Government despatches, and speculations in producc and tho funds, must afford the chief business. How will it influence speculation, is the question ? It will bring a rapid order, should you desire to buy a thousand barrels of Hour, or as many bales of cotton, even as the land telegraph does ; and then comes the question?suppose a break in the connection, a few minutes later ? Such breaks in such a chain, are not so easily repaired as those along the highway, when the poles aro down, or when one speculator, having transmitted his order, contrives to cut the wires anil thus cut oft'his competitors. But wo are yet to ho satinet) as to tlio working. If it lakes two days to convey a Queen's or President's message across the pond, this tranie will ho foiln?l hardly worth the candle. Then, tlie very highest rates of pay may ho asturned, as inevitably necessary to the support of the concern ; and some people think that fifty, or even a hundred dollars per w.ord. will he no unreasonable charge. iSueh rates, of course, will he fatal to the idea of its general or even frequent use, unless in cases of the greatest public importance, or where the large amounts of money arc at hazard. The result of such speculations is, that the whole burden of the expense will finally be made to fall upon the two governments of (ircat Britain and the United States. No doubt there wil! ho attempts of this sort upon our Congressional legislation. The stockholders will hardly let cither government off with what they have done. We shall see. It is unquestionably a most unlucky feature, of ttii-i wonderful cable, for our country, that, the termini are both within the British dominions. In any difficulty with that country, or under nnv irr.?ni ?...ii necessity, we should hardly lie suffered I lie free use of the cnlile for any useful purposed. The Cahlo Celebration at New York. The cclehrnlion in New York, on the 1st inst., of the- success of the Atlantic Telegraph, is said to have eclipsed all former displays, on this continent : The arrangement* which have been making for some week* past for the Atlantic Telegraph celebration were consummated y est or- i day, in all their grandeur of design and mill- j utenoss of particulars. As a general tiling, 1 business was suspended, and our citizens seemed entirely devoted to the object and the oc- I casion. We may sately declare I he ovation of] September 1. tS.'iS ? ? mi ........i : -! character to nny that hits ever prcceJed it, while hs n public celebration. it. must ho considered as the grandest pageant ever witnessed on this Coo tin cut. In accordance with tlie published programme, this ureat nnd eventful day, which will hereafter he chronicled in the world's history, was inaugurated by a full cathedra I service at "Old Trinity." The scene within this uiagn ifi cient huildiug, at early morn, was Folcinn and impressive in the extreme, for while Broadway was in a turmoil of excitement, the catlie- I dral aisles of old Trinity reposed in silence, as qniel nnd as pence fill as the cable, laid on the ocean's bed, whose natal day was about, to be celebrated as the bond of lasting union between t lie f.w? ?< !-- - b? VM? " WIVIIO "I ?" C?l III. , Broad way and the oilier principal thorough- : fuii'? were magnificently decorated with ban- j ners, transparencies, mottoes, <fce. The display | of the military companies and societies was the finest ever witnessed in this city. The proces- I sion inarched to the Crystal I'ulace, where addresses were delivered by Mayor Tieman, Messrs. Field, Clancy, Howell, M(33puddeo, Davis, Dudley and others. The vocal and instrtimentnltnusic was executed in the most skiliful manner, and the execution of each piece called forth the warmest applause from the vast concourse of spectators. The torch-light procession of the l-'ire Department closed the ceremonies of the day. The department turned out very gen rally, and made, as they have never failed to do, an exceedini'lv fin.? annunpiiMi.n ov "ii* j A Minister's Walk and Conversation.?Tho editor of tlic North Caroliniu JVesbyU-riun, who is at the Virginia Springs, has heard a g:od storj* of Speaker Orr and tho Rev. Dr. W., of Lexington. Not long since, the story goes, they were hotli at