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A Remarkable Case.
James Stephens *.van ciiiitictetl in New York
on Satnrdnv, of the murder of his wife by potuon.
The iicntl'l says :
The lending points in the Stephens case, so
ndmlr.tbly M forth in tlie charge of Mr. Juslice
Roosevelt, are so fur out. of the common
history of crime, that. it will he one of the
lending cauarit ct-Ubraxiu the history of Amerienn
jurisprudence. The prisoner was a laborJnfj
mail, in moderate circumstances, and regarded
hy his employers as a faithful and honest.
ecrvniif. lie was a leading member of a
sect. noted for the pious fervor of its converts,
lie was i" his way of life, nn eminently respectable
man. His wife died after nn illness of
several weeks. One year after her death, her
remains were exhumed by order of the authorities.
Acute scientific analysis sustained the
hypothesis that she came to iier d? ath by poison.
A jury has, in fact, decided, after a pro
traeted and altogether a f.nr trail, that this
poison was administered by her husband, in
order that, he might possess the more comely
person of her niece, ile attempted at ftret to
seduce the young woman last named, then reported
to absolute violence, and afterwards
blackened her character through the foulest
and meanest of alV channels?an smonymous
letter.
Well nil lllia lYliirtif lift*/" wml *.*? I.Kn
man to-day Rave stood as well as he <tid two
years ago; lint justice overtook him, chiefly
tbrtwgli his own nets subservient to his criifiV*.
The brother of tlie girl he hail attempted to
debauch, obeying liis natural impulses, assaulted
iho seducer; a prosecution followed, and
during the exnmnlion of the collateral isme,
the charge of murder was made by the girl. H
was retarded lightly. Every rme knows- how
much reliance can he placed upon words spo
ken under such exciting circumstances as those
in which the Hells were placed. But live pros
ecution was pressed on the side of Stephens,
nud the charge was reitertted by the Bells.?
The exhnmalinn of the body was determined
upon, the friends of Stephens believing it
would exonorate him. When tile rase finally
came to a trial it was not over nbove strong
f->r the prosecution. There \rerc many little
circumstances- a^ainrt th? prisoner, but the
chilir?-v.wis nut entirely complete. The respectable
character of Steplu-ns, the necessary
technicality of the very finely drawn though
scientifically clear chemical testimony, the studious
efforts to discredit the evidence of the
chief witnesses on the part of the State, all
went in favor of the prisoner, and seemed to
point towards no verdict, ami. perhaps, one of
acquittal. But in the course of the trial the
defence proved too much, and added important
links to the chain of circumstantial evidence
which weighed down upon the prisoner. And
he was convicted, first, tlirmiirli n nrtno^iiion
lit; hail set on foot against Robert Bell, and
and second out of the mouths of his own wit-J
nes<es. The clonk of religion availed him |
nothing, llis offence found him out through
1?it* own acts, and he owes to them, chiefly, his
position as a condemned man to-day.
The Hope of Pence in EuropeThe
""retirement, snj's the Journal of Comirt'rcr.
of Prince Napoleon from the French
Cabinet, and the > niinently pacific tone of the
l'm-i? Moniteur. reported in the news by the
Nova Scotian. have been considered such
strong tokens of the Emperor Napoleon's intention
not to disturb the peace of Europe,
that the public funds have risen rapidly, and
that at the Paris Bourse particularly, the hulls
were so full of hope that the storm had passed
away.
The address of Baron Hubner on New Year's
Day ; the Imperial speech from the throne, and
tbe pamphlets which issued from the bureau of
M. llocquart, the Emperor's moH private secretary.
clearly proves that the Emperor cither
desired to pick a quarrel with Austria, or to
mnke the world believe that lie desired to do so.
lie found, however, that Europe was unwilling
in !(, = ? i... ? -r .L ? > '
w. .......... ...... i.c ..iia Hiiisinr ui Lite worm, anil
bow tn whatever flats he might issue. Austria
arinc.<l herself to resist aggression, England declared
her unqualified disapproval of war,
reprobated any attempt to violate existing
treaties, sharply rebuked Sardinia's insolent
ambition, and prepared to complete her coast
defences and largely increase her navy. Prusf-I:\
and the entire of Germany, assumed an attitude
of proximate, if not immediate hostility
to the power which mennced Austria in Italy
or elsewhere; and ltussia folded her arms, declined
politely to lake a hand in the fight, and
resolved to sit down and look on, utterly indifferent.
as to which of the two should whip the
other?the ungrateful successor of the Caesars,
or the parvenu successor of the Corsican. Added
to this attitude of the nations of Europe,
the moi ey d men who negotiate the loans by
which arms, and ammunition, and ships, and
armies are provided and transported, locked
their safes, put the keys-in their pockets, and
shook their heads depreeatingly; and the
French people?the subjects of Napoleon?
gave the most unmistakable proof from the
palace to !be cabin, that (we quote the words
of the French Minister of the Interior) "the
spirit of the nation has become careless of all
but material interests."
Those who are loudest in their denunciations
of the policy and past life of Napoleon III?
who deny that he is actuated by honor, justice.
troth, or ftamnnity, admit thai he ? both pru
dent anil sagacious, and pnssesa^of moretham
ordinary political foresight. jftxwever anxious
he might be to incms?-his ponfmnd ex
tend his influence in Italy nt the expense of
Austria, could he do bo without risk to his
present position, and without involving hinveelf
in a general Europtyi war. wherein the
feelings of his own suhjefU would be against
him, he will lot push matters to extremeties
when be finds tljat he has no support outside
of the least influential portion of his army, his
hair-brained cou$n, and a few political dreamers
like Girardin, and from poor little Sardinia,
who want? to regenerate Italy by taking it to
herself. To fight under such eircunistauces
would nol pay, and after all, this is the mainspring
of Napoleon's action. The Empire will
be peace so long na peace is profitable for the
dynasty of Napoleon ; and the Empire will bo
war, whenever it is clear that Napoleon can
Rifely extend his dominion or his influence, regardless
of all other considerations. At present
we think that peace pays best; that the
"Pfrince Napoleon's advice on behalf of hie new
fnth?r-in-)aw is clearly dangerous, and that
therefore. Napoleon wisely dismisses the reckless
counsellor, abandons the exorbitantly ambitious
protege, and orders the Moniteur to
throw aside the warlike trumpet, and play pas
toral music on the peaceful pipe.
