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Jinft lJNim'KiNDKNT PRESS abbi^VI TjTA<:9 S. C\ W. A. LEE, EDITOR. Friday Morning-, March *,0, 1860. T0~ NEW SUBSCRIBERS. THE PKE8S AND FARMER AND PLANTER ! AT $2.80 PER ANNUM. To aid in I lie circulation of tlint excellent | journal, the Farmer <in<i J'lantrr, ami ti increase our own circulation, we will furnish it! to each n?iw BUbucrihnr nt Fifty (Vnl*. per nn- I num. The nani? in nil viiscii to lie nceompnnii'il I with the cash. This arrangement to he gum! for one year only. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. Mr. Editor.?l'leasc nnounce W. K. 11 ill on j n. ? r . .. " ?? .. mm me mr me omec ol Tax collector as tlic cntuiiig election and oblige. MANY VOTKKS. ADVERTISEMENTS. Messrs. Wiku <fc Lvtimsok. Imve lately removed ti> their New Store, No. 2, White's iilock, where they ore offering a choice stock ' of Spring and si.miner (joods. .See their ad : vertiscment. Mr. J. A. Ai.i.kx. at No. 5, corner of White'* Jilock, is now receiving hisS|?rintr supplies embracing the latest stylet-'. Head the advertiseinont in another column. M. Iseaci, No. 4, Granite Range, offers a vn. ried Slock 5f l)rj' ( ioods nt price! which can not fail to please. For further pin ticiilars read his advertisctm lit. Mr. Wm. Ii. Hrrn\nan. has recently cstablishcd a Fiirnitlire Store in our village, next ^oor to the Mai hie Yard. He keeps constantly on hand a fine assortment, utv' is pre/ . ed to ; r&vcum.- mi oriu'i s in )jte line. Wr Minuend ! Iiini tu our friend* I i filcfsi'p. I'kri:vman & V.u.i.ku of (J men wood . i presents nn attractive programme in another j column, Head their advertisement. Soe notice of inciting Agricultural Society"; j 1 fihet ilT's Sales ; also notices of Columbia anil i Augusta advertisements elsewhere. I ARTHUE'S HOME MAGAZINE. j '\Vc have received this popular Monthly. It is an agreeable nn<l instructive companion of the fireside, and one of the best family Matra- r J - a zmes. APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES. In another colntun our readers will find a <'? 11 fur ft 111^4*1 iurr .... t- 1 - * _ .,vA> hic uiiy iu appoint j-( Delegates to the Columbia (Joveniioii. t NEW POST^FICE- v Mr. XV. T. Stnitli lins been n|>p'>inte?l tl master of anew l'ost-Oflico, called IJofcevillo, n in Greenville District, five miles from the Court r< House, towards Spartanburg. u GRADUATES. s' Atfciw annual eoinmcnceMiriitof tlie M<e<1ienl B>epartnw>iit of tJie l\Min?yl*\i?ia University, C1 in ft clnss of 17* students, only two of tlie w graduates were South Carolinians viz; Sultan ftl W. McKerizic and Jrlm IC. McLean. c< BLUE RIDGE RAILRDAD. "We learn from the I'ickens Courier tlint tli<i J <que?lion ofsultscriliiiig to (lie stock of the IJoad i in that District, will be decided in the nftinna ! J"'1 live l>y a large ainjonty. Tlic Waiiialln Unvurr 111 <sonfi i ids lbi? opinion. The IH-lrict euhwrilotion will be Nl CALHOUN'S BIRTH DAY. On Inst evening, nny? the Carolinian of the c( SOUi, the reinilur oration commemorative <>f Cat.ci nous's Biilli-i!ay was delivered by Mr. A. C. , IIaskki.i., of the Senior Class of the South Car- i j ( olina Colh'gf. The address was eloquent and j gracefully delivered. The attendance at the Chnpel was very large nnd unusually attentive. I ^ PROJECTED SOUTHERN CONFERENCE. 1 nr An adjourned meeting ol Congressmen from ! nr Alabama, Mississippi and South Carolina, was j held with reference to a Southern C?,nfercnc?'