the Western Springs, and met in a public rooni of the hotel. They hud been sitting with other company, and af ter awhile the Doctor rose and walked across the room with the usual limp in his gait. Mr. Orr immediately recognized him, and asked if lie were not the Chaplain at the University of Virginia at such a time, naming the year. The Doctor replied that he was. "1 wus there," said Mr. Orr, "'a student, at the University, anil 1 knew you by your limp." "Well," said tl?e Doctor, "it seems my limping made a deep er impression on you than my prcachinrj." The joke placed Mr. Orr in an awkward predicament, and most men would have bi-en unable to extricate themselves, but ho retilied wiih ready wit:?"Ah, Doctor, it ia llie highest compliment we can pity n minister to say thnt he is known by hia walk rather than by his eonver nation." ^ ? Honor? to Ex-President Pikbce.?The Press, speaking of ex-Preeideut Pierce's tour ia Europe, says : "Allalong the route, from Lisbpn to Marseilles, he has been the recipient of distinguished consideration from public officer* and private citizens. At Gibraltar the senior officer in command of the British najval forces at that point, extended marked courtesies, and urged the ex-President aod Mrs. Pierce to take patsage for Tangiera in one of her Majesty's public armed Vessels. At Marseilles, the French authorities, heuded by the Prefeot ami the mil ilary commander, were especially attentive and zealous in acts of hospitality/' Jdun 'Mitchell.-?'" Bernard Lite" writes from &tfta(vale Springs to (be Montgomery (Ala.) Mail; ? By-th?4)ye, speaking of Irish patriots?I like. John Mitchell vastly. He is a pleasant, jolly companion, a gallant of the ladies, and enter* cSn {imore into all manner of fun. He is-a littie tQo brash politically,- forva new comer. but the candor ot e>ceh his enemies must admit tbtrff he is a brave-and splendidly talented <nan; either of these possessions shttald be aHowerf to. covers multitude of sips; lie and I *gre?precisely oo th* nigger question, ibat ia the fresh importation of ten millions of Africana.~ What would MQte'fieople'lbibk to see me 'cheek by$6wl'i#fttfi Jobn .Mitfcbell? . A Fib* Ekotob.?Wo learn ^at MveaaT af one.citizens are making efforts? awfcVpWoi/r v irl^pTs to th? necessity at a Fire Sngio.e fag io? n?e ana oencni or tn? comtqimnj^ >t?k jr ^u^<V?t?p??ii*'W?#bp? to w? Jt promptisa^ Tii^^aiftaifiiiMiarirtji&^i^^^ ^wnrii [for TIIK IMDEI'KNDGNT I'KKSB. j Sketches of Mississippi and Alabama. AVbst Point, Oa., August 29. 1858. Dear I^e:?We arrived here, Inst Saturday evening 9 o'clock, nfter a day's ride of 43 in liesOur journey front Jackson, Miss., to Sumptcr County, Ala., wna through the poorest part of Miss. The crops of cor n looked well, considering the land that produced it; the cotton was only tolerable. From Sumpter we travelled through a rit-li cotton growing country up to Columbus, Miss ; in nil of this section, the farmers were anticipating considerable damage froin the boll worm and rust in their cotton; and before wo left thnt section of country, (Sumptcr Co., Aln?) which was one week ago, we heard several farmers expressing them- j selves, that they would scarcely make any cotInn flip wnrni rfisf. nuil wot, weather hftil swept it clean in eotiio places. The we?d is very fine, and promised nil abundant yield a few weeks nu<>. The corn crop is very fine.? Between Gainesville ami Hamburg, Ala., about 70 rniles, exhibits a grent deal of wealth. As a general thing there is a greater display of taste and elegance in and about their yards than any section of country we have ever travelled through. We then struck a country \ery poor, and before arriving at Wetumpka, we passed through very large pineries, which exhibited the "Tar River" skill of gathering rosin. Wetumpka is surrounded, or at least East and West of it, by the poorest country we have seen this long while. For a distance of 2ft miles Kast of Wetumpka, between there nnd Padeville, the rocks are so thick that it looks like it troubles thein to lay still. ao ...? 