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Medical Collego of the Stato of South Carolina. Tho Annual Commencement took place on tbe 11th inutAnt: The following is the report of the Dcin : The class in attendance on the lectures now terminated amounted to one huudrod and ninety si* students, from South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Connecticut, Virginia. Kansas, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland, California, and the Island of Cuba. The number of candidates for the Degree of Doctor in Medicine were seventy-six. The conduct of the class line been such as to have merited our entire approbation. . Of 60 large a number collected together, we have not been apprised of any disturbance in which they have been concerned?of any interruption to that harmony which should characterize those engaged in the useful and laudable pursuits of science?of any deportment to their instructors otherwise than respectful and becoming. The'proficicncy of the clnss fully equals, if it does not exceed, the average of former years. Some are jjruduntcs of literary institutions, and nearly all have received liberal and classical educations. The following is a list of the Graduates : Barnwell, T. ()., on Cataract, R. C. Burnham, K., Enteric Fever. California. Butler, P. 1'., Inflammation, S. C. Buist, E. S., Hygiene of Cities, S. C. Chandler, W. W, Enteric Fever, La. Cain, J. P., Iodide of Potassium, S. C. Connor, D. E., Signs of Pregnancy, S. C. Daughtrey, M. E. Rubeola, Virginia. Danuellv, 11. N. Delirium Tremens, S. C. Bod, J. IJ. Tuberculosis, Culm. Douglas, L. S. on Fever. South Carolina. Duffie, J. F., Typhoid Fever, South Carolina, Dwiglit, R. Y., Seuro-llypnotiem, S. C. Ervin, F. II., on Circulation, Mississippi. Fairey, G. W. B., on the Medical Student* South Carolina. Ferguson, J. M., Dyspepsia, South Carolina. Freeman, II. 11., Congestive Fever, Miss. Glover, C. L., Intermittent Fever, S. C. Glazner, G. L., Milk Sickness, ??. C. Goss, J. F., Dysentery, South Carolina. Goethe, J. II., on Camphor, South Carolina, i ii?i - > ? ? jmriey, ii. j|., Typhoid Fever, S. C. Ham. J. T., Chronic Occnna. Alabama. Horlheck, II. 15., Avulsion of the Arm and Bcapula, South Carolina. Hodge, S. J.. Seai-latina, South Carolina. Hunter, I*. J., Typhoid Fever, S. C. Hagood, Daniel, on Iron, Alabame. Jenkins, O. F., Dysmenorrhoe, S. C. Johns, J. B., Scarlatina. South Carolina. Jones, S, J., Epidemic Dysentery, Georgia. Johnson, E. G. Pneumonia. Floriiln. Kcrby, J. J., Dysmenorrhea, S. C. Kilpatrick, Robert, Typhoid Fever, S. C. Kirk, 1'. S., Typhoid Fever, South Carolina. Kolb, D. G., Disadvantages of Therapeutics, Alabama. tJde, J. L.. Incised Wounds, South Carolina. Little, J. R., Bark of Sassafras Root Prophylactic to Measles, North Carolina. Lucas, T. li, Neuralgia, South Carolina. Long, Jas., Intermittent Fever, S. C. Lodge, J. W., Fracture of the Femur, Penn. Memminger, T. B., Phthisis, S. C. Merritt, G. A , Enteric Fever, South Carolina. Miller, T. J., Yellow Fever, South Carolina. Moore, J. N., Dyspepsia or Indigestion, S. C. , Moseley, W. H., Pneumonia. Alabama. McSwain, E. T., Discrepancies in the Practice of Medicine, South Carolina. 1 McKinstry, T. S. B., Typhoid Fever, S. C. McCallum, J. M., on Pneumonia, S C. McFadden, J. II., Abortion, South Carolina. McQueen, A. A., on the Medical Profession South Carolina. , Ogler, T. L., on Aneurism, South Carolina. Owen, H. W., Puerperal Fever, S. C. Palmer, Jos., Puerperal Fever, S. C. l'earsnn H If " ? /*.-? " * " , -? **., *?n wjMuin.oouin uaroiina. 1 Pear9on, \V. E., Congestive Fever, Alabama. Prothro, G, A., Cynanche Trachcalis or Croup, South Carolina. Propst, W. K.. on Dysentery, South Carolina. Rice, C. D., on Circulation, South Carolina. Rivers, M. C., Enteric Fever, South Carolina. Rhett, Burnet, Arrest of Hemorrhage, S. C. i Robertson, W. F., Yellow Fever, S. C. Roach. W. F..Typhoid Fever, South Carolina. Rowland, M. O., Sccarlatina, South Carolina. 1 Smith, jr., B. It., Scarlat ina, South Carolina, i Smith, J. C\, Typhoid Fever, North Carolina. , Sloon, P. A. E.. Enteric Fever, S. C. 1 Smoke, S. D., The Abuse of Tobacco, S. C. Shaw, T. SI., Typhoid Fever, S. C. ' Strobel. J. E., on Fractures, South Carolina. < Seaec, G. W., Signs of Pregnancy, S. C. "Warren, J. 51., White Fibrous Tissue, S. C. i "Watson, "W, H., on Venesection, S. C. "Walter, A. 13., on Dyspepsia, S. C. ' "West, M. L., on Dysentery, S. C. 1 Wilson, Itobt.., Menstruation, S. C. { Seventy-five Graduates. The Faculty cannot but bring to Dotice the improved opportunities for acquiring medical information, arising in the establishment of summer schools, and recapitulations by the Professors and private instructors. To them roust be added an unusual number of capital operatione, arising from the opening of the College Ward in the Roper Hospital during the *?int?r. The recent organization of the Roper Hospital, and the selection of eflfipimif. modw.oi Cere, with the opportunists which are afforded | by this munificent chart together with the active and devoted se<- 9 of the physician of ] the Marine Hospital-- r emove all objections | from the want of clinical instruction. ( The liberal appropriations by the State for enlarging and improving the College Museum. ? have enabled the Professors to illustrate their < lectures more satisfactorily by drawings, mod- ( ?ls and specimens in the various departments. From these considerations we arc willing to believe, and are assured of the fact, that the nmount of tcachnical information, passed by , the graduates, exceeds that of former years. HERRY It. FROST, D?an. To this gentleman was awarded the premium annually oifcred by the Faculty for the best dissertation. The