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THE EUROPEAN WAR?ITS ORIGIN. Thrno yt-ars ago, with sanction of Louis Vnpoleon and un?ler hi* direction, n secret revolutionary organization wa* set on foot by llio Sardinian government. at Turin. Its object was two-fold?tir*t, to itupersede the party ol Jlnrzini, which, thouiih \meful in its day in keeping alive tho spark of liberty throughout the land, was now in tho way of practical freedom; and secondly, to overthrow the dominion of Austria in Italy, by directing tho revolutionary element ngainst it, but keeping it. back till the opportune moment arrived. How that -wns cnpciea may be seen by reading the letter to which we refer. It is very evident that the Sardinian government knew what it was about when it accepted the challenge of Austria. A loiter from Count Cavour to an Italian gentleman in this city, shows what confidence that government has in tho people of Italy being with it in this (struggle. It wants no men?it ha* abundance of the military element?it only wont# money. And Louis Nnpoleon knew exactly wher? he atood when he issued his revolutionary manifesto declaring in favor of the independence ol nationnlties. nnd intimating thnt Austria must be driven back beyond the Adriatic. He has ecizrd tlio electricity of the revolutionary element in Europe, nod. conducting it away from bis own throDe, he hns directed it againFt Austria. At tho same time he clip* the wings ol her englo, ei ipples her growing power, which had become menacing to France, and taken ravengo both for himxelf and llucsia for the double part which Austria played in her diplomacy nt tho outbreak of tho Crimean war. By h.s influence in closing that war in a way satisfactory to Alexander, and using Englnnd as o cntspaw to further his design*, he made the Russian Emperor his friend, andthev have understood each other ever since. The morrifl?e of Prince Napoleon with the Princess C-lothilde. of Sardinia, was only a link in the chain <>f diplomatic nnd political events, all planned beforehand hy the master nund of the ruler of Fiance, and virtually now the ruler of Europe. lie appears to have cast his all upon r (ingle throw of the dice; hut. it is not so. The ^rarnc in in In* hands. In poing into this war he win regarded, a (.hort timo ago, as a "madman" hy some Britieh statesmen and by London journals which claim great credit for far-sceinc ?ac?city. But he has out goneralled avery government in Furope, and he stands today the ftrongest of its monarchs and the real arbiter of its fate. Ilis great uncle, after hit fall, in commenting on the ingratitude of the kings and emperors ol F.nrope, remarked in the bitterness of his soul, thai if he had 011I3' put on the 'bonnet, rouge," ho could have overturned ever}' throne in Europe. The nephew lias taken the hint. lie has not exactly put o( the cap of red republicanism, but he holds the revolutionary element in the hollow of hit lianH -h.. r'ir",.. 1,r..-ir. ?1.:_I_.:_-1 ?J j: recta the storm." THE TWo"NAPOLEONS. yupolnon I. wim hut twenty six yoara old when appointed to the command of the armj of Italy. Before he had entered upon lii< twenty seventh he had win the battles oi Monte Notte, Millesitno and Mondovi; forced tho terrible pa?.?n!ioof the liridee of Lodi, en tered Milan in tiinmph , seized upon the greal iron crown of Lombnrdy, though not yel Clowned; driven the Austrians out of Mnntuo; beaten tho Tyrol tfirmy of Wurms at Castiglione; forced f'nrmn, Modeno, Rome and even Naples. into Mibmusk'n; in fine, reduced nil Italy, from the Alp# to the I'apal dominions, under his sway. Ana his army numbered hut 35.000 men, nud thoic poorly olotbe-l and baa Jy provisioned. Napoleon III. enters the same prand battlefield in his 55d y<*ar. He has no personal ex perienc.e, but is supported hy well tried veto nun ui i mi aicennn am i;rimenn wars?I'elis ier, MeMahon, Rnndon, Ncill. Onnrobert, Caa tellam, Mapnnn, Bnraztiay <1*11 illiers?and, foi active offensive war. the fined army in Europe the largest, most individual in cliarnctpr, mo?' ambitious, best disciplined And bent equipped lie hn?, however, himself n large and valnabh theoretical knowledge of the art of wnr.? There i6 no mnn probably living who has rear more, thought more, or written more on mili tary subjects than Napoleon III. Several o his treaties are, wo believe, tho standard worki in Europe in the departments of the science o which they trent. lie has also been, from hii yout^i, a rnrefnl nnd sacncions observer of military affairs throughout the world?of th< two grout Algerian and Crimean war* in particular. the operations of the first of which since his Accession, nnd of tho last from tin beginning, ho has the credit of conducting. Napoleon I. was young. l>ut a mera atrip ling; Napoleon III. is in the vigor of maturi manhood. This whs studious, virtuous, tem perale even to abstemiousness, unknown, with out money nnd without friends; the other is i riotous liver, lascivious, commands money fl"i friends without numher, end fills the worl< with his name. This was open, frank, sincere full of sympathy with his men, wi^i whom In lived on tho mo6t familiar term?, sharing thei loys andsorrow9 nnd dangers, imparting then bin plans and designs, even his inmost thought the other is cold, distant, reticent to a proverb imparting his counsels to none, hardly lettini his left hnud know what his right hand doeth and familiar with none. Napoleon I., in fin was still in th? fire of youth, active, enttrpri inp. ana a man ol geniup, indeed, from th promptings of which he always acted; Nape Jeon III. is paet the middle age : inactive, hu mature in judgment, upon which, and upon hi theoretical knowledge, hehasalono to run th parallel of their raspective caracrs.?N. t ficayun*. Providential Eao*pr.?Yesterday as Dr. F W. Gihhca at.ri Mr M W >--? " ^ wer? riding in an open btiggy, at the foot c Start's Hill, a pair of hordes in a wagon be longing to Mr. Henry Dhvw, close behinr bM?m? frightened and ran off. Di Gihbes hearing a noise, turned to see what wa tb? matter, when the tongue of the waggo mt driven with great violence again at th bui-gy striking Mr. Brown in the back?one t the horses actually reared upon the buggy an truck it uitb his forefeet. In the collision th boggy was upset and a wheel knocked off. Mi Brown falling under the wheels of the wagor Vr. Uibbes'ii horses rnn off. and be fell and be came wedged between the fore asla and th spring, but he bad presence of