. j I)< It is understood that a majority were favorable th to it, and that tlio Governor of South Carolina l'u will be adrised to enll a meeting of tlie Legis- sh lature to appoint delegates from that Stale lo (ii 9 . m rci KENTUCKY. Br During its present session the Kentucky hj"legislature has granted banking piivilrges to i mi the amount of nearly a million of dollars; appropriated $20,000 to finish the Clay monument j 00 and $2,000 for ihe erection of a monument over the remains of Daniel Boone and wife, pr It has passed on apportionment bill, cutting ral ?i?. - ? ucr ui representatives down nbout -one-third, and established nn asylum for the benefit of idiots. (TUB RELATIONS WITH MEXICO. M< The Government, il is snid, have prepared l'" ample instt uctions fur our minister to Mexico tel eonvering any emergency tliat may arise. It re< is believed bere that both (be Spun tab nnd 'ie French governments are aiding tlie Mirainon ^ir parly, and bonce the contemplated movement uu ef Mirarnon to blockade Vera Crnz and other t5r ports on the Gulf of Mexico. It is snid there P? have been two or three Spanish ships sent to 'et the Gulf fiom Cuba, undouhtedl)- to assist Miramon in carrying out these measures. I f,? COHOEE88IONAL PRINTING- tiv The cost of the Congressional printing, on- * graving and binding, for the Thirty fourth and nc Thirty fifty Congresses was, Senate, $378,432,35; House, $1,608,064 49. Th?Superintcdent in bis report, says that the voluminous documenU ordered to be printed by the Thirty- ac third and Thirty fourth Congresses, in quarto hi form, with their numerous and co6tly illustgji- c1' (tons, have been completed, with the exception. of the fourth and fifth volumes of the -Results f? at the A aval Astronomical Expedition to Ik Chili" ? M THE TnrrVElVfilTY 0* THE 80UIBL 01 W? are indebted to n friend for a pam phlet m copj of the proposed Constit ution, and Statu teq w of this contemplated great Southern [??t?iut*. v The organization is simple, comprehensive, and m beautifully symmetrical, being deigned to em- & brace the leading excellencies of tkc Education 1 Institutions of this country and Europe. A The curriculum of studies embraces in ita wide ol range, every study which can develop the in- U tellectual or moral nature?indoctrinate in ele- 81 mentary principles, or pseparc the student for - - - - 81 the practical duties of life. The endowment of p, the University will be most ample, and it prom- >" isea to bo the Oxford or Cambridge of America. A GLORIOUS TRIUMPH. a The meeting, last night, resulted in a glo- ni nous triumph for tha Columbia and Hamburg ^ Railroad. The subscription of $100,000, em- t\ bodied in tha report of the Committee, wax ]< track out. and $300,000 inserted and carried P by an overwhelming *oto. The meeting was largely attended. Messrs. W. F. DeSnussure, ^ W. Wood, 8; Townsend. F. W. MeMaster tr and C, Pi Pelbam. spoke in favor of the road, and Dr. W, Jlejuohla, JEL- D. 8enn and J. M. Allen, against it. A motion was also adopted, ] instructing the Mayor to appoint a Committee je to aolielt subscriptions from otbar places in{crjSUd.?Carolinian, 20 in?t. di ei ttteL,--. ,-,,1. wr _ mat mm* THE NEW BRICK RANGE. 11 V*: had the plvnsure, n few diiy? since of inspecting this line Ilangr, which litis recently ! been creeled upon the burnt district, nml which ! fur architectural benuty, convenience of nr rnngement, ntul finish ?>f construction, is a i model of itskiml, ami truly an ornament to our i j village. The Block consist* of five stores.? , i Four of these have been creetcd bj" Mr. II. J. . < Wiiitk, nml the fifth by Mr. A. Ali.KN.? , i Three stores of the Knnge nrc already occupied, j I mid the others will be, in a very short tinio. , 1 Mr. John Wunn Iihs lelccted and luiii moved j I into the corner storeadjoining the old stain!; t the store next n<ljnecnt is occupied bv Messrs. ! Wiku it Lttikiok, wIiosp advertisement np ' f penrs in our paper this week ; Mr. I). Mc- j j l.aft iu.in, Druggist mul Chemist, will occupy s ilic next *torc ; Mr. c. ii. Ai.i.kx. tin; store next, u ndjiieeiit, for the snlc of l>riii?s, Hooks, Ac., j s and tlie Inst store iu tlie llniij?