Mb. Bonner is his Saxctcm.?You tremtremblingly,
and in spite of the forbidding
look of a young employee close by, push open
the sash door, with a dirt}' glaw, that forms
the ouly barrier between yourself and the
great Napoleon of Kewspaperdom. If your
luek accords you the monopoly of the occulta
..you are .greeted with a pleasant and genial-etiiile,
which is, however, slightly tinged
with an "lrm Bonner" shading:. You meet,
face to face, the great I Am or the Ledger.
Ho is'DOt a handsome man, nor ia he homely;
but ia- what a Cockaey would oall *alf and 'alf.
He ia well dresoed. ratherish short, with a
stout frame. a big head, dark hair and HudribVastic
goatee. When sitting he has a way of
planting himself in his chair, stretching out bis
legs and swallowing. bi? heari, by no means
..ahowy, though it has-a take-it-easy look. He
has a bright, humorous eye, and loves a
'^Joko?^particularly if "Ms one of li?s own get'
tlng. His speech is fluent but the burr-r-r betrays
the over-the-waler antecedents of the
^faeaker. Self-complacency is Robert'*cardinal
characteristic. Heia wouderfully self satisfied
_ mttK TlnVi Tinnnuf an Ia ai\a?laa. ?
'he has a patronising way of praising the fra(iterdity?speak
kinnly of Bryant and that ilk
.xather like* the Evening Post's jokes, but
^hey'tfe nothing to tha wit and wisdom column
tti* Ls^gar^ ' Be dropa very few sentences
,, {rpjn wfoiehypu cannot gather that Bonner is
' the high priest of civilisation and progreta?
'^rt'fsot the-hub of the literary universe. For
..do, not Everett, and Prentice, and (Hollow Ij
' 'Ternes, and Cobb, junior, bUoro snd blow at
? ''hiebehett and at his expense t?N. Y. Cor.
>i ***??*<>*> . I ?
The pcboo] difficulties were agai? made the
subject of discourse ,in both Protestant snd
^ CjWmite chprehes l?rBoetooy an Sunday, Rev.
latter Uasliiu urged the children to conform
! '10 tjeruies of tfce aejibols, and advised then
4?,^o llld leftv to return, while Fathet Wwsl
Vi?alMW#4'Ui??^?^emain tnse to their iaith ;
ud to I *?M?reeoepi o#the ^aosiow
rulos. $
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! THE INDEPENDENT PRESS.
ABBEVILLE, S. C.
W. A. LEE, ISDirORFriday
Morning, April 8,1859Clubbing
with Magazines.
The example ol several of our contemporaries
of the preos, suggests the propriety of reminding
our renders, that we are prepared to
furnish our paper in connection with lie popular
monthlies of the Sea?on at reduced rntcs.
We will furnish the PRESS and either "HARPER,"
"GODEY"GRAHAM." or the
"KNICKERBOCKER," for FOUR DOLLARS ;
and " PETERSON " or " Arthur " with the
PRESS for fF3.60?which is only ?! in advance
upon the current rates of thoee Magaziues.
Such magazines n? HARPER, GODEY and
others, with their attractions literary and pic
torial arc iavalaable to-the family circle, ami
with the local incidents and general miscellany
of tho country paper, constitute a fund of
entertainment, which well repays the pecuniary
outlay.
FBH80NAL.
The partnership heretofore existing between
Measrs. W. A. Lke A Wm. H. Wimon, in the
publication of the Prts? tins been dissolved ;
Mr. \V.u. 1!> W?moS having sold his interest
in the paper and in the books of accounts to
Mr. Hcoh Wilson, who will henceforth be
associated as joint proprietor in the publication
of the paper. The books of the old partnership
have been transferred to the new tirin,
to whom all payments will be made.
To his retiring partner the Editor would extend
his best wishes for his future sueees* I
nnd happiness. Tlieir intercourse during the
past two year# ban been one of uninterrupted
harmony and good feeling, and with many
pleasant reminiscences to cement the bond of
mutual regard and esteem.
Our paper is in a better condition now than
at any former period of its history: and with
a large and constantly increasing subscription
list, it presents *trong claims to the patronage
of our advertising friends in this and the adjoining
Districts.
Mr. Hugh Wilson, our new associate, is a
practical printer of much experience acquired
in various office* in the State, and will attend
promptly to all orders in his department; and
the Editor hopes by constant care and attention
to the paper, to make it acceptable to his
numerous readers.
The office is well supplied with a variety of
handsome ornnmcntal job type, and we will be
happy to execute all orders entrusted to our
core.
i?en. uoniiam will please accept otir thanks
for the 9th Volume of the ' Kxplorations of the
Railroad Routes from the Mississippi Iliver to
the Pacific."
Advertisements.
We direct attention to the fresh arrivals at
H. S. Kerr's well known grocery and provision
store,.in Granite llange.
Mr. A. A. Williams is receiving, at the next
door to Kerr's, constant additions to his new
and very select stock of Spring and Summer
styles.
Messrs. Moore <t Qiwirc, appear this week
in a very attractive advertieemenl, in which
they offer strong inducements to purchasers.?
Their stock is very complete.
We direct the attention of our friends in the
District to the advertisement of the fine stock
of Spring and Summer Dry Goods, by Messrs.
Miller <fc Warren, of Augusta, Ga. Those
visiting that city would find it their interest to
give them a call.
Read the Notice to Contractors, by James A.
Allen.
The Fifty Dollars Reward offered by Gen.
A. M. Smith.
Also, the advertisements of the Lost Land
Warrants. Also, the Clerk's, Sheriff's and Ordinary's
advertisements.
, Dividend.
"?ho Planters.' Bank of Fairfield has declared
a dividend of eighty-seven cents per share, for
Che-six months ending the fourth instant.