honorary degree of Doctor in Medicine 2sb conferred upon Dr. John Douglass, of lackstdcfes, S. C. Mexico. Should the late success of the -Liberals over Miramon's forces be followed by similar results in future engagements, the aspect of Mexi can anaire win not unlikely be bo changed* ] that Mr. McLane, our Minister to that country, ] feel authorised to' recognize the Juarez \ government, and treat with it. as the Govern- , rnent de facto of Mexico.?The sympathies and good wishes of tlie people of the United States are decidedly with tlie Liberals, and there would be much satisfact ion felt liere nt their uccess. In this sentiment, we do not doubt the President and Administration nt Washington fully share : but tlie long settled policy of ihia Government forbids a recognition of any faction or party in Mexico, which is not actually in power. ' There are many wln> Would urge the U.S. Government to recognize the Juarez party, whatever its position or condition, in the expectation that suoh a course would giveaufficicrit moral lorce to that party, to' enable it to triumph'. It <an hardly fie neceesaty for our Government, even fbt to desirable an object aa the success of the Liberal patty, to step out of ita hitherto consistent and appropriate line 'of policy. But it will unquestionably etnbraee the first proper opportunity to find a Government in Mexico with which it can treat on ucii wrmi bb w re-esiaonsn our retauons, ana protect our o itizena there. TseSnu Sxseiow.?The Washington SUtU* _sf JA that the apparent hesitation ofthe Exeoniivi ln regard to the call of an extra seeeion, JfAplTie no doobt of the ultimate deeisaion in ^{he matter. The President, we presume, does not wiah to auume so embarrassing a rsepotriexcept pn ooifn pulsion of an undeniable 'poWkj^eeafily.Bat each necessity doeseqriet* ^plainly disclosed to the apprebenodelay ^ fa aanuno'pirtg Congress iri extraordinarily THE INDEPENDENT PRESS ib publim1ei> every friday morning by LBB & WILSON. W. A. LED, Editor. Itidividitals, like nations, fail in nothing which they boldly attempt, when curtained by virtuous pnrpoxe, an**determined resolution.?LIenry Clay " Willit%rf to praise, yet not afraid to blame." Terms?Two Dollars a Year, in Advance. ABBEVILLE O. H. FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1859. Clubbing with Magazines. rri. - i auc example oi several or our contemporaries of tlie press, suggests the propriety of reminding our readers, that we are prepared to furnish our paper in connection with the popular monthlies of the Season at reduced rates. We will furnish the PRESS and either "HARPER," " GODEY"GRAHAM." or the "KNICKERBOCKERfor FOUR DOLLARS ; and "PETERSON" or "Arthur" with the PRESS for $3.50?which is only $1 in advance upon the current rates of those Magazinep. Such magazines as HARPER, GODEY and others, with their attractions literary and pictorial arc iuvaluuble to the family circle, and with the local incidents and general miscellany of the county paper, constitute a fund of entertainment, which well repays the pecuniary outlay. Literary Notices. Arthur x Home Magazine and the Ladies American Magazine for April have besn received. They are beautifully illustrated, and present all their usual attractions. The New American Cyclopaedia. We are indebted to Messrs. Branch, Allen <fc Edwards the agents for the 5th volume of mis great Work. We liave 08 yet only had time to take n hasty glance at its content?, and shall defer an extended notice to our next issue. In the mean time we can cordially commend it to the patronage of our readers, Advertisements. Messrs. GRAY it ROBERTSON", desire 119 to say to their friends and patrons that they are now receiving from New York one of the finest and best selected stocks which they have ever brought to this market?the particulars of which they will give in their advertisement next week. Their stoek comprises all the novelties of the Season and all the latest and most fashionable styles of Ladies'"and Gentlemen's dress goodr. These 6tyles are very beautiful, tasteful and attractive, and cannot fail to please. They will take great pleasure in receiving a call from their friends, and in showing their 3tock. Messsrs. MOORE ?fc QUAIFE. desire to make a similar announcement to their friends. They have been so busy in receiving and arranging their very large stock that they have bad no time to furnish au advertisement, but prom ist* one ior our nest issue. In the mean time they have favor?d us with a copy of their Oa zetlc published semi-occasionally, which has given us an idea of the great variety of rich and fashionable styles with which they are prepared to greet their friends. Their stock is larger, more varied and complete than ever. In the single branch of hats, caps and bonnets, they have invented $700 or ?800. Give them a call. Others of our friends we suppose are prepa j ring to make similar announcements. The jtocksgenerally are large and well selected, ind several new establishments, embracing Dry Good Stores, Boots and Shoe Store <&c., ire to be opened during the present Season, >f which the public will be duly odvised. Read the Military advertisement by Samuel Hunter, Adjutant?Also the advertisement jfB. P. Hughes?tlio Gift Book enterprise by EI. E. Hoyt <fc Co?the Hair Tonic, by John M. maunders, N. Y.?the Sheriff's, Ordinary and >ther advertisements. , ^ The Fancy Tilt. TTT - 1 il ' ? * ' * * * ?? u icurii umi our menus the youthful equearians of Abbeville, will give a fanej- tilt, in the Did Field, between the Village and the Upper Long Cane Church on Saturday the 1st April lext. The performances will commence about I o'clock P. M., and the Public are respectful- ( y invited to attend. The