<: is now occupied i; liy Mr. J, a. Ai.kkn, )o whose advertisement I v wc direct the Attention of our readers. j * Tlie Front Klcvation of tlie JUock, presents ! a very neat, sulislantiul mul well proportioned I exterior. The base ami I lie window hills arc of j j", y?nnit<> ; surmounted by a paneled parapet | niid bold cornices. Tlic whole front is to tie i finished in imitntion of marble, and when coin- I plete will add an attractive feature to our pub- ; lie stpiurc. The chief benuty of llie buildij-g, ; . however, consists it: tlie perfection ami finish of j tho interior'ai rangeineiits, nml every <letail : has been carried out witli a minute altention, j to nrcliitcctural symmetry, and general conve- j nience. As four of these stores are owned by Mr. U II. J Wiiitk, nml arc similarly* finished, a des- I a cription of one will answer for the four. j v Km.li store is two .-iuiios high, "4 feet wide, j \v and b?> feet in 1? nylli, On entering J'ou have j hi <m either I and, the ample counters, and conve- ' e^ ninnl ..1 ' * " UUVK', III!' oeilllllllll SM1CCO pi ceiling. Standing in '.lie middle of tlic centre ' i i?lc, and looking above tlirouuli an opening in 1 Llie second (loor, you obtain a view of tlie fine t Dome forty feet in lieiulit with paneled ceiling ' of stucco, elaborately ornamented. This j Dome is liglitnl with four punes of glass, ha v- j Vl ng ft North-Eastern exposure ; anil through j hose n soft, subdued light reveals the benutv i t-'1 if the interior. Ih'riilt's furni.sliing light, the ^fimc in well adapted fur securing a thorough | veiitihition of the looms. Two ventilators] ire placoil above, throuch which ?ln? ln.ni/.-l I ir is constantly parsing, nnd rx thorough veil- ! . . I lai lint ion obtained. I A convenient stairway in tlie renr, oonvcys | ' # to the spacious apartment above, and here oni tbc handsome balustrade enclosing the ! entral owning in tlie floor, we have n fine | ^ ' icw of the interior below, on J the ceiling of ! 10 Pome overhead. If we desire to go higher, j 1 u pair of moveable stop* will eonwy lis to the ] :iof, where ?c may notice an important fen ' |,a. ire in the building?the thick, parapet 1 St, irrouiiding and separating the stores, which fTord n good safeguard against tho comintnii- ! pa^ ilioti of fire?as, also, the various flues in tlie s^0 alls which thoroughly ventilate the building, ; evt 'id effectually prevent the dry rot which is so ; me imrmni. i ,|0 In the rear of these stores is a passage taren- j |y , -five feet wide which futmthes every conve- ; (;,]< tnee for unloading merchandise, and avoids fvr. le many inconveniences of empty boxes blockg up the side walk in front. ^ Mr. J. A. Ai.i.r.x's slore, is of the same elc- ,'u>, it ion, nnd exterior appearance, as the others, 55n,: it dilf.irs somewhat in its interior arrange- nn,l ents. In the rear a liamliiome flight of stairs 1'" inducts to a spacious Arcade, lighted by three Pn' rcular-headed windows of stnined and ground c0' ass. This Arcade is devoted especially to ^ ulics' J>res* Goods. I'ruin the Arcade you ... r,,,i iss along a gallery, to two spacious rooms j er the store, where Millenery and Mantuauking are carried on under the sun^rin?.>n.1 icc of Mrs. Wonr.Ki., a skillful and experienced w".j tiste in these departments. These stores were erected from I'lans and ^. - signs by Mr. Joseph I). Daly, Architect; e Contractor was Mr. V. Covnover. The linting is a beautiful specimen of workman- 15 ip by Mesrs. John ConnKTT, and Sam'l Mc oftl i.i. ; and the Ornamental mid Stucco Work Fas Hocts e<]ual credit upon Meosrs. Danif.i. Ac., own <L Eccles Ct'Tiiotitr, The Tinning was facti Mr. II. W. Lawso.n, our well-known towns in. The estimated cost of the five stores is $20,- ^'us 0, or $4,000 each. ,n n] Other improvements arc in progress, which vnl 1 nmise to add much to the beauty and dosi- rnnt lileuess of our Village. E MEXICAN DIFFICULTIES. ^ The intelligence which reaches us from the . , , . , , . . nigh >xican frontier concerning the <lifhculties in it quarter, is of such a eontradiciory eh.irac- Ti as to render it impossible to form a cor- men st judgment as to the policy which ought to All pursued by our Government. What at wor st appeared to b? a mere locol disturbance, up a used by a band of outlaws and robbers, has own to be almost a border war ; and the oplc of Texas hare become thoroughly exci1 and alarmed for the safety of their lives d properly. TheirExechtivc. Oenci-nl n??o- tm<? ii, has appealed to the General Government mon aBiiigtiuic.