SALE BAT.
There was a small attendance on Mondiy last?,
and hut little property sold?one negro man for
91,455.00, amd the interest of Peter 8. Burton
in 405 acres land, for $2,020.00.
Everett A Wray's Varieties.
We dhreet the attention of our young friends,
and the public generally, to the attractive Bill
of this troupe, who will perform on Thursday,
the 14th inst.
The Southern Rights Dragoons.
In consequence of the inclemency of th?
weaLner on nuiuraay Inst, the Tilt of the
Sonthern Rights Dragoons has been postponed
until Saturday, the 16th mst
April Dividends.
Bank of Newberry -$1 a share, payable the
4th, Planters' Bank of Fairfield, 8f$ cents a
share payable the 4th. Fireman'* Company,
I Charleston, 40 cents a share, payable the 4th.
Cotton Bnrnt.
We learn from the Winnsboro Regitl&r, that
about twenty bales of cotton were consumed
by fiie, on the down freight train of Friday
The car was injured but little.
The Augusta (t>a.) Cout/ilulionalitt says
that the river is at nine feet and on a stand
and tbat the steamer Talomicco took fire
amongst her cotton, burning thirty bales and
throwing twelve over board, before the fire j
was extinguished.
Oold Weather.
? u?? utiu tiiiuiu uunng trie pill lew
days with aome very cold weather for the Sea- ,
on. On Tuesday night there was ice
which has killed mostof the fruit, and done
some damage to thf growing wheat.
m a m I'
Davis' Analytical Ckammar and Dictionary.
We are indebted to the author for a copy of
this valuable work, but are compelled to defer
an extended notice until our next issue. It has
been very highly commended by the most competent
judge*,and qnitea number of subscribers
for the work he* been obtained in our
District,., Messrs. branch, Allen k Edwards,
are the agents for the aale of the work. "
? ^ a '
Class in Phonography.
We learn that it is in contemplation tq form
i a class ham fnp - *?
-j. ? iuwiiuviivu in a uowugrr
l*y- A competent teacher can readily
Wobtained.and the art hat been ao simplified
that it i? saidtobcof comparatively ea*y ?ti
teinmaol. It St invaluable toaU profMul
men, poblio apeakera and. vritanj, ?ba m1
atructor, when hearrirea, will give ? pr*Uflpin>
' ary lootare, we suppose, at which t& public
' ahallbe duly advised: and In th^i An&i&ato,
? g f ft? tHBft* ??
3'
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The Fancy Tilt
Wc hud the pleasure on Friday Inst'of attending
the Fancy Tilt, given l>y the young gentlemen
of the Al>l>crillc Male Academy, on the
Old Field between the village and tho Upper
Long Cane Church. As wo anticipated there
was a large attendance on the occasion ; parents
brothers and sisters were nil present to lend
the encouragement of their kind, approving
miles, nod sympathizing presence. There !
was quite an array of youthful grace and beau- |
ty, in handsome equipages from the Villngo,
many a guy cavalier on prancing coursers, and
besides n large party of pedestrians, who availed
themselves of u pleasant. walk to participate
fn the Attractions vf the occasion.
The Tilt consisted of four rounds. The prir.e
was a beautiful Silver Ooblet, provided by the
young ladies Of the Fcmalo Academy, and to
be awarded t? the gnllant young knight who
should bear off, oftencst the suspended ring.
Twelve young knights entered the lists of the
tournay, to strive for this guerdon of youthful
beauty. They were well mounted, were gaily
dressed in neat nn?l tasteful fancy costumes,
and were each provided with beautiful lances,
tipped with streamers of bluo ribbon. At the
given signal each took his position, and putting
bis courier to his speed, with poised lance bore
gallantly on for the promised prize. Occasionally
some mettlesome steed would bolt the
track, and come charirinir in dangerous nrox
imity to the lino of carriages, hut gVnerally
they were well truincd and hore their riders
nobly- The riding wbs remarkably fine an<l
astonished every one. South Carolina has the
character of furnishing some of the best riders
South of the Potomac, and the young men well
sustained iUcharacter. The "The Young Americas
" fairly eclipsed itself and would have well
disputed the palm with older heads and stronger j
arms. After a spirited contest the prize wus |
awarded to Master John MuCaw, who had performed
the rare fact of taking the ring at every
round, without n single failure. He was proclaimed
the victor of the tournay, and was
greeted with enthusiastic cheers by his coin- j
rndes in arms.
The crowning of the "Queen of Beautj-and
the bestowal of lhe prize were deferred until the
Party which was given on that evening by the
young knights at the Female Acadetnv. Ilerc
were assembled n bright array of young and
joyous spirits. The victor crowned his lady
love, making an appropriate speech, and received
at her bonds his well-earned prize, nc
cnmpanieu wr.n ruling woms. Then followed
the merry dance. Tlic young men wore the
cos'umcsof the dny. and they hnd as partners
gay beauties, personating the Jillc dr Regiment,
highland lassies and shepherdesses. Mirth
and glee irspired cncli heart and joy and
gladness ruled the hour. Older heads looked
on with kind approving smiles, and weary
spirits were refreshed at his rich bouquet of
the affections.
A handsome supper was served in due time,
to which the party did ample justice. The festivities
were prolonged till ahout 12 o'clock;
when the company dispersed. Tho whole affair
was one of those outbursts of youthful joy
nnd good feeling, which ore equally pleasant
in the anticipation, in the enjoyment and in
the retrospect. They present a cup of iru
mingled bliss without one drop of life's corroding
cares. The youthful spirit bathes itselfin
the elysium of its own bright drenms. and diffuseft
in own invniUIIPM lllifin all Qfr?nr?/1
An Omission.
In our hastily written sketch of the Inst week
giving nn account of the various improvements
which are now in progress or contemplation
among us, w? inadvertently omitted the names
of aoitrfe of our citizens whose liberality and enterprise
are adding bo much to the prosperity
of our Village.