occasion will be one of interest Ap- 1 iropriate costumes will be worn by the youth ' "ul riders ; and a handsome prize provided by ' he young ladies, will be awarded to him who ihall succeed oftenest in bearing off a suspend- 1 ;d ring. We truatthat there will be ? full attendance. ^ . m i Our Spring Trade. < Oar merchants arc now receiving from New i fork, very extensive stocks of Spring and Sum- i Tier goods, which promise to be the largest and | inest ever brought to this market. Their :rowded shelves and counters will soon pre'#nt all the novelties of' the Season and afford very attraction to induce a visit from our friends in the country. They have made ex tensive purchases in view of a large business iuriog the Spring and Summer, and we trust that their enterprise will be duly rewarded, rhe crops have been abundant, money is plenty, and business generally is prosperous, and we can all afford to be liberal. The cotton has been sold and the profits realized, old debts liavebeon cancelled, and we have either the the cash to pay as we go, or good credit for 12 months to come. To all then, old and young we extend a cordial ipvitation to give us* visit, and we are sure that they cannot fail to find something to gratify every taste. The Flora McFHnteys ' wjio have nothing to wear," will find free scope for the indulgence of their wishes for the beautiful and ornamental, whilst the departments of the necessary and the nseful will be found equally well supplied. With such attractions and with the bright genial weather of the next few weeks, *e anticipate a throng of gay visitors giving life and animation to our streets. The Southern Rights Dragoons. We direct attentiou to the advertisement of tire Southern Rights Dragoons. We are informed Lhai. thla ? ? - ? ? ?|/ii iw?vi Tvauuvccr Corp* commond?d by Opt. J. W. Perrin, will give tieif atotlugl Tilt, ro the Old Field between the Village end the Upper Long Cane Church on the morning of Saturday the 2d of April. Various prises will be *ward?d to the auooeaeful competitor# in bearing the suspended ring. The Corp* bee lately beeh thoroughly reorganized, end is now in a very flourishing condition. In nnmben among its members tome of the best riders in the State, and with ita finely daperieoned ateeda, and riebwaiforms m&kea qaitea daahipg appearane*. The Hit* bare eter been oloaely contested, and have always been oeeaaiana of narc interest We -feHoke'ofi behalf of the ooesataa tb# aympa ^tbtsimf pfeewiH Had eaeoaragiag -saattee ((the |?f ? * %haWotiNi. < ^ :? 'I Tirlaii i i i r '*> " The Dorn Qold Mine. We were shown a few days einco tomo specimens of gold ono which n friend hnd brought with hint from the Dorn Gold Mine. They were not as rich as some that we have seen from the mine, but still were very full of the golden particles. They were avarage samples of the vien which they are now working and which yields at least $1000 per day. Th? supply of the precious metal seems to be unfailing, and whilst it tins already made the fortune of the Proprietor promises still a golden harvest. Upon the premises is a very rich Copper Mine, which has recently been examined by a competent mineralogist, and the ore is said by him to contain at least 65 per cent of the racial. Near by is also an inexhaustible supply of manganese which in itself will be worth a fortune to the proprietor. Mr. Calhoun's Birthday. The anniversary of Mr. Calhoun's birth, March 18th, was celebrated by the students of the South Carolina College by public exorcises, in which Mr. W. E. Boggs, of Fairfield, delivered the oration. The Calhoun Literary Society of WoflTord College celebrated the day in a similar manner, Mr. 8. A. Weber, of North Carolina, delivering the orntion. \rno iJxira Session. The question of an extra session is still undetermined. Should it found impracticable to make arrangements by which the mail service can be performed by means of certificates, and should the question be decided by the 26th instant., by calling an extra session, a telegraphic dispatch to New Orleans, and thence to California via Tehuanlepee route, can be sent. Cotton Statement. The receipts ofeottun in Charleston for the past week were, by railroads 7,792 bales ; by water and wagon 697 bales?together 8,489 bales?corresponding week last j-ear 16,149 bales. The exports from Charleston for the same lime were, to foreign ports 6,302 bales ; coast wise 2,989 bales?making the total exports of the week 9,291 bales, and leaving on hand a stock of 63,2.18 bales, inclusive of 16,018 bales on ship-board not cleared, against a stock of 62,104 bales, ond 16,100 bales on ship board same time last year. The saloe in Charleston during the past week amounted to 11,900 bales, at prices ranging fr?m Hi to 124. The total receipts at all the ports during the |/nsi? wtcK uiiiuuiiicu La i Oft ICS. ftgn inst 167,032 bales, received during tlie same period last year. Tlie total receipts at all the porta since the 1st ofSeptetnber, amount to 3,106,195 bales, against 2,240,179 up to the same dates lastyenr, showing ail increase this year o^ 860,016 bales. The exports to Great Britain up to the latest date?, amounts to 1,026,286, showingjan increase on the exports to that country last year of 169,441 bales. The shipments to Northern ports show an increase of 386,966 bales from the shipments of last year. The stock on hand and on ship board at all the ports, up to the latest dates, amounts to 925,294 bales, being 140,146 bales more than the stock on band at the corresponding date last year. Fire in Columbia. On Saturday morning, about 6 o'clock, a fire broke out in the unoccupied premises owned by Mr. Wm. McGuinnis, on Richardson Street, next but one to the corner of Laurel