mind to call t the horse* ond jerk the reins when the well trained onimxls slopped suddenly, and thi , probably, his life was saved. His bruises ai ?ot serious. We regret to say that Mr. Brown's injuri? re more serious. He has several severe cui upon bis head, and the force of the wago tongue upon hie left shoulder blade, caused violent confusiou. It was at first feu red thi the boue was broken. lie wan immediatel token to' the house of Mr. Randolph in tl vicinity, where he received^ihe kindest assist ance and as soon as his wounds wero dresse ha was removed lo the residence ofcDr. Gihb where everything that the kindness of frienc ship > can suggest will be extended to him. The sjmpaihy of the whole community with him and his esteemed lady, and we tru he will aoon be able to resume hia valueb labors.? Caroliniatk. Shcatob. Cling van Abroad.?A forergn co. respondent of the New York Tribune say*: "Mr. Cliugtpan who arrived in England I the Arabia on the 2d instaut, suffered so niui from S4S-sickneM, that he has been exceeding feeble eince bia landing, and he informed n that he atill constantly experiences a nnu? resembling that produced by the motion of etoel.- Not a little discomfited was tho Seni ter on arriving at Paris. lie had procun from Mr. Com despatches for minister Maso in the confident expectation of pasaing throaf tlte customs auannoyedi On arriving at t! Paris station bo remarks/1 to bio eompagnon < roytg#, 111 wait wtnle they examine yo tmw, wliksb, T ioppo*, will require a comi rtMe time." Tfce donanier, however mere pened *ad shut Mr. H.'a truuka, wftiie I Clingm^ suffered the vexation of seeing 1 ?a baggage ransacked, almost every arti< Mag dragged from hia Irunk. The great di ptub. with ita ocean of sealing-wax, lyii ?Uatatw?iv at the top of the honorable g* tleaalTa pack tag, only served to whet the e riosHy ?r the W>fi?iow oftbe ?us to me otflesi inhl-Vn. Pssm, of Baleigb, Xoi |; I ?** ' THIS INDEPENDENT PRESS. ABBEVILLE, S. C. ' W. A. LEE, EDITOR^ Friday Horning, June 3, 1859. ADVERTISEMENTS. "We direct Attention to the advertisement of ! M. Israel <fc Brumel, who are now selling off . their vury extensive Stock, at cost. Their stock i has been lately purchased, and presents a ' choice variety of tho best goods of the acaiion, ..? ? * I ?uti o rnre opportunity to puronnsers. Messrs. G rat A Robertson are offering their fine assortment of the latest and richest styles ' #t greatly reduced prices. Owing to the adraoca of the season, they are prepared to sell , at a great sacrifice. Give them a call. Mr. A. A. Williams presents an attractire card of the various Spring A Summer styles of ' I.ndiea and Gentlemen's goods. IIis stock has been eclectod with great care, and presents a choice variety. His friends will find him al. ways at his post) ready to meet ail calls. See the card of Messrs. Allen A Dial of Coi lumbin, 10 well known to many of'Oilrreaders, as the proprielora of one of the finest Hardware Establishments in the State. Our friends visiting Columbia will find it to their interest to give them a call. THE TILT. Our friends will remember that the Tilt takes | pico on Saturday next, 4th inst., fit the Old Field on the rond lending to Upi>er Long Ctne Church. The pubi c nre invited to attend. DECEASED. We learn ihnl the boy George, belonging to Mnj. W. W. BELcnca, who, in n recent affray, received a knife wound from Peter Shaw, a free negro, hna ?ince died of his wound. Peter, the free boy, haa been lodged in jftil. , THE MILITARY SYSTEMi In another column onr reader* will find a cuuiiuunicKiiuii iruiu a lveuren rnvaie, on ' the demerits of our pres?nt militnry pjatem, nnd we will cheerfully publish a response from i sny of the "the rank and file." In the dearth ' of other excitement wo would be glad to get up a spicy discussion of the question, holding ourselves in reserve to bear our part in the engagement. I SODA WATER. ' To all of our readers who are fond of a glass ^ nf delicious soda water?clear, cold and sparkI ling from the fount?we would say that the . luxury is now to ho had at either of our Drug t Stores. Messrs. Brancti, Allen <fc Edward9, or * Mr. D. McLArcnLiN*8, on Granite Range. These | gentlemen keep constantly on hand a supply i of ice, and are prepared to furnish at all times I the refreshing beverage. For all common ailments of the senson we would prescribe, a cool ' draught from these founts of Hygt:. as a sovereign srecific?but for more serious ailments, these gentlemen, hold in reserve, the whole ' ifat'.ria Mrdica which they nre ready to press into service at short notice. Give tbem a call. THE TROUBLES IN UTAH. The troubles iu Utah continue. By advices t to April 25th it appears that the military and civic representatives of the Federal government in the territory nre still at variance. Judges ] Cradlebatigh and Sinolair, of the United States Court, still intistoii employment of the federal ^ troops, for the protection of the Court house, f Gen. Johnston had complied with the reqitisi} tii?n of the Court, against the protest of Gov crnor Cumming. sending, as was reported, two * regiments to make arrests Upon this Governor Cumming had summoned General D. B. ? Welles, commander of the Mormon militin, to be ready to act on orders. By two o'clock on Monday, April 18th, five thousand Mormon troop* wero in arms to support tbjs Governor . against General Johnston and the Federal * I army. In this threatening condition _ ^ .......a ... j stood of the last accounts. g WOOLEN KEESEY'S. r We are indebted to Mr. Joum McGrtde, the 1 agent, for an opportunity of inspecting some specimens of tho very superior Woolen Kersi>3? manufactured by Messrs. James Gibbks i, <t Co., at their well known Columbia Mills.? e The epecimens were of difTerant shades c f color, and in strength, stoutness and durability, might well challenge competition. They t have been highly commended by very compe* tent judges. The Messrs. Gibbes <fc Co., are entitled to great credit for their enterprising effort*, in tbe cauae of Southern manufactures. Tbey have beeD very liberal buyers of our great ^ staple, end are now prepared to purchase wool, ' or innnufacture it into elotb on the most rea,'f sonable terms. Mr. John McBkyde is tbeir - agent to nur village, and he will be happy to ' attend to all orders entrusted to bis care. r" n l'HK IAUBEN8 AOBICliLl^U it AT* &OCUTT< * At a meetini? held in Laurensville. as w? ? learn from the Herald, on tb? 25th instant to e to re-organize the