1 -i ? - ... muiig, we rt'llllirKCMl 10 a long- I winded looking clmp, who was hoisted up- j on a pair of travellers of about forty j inchcs, " 3'ou have n plenty of rocks in your country," " Yob, and tlicy are a very handy thing," lio replied, with a significant look, as much as to say, I will show you how much "virtue there is in stones," I if you fool with me. Their corn cribs Bre about the size of n North Carolina wagon body, with one or two logs cut out for a door, in the side, so that when they get their heads in they can reach all over the crib and get the lust ear. It is a hard matter for n traveller to get accommodated along here. In trying to find a (dace to stop, we rode 5 miles after night, and missed our road, and just as we were thinking of taking up at Sjiraiel'x, we saw a light, and riding up, hailed, anil out came an old gentleman who told us, we were out of our road ; we told liiin we had ridden over -10 miles, and could we not stop with him till morning. No, lie had just moved there and had no accommodations for travellers. We told him then if he would let us have it half bushel of corn, for our horses, we would try to occupy tlicoutside corner of his fence till iiioriiiii<r iln.t ?/.. - e>? """w "w ",,v" the great inconvenience of allowing a strauger to sleep in ti bed. lie then commenced insist*ing on us to " come in,'' and at. lust, with some reluctance, :ve accepted his hospitality. All through '.he section of country wo have travelled, the bluck tongue is playing havoc among the cattle. No beef, milk or butler, makes times iu oiling affairs very dry. Chick ens, one week ago, were worth &.S.OO a dozen in Mobile. The country in some places is crowded with chicken wagons?buying them up for speculation. WILLIS. Washington News. Washington, Sept. 2.?Senator Slallory is here, and adheres to the opinion expressed liy him in I he Senate that the great expense to arise from the demonstration against Paraguay will he without corresponding benefits. The Administration now regards the expedition as promising more of difficulty that was imagined utlirst. Hence the employment, of a large number of small vessels ; the overslaughing of Coin. Pago t>3* the sell-ctiou of Shuhriek to con trol the expedition, niid finally tlit- tedious and anxious thought in respect to Abe proper mun for the Commissioner. Lieut. I'egram who, distinguished himself in tlie flight with pirates, in the East Indies, during the l'erry expedition lias been appointed to the command of the steamer Water Witch, fitting out for Paraguay. I learn that. \\ alker has given the cold shoulder to (Jen. Heiiningseu. During his stay in New York, he held no intercourse with fiim. This owing, it is supposed, to the fact that Gen. II., was heard to condemn in strong terms Walker's publication about Secretary Floyd, and his abuse of Judge Campbell. Jerez isafraid of Walker, and Walker is afraid of llenningsen. Martinez sent Jerez here to get rid of him in Nicaragua, but took good care to send one of his own adherents to watch the General's inovemets. If M. Soule f illed to restore harmony in the camp during his vis:t to New York, the filibusters w ill ngain-go by the board, although everv arrangement is now perfected for leaving when an opportunity offers. It only re .v.. w ...I.IV V/. trill 1^1 Mil IP. A despatch from the U. S. Marshall for South Carolina announces the death of twelve of the negroes captured by the Dolphin. Secretary Thompson has directed the employment of the best medical assistance. Tiie negroes will be returned to Africa under the act of 1819, so soon as the ship has been libclvd and condemned, and "sufficient evidenco is produoed that tL>ese negroes arc Africans, as contemplated by the law." The Administratis considers their return obligatory under the acb named, but there is no provision for their protection or support after delivery to a nominal agent on the Coast of Africa. They must bo Ujrued loose like wild animals to destroy and Ge"destroyed. The Attorney-General will determine what evidence is uccessar> to justify the President in sending them back. Yeilow Fever in Wauialla.?On last Saturday night, (says the Wftlballn Banner of the lat inst., a lady from Charleston died of the yellow fevi<r in t.hfl Inwor nopf nf tKo tnutn Irnmun am West Union. She came here from the city the Sunday before, und was not very well. On Tuesday elie was confined, to her - bed, and