Mr. II. S. Kerr has recently made a very extensive
addition to his well known Establishment
oil Granite Range. The addition is a fine
brick structure, one hundred feet in length, and
extends in the rear of the tnnin edifice, affording
ample accommodations for the large and
very complete stock, which the proprietor has
just received. Mr. Kerr has long been established
among us, and is well known to our business
community and to the citizens of our I)is
iriui generally as one or our most enterpvizing
merchants, lie is a liberal cotton buyer, and
keeps olwnys on hand a fine supply of choice
groceries, which he sells on the most accommodating
terms. His supply of groceries at present
is unusually fine and presents Btrong inducements
to the purchaser.
The pritatfa residences ofourVillage prenent
many objects of attraction to the eye of a
stranger, with tlieir adrroundinus of fine shrubbery
and beautiful flower gardens. Some of
these arc of recent construction, and others are
now receiving the renovating touih of the artist.
The beautiful aud tasteful residence of
Bra. II. Parker, Esq., which will *oon be completed
presents a fino specimen of architectural
skill, and ia a model of good taste. It wasconstrueted
by Mr. F. Cownover, from designs by
Mr. J. D. Daly, and as well in the plan at in the
execution reflects the highest credit upon those
employed. It present* that union of beauty
and convenience?durability arid finish?which
forms the neplun ultra of artistic skill.
That Commutation.
We learn says the2?u//?/i'? by a gentleman
who came passenger on the Greenville Rail
Road train, on Saturday afternoon, that Gov.
Gist was in possession of the report of the
Judge before whom was tiied, in Charleston,
the Slate vs. Haytt, and that the Governor was
fortified with the very best grounds for the ex
ercise of Executive interposition in that ease.
We are among those who believe that Gov.
Gist will Dot eliirk responsibility?that he will
discharge what he conceives to be his duty,
without regard fear, favor or offeciion.
mt
. The Agricultural Society.
We'direct attention to the communication of
4',$aluda Side," and trust that the Savawtyjh
aide will unite cordially in the proposed meeting
ou Monday the 26th inst.
Wis are gTad to see that a successful effort is
now in progress to get np a District Agricultural
Fair, which we.would especially commend
to the support of our citizens generally.
A N?w Candidate.
The Richmond (Virginia) correspondent of
the New York Dsil* Ntvu. who is evidently m.
Democrat, thiaka Gen.Joaeph Liu, of Oregon
ia the man for the Preeidency in I860. Hear
.W?: r. v *
There ia one man, 1 think, a ehief, able and
worthy to l4ad na to victory, under whoae
atandard we may all gather with a sure and
certain conviction of achieving a aignal triumph
at the next Presidential con teat. That
nan, that atateaman, that hero, ia General Joaeph
Lane, the Marion of the Mexican war,
awfoneof_tb? United Statee Senator# from
vragbifc Ala Ib avary loch a man; an0 ao boae?t,
4fc)a md patriotic ona at that Ha balonga
to a4 faction, nor ia la an iotrigaer and dao?iv?r^H?
is ftrra, pnblic spirited, aad in all ^wt
v .
fc.?
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Ths Senior exhibition.
Wo regret tlint we were unable to Attend th?
Into Exhibition of the Senior Class of "fErsWinc
Collego. We learn that there was a fine attendance
on the occasion, and that the performances
were highly creditable to the Institution.
The Coll.-ge is now in a very flourishing
condition and the number of students ill atieu
II- I - -
ouvji; wuubiuij inr4{c. ?? e exiraci Hie lollowing
programme of tlie exercises from tlie Tdetcope:
The Winter Session in Erskine College closed
on Wednendav evening of this week, as usual,
by aii Exhibition by a portion of the Senior
Cluss. The following wus the order of exer
cie?-!i :
II. M. Lynn, Tipton, Tenn.?Genius?Her
Triumph.
J. II. M'Dill, Chester, S. C.?The Palmetto
Stnte. _
Josinh Moffat, t, Chester, S. C.?Philanthropy
?Illustrated hy Howard.
Joe II. Polhi'i). Louisville, Ga.?Foreign Loyalty
to the American Flag.
A. Blnm Pauley. Laurens, S. C.?The Defrnd<M-_<>f
Liberty .fi
S. Pressly, Due-West, S. C.?Reign ofTerror.
J. R. Ralston, Hopewell, Tenn.?Pleasure
and Influence of Association.
W. W. Siiuoiiton, Tipton, Tenn.?Downfall
of I'olnnd.
W. II. Snnonton, Fairfield, S. C.?The Mnn
of Iron Will.
Charlie Simonton , I'ortersville, Tenn?Conservatism.
G. W. Tolbert, Abbeville. S. C.?What's
Coining.
S. M. Wylie, York, S. C.?Italy?Her Literature.
Of course a'l did well : and again of course
some did better. The exhibition was a fair
one.
Russell's Magazine.
We are indebted to the publishers for the
April number of this popular monthly. It prel
sents its usual interesting miscellany andagcnia
and uraceful criticisms. The best literary talent
of the South isenlisled in its support and
the Editorial Department has ever exhibited a
high order of literary taste and culture.
With this inimhcr commences the third year
and fifth volume of Russell's Magazine. The
proprietors are grateful for the support and encouragement
they have received, nnd will en"
deavor to merit a continuance of public favor.
To ensure a continuance of the work, they
would call upon their subscribers, to make
prompt payments for the cnnrinc j-ear.
The following is the table of contents of the
present number :
Volc.-iiuis of CentralT>ancc ; Actress in High
Life ; Together: Slavery in England; Sonnet
from Michael Angelo ; A volio, A Legend nfthe
Island of Cos ; Beautiful Karth ; An Old Acquaintance
: Lines; Gov Rielinrd Irvine Manning
; Prim-ens Isle : From an unfinished Drama;
Illustrations of Scripture from Modern
Travel; Lines; Dogs; True Lovers; Mary
Beatrice; Facts, Anecdotes, Literary Est rays ;
A Bracelet ; Editor's Tabic ; Literary Notices.
Defiowa Review.