Lauren* Agricultural Sooiaf, the following gentlemen were elected ; President?Col. John D. William* Vice-PresidenU?Dr. A. C. Fuller and W. Q, o Rice- s Secretary?H. L. McOowan. i? Corresponding Secretary?J. Wis tar Simpson, Treasurer?John Welle Simpson. ,, An election was then held for annual oratoi t? of the 8ociety, and Col. D. Johnson, of Union " was cnosen. * On motion of John Well* Sinflpson, a comy mittee consisting of two was appointed U in mak? a settlement with Mr. It. M. Stoke* ^ Secretary of the old 8ociety. John Wnlli Simpson and Dr. A. C. Fuller were appointed I THE WILLIAMSTOH 8FKIKOB. j, We learn that the suggestion has been mad* it iti various quarters to ths proprietors of th< ' Williamston Hotel to get op a grand eelebra tion on the Fourth of July next at that place and to extend letters of invitation to the Hon r~ J. L. 0?, snd other distinguished gentlemei ,r to deliver speeches on the occasion. The sug :Ii ajettion, we think, is an excellent one, and w< 'y trust the proprietors will act upon it. It wa entertained during the last season, bot wa a abandoned from the want of time to effect al - the necessary arrangements. Bot at presen e<* no such obstaole exists, and celebration coul. n eerily be arranged which would be * genera lit object of attraction. Abbeville, Anderaoe Greenville, Picfcena, Newberry and Edgefieb nJ would furnith their fall quota, and many visit ly ore might be expected from all parte of th [r. Stat*. The pleaenre eeeker wonld avail Rim >i? aelf of the oeeaaion to Tint one of the moet at tractive of the Southern watering placee, mi Dg the watch fnl politician to ecan the sign* of th in. times, and peonlate upon the auguriea of th u- fdtnre. p?' We pablieh in another oofnmn as artfcl from the Anderaon Oeuutte, eeitiff forth th L varioM attractions *#^th Williaifltoa will oi mi Ar tojh*Wr?Wa? paWia inriaf .the frc??a ecaaos. THE COURT OF EQUITY. The Juno sittings of our Court of Equity commence on next Mondny wct-k. bis Honor Chancellor Johnston presiding. The term of tho Court promises to be a busy one, ?a many and important matters of Litigation aro pcnd- ' ing. Tho Commissioner has been rery busy ' during the past and the present week, with his references, and wo believe that he has a reference for every day of tho succeeding week. 1 If it thus tnkes three weeks to obtain the testimony, in the cases pending, the natural infer- 1 ence is that ono week wilt scarcely suffice for the 1 dispatch of the business of the Court. Tho present is a busy time with the furmers, but tho importance of the interests to be determined bv their hrtnonoa in flnnrt. will ?ffnrd ?omp V I ? ? - ' ~ " compensation for the low of time from farming operations at home. The business of the Court seems to be constantly increasing, and we believe that the opposition to the Court is gradually passing awav, as the public raind.has become better informed with regard totl.. nature and scopo of its operations. The chief ground of objection has been the costly character of its proceedings, but this is a small item, when estimated by the value of the interests which are here determined, or when compared with the commissions realized by Executors and Administrators in the management of estates. In the case of all largo estates a resort to a Court of Equity for Ihe purpose of sale or partition we believe will invariably effect a great saving in the matter of costs.?But, after all, clieop liti. gation is rather an evil than a benefit. It is much more important that the rights of property be well defined, and be interpreted by a tribunal which shall administer a valid and effectual remedy in every case of doubtful or conflicting claims?which shall afford the best means of detecting fraud and repressing wrong. And we believe that for the purposes of its organization, no better system of justice has ever been devised than that which is administered by our Court of Eqtify'. VOSE'S NEW LAWYER. The above is the title of a new worlc which we lately purchased from an agent, ezpccting to find it what it purported to be, a convenient manual for reference, containing in addition to other valuable information, the most important legislative enactments and decisions of the several States upon business transactions generally. And we were the more inclined to this opinion from looking over tfee ^>Dg list of con tributors, comprising some of the most distinguished legal names of tho country. Now whatever may be the merits of tho work, Vre hnve detected, upon a very hasty examination, several errors, which the exercise of ordinary cure Ta think might have prevented, and which are sufficient to impair one's confidence in the general accuracy of the work. For instance, in giving the Law of Limitation in South Carolina, fixing the periods for bringing the several actions, real and personal, the Act of 1712 is published at length, but no reference is made to the more recent Act of 1824 extending the period of limitation for the recovery of land, from five to ten years?thus conveying the erroneous idea that a title to land by adverse possession matures within tho short period of five years. Again, the rale of interest for South Carolina is given at 6 per cent, and for Georgia 7 per cent.?an error in both cases. Such errors as these in a work whose sol? merit consists in th? accuracy of its information are onougli to seal its fate in th? public estimation, since they show a want of that ccrc in the compilutiun, which can alone guarantee its general accuracy. That they should occur is the more singular, as on the liftt of contributors are tho Damns of several lawyers from each State. MARRIAGE*OF SLAVES, The following is a summitry of the very interesting Report submitted to the Convention of the Episcopal Church at their recent session in Charleston, in respect to the marriage of laves: "The relation of husband and wife is declared to be of divine institution, and to be equally binding on the slave as on the master. The injunction of the Saviour, forbidding the separation of husband and wife is obligatory ulate the disposal of tho slave as not to infringe the divine injunction. Voluntary abandonment on the part of the slave ought to come within the same rule as fa the case of a free person ; but when the abandonment is involuntary, and caused by circumstances without the control of the parties, the refusal to allow a second would often produce much evil and hardship; bat in giving iU sanction to snch second marriage, the Convention would do to in the qualified language applied by the Apostle to casea of self-restraint. The report makes the remarkable statement that there is no instance in South Carolina of a le 1 g.l ""??