while laying ill, Dr. Gnrrett, of this place, was called in. lie pronounced the case to be veritable yellow fever. The citizens.are not alarmed at this at all, for they very well know that tho salubrity of their mountain climate will not propagate this fever or support it us au epidemic, Tub Citv and Countbt Pkem.?The Laurensr ville Herald, iji an article on the gratuitions labor performed by pnbhsheis pf country newspapers compared with like services by tho city papers, suggesta that the country papers unite, in establishing a rule for jm>teetion in this respect. The suggestion, We are satisfied' : from experience, Js an e^tcellen^. gnt, jsrid fae aanpunce our willingness to eo-opeftte with j'fciRjur brethrei? In the codntry in jnch_mea4? j jjw as,will effect the datired object. proposO&no deflo i"te plan^df hctiop. f A Gov?u0* <rai^^E3nr^bn Ttanrjday l?t,' ^fie citizoiiaif Ellico?vitle, Nfcw York A'?* UalUn Hf h^flV hilWil Hnv ITiiitt in i^rfereneo wi^ . thtfpF&iS '<% %3torfc on Jnry, ?hd an ' SApimont opiriion orTli*- peopl*,- in commuting ^e Ven^tfo of? irii>r?riotf? crio?in?l. The efknown Martin GrOver, h**. i .i'i* iir jafrtVi ii - -? ' ' *- -"-'-t- - - . (communicated.) To the Voters of Abbeville District. Fellow Citizen* :?1 ask respectfully through the columns of the District pa pel's, to return you my grateful acknowledgements for the many kind favors, you have bestowed upon'me since my name has been beforo you, us a Candidate for tho Office of Sheriff, and to those of j'ou who have kindly assisted me by yi-ur advice, and promised support, I shall ever be indebted ; but from circumstances of recent date, I feel it to bo my duty to withdraw my name from the Canvass. Willi sentiments of tho highest esteem Fellow Citizeqp, allow me to subscribe myself. Your Obedient Servant, W. W. GRIFFIN. Allfiist St 1R.1R Nkw York, Sept. 2.?At Staten Island Inst night nliout one thousand men broke into tho' quarantine grounds. set the hospital and shinties on fire, mid threatened to tire tho resilience of Dr. Thompson, tho Health officer; l>ut the doctor called together the Stevedores, and armed them with musket?, to protect the buildings. Tiie hospital mid many oi the shanties are now n trass of ruins. Copt. Bolton of the Hurhor police, came pu to the city at a late hour last night, for additional police, as tho mob were furious with excitement, and it was not known what would be their next movement. The exeitemcfit wrts caused by the breaking I out of several eases of yellow fever, which the people generally attributed to the rather loose manner in which the quarantine laws were enforced. ! In order to allay tho fears of tho citizens, Dr. Thompson has published a card, in \vh ch he states that the reports of the spread of yel low fever at Stateo Island are very exaggerated. I From Utah.?Dates from Utah to the *7111 have been i received at Leavenworth. The j election passed quietly- The late appointment I by Gov. Citmmitig of probate judges lor Carson and Green River Co-inties, caused some dissatisfaction among tlie Mormon?, but nil was quiet at the departure of the mail. Thirty soldiers had deserted, and Cuptuiu Tracy on trial for insubordination. Col. Hoffman had been ordered to Oregon with the titli regiment of infantry. The road Irom the Devil's Gate to Bridges wns strewn with dead cattle. But few Indians wore s?-en j on the route. The rivers were all low. Major Sherman's battery left Leavenworth ou the 30th till., for Fort llidgeley. Ocean Stramkhs.?It is twenty years since the practicability of ocean steam navigation was demonstrated by the arrival of the Sit-ins (April '23, 1838.) in New York, frotn Cork, mnking the passaije in eighteen days. She was a steamer of only 7<>0 tons and 3*20 horse power. On the snims day, the Great Western, 1,340 tons, arrived in New York, frotn Bristol, having made the passage in fourteen and a half days. Steamships now arrive every day in the harbor of New York, anil there are ten ft iiny on me ocean, ijouiu] to tlic United Stales from different points of Europe. TKi.EotiAPinc Time.?The <]i(Terenee in time between Trinity liny nml Valencia Bay is nl)ont three hours and forty-eight, minutes. A dispatch wns sent from Ilnhlin to Newfoundland, simply saying: "It is twelve o'clock noon in Duldin ; what hour in Newfoundland ?" Answer?Ei^lit o'clock in the morning." The answer wns received within an hour and n half. Between the extreme eastern nnd western points of the United States, there is a difference of time of three hours and fifty minutes. Newspaper Enterpuise.? As soon ns the Ocean Telegraph is open to the public., tho leading No.w York papers aro each to have a special reporter in London to make up daily despatches. This is a degree of enterprise that wilt strike John Iiull with surprise. A WltJsf.linrr mtifoli Inf Ji' xf^1--% lunins Ili!l. T?"