Wc hove received the April number of this
valuable Journal with the following table of
contents :
Henry V. Longfelllow and Ins Writings. By
a citizen ..f Alabama ; The Old Dominion?The
Volley of the Rappahannock. ByiGeorge Fitsshugh,
of Virginia ; The National Metropolis;
Public Health in Connection with Internal Improvements
; Liberia and the Colonization Society.?No.
1. By^Jklmund Rnftin, of Va. ;
The Months of tht< Mississippi; Chronicles of
the Tomhs ; Histori<5rt""C<illections of Louisiana?Baton
Rougfe I'rof. George Sletlckrath
; Should our Usury Laws be Repealed !
By M. C. Giy^Dscof Kentucky ; Department of
Commerce;; Depaitment of internal Improvements
Department of Mining and Manufac
tures ; Department of Agriculture; Miscellaneous
Department; Editorial Miscellany.
The Lancaster Herald reports a storm in
that District, blowing down trees, and unroofing
houses.
The same paper speaks of the returns for
Con rt as Kill nil mill mnnnrr ! lit.ni tin (.hhIIdI
and it also announces that there is not a single
prisoner in jail?certainly a cause of congratulation
to the citizens of the District.
The Charleston Mercury learns that the honorary
degree of LL. D., was conferred at the
recent commencement of the College of Charleston.
upon Rev. Wm. M. Wightman, D. 1)., a
graduateof that institution and now President
of WofTord College.
Sale of the Government Organ.
General Bowman. Superintendent of the
Public {'tinting, has purchased the I/iwonnews
paper establishment, and will tnko possession
changed.
Tht? Darlington Flag contains the following
in relation to the senterfces pr.ssed at the recent
Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions.
held in that District, Judge Glover presiding
:
A defaulting public officer was sentenced to
twelvemonths' imprisonment and a finfeVif one
thousand dollars; negro traders to-?iK nfo?ths'
imprisonment and fi nee of one hundred dollars.;
pugnacious individuals to ifrt^f i?onmenl v'aryiny
from six weeks to twfr ?Cti<T fines
differing in amount. We severity
wilh which offenders wire dialtf^witli will
have the desired effect of detiHllfl3bthr*r;rfrom
the commission of crime. We fee&t due to hie
Honor to say, that no one can complain of his
severity except those upon whonrthfe'sentenpra
fell ; the community, we douht not, are well
pleaded, very well pleased, with the several
conclusions to which his Honor arrived, in
making up his awards.
Popci atiojj or Louisiana.?The corrected returns
of the State census of Louisiana show the
following figures:
White'population of the State. . . , 825,007
Slaves 803.801
Free colored, 18,164
Total population 640,071
Massachusetts Legislature.?Boston, March
30.?In the House, thia afternoon, at the clost
of a long debate, the vote van tsken upon the
Personal Liberty bill. Vr Wells, of Greenfield,
one of the Republican leaders, asked tc
be excused from voting, but the House refused,
when he voted against the bill. The bill was
defeated bv a vote of yeas 106, nays 109.
Court Items.?We return to Court week fr>i
an item or two that may interest our readers:
The grand jury found only ten ' truejbills."
There were five coWfictions on theSessions side
of Court,'- namely : One case of stealing l>j
two peraons. each sentenced to be whipped 1st
Monday in Ma}1. Smith aliat Haskins, for "un
lawfully beating n slave," was aentenoed to five
months imprisonment? lje had already been id
jail one year. A hard case, in ib? Shape of ?
man, was brought np far whipping his wife.-?
His Honor scored him wall, and sentenced him
to eight iqonths imprisonment* and to pay all
costs.?KtoVte* Courier.
t. i< i a ?
Fboii Washington.?Washington, April 1.?
The Cabinet were engaged to-day in the exam
iiiation and discussion of riicaraguan ftffair*.
It U understood that Sir Wm. Gore OtMeley'i
official acts while in that conntry will be sewtly'
sc rutin iaed. The Government ia ir
doabt m to the troth of the report of Gen. Miramon
having sold a nortron of "Tehuantepefc
but wllltoot be anrpriMd tf by the next ate*
mer intelligence eonftrtning it ia received,, li
it is true, they will take atrong ground against
the measure. And Congress will'te convened U
apeeially act npon the matter.
' Libraries! are as? the shrinks where till tlx
Velies of ancient Saiata, fall of tme virtue, aoc
l4'roin the Abbeville Jinuner.
Mr. F diton? The citizens of Abbeville nre I
on the stir to establish an Af^ricultlirnl Society' ;
many stout and able shoulders are ni the wheel,
and by ne.\t I'nll we will have tin evidence of
the agricultural worth of our noble old District.
On this side of the District we desire to meet
our fellow citizens ut the Court House on Moniltty,
the 2.r?ih iiiRt., to elfect nil. organization ?
Let nil who nre willing to lend n hand meet in
the Court Jlouxe at 11 o'clock precixrly on that
day ; and in your succeeding issue you muy advise
our good housewives to look to their tlairies
ami needle work between this and October next;
our planters to their crops and elocki and our
mechanics to their trades.
Will not the President of tlieG. Ji C. Itailrond
permit the train on the Abbeville llrniinh to run
on the 2oth iust, as far down an Ninety-Six,
both morning and afternoon ? The accommoda*
| lion would be appreciated by the citizens, and
I probably bo a pnyinp operation to the Uoad.
" SavHiinnli Siile,'" what are you doing? Shull
wo meet you oil the 2fith!
Respectfully,
SALUDA SIDE.
April ft. 1859.
Secession in California.?In California tlie
greatest, excitement prevailed on tlie reception
of intelligence tlint the Pacific railroad
'. .1 had been defeated in Congress. The San
Franciscan is filled with violent articles, denouncing
Congress, and going so far as to
threaten secessiim. The severance of California
from the Union is hinted at in unmistakable
terms.
CONSIGNEES.
&
The following persons have freight in theDe
pot at Abbeville :?