Btreet. It appears that the fire had been kindled under the stair case, by an incendiary, and, notwithstanding the Engine Companies were prompt and an abundant supply of water was at hand, the building in which the fire originated, together with the unoccupied store ad joining, on the South, and several out houses, were entirely consumed, so rapid did the devouring element spread. The residence of Mr. H. C. Frank, adjoining on the North, also took firu, whilst a strong wind was prevailing, but the bulk of the bniljing was saved by the perseverance of the Fire Department, notwithstanding the entire roof was on fire. Tho following 13 the estimated loss: The store in which the fire originated, ownid by Mr. William McGunnis, valued at $800 ?insurance $400 ; the dwelling house adjoining, owned by Mr. McGuinnis. valued at $2,300?insurance $1,200 ; kitchen, valued at ?400?insurance $200 ; dwelling house, owned tJy Mr. H. C. Franck, valued at $2,500?insurance $1,600 ; furniture, valued at $450, upon whioh there was no insurance, very much damaged by removal from the house ; stable, insured for $50. Total loss $6.150?partially jovered by an insurance of $3,450 ; about equally divided between Ilartford Insurance Company and the Connecticut Insurance Com pany 01 nartlord. The Next Congress. In view of a called session. to come off sooner or later, it becomes of interest to know when further elections of M. C.'s ore to lake place. Early next month elections will oc?nr in Connecticut and Rhode Island ; in Virginia, on the4th Thursday in May; on 1st Monday of August in Alabama, Kentucky and Texas ; on 1st Thursday of August in Tennessee ; on 2d Thyrsday of August in North Carolina on 1st Monday of October in Georgia and Mississippi; on fid Tuesday of October io Minnesota ; on 1st Monday (7th) of October in Louisiana, and on 1st Wednesday of November (2d) in Maryland. The Benton (Ala.) Weekly Herald says:? We understand that two wagon loads of Africans arrived at a plantation in our vicinity few days ago. The Augusta Evening Diipatch of 18th inst., says: A counterfeit $50 bill, on tbe State Bank of Boath Carolina, was passed on on* of oar merahanU ibis morning. Tbe Charleston Courier says: at an election held on Thursday, W. EL Haskaty was elected a Teller in the Planters' and Mechanics' Bank of this city. . ' am m The Charleston Mercury says: We have to aononnerf, with sincere regret, tbe decease of Dr Thomas D/ Matter, of Philadelphia, at the Mills House in this city, on tbe evening of Wednesday last Dr; Matter was distingushed in bis profession, and bad bs4n been many yfars Profssssor in tbe Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia. Well hnown.to many citizens of Charleston, file death has caased A pttffoand sensation. rtuy* ,y?*A Cut/.?On the 23d of February the Americari Steamer Juper left Vera Croi tor Alvarado with about two hundred paatafi? gen/moetfy tadiee Alvarado has bean atron* ly fortified within the laat month with large braaaaaonoo and mortara, taken frott tha Caatl^pf Sao Jorn da Ulloa; afeo two aahoonera, freigbUd with ttowdtt end ball; haVe beta di*patobad t^tka\ pU^'ph^ sad abo a load to Wpica v "sfiyzW The Railroad from Washington, Qa., to Chester S. O. The Laurensville Herald in a lale number discusses the practicability of building a road from Cokeshury in Abbeville District to Chester C. II., by way of Laurens and Union Courthouse, and the advantages such a road would have over the present, proposed one from Newberry to Chester. The building of the Danville extension, seems to be reducod to a certainty. ami a little effort on the part of our citizens, would place Chester 8. C., and Washington, Gn., on the great highway of travel between the East and West. We are glad to see the interest which is beginning to be felt on the subject, and trust that the present golden opportunity will not be unimproved.?In various portions of the country the railroad spirit hnsboen excited to fover heat?An effort is now being made to connect Charlotte, N. C., with the valley of the French Broad, and a similar enterprise on our part will bring to our very doors the rich tide of trade and travel between tho Atlantic cities, and the Great Southwest. We extract the following from the Herald: A project is now on foot to connect Abbeville byaroad with Washington Ca and then Xewher ry by a road, with Chester, S. C., which will coin nect all thfc Northern cities with the Southwestern, by a shorter route than the present one, asthe Danville connection is no longer hypothetic, but almost certain. Freight and travel seek their destination by the cheapest ami quickest route, which is the shortest, as naturally as does the river its channel. Now, it is to connect Abbeville with Chester by a road running by Laurens and Union Court House, which will almost be a straight line. The distance from Abbeville to Chester is perhaps shorter by this route than by Newberry, and bit* little more new road would have to be built. In the route proposed by Laurens and Union Court House, the road will start at Cokesbury, in Abbeville District, and thence run direct to Chester, which is the shortest route that can be built betwi-en the two places. There is no estimating the good effect that would result to us from u heavily freighted rami, like this would he, running through our District; and there is scarcely a doubt but that such n road would do a large business, and he as near self sustaining as any. It would give material aid to the road wo already have, which would lap ihisgn-ut Sou'liwestern thoroughfare, and be perhaps theshor lest route to Columbia and Charleston. We hope the question will he discussed, and if there is merit in it, that it be generally