<? THE KEWBEEBY P0I80HHT0 CASE. ( The Newberry ConservatUt furnishes the following particulars, respecting the recent fearfnl case of poisoning in that Village. All of the poisoned persona are regarded out of danger, except Mrs. Wilkes, whose case is still desperate : On Thursday morning laat, just after their usnal Breakfast hour, the family of Mr. Robert ' Stewart found themselves in the greatest peril. Eight persons on the lot, Mr. Stewjsrt, Mrs. . Stewart, Mrs. Wilkes, kousekeeper, and five negroes, were taken suddenly ill, with all the ' symptoms of having taken poison. Our physicians were on ni* spot as promptly "at possible, only to confirm the worst fears aud render all > the assistance in their power. In the afternoon of that day the ei>ok, a ' negro woman named Fanny, was lodged in 1 jail, where she confessed to having put a?quan. tity of arsenio. in the water bucket, in the kitchen. Water was used from thisbueketin preparing all the dishes for breakfast, except iL . t ' .!*. J 'i 1. . tL ff . mi j me uiKuit iiiu it limy ue, me cuuae. jliiib nceounfcs for Mr*. Kate 8tewart's escape, a? she ' ate only of these two dishes. Miss Bue Wright and Mrs. Wilkes* son were fortunately absent f from the breakfast table;?the first was confined to siok-bed, and the other, after taking ao early breakfast, was off to school. 1 Fanny farther confessed that she had been furnished with tbe poison by a white man, with B whom she had, for some time past, been op the moat intimate terms. (tVe shall not, for his family's sake, publish bis name.) After using a 1 part of the arseoic, she had buried the remainI der in the garden where it was found in tbe t plaee aha designated. The ptelrage was iden. tided by the Druggist as tne one he sold the night before to tbe white man alluded to. He, ' also, was lodged in jail on Thursday evening, i, so that it ia a matter of congratulation that the 1 criminals in tbia nrforiooa business are secure from etfap*. No other reason can b- assigned r fur the dastardly aot, than Fanny did it to revenge herself upon her master^ family fqr i- the punishment ha bad inflicted, and threatened still to inflict.i>eaaua? of her shamafel itatimSAv 3 with this man, wboM eo-oper?tion in tffebeta Hah plan ?he, to bia everfcatiog abanta b? it aaid, eaaily aecared. We learn, ainee the a bore wae pot in type, that Mr?. Wilkee died on Tueeday morning. .The Pendleton Meeteoger hat been dieeon f B?a tor we prtHDL ine &aiior, J&uwara it I SjaMMa, istaMs Vj renew iU publication to * ' [ dMrt time,.tuuler? sew Mnt,li Bart well, (ft WRITTEN FUR Til* INDKI'KNI>KKT rCES8. THE MILITARY SYSTEM. A TOICK PBOM PENNY'S CREEK. Mr. Editor:?In vain hove wo endeavored to ice the good to arise, or tho benefit to be obtained by our present Military System. Wo would now appeal to your columns to make one brond request that some one who has been of an observing turn of mind, and has paid attention to passing events, as he glided down the stream oi time, will Hnform us of the little good likely to be nchieved by calling out the nuiet indtmt r imix 0it.i7.enn of our Stntn and compelling them to perform evolutions of n kind of military character, for which thej care nothing, and which they do not in the least try to remember. We boast of Military Spirit! Now, Mr. Editor, I am confident that the presence of men under arms on the muster field does not warrant the supposition that mililary pride prompts their attendance. Remit the fine in caee of default, and I am certain that not one man in ten will attend. Docs this not prove beyond all doubt that tho chief, yea, the only object, is to avoid the penalty. Mr. Editor, we do not wish to trouble our Legislature on thin subject. All we ask is, that they will do away with the fino for non-attendance, and there is nothing more ccrtaio than that the Military System will very shortly be numbered among the things that were. There is not one in ten of those who have mustered from 18 to 45 that can go through tho Manuel of Arms correctly. A short time since I asked one of the Old Field Graduates to Ml)re8tint arniH " nnd tliA rpfmltnf liin plforl. urn* a very poor appearance of " charge bayonet." Wo have asked, Where is the good it does or can do f Echo answers, Where? It will not make the bravo more valiant; it cannot make a coward fight, for we know that bravery comes from nature and education. Fus?, Feather* and Epnulett tell us that the glorious liberty we enjoy, tho freedom bequeathed to us by our fathers of '76 was achieved by and through this very military ayston. Now, we are not verdant enough to swallow any such stuff. Wo would ascribe llfllr success to their stout hearts, strong arms and invincible determination. In our humble opinion tho Revolutionary War would .have ueen 01 iuucii snorter (Juration it the heroes ot '76 liad been provided with guns and amunition equal to the foe. We cannot believe it would lmve taken more than half the time to have scared John Bull off the track. Boots, Epaulet* and Feather a take the liberty nt all General Parades, to compliment the ladies who deem fit to favor us with their presence, thinking the Military has their approbation. But, Mr. Editor, they are widely mistaken on this point. Woman's presence is through sympathy. She comes to fulfil her heaven-born mission, and though she sees there is no present good to be obtained, aud no future benefit 'to accrue, yet she comes radiant with smiles and beauty to lessen the burden of the quiet citizen called upon by tho military law to stand or stalk about in an old field under a broiling sun for two or three hours, and for what good it would take a second Solomon to tell. We are in favor of Military Schools, such as those of West Point, Columbia or Charleston. From the graduates of such schools we could, in all times of ceed, get officers to command who understand the M ilitary as it should be. Is there a South Caroliuion that can possibly make it degeneracy to put aside the present inefficient system of I'etiy Musters and iiselesi Parades. Look at Georgia, Alabama, Miesissippi, and in fact all our Southern sister State*, They do not muster, and can we, without utrisiiip iiiiij, sv 10 nb tue oauio nuio kiiptriitijro ly hit duty to obey the process of the Units* States; to