W A ?fc 11 K Gaines, Thomas Jackson, D J
Jordan, Dr S Fair, 11 TTustin, JAN Knox,
Mrs C DcBrulil, Joseph Martin, W M IluL'hey,
11 S Kerr, Mrs D <> Meeklin. Dr J W W Marshall
J Mcliryde. W Mel I wain, J ?fc R J While,
II S Cnson, J O Lindsay, L II Ilussell, Taggart
?fc MtCnslin. A K Turner, CT Haskell, Thomas
JefFers, II W Luwson, Cowan ?fc Britt. Jor<lau
?t McLauchliti, John Corbelt, A Clark Jr, .IS
Moore. Gray <fc Robertson, W 11 Purker, J W
Jones, V D Mais & Bro, J J Gray-.
I). R. SONDLEY, Agt
in a Kkiyrs.
Ahdkvu.le. /fpril 7, 1859.
Cotton.?Very lit lie lias been done in this article
the past week, in consequence or tlie war
intelligence from Europe, on the receipt of "winch,
our market fell from i to J on all gradep. We
notice some Rules yesterday, however, that
seemed to maintain former prices fully. We
would remark that the market is very unsettled,
in consequence of which we omit quotations.
Columbia. April 6, 1859.
Cotton.?The col ion market has improved n
little, and tome 270 bales were sold yesterday,
at 8 J a 12$.
Charleston, April 5.
Cotton.?Sales of cotton to-day 1.000 hales?
prices have an advancing tendency. There was
little done after the steamer's news.
^ OBITUARY.
DIEI), in Abbeville District, on the 18th of
March, C. \V., infant son of A. F. ?fc Lirroitn.
aged 13 months and 25 days.
'"Suffer little children to Comn llnlr. m*. o...l
forbid tliem not; for of such is the kincr dom of
heaven." A. U.
HAIR! WHISKERS!! MOUSTACHES!!
Use my Unguent, and yon can have a Beautiful
pair of Whiskers and Moustache,?thick,
soft and luxuriant, within Six Weeks, where
there were none before, and will not Stain the
or injHre the Skin. Price, Fifty Cents per Bottle
; sent to any part of the United State*.
Address
JOHN M. SAUNDERS.
162 Third Street, New York City.
DRY GOODS!
FOR
SPRING AND SUMMER
1859?
till I rn O- uunnrm
miLLtn 66 wAnntN,
OPPOSITE GLOBE HOTEL.
^TTOTTST^l, GEO.
?
WE return our thanks to our friends generally
for their liberal patronage, and
respectfully solicit a continuance. We have
eceivt-d an unusually large supply of Spring
anil Summer GOODS, conprising an endless
variety of new and handsome DRESS GOODS
which we will take great plcaaure in exhibiting
to our friends and customers. All we ask is
for them to give us a call, and \re will show
them something in tiitoway of
Rich Silk and Grenadine ROBES'A*LES;
Grenadine ROBKS A'SS .1UPEZ; ^ r*'
Organdie and Jaconet ROBES PRINCESSE;
English and D'Anglptere BAREGES, new
styles;
PINE APPLE CLOTH, New Artiole;
Foullard SILKS;
Solid Color Bayadere BAREGE3;
1)1.:. J n _ ? r? _ . 1 <1** "
J mm nnu rilliuj LO ereu SILiVA;
Black Rips and Bayadere SILKS**
A new and beautiful article ofSilk MUSLIN ;
-/'Morning BAREGES and GRENADINES;
Plain and Striped Black Twisted SILK ;
Rich French and Chantilly MATILLAS;
Plain Silk and Barege "
Berage and French Lace SHAWLS ;
Linen DUSTERS;
Vul* Lncc COLLARS and SLEEVES ;
Emhi-'d Swiss " "
Marseilles " "
Fancy CASSIMERS and CLOTHS ;
Plain and Fancy Linen DRILLS;
VESTINGS, Ac
Domestic GINGHAMS, DENIMS and COTTONADES
;
1 OSNABURGS and Factory STRIPES;
Marlboro* PLAIDS and STRIPES ;
'Schley's Negro PLAINS^all wool filling;
Together with every article osaally kept in
onr line.
Aprd 8, 49,-3m
' Sheriff* Sale.
BY Tirtne of sundry Writa of Fiera Facias
to me directed. I will sell at Abbeville
Court House, on the first Monday in MAY
next, within the legal hours of tale, the following
property, to wit:
The unexpired lease of a gold mine known aa
tiff New York Gold Mine, levied on as th^
property of W. B. Lloyd, ada. Albert Gilbert,
and others.
ISO Acrea of Land, more or leae, bounded by
landaof Marshall Hodges, Samuel Agnew, And
others, levied on aatlie property of SitaaJonea,
ada. G. W. Richey, ana others.
246 Acres of Land, more or laaa, bounded by
landa of Jamea Vand?v?r, ML A. J. Ware, ami
others, lavied on as the property of James KitI
lingsworth, ads. John W. Singleton.
90 Acres of L?nd, more or less, levied on aa
tlie property of John A. Wilson, ads. Sarah A.
Wilson.
1 Negro Man. Tom, levied on aa the property
of Stephen W. Willi* ada. J. 8. & J. H.
| Britt, and others.
i ' At the New York Gold Mine, on Wedncaday,
- the 4th May next: 1 Steam Engine. Boiler and
, Fixtures; S CiroU Mills; a Stamp Mills; 1 Lot
r* i a T .a /M ? ? -
Diaun omiiD? ; X XM\ Via uuung*; 1
r Curt; 1 Set Gold Soal*e and Weight*; 1 Hand
t, Pump; 1 Lift Mod Foroe Pump; 7 Hutrutd ;
? 1 Lot Bed Clothing; 1'Lot Kitchen Furniture ;
2 Bedcteada, irith-other articles, Jevled <A? as
tbe property of W. & Lloyd, ads. Albert Oil?
bfrt, and others. ,
8h?rira0ffl^Aprfl^lli(iw^! -?3"
What has caused this great commotion.
The country, country through 1
LAST FALL WE SAID
Cheap Goodsfor Cash was all th? rage,
The greatest blessing of the age.
THIS SPRING WE ADD
rIMIAT we ore armed and equipped na the
1 demand requires, with a much Larger,
Hetterand Cheaper Stock of Goods tliun we
have ever offered before.