known. If we can be benefitted by it, let ns not permit the occasion, by our apathy, to glide by us without an effort, or a look to our interest. Washington News. Wasihnutox, March 1C, 18.09. A special Cabinet Council will be held tomorrow for the purposo of considering the question of an extra session of Congress. This subject was much discussed on Tuesday, the regular Cabinet daj*, but so many difficulties appeared on every side of the question that the further consideration of it was postponed til 1 Thursday?to morrow. The Cabinet were divided in opinion. Political consideration a were urged against an extra session, while the public service would seem to reqnire it. It is still doubtful, though the impression prevails uiai mere win ue one, and thnt it will be called in August, probably for the fourth Monday. The object of this delay is to give such States as have not made their elections all the time that is possible consistent with the public service. The Grand Jury in the Sickles ense agreed yesterday to bring in a hill against Sickles. They took up the case of Mr. Butterworth this morning. Senator Gwin, Robert J. Wtlker, and George Woodridge, were summoned and examined at length, and the result was to acquit Mr. Butterworth of nil participation in the attack of Mr. Sickk-s upon Mr. Key. A full report of the case wasgiveu by Woodridge to the Grand Jury, also tending to exculpatc Butterworth. More witnesses have been summon ed for to-morrow, when the jury will finally decide in Butterworth's case. In regnrd to the right or search question voluminous correspondence has been going on for a longtime. The English government Uunlly want to know if we will consent to a plan of visit to our vessels, or, in other words, to legalize a trespass. Our government refuses, and maintains that when a case of visit arises it must be iudtied according to i>in>iimjiunK?? The whole quostion. therefore, of right of search, remains unsettled, and where it did at first. Advices have been received here from Madrid that the Spanish government has determined to throw open the trade of importing coolies into Cuba, and to stimulate it as much as possible. The object of this movement is a double one. It is intended to increase greatlj' the present production of sugar, by decreasing the cost of labor to its minimum point, and to lead eventually to the abolition of negro slavery in that island, so as to make its possession as undesirable to all the great l'owers as are Hayti and Jamaica now. It is calculated that UOU,000 Chinose coolies can be placed in Cuba in five years, at a coat of not over $150 a head, and that the value of the slavea now there will be reduced in a corresponding late. The Public Printing. A committee appointed under the authority of the United Slates lIoui>e of Representatives report that the Superintendent of the public printing at Washington is a very corrupt man. He tias pocketed, accdrding to the Statcg, about $100,000 of the public funds; and tliat journal thus justly lashes liim, as well as Wendell, the proprietor.of the Union newspaper, for like conduct: "These are astounding developments: but they are of a piece with the prevalent practice in the capito). From the byways and highways of the government, the rottenness of corruption sends forth an insufferable stench. Why are the people so patient:?Why slumbers the indignation of the Democracy f Sea they nothing discreditable in the fnct that the 1 organ* of the Administration is under the ostensible control of a detected swindlerf Have they no word of surprise when they discover that the President retains Cornelius Wendell's corrupt practieM as a functionary of government!? Cornelius Wendell is still public printer, not in name but in fact. Is there no popular protest against the connivance of Congress in his employment since the discovery of discovery of his frauds and peculations tOthers may be indifferent to such an ignomy; but, for ourselves, we intend to lash the malefactor till the party is purged of his infectious presence, and the i re usury 18 protectea against his piratical operations. Tax Coolie Tbade and Cuba.?The Washing ton correspondent of the New York Herald makestha following statement: " Advices have been reived here from Madrid thai the Spanish Government has determined to throw open the trade of importing coolies into Cuba, and to stimulate it as mnch as possible. The object of this movement is a double one. It is intended to iacreaae greatly the present production of sugar, bj decreasing the coat of labor to its minimum point, and to lead eventually to the abolition of negro slavery in that island, so m to make its possession ?? uuaeeiraoie to in mo great power* u are Hayti and Jttmalca n?>w. It fc ealoiilaied (lut 2,00,000 Chi now coo'.ie* can be plaoed in Cuba ip fire yeara, at a coat of not over $150 a bead, and that the velae of the elavee now there will be reduced in a correapodniog ratio." Pan Nioaocv m Mieeotnu.-^-A few. daye go the Mkeonjri House of Representatives pueed a bill declaring that all free colored persons 6ftr e%hteen fearsdfage ebaU kare tfKl State jo one year from Augoet jne?t, or be eoid into, ale very. The' Senate, however, p^e^aad Hi uMfcifefrtUiutt Wltlfce *?<? tm~ m**'i .