? whist lerscomtnenccd at half past 0 o'clock in the evening, and kept it. up till ten minutes of 2 tlie next morning, when one of them Oliver! in, and win forced to stretch his mouth in nil sorts of shapes to get. the "pucker" taken outof it. lie "allowed'' his lips felt "like they were the toe of un old boot with n large hole in it." Hon. M. L. TioMiAM.?Our citizens should remember that their Representative, Hon. M. L. Bonham, will address Iuh constituent:! of Laurens 011 Monday next. Wo hope lie will he greeted by a large assembly. He is a faithful representative of the people of Laurens, and deserves a hearty and unanimous welcome froin them. Let it be so.?Jlcrald. Hon. Daniel Wallace.?Wo regret to lienr tliat this excellent man is still con fined to his house from the attack of paralysis which he experienced las t June. We sincerely hope his vigorous constitution will overcome the effects and that he will he spared to enjoy ninny years of peace, comfort and usefulness.?Herald. September Elections.?An election for GovI ernor. member of Concress. <fce.. will take nlnni* I in Vermont, nn<l California, on flie 7tl? of September. A similar election will come olF in Maine, on Monday, the 13th of September. The canvass in the latter State is quite animated. ? (commonioatbd.) Mr. Editor : I'lease announce the following named gentlemen as Cardidates for Intendant and Wardens, for the town of Abbeviil., for tho ensuing year: For Intendant? IIENRY S. KERR. For Wardens? ROBERT JONES, A. J. LYTIIflQP, EDMUND COBB,.. J01IN H. WIf?ON. - *? For Town Couucil. For Intendant? at-.. W. C. DAVIS, For War dent? EDMUND COBB, ROBERT JONES, J. H. WILSON. H. S. KERR, For Town CouuclI. For Intendant? W. H. PARKER. ? -t> . For Warden*-*, * JVfT I^Y^BOOE, *^OIIN ENRIOI1T, H. W. LAWSON, " ' KfAilKCTS. == A DD1?t71TT I? QAn? ia i oro xr 1MUU, kjopu AOUO?'?uUVU,?O W ^cotton o omes in slowly; moat that has been offered has bean taken ?The market is, hbwever, dulj, and a good artiole would scarcely command more thin 11 oents per lb. Columbia, Sept. 1,?Cotton.?There was only about .80 b?t?e of Cotton eold MT-day, >all new, at prioes varying from Ui*p,lli centi. i i, ' _ |. ^ ' i ' in 1 ' i, ' Ao following [>?rso*s h**o freight, in vhoX>^ -.:V Tlid greatest preservation of beautjr known to modern science, is Prof Wood's Iluir Hostorativo and Cosmetic. Among the most important ferttares of fomalfe beailtv, are a luxuriant head of hair and a lino complexion; both of which should be guarded as sacrod treasures, for either may be lost by neglect, or preserved by the use of the above named article ; delay is diiogerous. We seldom undertake, editorially, to endorse what arc called "Hair Restoratives," us knowing full well that the great majority of Bucta preparations are eutirely worthless. Exceptions tliero arc, nevertheless, and among theso we have never ?<? ?? - proas our conviction that tTio article known as "Wood's Hair Restorative" is entitled to $t proud pre eminence. This article had told it* own story in uumbcrlcss instances of prematurely griy and bald heads, and the certificates in regard to its amazing efficacy hare been alike numerous, unsolicited, and emphatic. When Senators of the United States and others (of the highest standing sociality and politically, openly declaro that Wood's Hair Restorative" is all, and inor? than all, it pretends to be, we cannot do otherwise than believe thorn. The nrticlo can be had at all our Druggists Sec notice elsewhere.?Iiahway Republican. Sold by ali Druggists. August 13th, 1858 15 eow-lm House and I^ot 1'or Sale IN ABBEVILLE VILLAGE. ? _ -I _ rI"MIIS HOUSE and LOT is situate in a quiet .1. and convenient part of the Village. The Dwelling is sufficientIv Wcm (late n small family, with nil nccessnry OutBuilding>>. The Lot contains something ovc? nil Acre of Land ; ami hus a new and substantial Fence around. Any one desirous of purchasing such a Lot would do well to call on me, as I will sell it low and on the moat accommodating terms. Also, a very fine MK U JT-^j E2 9 that rides first-rate und works well anywhere. A Number One COOKING STOVE, also, that I oiler for sale : it 'nna only been used a few weeks. \VM. II. WILSON. Sept 10. 