BO FAR FROM
THE CASH SYSTEM
Having proved n failure, each successive month
lias shown a steady increase. We shall not
therefore abandon the principle, hut shall adhere
to it nior? ?|iis?ly than ever. Old Fogies
may cry, "i'eace! peace!!" but there shall
be no peace until it. is known as fur as the East
is from the West, that Abbeville is the bent
market for the purchase of Dry Goods, and
that MOORE <fc QUAIFE'S is headquarters
for style, price and quality.
Come then, all ye sons and (laughters of
Adam,and
YOUR GOODS FOB CASH
And be no longer led by those who hold out
long time nnd big profits.
llere it is hardly nceessnry for lis to snv thnt
one of our firm was one of the first in the
Northern Markets, and nearly the Inst to leave
it, an<l tliat we have many of the novelties of
the season, consisting in part, as follows:
Barege Mantle:*, $7.50.
Mantillas at $1.01).
Mantilla Shawls.
Illusion Caps.
Robe Alrneda.
Itiilie Leonora.
Robe Magieienne.
Robe a Quilled.
Kobe u Leg.
ltolie A L Imperatrice.
Double Skirt Robes,
Robe Chevalier.
llobe A 2 Volant!*.
Robe A 2 Jnpes Volants. '
Bonneis from 25ots to $10.
Ksmoralda Sleeves.
I'ritnadonna Setts.
I.evella Cloth.
Ksmorabla Barege.
(iranidien.
Cireulur and Qunker Fans.
White and Col. I'icjne.
Tine Back Combs. ?7.00
Barege Robes Double and Single.
l'lain Bareges, 12 Jets.
Thunder and Lightning Tints.
Straw Huts <>f every color nn<1 style.
Clothing of all styles and prices.
We hand you this short liol ljut if you will
bring with you tlie C A S II , we cnu show
yon many goods tljat will iniike your hearts
leap for joy, ami pay yon well for coming fifty
uiul even an hundred miles.
Fearing that we shall occupy more space
than the Editors of the " IJunnt-r" ami " Press"
had the kindness to reserve for us, we shall
innke but one more appeal.
It is to those who live nt a distance to
come to town, ami if you cannot liny all
of your (roods of us for Cash,you will find
some of the Fogies who are clever fellows ami
ever ready to welcome you inside the portals of
their doors, and extend to you that which we
refuse?Timet Time! I Time!!!?until time
shall lie no longer on their hooks, then take
from you aecripof pnpcron which is written,
"One day after date," &c., with your uamo at
the bottom.
Our advice -"ould be, bring with you the
"filthy lucre," and pay as you go; then,
Culm will he thy sleep as infunt slumbers.
Pore ns the pun-si. thoughts thy dreams.
And all the joy tli is bright, world numbers,
Shed o'er theo her mingled beams.
MOORli ii QLTAIFE.
April 0. 1859?49-tf
AT KERR'S
GKOCEIlY AND PROVISION
n m T"? i
? I U It Hi !
PLANTING POTATOES.
A SMALL Lot of choice Yellow Pink E}-c
Northern Planting Potatoes, for sale nt
greatly reduced prices.
Gntta Percha Belting.
Just received a Lot of I lie above Bulling,
Three PI}', Four, Six and Eight inches wide.
PLANTERS' HOES.
100 Dozen New Pattern, warranted Cast
Steel Hoes, of beat English mauufacture at low
prices.
Window Glass, Putty, Oil, &c.
60 Boxes* best French Window Glass, from
8 X10 to 14 X'22: White Lead, Ac.
Adamantine and Sperm Candles.
60 Boxes, best Adamantine and Sperra Candies/.
for sale low.
Sugar, Coffee, and Molasses.
60 Bags Ilio, Java, Laguira, Maricabo and
Mocha Coffee.
4 Illide. prune N. 0- Sugars.
20 Bids. Stewart's C. do
16 " do A crushed Sugars.
5 Hhd?. Muscovado MuIhssps.
20 Bbls. Best New Orleans Sjrup.
Lime, Plaster and Hydraulie Cement
Always on hand, at lowest prices.
BUCKETS, TUBS, KEELERS, CHURNS,
A large supply of Woodep Ware of all kinds.
Trace Chains. Spades and Shovels,
Of every kind always on hand. Straw Cutters,
Plow Harrows, <tcc.
Hardware and Cutlery,
Of puprv L'iml fnr onla Iaiu fnr
h7s.^err.
April 6, 1859-49-8t
.A.. -A_. WILLIAMS'
DRY MinTORE,
Between H. S. Kerr and Branch, Allen
A Edwardi.
ALEXANDER'S KID GLOVES.
A LARGE assortment of Alexander's Kid
Gloves lor Ladies and Genu.
JUST RECEIVED PROM 8ENINS' BAZUR.
His latest styles Ladies' and Gsnts'BPRfNG
HATS. ?t
Warnock'9 Gaps
Of Style* Olengnry, English, Hunting, Morphy.
And Daily Expected,
A well seleoted Stock of Straw Goods, consisting
of Ladiaa', Gents', Boys' sod Girls' Hats,
Caps and Bonnets. ,
!; .1 .. .! ,
Mew 8tyl?i 7&ri*ian?an? and Paraaoli
The grandest norelty of tb? season. ./ *t.,J
i.i 'i i i,..< in<-: wii111 i
1 " " RlanilfHMi &c.
.With a great vWriSty 6f new style goods, all
of which are ofTeredoh Reasonable terms by
' ; 1 A. A. WILLIAMS.
April #. 1 ?50-40-8t .ov.j J '
. :
"w*. "
EVERETT & WRAY'S
VlSE VARIETIES.
B J^jSL r IMIIS Popular Troupe cotnJL
posed of the bust talent in
the union will perform in ABW
BKVILLE. TUritSDAY Evening
April 14th, underaspacioua.