hold the prisoner in custody nndei it, an i to rtfute obedience to ihe mandate or pro cent of any government. And consequently, ii is his doty not to take the prisoner, nor euffei him to be"taken, before a State judge or court upon nfiabea* corpu* issued understate author ity. No State judge or court, after they nr< judicially informed that the party is imprisoned under the authority of a State, in the forrr of judicial procesa or otherwise, should attempt to control the marshal, or other author ised agent of the United States, in any res pect, in the custody of his prisoner, it woulc be his duty resist it, and to call"& his aid an] force that may be necessary to maintain th< authority of the law against illegal interfence No judicial process, whatever form it may as same, can have any lawful authority outsidi the limit* of the jurisdiction of the court 01 judge by whom it is issued; and an attempt U force it beyond these boundaries it nothing lesi than lawless violence." Tax War an? the Demand fob Breadstuff* -"The London Economist, allnding to the rapi< raise in the price of breadstuff's owing.to th< war, speculates as follwws upon the probabli demand upon this country for a supply: . "Among 80,000,000 of people, the taking o 600,000 men, that is one out of 180, more oi less, from ordinary occupations, will have bu little influence upon nroduerton, and no mor< upon consumption than will be caused bi wrfste. What they actually eat as soldiers u 'less than what thev tret at home. A larse nor tjon of theee ^?r* idlers from the oiti*?. and n Europe the labor of agriculture is customarilj performed by femalse. No conscript it take! where hia labor is necessary to hit family. Th< mere povcoMoUf the meu is of no commercla importance. &htre their operations extant over a Urge agrictiltflral surface, they destroy however, and prevent agriculture, and hi? far causa a demand from other quart*!*. I <tbis is aanfiaed to Njythef?4tety, while all thi ordinary soarees of supply awLpn disturbed, th< commercial effeet of fk* war W4U hardly tx felt. There never .u a more propitious mo a?atfgitoa*j$aa now, aiaoc crqpa off! sort ia .Ffilfai Q) i ii afatodafct, ^MpiuU mi jftotej atrondant and ehesp, an.4 enterprise n? recovered from the panic of liffl," * a great vamty arrogate to our&elves a superiority over tlicm in any respect, either iu religion, institutions of learning, lim, internal improve, fnents, military spirit or love of country. Oh, let us not be so conceited, for the greater part of military spirit, as seems to ha exhibited bj Carolinians in the master field is forced, and when we acknowledge the equality of out Southern sister States in every particular w< do them nothing but justice. Mr. Editor, we will close, though we hav< said nothing of the inconvenience of attending drills, the loss of time to the farmer and mechanics ; the assault and batteries that gm business to our solicitors; the general wat made upon Messrs. Bald-face, Tangle-foot Bust-head, Blue ruin <fc Co , in which th?y inva riably come off more than conquerars too. For the present we leave these things to b< imagined. a jke.iikc.ij nilvA'i'tt. ^ m DUTIES OF HOTTED STATES MAB8HA1S. The opinion of the Supreme Court of th< United State*, say* the CoiittitiUion. in thi Wisconsin fugitive slave case has at lengtt been published. Though we have hiihertc given the substance of that part of it regarding the powers of the federal courts and thi duties of the federal officers in osses arising under the federal law*, we subjoin for the bet ter information of the public, a paragrapt from the official copy of the opinion: "Although it is the duty of the marshal 01 oflier person holding hitn to make known bj a proper return the authority under which h< .1 i: : ? THE FOREIGN NEW8. The lute arrivals from Europe report nothing decisive from the 6eat of wur. The delay of tho Austrians in giving hatile seenm to have occasioned some perplexity to Ihe foreign journalists, but has been accounted for by Ihe swelling of the rivers from the recent rains, the breaking down of the bridges and the artificial flooding of the country by the Sardinians, and the inoro rapid arrival of the French troops than had been anticipoted. Another reason has been assigned, in the fear which i9 entertained by Austria, of a revolt on the part of the garrisons of Lombardy and Venice? one third of whom are said to consist of Hungarians. Whatever may be the cause of the delay, it is likely that the arrival of the French Kmporor will now expedite the crisis. The French people are now anxiously anticipating the news of a great victory, and havo already prepnred a programme of thanksgiving for the Jrtvfiil apfaninn. nnnpv tha follow iti*? items: N*w York, May 29. The IJammonia arrived nt New York from Southampton, with dates from Liverpool to the 181 h inst. 4,000 bales changed hands on Tuesday.? There was little enquiry and prices were weak, but had scarcely declined an ^d. Advices from Manchester unfavorable. Flour, wheat and corn were advancing. Consols 91 J to 91 J. Other news unimportant. The I'iedmontese women and children were compelled to work on ihe Austrian Defences. Sev<ral Sardinian Mayors who had refused contributions were arrested. Ruin wns falling incessantly, which accounts for the inactivity of the armies. The rivers were rising. In the London Stock Exchange on the 17th there was little enquiry for stocks, and prices were weak. For discount the applications were light. The demand for money was rather more active. Manchester unfavorable. On Tuesday all had considerably declined, and were declining at the close. Iii Liverpool lute imports came in very slowly, and tlio market closcd heavy in favor of buyers. London, May Jfl. Frcncli red wheat three to four shillings over the quotations of the previous week. Queen Victoria reviewed Iho British troops at Aldersholt, on the 16th inst. Count I'erpijjnv, the new French Minister, arrived in l.nmlon on the 141 li ii>i?tarit. I'rince UoiitschnkofF nlso arrived on the mime <lnte. Tli? Paris correspondent of the London Time* says tlmt the confidence in the siiccpps of the ariny of Italy is eo great. thnt preparation* will soon he made nt Notre Dnme for a Te Ileum and thanksgiving for nil expected great victo ry, and that, the programme will be announced in tho coining week. All the ofticers of the regiment of Clipper*, to he commanded hy Prince Napoleon, loft i <> if on me iti.il insiMiiv iur loiimn. j\ Trntll of seige