58 ? Notice. ON SATURDAY the 18th inat., I will let to the I.OWISST bidder, the rebuilding of McCnw'd Bridge, on Car's Creek, at 10 o'clock, A. M. S. S. BAKER, Com. Sept. 8lli, 58 19 It A Note Lost. r?"MTE undersigned lost, on last Friday, a Note JL f??r $I0?, payable twelve months afterdate to A. M. Ague w ; dated some time in Doccmber, 1800, and signed by J. II. Monday. Tho public id warned against trading for the same. A. M. AGNEW. September 9, 08. '20 8t Abbeville ilia I c Academy. rT-,IlK exercises of th? Abbeville Mule AcadX. einy will be resumed on Monday the 13th September. l'upils will be charged from the timo of baginuing to the end <>f the Session. W. II. WHITE, A. B.. Principal. Sept. 9, 08. 19 tf (x. Mc oAimml GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT, RECEIVING AND FOHWARDINO AGKST, Reynold Street, 2d door below Warren Block, ACGIISTA, ?A. AGENT FOR THE SALE OF n A T T n n r- ft n n ???..? a uu l I U IN, l-LUUK, WhtAI, UUKN, Oats, Sugar, Molasses, Bacou, Eice, and Produce Generally. MAKING LIBERAL ADVANCES ON SAME. Tlie Commissions for selling Cotton will bo twenty five cents per bale. Sept.. 0. 58 19* tf HEAD-ftUARTERS, ABBEVILLE SQUAD IN persunnce of orders received from Brigadier General Ferryman, there will be an Election for Second Lieutenant of the Southern Rights Dragoons, on Saturday 25th inst. Cnpt. J. \V. Periin, Lieut. J. F. Livingston, nn<l Seargent Me Lunch lit), will manage said Election, and transmit the result to Col. J. Burriss. S. C. DeBRUHL, Major Abbeville Squadron. Sept. 8, 58 19 2t Attention Southern Rights Dragoons!l YOU are hereby ordered to nppuar nt Abbeville C. II., on Saturday tfu 25fA intL,for Drill and Instruction, at 10 o'clock a. m.An election will be held on that day, for Second Lieutenant. By order of (JAIM". J. W. FEU II IN, MOLauciilin, O. S. Sept- 8, 1858. 10 2t Citation. By WILLIAM HILL, Esq., Ordinary of Abbe villo District: Y7"tVuEREAS, W. P. Mm tin, hae applied V V to me for Letters of Administration on all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and crcdits of Mary Blaia, lata of the District aforesaid deceased. These are, therefore, to eite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditor* of the said deceased, -\p be and appear before me at our next Ordinary's Court of the said District, > to beholden at Abbeville Court House on the twenty-second day of September next, to shoTr cause, if any, why tbesaia administration should not be granted. . JJGiven under my band and seal, this sixth day of Sep., in the year of our Lord pn? thousand eight hundred and fifty-eight,. and in the 83d year of American Independence. WII.T.TAM nil T. A A TV Sept. 6, 1858 19 2? SOUTH CAROLINA, ' ' ABBEVILLE DISTRICT. In Ordinary. JOHN WILSON, claiming to be sdfstrfltftw (in right of'hia wifgVjn the Estate ofJames Johnson, aeo'd, has ftlecrhis petition irt tap "olr fice, requiring the paper purporting to bfe the *Will of said dec'd to be proved'in "Duo fartik of Law." 1 . ' Therefore, ftotice is hereby give^to .HjfyuAjr A. Johnson, and the children of Louis anil Abigail Pvles, vie : Sfarth.a Py le?, Reuben Pylea aiid Joanna Pyles?who resides beyona. lb# limits of this State?that Wednesday tbe Mre** ty-aecond day of December ne^tf* it Mt. apart.* for the above specified pnjpose. j Gljren inrrder my bana ana seal of Offloe, at ? *? a...ik n?Ait VUUl V uyun, UWWU VIHVI1I|?^ WW, 6tb3eptemb?r, 1858) WILLIAM HILL, p^A. D. (u fc)' Sept. 8, 1858 lfl' ^ 'JBiectlon for Town fVVHERE will b? ?n Election held in th* J*.' Court-Homo on Monday', thf 18th intfc, fbrlntenfltn^nrt'Wttden?, f<rfP tho wr?' f iAlPoll# to' ?%^$p\*'& M:, tHI 'it