*, and theSenntors and Represents- .. cs from Hint State ore earnest in their endea- c rs to procure an appropriation for calling for < t tlie/Texas Regiment already authorized by and t of Congress. <j?| Meantime, the treaty lately negotiated with exic", and now before the Senate for ratifiea- necc jn or rejection, is allowed to rest almost un and aluibed altliugh we have at last filing signs of jB j0 lion upon it at no distant day. Jf,. a* we p. ive been led to suppose, this treaty is of a ar loracter to offer mutual benefits to lioth coun- 10 e: ies, it ought not to be allowed .to bang 111 the Soul snate one day longer than is necessary far a ^ u ir and unimpassion?'d understanding of its . ... afings. If on the other band, it U uot such IB i thteff.eU established policy of the kountr^ men ill ji&iify, it still demands early actian, in ca?i< der thai the dangers on the Texan frontier wj[8 *y not be complicated snd iivereasesd while , ailing for the disposition of the treaty. The policy of Gov. Houston, or rather that dpn ? ? " * iiir no iisb long since urged upon the Govern- and lent, >*, o pretectorate for Mexico. We cannot (jm| t>ubt that this project is in accordance with . i? matured opinions and judgment, although ia?iy <?,,r *i?tesmen and people,?perhaps recc majority of both?have thought the problem Stal t Mexican destiny, and tin conree of the j^cV nited State* towards that Republic, would be >lved in a simple and more acceptable man- 'alu cr. While we do not doubt Gov. Houston's lo 1 ricerity on this question, we are hardly pre. cn*J sred to eredit the belief which has obtained *n i gome quarters, that he designs, in hiscnpacl- a ; of Executive of Tex?a, to involve this Gover- A lent in a war with Mexico, and thusprd^itatf result which his own judgment has lortg*pro- P"c i ; * ' " i.huv?u miwiviiwk, f*oTiuTD wu luucn connrnc? in iii? patriutiun and integrity, to ezpqct **' ich cour?e at his hands, and we hope that ?ev is wfcble question will- prove lew difficult and u ejti.plicatcd than present circumstances ap- , h far to indicate. *v, b?*? It ( uetbe preatimed that' the President ia cr?l >]?rab!y weliipjfermed respecting the bordor . ' oubles with jgfixioo, and that all available J"1?* eans hare directed towardstbe reetora- '*? on of qniet? When the fact* shall corectly ,n8 >pear, we shall expect to learn that the eub- *BjL ct has been folly understood at Washington, id all practicable measures adopted to avoid ' 1 faculties with tbe Mexican people and Govnment.?Journal, of Commerce, crei OUR PATRONS IN COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA Fiiazkk's Coacii Factory, Columbia, S. C.? Wo had tlio pleasure while Columbia of being shown through Mr. 1'. F. Frazek's Coael Factory, which is one of tlio largest establish' incuts of the kind in the State. Mr. Fisazkf bus long been established in Columbia, ami his sloso attention to business, is sufficient evidence A bis being able to please the purchaser, both is regards price, quality or style. He has on land near one hundred Fancy Carriages of the alest and most fashionable styles, besides a arge number of Huggies, which cannot be exielli'd for neatness and durability. Mr. Fuazkk was awarded the First Premium or the best Carriage at the Stale Fair every rear that he competed for the premium, thus bowing the superiority of his Carriages to those if other manufactories. Don't fail to call and echini when you visit Columbin. Yoii will ind him gentlemanly and accommodating, and v ill gladly exhibit to you bis new and elegant lock of Carriages and Muggies. Messrs. ( 'i:i.i miki.i> it Gale.?We would v.