artillery had also beoii despatched to Italy. It is rnmored that arms hav? been sent to Hungary, ami that the Hungarians abroad are actively employed in fomenting an insurrection in their country. It is reported that Louis Napoleon, before leaving l'aris, addressed a letter to Queen Victoria, repeating hi* promise to takfl no step during the war calculated to compromise the interest of England. The Austrian Government Loan of 75,000,000 is to be at five per cent., payable in silver, aad will be issued at 70. I'iedmont, May 14. An official bulletin rays that the Auitrians have withdrawn to-day from the Itohhio, but a second atill strongtr reccnnoitering force has pushed towards Vercelli. Louie Napoleon and Canrobert- rodo through the streets of Alessendria on horseback, and were everywhere received with great demonstrations of joy. The German Diet was closcd on the 14th by 1 the Prince Itei'ent in ncrsirn ulm aniil itmf. Prussia lind determined on preserving th* bal ance ?f fower in Europe, and would stand up for the security, protection and national interests of German}". It was expected that the German confederalivo powers would stand in , friendly position by her side. The moliilizlion of the eight federal corps d'nrmee .had been completed. Prince William Frederick would ' bo the commander in Chief. r WASHINGTON NEWS. i Washington, Hay 25, 1859. Tha A'torney General, I ndcrstand, has given an opinion ttpon the California overland mail contract, denying the right of the I'ost Olfice Department to reduce tho service from i somi-weekly to weekly under tho term of the , contract entered into by tho late Postmaster ' General. Thin settles the question, and the service will be continued as usual. The De5 partment never designed abolishing the conr tract. The British Minister had a long interview with the Secretary of Slate to-day. Our relations with England are of the most satisfactory character. In regird to Central American af> fnirn I^irrl T.vona n*nnri>? nnr ciA??rnmi>nl ?!?< England decires an early settlement of all perplexing questions existing in that quarter. It appears the.t Sir Gore Ousaley has written a letter, through the British Minister here, to our government, explaining his conduct with refer3 ence to his movements in Central America. > He denies emphatically that he haa in ai>y i manner acted in bud faith towards the United , States in his negotiations with the people of Costa Rica and Nicaragua, and attempts to give some plausible reasons why he did not i follow hi? instructions. llis letter will fnil fn ' accomplish its mission, for the administration will never entertain for him the exalted opinion which they had prior to his departure for Cen1 tral America. The French Minister's declaration in regard r to enforcing the doctrine of the rijjht of scareh r has created quite a stir in diplomatic circles. ? The United States never have denied since their . separation fr< m England the right of belligeri ents to board neutral merchant vessels upon r the ocean to ascertain if they have article contraband of war 011 board. If Count Sartige* t, made any observation respecting tho right of r search resulting from war it is this right to I which he referred. He could not have refer red tft'the ritrht of secre'. search in time of peace, or in timo or war by nutii-oe not belligerent#, became the French government have strenuously contended against such claim since the quintuple treaty, an<?have frequently and only recently assured our government that they arc as much opposed to it ns we are, add entertain the sume view* of the matter. -?-? NOTICE TO AVERIOAN CAPTAINS IN TOE MERCHANT SERVICE. Washington, May 26. The following circular has been iftsued by the Treasury Department: "The immunity of our merchant vessels at sea from seizure, search, detention, or visit, io time of peace, by eAsel* of war of any foreign nation, being now admitted by all marine powers of the . world, it is very desirable that the flog of the ! United States annuld always be promptly djs? played in the presence of a ship of war. Col9 lectors of Customs are instructed to request Captains in toe merchant service, at their reef pecUve ports, to always display their colors rt promptly as poesibltf'when they meet upoaib^ t' *ocean an armed'cruiser of auy nation." a * ? ? v r Cotioh in Ai^oSbia.?The Paris correspondi ent of the New'Orteans Picayune givee the fol. lowing information touching the experiment of i raising cotton in Algeria: 1 The Fretioh Government has decided that i hereafter the premium peid for the cultivation i of eotton in Algeria shall be abolished. AlI though th? Moomar states that while 1.014,000 1 pound* of eotton ?m grown in Algeria in 18^4. , aad 1,660,000 pounds in 18&', and the crop of > 18S0 will be till larger, thfre seems to be but f Utile question, the experiment has proved a b coetly failure, and the Qovefpment regard# I mori^y epenton this crop as treasn^e tttfewn i Mr*y: The (here* hint*?ttie Qoverifoehi *iH r.. soon cease to bar ti e cafkon in that eolo4y ; at I- peeeedt it ie wider obligation to hay all the Js cotton Therefore, io a yew or lu two )bl> .ttj>MiBtnt ot thefreoch will share the ffcte of toeir tfoetly expef Itnents. i THE CONDITION OF MEXICO. The following paragraphs from tho N. Y. n Herald present* summary view of the present 1 distracted condition of tliot unhappy republio: J' The news may lie summed up in o few words. President Juarez was at Vera Cruz endeavor- j, ing to combine a treneral movement against c the centre, by the several leaders at different r points on the circutnferenco of the republic R who recogniso the constitutional rule. Gen- v eral Alvarez was at hid estate. Providencia, n?nr Acajnileo, waiting for arms, when it is j slfld l7e wdl take the field. Degollado had re- j trented from tho capital to Morelia, and is t to b'i succeeded as commander-in-Chief by General Aramberi, who is supposed to possess ( greater inilitary gift*. Vidaurri lias sent out , lroin Monterey, under Colonels Zuazua and , Garcia, all .tffc forces he can- raise, and now f busies liWiweK Wnpressing conspiracies at home, , decreein'gMicw?t.,ritfs to raise revenue, and ex- , ereising generally all the powers of an inde- . penneut government. Garza, wlio left Vera ] Cruz with one thousand men, some time since, , lo help take Mexico, hits returned lo Tampico , with his officer*, every one of his men having deserted. In this position of uffnirs the constitutionalists liuve