. Pavilion, provided with comfortable
seats for Hundreds of
Spectator?. Albert Smith's
Kxeelsior Brass Bund accornpaniea
this Exhibit ion. Grand
Soirees Mngirjue by W. A. Wray
Coinic Songs, by jimmy MunII
roc; Fancy Dances, by Miss
^ Miles; Comic Ducts nnd Dances
by the Juveniles. The wonderful
performing Dog, SANCHO,
and the celebrated Eulerpeati
\j"niiMfcia under the direction of
Mr. Thomas linker, the great
j Ethiopian Comedian.
Ail minion to tl?e whole, HO cento.
Children under 10 and servants, 25 cents.
Doom open nt 7 to commence at 7 J o'clock.
II. Y. JON lis, Agent.
This company will perform at Lowndesville,
Wednesday. April 13th, at 2 o'clock I'. N.
April 8," 185!)?1U-I t
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Abbeville District.?In the Common Plcus.
Joliu A. Hunter, J Attachment.
vs. v
lionj'n V. Posey. ) Thomson <L Fair, Att'y.
ly REltEAS the Plaintiff did, on the fifth
T T day of April, eighteen htmdied and fiftynine,
file his declaration against the iK-fendant
who. (it is said) is absent from and without tho
limits of this Slate, and has neither wife nor attorney
known within tlie same, upoin whom a
copy of the said declaration might l>e served:
It is therefore ordered, that the an id Defendant
do appear and plead to tho paid declaration, on
or before the sixth day of April, eighteen hundred
and sixty, otherwise final and absolute
judgment will then be given and awarded
against him.
MATTHEW McDONALD, C. C. P.
Clerk's Office, April 6, 1859 49 ly
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Abbexille District.?lit the Common Pleas.
James Shirley, 1 Attachment,
vs. >
llenj'n. V. Pose}' ) Thomson <fc Fair, Att'y.
\\/T HEIIEAS. the Plaintiff did, on the fith
V T day of Vpril, eighteen hundred and fiftynine,
file his declaration against the said Defendant,
who. (it is said,) is absent frotn and without
the limits of this State, and has neither a
wife nor attorney known within the same, upon
whom a copy of the said declaration might
be served : It is therefore ordered, that tho
eniii j'L'ionuiiiit do appearand plead to the said
declaration, on or befora the sixth day of April
eighteen hundred and sixty, otherwise final
and absolute judgment will then be given and
awarded against him.
MA1THKW McDONALD, C.C. P.
Clerk's Office, April 5, 1859. 49 ly.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Abbeville District.?In the Common Pleas.
Geo. \V. Robinson, Attachment,
i for another, I
vs. | Tliomson <fc Fair, Att'y.
IJenj'n V. Posey. J
\\J 11 EKE AS, the 1'lnintifF did, on the fifth
T day of April, eight hundred and fifiynine,
file his deelaration against the Defendant
who. (it is said,) is absent from and without
the limits of the State, and has neither wife nor
attorney known within the name, upon whom
n copy ol the said declaration might he served :
It is therefore ordered, llint the said Defendant
do appear and plead to the suid declarution, on
or before the sixth day of April, eighteen hundred
niul sixty, otherwise final and absolute
judgment will then be given and awarded
ogainst him.
MATTHEW MuDOXALD, C. C. P.
Clerk's Office, April 5, 1859 49 ly.
ITATTOF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Abbeville District.?In the Common Pleas
Geo. R. MeCnlla, ) Attaehment.
VP. [
Benj'n V. Posey, J Thomson <fc Fair, Att'y.
\A7 HERE AS the Plaintiff did. on the fifth
V? day of April, eight hundred and fiftynine,
file his declaration against the Defendant
who. (it. is said,) is absent from and without
the the limits of thisState, and has neither wife
nor attorney known within the sume, upon
whom a copy of the paid declaration might bo
served: It is therefore ordered; that the aaid
Defendant do appear and plead to the aaid declaration,
on or before the sixth dav of April,
eighteen hundred and pixtv. otherwise final
and absolute judgment will then be given and
awurded against him.
mattiIew Mcdonald, c.c. p.
Clerk's Office, April *7, 1859 49 ly
State of South Carolina.
abbeville district.
ON this the sixth day of April, 1859, before
me the undersigned, Justice of the Peace
for the District and state aforesaid, Personally
appeared W. A. Lee, who being duly sworn
deposes that he is one of the Publishers of the
' Independent Press." a newspaper printed in
said District, and that a notice, of which the
annexed is a copy, has been pnblislicd in said
ncwapuper for the period of six weeks, once in
each week sinco the eleventh davof February ?
1850. W. A. LEE
Sworn to and subscribed )
this the sixth day of April, J
A. D. 185!), before i
IVA n. D AOirtXTO if Cl \ '
un Vt vr? uiioauio,
Maga't A. D. J ^
Lost Warrants.
NOTICE is hereby given that after publication
for six weeks, Application will be
made to the Commissioner of Pensions, for the
issue of duplicates of Warrauts, No. 88460, for
for 100 acres issued to Zachariah Smith ; also
issued to Amos H. Townsen.d, No. 48163, for
16o acres. Act 3d of March, 18/56.
The 6ame having been lost and Caveats
agiwnxt their location entered in the General
Land Office.
J. T. STEPHENS,
Attorney for Zachariah Smith and A. H.
Townsend.
Abbeville C. H., 8. C., Feb. 11th, 1859.
imr ran m mzz -mm ?.
PROPOSALS will b? received till Saturday*,
the 23d inst., Jto find all-material and
build a Session House at Upper Long Canp
Church. For Plaa and Specifications call o&
the undersigned.
JAMES A. ALMTC-.
April Ttb; 1859-49-21
Attention!
Southern Bights Dragoons!
i YOU are hereby or.dcred lo fcppear
JBn at your usual Parade Ground, on SAT-.
T*Tf PRPAY. the 16th APRIL init., for Drill
aud Instruction.
* By order of
CAFT. PKBRIKT
MCLauohlik, O. S.
April 7,1869, SO 81
Dollars Reward^
t/k FOR BOB, the Carneotcr who> Van.
> away the ftth iofc, said Bob ia -toll,
IW. i 7- l " i J
vrwwa UW",JI D*9 ? ?P"? ?? ?
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delivery. "V'v7:
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