-i'cc-niiny can i lie attention of our readei's to lit; fact that these gentlemen arc now sellini: Inrriagcs, Buggies, tfce. in Columbia, at iiprfluciltfiilcJ low priucs. Purchasers can <jw buy from tliein equally as new styles and t as low price*, as they can l>ny tlic same i Charleston. Mr. Gukknkikld one of the rni may always l?e found at their Repository car the Greenville and Columbia Railroad leput. Give them a cull. Tiik Absemulv IIol'sk.?This House is situa d in a quiet portion of the City, and affords pleasant and desirable residence to persons isiling Columbia. Mr. i!' x, the Proprietor, ill always be found ultciiute to the wants of is gucats, and his table is furnished with rerything thetiiiii'ket. alfords ; making this a casant home for the traveller. C. 1'. Ri:msk.\'h IIat Stouf.?Is the place to ty the latest and r. ost Fashionable llats in j e St a to. Has a large number of Hats tnaiiu- ' ctured at (Jranitevillc, S. C-, which for ser- ! c? cxcol nny of the Northern Ilat.#. His ck is large mid varied consisting of evcrying usually kept in a Hat Srtore. Miwbs. Cakmii'iuki. cfc I5i:ax?Have reoentmnde large Additions to their stock of Ilard?re niul Farming Utensils, nn>l would invite S I especial attention of purchasers to their [ ge stock ol i'loughs, Funs, Thrashers*, Corn j oilers, Oin Bands, Irons, ?tc., ?te, Kvcry j iner visiting Augusta ehouKl call at their ! :>re, nml examine for themselves before pur- j ising. We regard tlicin among the bestnier- 1 mis, an 1 will guarantee that il will lie to j > interest of buyers to patronage this firm. | SIkssiss. kkan 1- t'l.viiK.?These genlli-mcn j re recently established a New Dry Goods ! >ro. No. 2;>S, liioad Street, Augusta, (Ja., ; 1 we hope that they- will receive the liberal rotm^e which they so justly deserve. Their { ck is entirely now and varied, consisting of rything usually kept in similar establish- ' nts, Our friends visiting Augusta would t well U> call on thrill. Th<\y nrc gentleman- ! md accoHimodntini/ inrri-lintif c ??." ' 0 pleasure iu exhibiting their stock. Don't jet tlic No.. 258, Broad .Street. j t. m. Nkwhy ?We advise our renders wlien | y visit Augusta, to call at tlic new and ele- I it store of J. M. Nxwnv, 238, I>rnud Street ! 1 look nt his Spring anil Summer Clothing ! ; moat particular can Le suited in styles, i ccs, ?fcc. See the advertisement in another ; umu. I ligi'sta IIotei..?Wc had tlie pleasure du- | g a recent visit of partaking of tho good er, and receiving tlie kind hospitalities of gentlemanly proprietor, of this Hotel, Wm WllKKI.ock. The tut )e is supplied u 1 \va r h the best that the mniket affords, the p<t 1 its attentive, and the host very ncoommoda* g. We take pleasure in commending the ihc to our friends. ' amset A LaBaw.?See the advertisement lese gentlemen who offer a fine assortment of iiiunnuju neatiyoiade Clothing, ilnts, Caps nt pricce which cannot fail to give satis on. i imrlk4 Catlix.?Dealer in Tiauo Fortes, ic, Guitars, Violins <fce., presents liis card nother column. His Slock comprises every ' et3- of musical instrument* ; which ho war- ' s to be sound and perfect. . Misi.ix it Sox.?Offer a large ana well < eted siock of Chinn, Glass and Enrtl.en- i e ?tc., and n great variety of House Fur- j ing articles. j iikodobf. Markwalteii.?See the advertise- I * t of tlie Marble Works of this gentleman. ' orders will receive prompt nltention, and ] Ic for tlie country will bo carefully boxed md forwarded. GUANO AT THE SOUTH. r fie introduction of giiHno into tlie Southern I ea liftigiven a marked impulse to agricul- J in that section, within the past twelve ths; and earnest attention is now being ? cted, not only to the opening of new lands ziiiuvauon, out to the reclamation of old | J, worn-out trncts. lie South has long been convinced of the T i?nity of a reform in lis agricultural system experiment has proved to them that guano i render important service in effecting it. j iters have heretofore shown a disposition tact too much from the fertile soil of the :1s, or