determined to adopt the Fabian policy in their military movements, and not ( give battle to the soldiers of the thurch when j they can help it. On tho other side Miramon is in the city of , Mexico, milking desperate efTorts to raise inon- , ey, and preparing to send forces to attack his ' opponents in Morelia. He is supposed to favor ] the idea ol taking possession of the church , property, and his popularity with the clergy is , said to wane on that account. Marquez, the butcher of Taeubaya, is spoken of ns his successor. General Rubles, commanding the ehurclt troops in observation on the State of Vera Cruz, has entered Jalapn, where he awaits attack by Anipudia and Traconis. All the accounts arc very severe on the French and British Ministers, who still take an active interest in the plans of the priests. They are said lo have guaranteed recently several loans taken up on the public buildings of the. capital. Both parties pursue tho atrocious practice of shooting the officer* among their prisoners? the clu reh partisans exhibiting rather more ferocity than their opponents. The foreigo naval lorcea had been mostly withdrawn from ..r >i .1 -i low lover Reason, one vessel only of each nation remaining there. The condition of anarchy and dissolution which Mexico exhibits to-day proves that she will lapse fast enough into our Union without any payment of money, and perhaps even too fast. The process of her natural dissolution will of itself extinguish government there in a few years, and with it the vast mnss of Mexican, foreign and domestic debt will die out.? Even if tlie constitutionalists triumph there is no reason to believe that they can reorganize government and society. l)isoord has become the norm*I state of the country, and we see there no clement of strength sufficient to subdue the hydra. NAPOLEON'S LANDING AT GENOA. Reception and Arbival at tiie Royal Pai.a(-i-? A imnKis To the Aniiv A? nlrniwlv rn. I ported, the Emperor Napoleon embarked on board the Imperial yacht Heine Hortense, at Marseilles, on the 11th inst., and arrived at Genoa on the afternoon of the following day. The Emperor was accompanied to the pnlaee by l'rinee Carignnno, Count Cavour, and Count I?'Auvcrgne. and French Ambassador. The port was full of ornamented small boat* crowded with spectators, and on shore the city presented the appearance of a file. A large structure, covered with flaps, a symbolic representation of the French and Sardinian alliance, was erected at the landing place. Flowers were cast before the Emperor by the populace during his progress. The Emperor was expected to take his departure from Genoa on the 14th for the army, to whom lie had issued the following order of the day. Soldiers?I come to place myself at your head, to eonducL you to the combat. We are about to acvmd the struggles of a people vow vindicating their independence, and to rescue them from foreign oppression. This is a sacred cause, which has the sympathies of the civilized world. I need not stimulate your ardor. Every step will remind you of n victory. In the Via Sacra of ancient Koine inscription.* were engraved upen I he marble, reminding the people of their exalted deeds. It is the same to-day. In passing ^jndove, Marengo, Lodi. you will, in the n?i(l?P"of those glorious recollections, he marching in another Via Sacra Preserve that strict discipline which is the honor of the army. Here?forget it not?there are no other enemies than those who fight against you in battle. Remain compact, and abandon not your ranks to hasten forward. Beware of two great enthusiasm. which is the only thing I Tear, Ihe new arms df precision are dangerous only nt a distance. They will not prevent the bayonet from being whutit has hitherto been?the terribly weapon of tho French infantry. Soldiers I Let lis all do our duty, and put our confidencu in God. Our country expects much from you. Front one end of France to the other the follow ing word* of happy augury re-echo: "The new army of Italy will be worthy of her elder aiater." NAPOLEON. Given at Genoa, May 12, 1850. The Old School Presbyterian General Aasekblt.?We have the fourth day s proceedings of this body by mail. The Rev. Dr. Palmer, Chairman, submitted the conclusions of the committee to whom was i- rut\ tKu (ivitrt.nrM frnni fho t rntf r>na r? f ilia Northwestern Presbyterian Theological Seminary to transfer that institution to the General Assembly. The sum of $100,000 is promised by C. II. MeCormick in instalments of $25,000 yearly, provided the transfer id mnde, and the seminary located st Chicago ; in addition fortyfive acres of land are otfored in the vicinity of that city. In favor of the location at Indiauopolis certain persons in Indiana guarantee (26,000. bearing 6 per cent, interest from the date of the location, together with an ample ?rant, and a further subscription by citizens of ndianopolis, which, together with an additional donation of $6,01)0 makes an aggregate of some $66,000. The report concluded with resolutions reeommendini; the acceptance of the overture of the board of directors of the Northwestern Presbyteriau Theological Seminary, and providing for proceeding at some future time to fix the location. The first resolution, accepting the transfer of the Northwestern Presbyterian Theological Seminary, was unanimously adopted, and it was resolved J.o proceed at once to fix upon a location, either at Chicago or Indianapolis. A protracted debate then ensued between the friends of the respective rites, which continued up to the adjournment. During the morning session resolutions were adopted- highly commending tho action of the board of foreign missions. INDIANAPOLIS, May Z4.? in# UrCO?r?l nweillbly to?dav adopted the report of the committee on foreign mission*. The remainder of the day was oecppied in. the consideration of the report of the committee ou domestic missions. Fbkkou Opinion on tiik Wab.?A little while ego, the proposed war io Italy was decidedly unpopular in France, or, atleaaL.it was so represented to be by the Englitfh journals, to which, unfortunately, we are confined for the greater part of oar continental news.