<iTC -j >.y . ' VOR THE INDKI'RNIJENT I'RESB.] INCIDENTS OP THE MEXICAN. CAMPAIGN, DV" A MEMBER OF THE PALMETTO REGIMENT Jalapa. (The following number of the Mexican sketches wa* accidentally mislaid and thould have appeared in our last iBSiie, preceding the sketch of the " March to I'u ebla. ') Two subjects ol absorbing interest arrest the at,ten lion oi the stranger in Julapa ; the one completely fascinates him and the other commands his highest ndmiration, while it imparts life and animation to both pictures. The unsurpassed beauty of its scenery, and its never failingspriug, and soft exhilarating atmosphere are most fully realized in the bewitchiag beautie?, who luxuriate beneath its oriental skies_ The women of Jnlapa have the concentrated charms of all that is lovely in the female form. The artistic genius of man never conceived nor wrought forms of such classic elegance, which to be fully understood must be seen here, amid the soft beouty of their eternal spring. Some are quite fair and other* are brunettes ; but the rich olivecastof complexion overshadowed with raven tresses mostly prevails. The dark ej'ed Kcnorita* of th is lovely climate attired in the light and graceful costume of the country, arc invested with peculiar interest from the native ease and spontaneous politeness which murk their mien. I conceive it utterly impos sible for beings wlio are endowed with so much loveliness and simplicity not to possess a proportionate share of virtue, and I repudiate the charge against the Indies of Jalapn, of whom it lias been said that they were noted for their gallantry. They make affectionate wives and excellent companions, for which iheir domestic qualification* eminently fit them. Some of our men talked of marrying here as the oppor tunity seemed good, and doubtless was, but they neglected to avail themselves of it which many have sorely regreted ever since, and the more so, because they have not been treated by our owa fair with the consideration due their merits. The houses of Jalapa ore entirely of brick and roofed and floored with the same materials. They arc generally one Btory high, with projecting balconies. The walls enclose an open court or patio w itb surrounding corridors. In the centre of the court is a fountain of water, ever dispensing life and variety to the plants and flowers blooming around it. In thij ever pleasant climate the spacious gate ways are generally thrown open, and a pedestrian passing along the side walks, is presented with a view of their internal arrangements. The buildings aside from their novel structure are not attractive. JScnttcred about the mountains and intervening vallies, they present a rural aspect. One can have a very good view of Ja lapa from the Grand I'l<ua ; and looking over, the terraced roofs on the north, he traces the mcauderings of a mountain streamlet through verdant green, among gardens and villas to where it empties its crystal waters in the great reservoir. From thence it is distributed to the numerous fountains ullover the city, while its surplus after running in streams, and rivulets over the tops of the houses is at length lost amongst the southern en virons. Some of the reservoirs arc of elaborate workmanship, either of marble or finely hewn stone enriched with carv. iug and more costly 6tatuary. Anon one may be seen surmounted with a nymph who is replenishing the fountain from an apparently inexhaustible vase. In the city is a public washing stand, where all the laundresses of the place repair on certain days of the week to ply their profession. They are distributed on either side of similar rows of troughs all of brick, and covered with a terraced roof resting upon colonades. In the absence of variega ted eilk shawls, rcboscu, eatin slippers, nud cmbroidi-red stockings, one sees the exquisitely turned uncle, the finely shaped foot and superb, ly moulded arms and shoulders of these busy occupants of the -washing tubs. Full of life and chit chat, alternately rinsing and splashing in the crystal fountain, with their finely moulded forms thrown into a thousand fanciful attitudes-; presenting a concentrated gnllaxy ofnative charms and pictures of life and energy, that needs no coloring. Jalapa has nono but a local trade, consisting principally of produce from the surrounding country. A small branch of its trado in the way of fruita and poultry has been extended to our camp. It is sometimes Amusing to see our volunteers among the market women, the most of whom are making known their wants more by their frowns and gestures than by their bad Spanish. The legal currency here is a copper coin called a aiaceo, 64 of which constitute a Spauish dollar ; four a Nedio or thrip And so on. some thought the sickness and mortality while at this place has brought on by eating fruit but it was not so. Our inexperience and ignorance of the climate was the main cause. Wo had no tents and nothing to eat but fresh beef and rations of raw flower, which we had to cook in a frying-pan over a slow fire. Besides the nights here are cold and almost every day we were visited with light shadows, and often unaccompanied with the least appearance of a oloud. This continued moisturo is occasioned by deposits of ^the hot vapors from the ocean becoming condensed in a colder atmosphere. The measles broke out in our Regiment at this place which I believe proved fatal in every case. It was next to impossible for me to ascertain bow many died here. But as near as I can guess I think about 40. Some were afflicted with symptoms of scrofula and not a few died from the effects of cold and exposure. Dr. James B. Davis our Surgeon returned home from this place, and his post was filled by Dr. ni..i? a i.k.M. ?a r~\_ n v- j vioi? wi who amuBiun vuiuuiecrt. JJr, x/#> uieu shortly after his return home to Columbia S. C. lie was almost amiable gentleman a^od as humane as he was good. Capt. P. S. Brooks with several others of our Regimental officer* returned home on furlough. When the Regiment waa mastered in the U. 8. service, the 8. C. Legislature with eommendable merit, appropriated the sum of $20,000 for the purchase of auitable uniforms for the men. They were purchased in Hew York and forwarded to Vera Crus per order, which place they were supposed to have reached by thia time. After paying for the uniforms a surplus off0,000 was leftover, which was supposed to be in the hands of R. N. Eaves, who ^oeompanie^ the Regimeut aa pay master. What became of the $5,000 f I n/kiiirl' liaarn. Before We left for the in terior. Col. Butler wiehed tome one would go down to Vef? Cru* to aee about oof aniforma. Thia service was undertaken by Lieut Q'BMttftU ? Go. K He accomplished .the journey alone oa honw back, but nothing definite *u learn.od relative to hU commiMioned errand. We rie^srgotthe uniforms, and they vera anWeqaenlly loet in their transit aoroev the oouptry. ; The'opeaing of the preant campaign with uebbriUiant and rapid reault, aetQted to fo**| .badow a c on existing between the two powers. But not so. We learn that Santa Anna will soon bo ready to take to the field with a much larger and better appointed army. In the mean tim? from a want of foresight in our government, Gen. Scott is now crippled in his resources, au<l must necassarily assume a more defensive it vigorously. ISy the withdrawal of tlio 12 month volnnleers, the present army is reduced one hair. The plan seems to be that we will march to Pmbla, and -there await for further reinforcements from the States. The Georgia and Alabama Regiments belonging recently to Gen. Quitman's Brigades wero ordered home from this place. They had been with us from the commencement of tlio present campaign. United to us by the strongest ties of friendship which mutual sufferings and privations had served to more closely cement, it was with unfeigued sorrow mingled with the most profound regret-, that we now bade them adieu. Many bosom friends uud near relatives parted here, never to meet again. Some were carried off by disease of the climate aud others died upon the battle field. The Next Presidency. The New York correspondent of the Charleston Courier expresses the opinion thnt Senator Hammond, of South Carolina, stands the best chanco for the next nomination as the Democratic candidate for the Presidency. Such he says, is the impression o f the politicians who gather in New York. He says it begins to be conceded that, inasmuch as the last three Presidents have come from the North, it is only fair that the next should come from the South. The recent votes and speeches of Mr. Hammond have placed him in the lin- of national promotion, as they have tended largely to bring South Carolina within the influence of national politics We hope "the New York correspondent of the Charleston Courier " is right, and no more objectionable nominee than Senator Hammond shall be selected by the Democrats. Is there a man who has watched Hammond's course in the Senate, that doubts his eminent ability and bis fearless probity of character?who would not predicate upon both an independent, hightoned, single-minded administration of public affairs, which would leave small chance to inouRintr politicians t nut. uie wisn 01 the Uourier is fattier to the thought. The man " most tnlked'of " jii6t now for a nominee ib Alexander II. Stephen*, who, we venture to say, will do ns little towards " advancing his own claims" in that lichalf as Senntor Hammond. With either we could irointo battle con amore. No public man in America, in the last half century, has retired from political life with more grace nnd eclat than Mr. Stephens, and we need look for no more conclusive attestation of his merits than the universal regret which follows him into retirement. As it was entirely voluntary 011 his part?ns he retired of his own motion and against the wishes of all, from substantially the 6rst and most influential place in the legislative councils of the country, we presume and believe that he is tired of public life and has no desire to return to it. The connection of his name by the newspapers with the Presidency is unwelcome to him, and as much as we wonld like to see him a candidate and the President, we do not therefore place him on our lint of nominees.?Macon Telegraph, March 15lit. Slavern Hiring themselvea. The Editorial which w? published a few days since, says the Bulletin, on this subject appears to be attracting the attention of the press generally, not only in this but in the adjoining States. *TM n a rrr t xnc ueurgetuwu j wicx copied OUT romarKS an J embraced the opportunity to speak of the flagrant violations of law in that town and neighborhood. We give the remarks of the Times. Slaves Hiring tiikir own Time.?We commend the extract from the Columbia Bulletin to the perusal of our town readers especially. The practice of nllowing slaves to hire their own time is very common here, and nowhere nre the evils resulting fiom it more apparent or more sensibly felt. It is really astonishing that any owner knowing the pernicious consequenc es both to the physical and moral wellbeing of the slave will persist in such a thing, and that too when it is contrary to the express law on the subject. " The fact is, there is too much license allowed to our colored population any how. Every one at all acquainted with thei-huracter of the negro needs not to be told how incompetent he is to regulate his own conduct and how prone to abuse every grant of liberty. It is therefore not only just but merciful to keep him in subjection, and suit his privileges to his limited capacity. The discoveries and numerous arrests made by the special pntrol on lai>t Saturday night showed the inexcusably lax-government in our community in reference to this cluss, and the urgent necessity of increased and unabated vigilance. ' "We invoke the earnest attention of our Council to this matter, and ask that they will see to it that the laws