- But tbe French are esteulially a martial people, apd the first tap of the drum arouseti all their co age and enthusiasm. The description which Job gives of the war horse might be applied to mem villi no nine propriety : "tie *aiwi among the trumpet*, ha I ha I he amelletb the battle Afar off, the thunder of the captain* and the houting." pt <^ i > Tn Atlantic Cabl* Aoaim.?It ia said tbat Cyraa W. Field. E*q , expect* to leave for.ton? doji within a week or ten day*, to renew hi* labor* in couneetionVith the oompany ia Len> don, in havingmsnofaetorpd, during,the aura* oier, a new Atlantio cable. Thia ia to be brought out with all the new improvement*, and fully prepared for laying aoroee^be Atlap: tie early in the ftmhter of next Field expreaa fat* faith in ultimate tneeeaa of the enterprise as atrosgly aa be did at itr comtntncenrtnt. Williambtow Si'rinos ?We bad the opportnlit} Inst week of noticing the preparation that s being made At this celebrated watering plac* or visitors this summer. The proprietor* of he Williamston Hotel are neither sparing tains or expense in providing for the comfort ,nd enjoyment of visitors, and will have soon omplete'd their entire house in the best manter. One of them, Mr. Tustin, has charge this eason, and will do all in his power to make a rinit ngi-eealile. Our friend Hudgens, of the Central Hons*, ceeps it in admirable style, and has also been itting out new inducements to persona visiting hero. With the advantage of superior, hotals, adled to the curative properties of the water and lie plenxantncss of that delightful village, we tre quite sure that the invalid or the pleasureiceker can find no place of tlio kind hereabout where the time will be spent more profitably >r agreeably. And we confidently expeot, from iresent indication*, that a large number of tho low county folk will avail themselves of the )p|>ortuniiy presented, and that Williamston will be the "gayest of the gay" this season.? Anderson Gazette. No Kkkd or Voluntkeks in Italy.?Count favour hns written a letter to the editor of tha Eco d'ltalinn, in New York, in which he says: "The government is not in need of the el?Dcnts whence to form good soldiers and offi? jers for the ranks of the Sardinian army. L'ljese elements are already superabundant in Piedmont. What is really needed is not so uucli military assistance as money." G O "TS^E 3VE E H C I A X, . Abbeville, June 2, 1859. Cotton*.?None has been offered, during th? past week. We quote price nominal, at7?to9Jc. Columbia, May 31, 18SHV. Cotton.?Tho market is very dull, Kiot ? bale offering. We can give no quotations. Charleston, M*y 81. The cotton market was depressed to day, with sales of 660 bales, at prices ranging from 8 to 10$ cents. CONSIGNEES. The following persons have freight in th* D?pot at Abbeville :? Scuddny <t Barnes, H W Lawson, W M Ilughey, T T Cunningham, D J Jordan, Charlrs Cox, Mrt> J Cunningham, 11 S Co son. Mrs K Tiltnan, A Clnrk Jr, J A Calhoun, S McGowan, W D Mors & Bro, Dr J 3 Head, J Enright, J W Crawford, L H Russell, J & N Knox, R J White, J McUrj'de, E J Taylor, E E Stevenson, A Brogan, G A Douglas, 1 Price. D. R. SONDLEY, Ag't. 8PECI A. Xj NOTICES. IIOHSt'S am rinir^d nf Vermin And gardens preserved from the ravages of insects find vrorins, by Lyon's Magnetic Powders and I*ills. Farewell to sleep, when bed-hugs prey, Or rats and mice (confound them) play. Professor Lyon found a plant in the interior of Asia, the powdored leaves of which is certain death to garden insects, ants, roaches* ticks, moths, <fcc. A small amount of this powder will preserve a garden of plants, and rid a house of all these annoying pests. It i* fre* from poi*om and harmless to mankind and domestic animals. It is more valuable in preserving crops than guano in making them grow. Many worthless imitations are advertised. The only genuine is signed E. Lyon. It can be ordered through any merchant. Powder kills all insects in a trice. But Pills are mixed fur rats and mince. Sample Flusks. 25ots.; regular sizes, 60cta?fc $1 BARNES <fc PARK, New York. May 20, 1859, &-lm THB GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY SIR JAMES CLARKE'S Celebrated Female Pills. PROTECTED LETTER3 BY ROYAL PATENT. This invaluable medicine is unfailing in the cure of nil those painful and dangerons diseases incident to the female conttitution. It moderates all excesses and removes all obstructions, frorrv whatever cause, and a speedj cure may be relied on. TO IT1AKRIJED LADIES it is peculiarly suited. It will, in a short tiro* bring on the monthly period with regularity. CAUTION. These Pills should not be taken by females, that are^regnant, during the first three months, as they are sure to bring on Miscarriage ; but at every other time, and in every other case they are perfectly safe. Id all cases of Nervous and Spinal Affections Pain in the Back and Limbs, Heaviness, Fatigue on alight exertion. Palpitation of the Heart, Lowness of Spirits, Hysterics, Sick Headache, Whites and all the painful disease* occasioned by a disordered system, these Pilla will effect a cure when all other means hare failed. Full directions in the pamphlet aronod each package, which riipuld be carefully preserved. A bottle containing 60 pills, and enoircled with the Government Stamp of Great Britain, can be sent post free for $1 and 8 postage stamps. ? General agent for United States, Job Moses, Rochester N. Y. Sold in Abbeville by Donald MeLanehlin ; Columbia, Fisher <fc Heioitsh ; naviland, St* m. n- ni 1 a nri.-i -U . YClJOUli W UU., t/UHriCDLVU, ?? iiuiosiiig OjJUUW a nd sold by all respectable Druggist*. April 20. 1859-12a). HAIR! WHISKERS!! MOUSTACHES! Uee my Unguent, and yon can have a Beau, tiful pair of Whiskers and Moustache,?thick, soft and luxuriant* within Six Weeks, wber# there were noiie before, and will not Stain tb? or injure the Skin. Price, Fifty Centa per Bot> tie ; sent to any part of the United States. Address JOHN M. SAUNDERS, 162 Tbird Street, New York City. BOYS' AND SERVANTS' CLOTHING. A VERY good stock msy be found at Wil liama'. Please call and examine. A. A. WILLIAMS. April 29, 1889?52-tf SOUTH CAROLINA,' Adbeville District?Citation. By WILLIAM Him &?-. Ordinary of Ab beyille District: WHEREAS. D. S, Benson hss applied to " me for Letters of Administration, on all and singular the goods and chattels^righta and credits ofgMrs. Cathorin?,Ilodges late of th?Dfc, ~ trict aforesaid, deo'd. i These are, therefore, to siteanA admobWi-sU [ and singular the kindred and creditors of said deoeased, to be i*<l' appear befora nrte, at o?r nest .Ordinary's Court for the said District, t* hr b^'den at Abbeville Oonrt Ho use, on the eighth day of If June iost., to 3 show csuso if any, why the said Administration shoold nOt.oe granted. Olven sadsr my bMtd'bBd ssaT, ibltluM tZ*.? ?SiiL&VdC*>&? r* .