are not violated with The rfarlington Flag in copying our remarks discusses the subject with marked ability and points out very clearly the injurious consequences which will inevitably follow the practice of allowing negroes tohire their own time. As we intend to publish the remarks of the Flag in full, wo will not at present do more than simply refer to it. For tho Presidency The Southern Confederacy, published at Atlanta Georgia, hoists the name of the lion. A. II. Stephens (or the Presidency and the Hon. D. S. Dickenson, of New York for the Vice Presidency. The Confederacy gives a long leader in &dvo> cacy of the fitness and claims of these gentlemen, which concludes as follows: ' The South wants a representative man, a Constitutional peer, and in him the nation's safety and reputation can be confided. To all of which and in whom Alexander II. Stephens is the embodiment. For Vice President^ Hon. Daniel 8. Dieken oun, 01 xnew i orit, is in every respect * raosi suitable personage. His qualifications and devoted interest to the Constitution of bis eoun? try. gives him pre-emptive claims over most Northern men, and places him high in the scale of American Statesmen. With the ticket of Stephens ahd Dickenson, the Democratic Party can fight without fear, and if overpowered, can yield wi^hoot reproach. .HAIR I WWSKERS!! MOUSTACHES HI Use my .Unguent, and you can have a Beau* tiful pair of Whiskers and Moustache,?thick, oft and luxuriant, within Six Weeks, wb&re there were noue before, iand will not Stain the or injure the Skin. Price, Fifty Cent* per Bol5tie ; sent to any part of the United States. Address | JOHN M. SAUNDERS, 102 Third Street* NewYork City. Mi . ft The following persona nave freight in tbeD*. .natit Akh<ftll*<^. . ju. a. r P Bernelle, OT Haskell^ JMnBryde, T Perrin, D Robison. J S Cothran, D J Jordan, J MKPerrin, J M Kallum, W 6 Parker, J W jGroifford. W.Hi&oqe, * W Jonee. Mra.E L Parser, H A'Jonea, A A' William?, H 8 Kerr, A K' Tamer, Braheji Allan A Ed#*tda, B Noble. 3 i* P*?*ni i ^,Pr?ao?an, J A RJ White, , R T Gordon, 3 D .Chalmur*, Gray A Robert*?, Wier 4> Lythiroe, BWeatlfeM ASA Wiiutpek, AM 8imtb. " . . ' p. B. 90FDL?J?-Af't 1 / W_A RKETS. Abbkvii.i.k, March 24, i860. Cotton?Cotton has advanced during the past week at least i cent. We quote extreme* to-day at 8 J v> ll}c. Hamburg, March 21, 1859. Cotton.?Our market has been animated during the week, and advanced ?c. The demand is good at 10} to 12} cents. Flour.?The market is very baro of this article, it is retailing from Stores at $7.00 to $8.00 per bbls. H. A N. E. 8. Coujmbia, March 23, 1869. Cotton.?The cotton market was quite brisk yesterday. Some 700 bale* were sold, at from > 84 to l2o.; and a fancy lot would briuz 1 to ^c. more. Charleston. March 22, 1859. Cotton.?Tho sales of cotton to-day reached 1.300 bales. The market exhibits no new feature, quotation steady, aud demand (air* Augusta, March 22, 1859. Cotton.?Sales of cotton in Augusta to-day 1,200 bales. Holders offer freely, but show no disposition to press ealea. The Savannah cotton market was quiet to-? day, with sales of 630 bales. OBITUARY. DIET), on the 19th inst., at his residence in this District of disease of the Fever, GAHIUEI, COX, Esq., in the 65 year of his age. The deceased wai born in Edgefield Distriot where he lived some years, and then moved to this District, 1st January, in the year 1834 where he resided until hid death. His health hab been slowly declining for several years, until Inst summer ho was ftfilicted with a very sore mouth which Beemed downward and fatal, in its course : from wIiiMi ? ?'? >" ? declined, doing but very little a's it regarded medical aid ; until some nine or ten days previous to his death when he called two skil? ful physicians in to see hitn, whom he told from his own lips it wns too late. Some seven or eight days from that time,'being but two days proviouB to his death, at night he groused from sleep and turning himself in bed with a bright countenance seeming to foretell something said, "I am willing in die "I am not afrai<l to die He then feel asleep, which was supposed to be from the effect of the medicine but ho never awoke so bright again, and in that sleep he died. " O death, insatiate conqueror ; thou'rt mighty to destroy G. W. C. ATTENTION Southern Rights Dragoons ! 1 "HIE Officers and members of this . Company will parade for Drill, on Bras Saturday the 2d Aprtl next, between '' the usual hours. A full attendance is desired. By order of Capt. J. W. PERRIN. D. L. MoLAUCHLIN, O. S. PROPOSALS will be received by the Cora? mipsioners of Public Building* for Abbeville District, till SATURDAY, the NINTH of APRIL next, at which time the coutract* will he awarded to the Lowest' Bidders, for building Kitchen on the Jnil Lot. Alio-, for Whitewashing Jail, and for Paving- around theJaiL Bids for each will be considered separately. Plan and Specifications can be seen by calling on the undersigned. B. P. HUGHES. March 24. 1859 47 . St HEAD-QUARTERS. " Eiouth Regiment. S. C. M,f ) March 14, 1869. I ORDER, NO. . . THE Members of P ALTON'S BEAT COMPANY, will assemble at their regular muster ground, on Saturday the 2nd of APRIL* uezt, armed and equiped, as theLaw^ direct*. By order of COL. ROGERS, SAMUEL HUNTJ5R, JtdjuianL March 24, 1859. 49 St SOMETHING MW I ! a gift enterprise; conducted upon a liberal and IMpartial plan. the only one til at stand9 ENdorsed by the entire press of the city of baltimore. H. E. HOYT & CO'* great southern GIFT BOOK STORE, no 41 baltimore st., Baltimore, ITId. headquartfrs for Southern and Western Orders. Greater Inducements than ever before offered. send TO them FOR A CATALOGUE. 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