rather, to depend alrroatTwholty Upon atornl pioilucti veneos, instead of aiding it c s annual tributes by tillage aud the employ- c t of fertilizers. When long use had ocjned a diminution of the crops, the deficit s made up l>y tlio addition of more acres, c at last the lands were altogether abaned for new ones. Thus we find in Virginia i other States, large areas of waste lands t , were once highly productive farms, and tike reasons we iiear of Florida planters ntly abandoning desirable locations in that t '.e, for moM fertile tracts in Georgia. In a v England, on tbe contrary, vastly inferior a 1 has been made to yield rgenerous tribute t he farmer by deep plowing, rotation of >s. and the use of rich - ?"?> "KC1IUB ; _ the Mine fsrm? may hav? been worked for intnry, 1 ,t last, however, the Sonth has taken tip F subject in earnest. The comparatively low j te of American guano, which U %ut two. ds that of ih'ePeruvian, and djemed more 0 laWe, place* it within the means of all. * eral cargoe*ha?b already been landed at f them ports, and found immediate sale. erev??j guano hss been tried, die results approved roost satisfactory,?the yield of ^ pa per acre being more than double that tre none was used- The introduction of * i fertilizers must ultimately prove of inealoo- n le benefitto the 8outh, not only by enbano- 8i the. value of iUl*nd?t < and increasing it*, icultural products, bat in supplying that r e.lency of laborers which 1* felt there; tor he same number of field hands can produoa ble the quantity of cotton, it is in effect in- c ising the ficld-forc* iu a like ratio, v " t (ro.MMt'NICATKD.) Masonic Fcmalo Collego, Cokesbury. j> Mr. Editor:?Allow me, throni?h your col1 uiims, to inform tin; friends of this flourishing ? Institution, that special efforts are now being ci : made to establish u Librnru for the use of its !" r ? 1ft ' pupils. We nre peisunded that many individuals n| 1 in tliis, nml the neighboring Districts, have | J; upon their shelves, works of interest mid value, I of which, having liccn read and laid uside, could | j" easily he spared for this important purpose. We ! w feci assured, also, that tliero are many of our J Tl triemls, who, from a deeper interest in our Cut. I UI j leg*-, would semi us donations in money for tlie purchase of such standard works us nre indiajn-ria>itl?lo to every good Library. We now illj vile their assistance ?n<l co-operation. T< i We are prepared to receive contributions ^ either in books or money for our College Library. *' If Hooks, send us su :li works as voung ln?li' B n1 may read with propriety ami profit; if but a j lie ! ciugte volume fend it. If money, however s 3*' small the eontiibiitiou. be assured it willbe thank- ! fully received and usefully applied. Works suitable for a Sunday School are also | jy wanted, as we have a Sunday School upon the I j general plan of the American Sunday School | Union connected with the College. All packaged ; directed to Rev. Mr. Williams or myself, care ' of M. Strauss, Ksij, I'. M., Cokeabury, will be ^ I dulv u('kniwli"l??'i Respectfully, 5* 1$. .IOIINSON, President. (COMMUMCATKIt.) ... Mr. Kiltlor :?As oilier parts of (lie Slate are ! having meeting* to appoint Delegates to meet in ! h Sln'.e Convention in <'oluitiliia in April next, "" ! in onler to have tlic Stall* reprcsenteil in the ap- j c<>(' ' proaoliing National Democratic Convention in 1 |,j, J Charleston, we woulil suiryest that tlie citizens ! fel of tho District favorable to such a Convention, | Wl! . ' }>?-1 meet at Abbeville C. H., on salts day in April, j to appoint Delegates for that purpose. Wo are | aware, sir. Ilial some ?r M?r - - 1 - ..... vniA>;iifl are ??p|)US?fc(l HO! In such a Convention ; litil lliat is no reason why olhcrs, favoring it, s'ioiiM not meet to carry out . their olijociB. As ninny, therefore, ns favor tlie Wa Convention, will cotnc up to the Court House e,,<1 on Sale I)ny next. MANY VOTERS. -ph THE NEW STATE CAPITOL. ?"[ Tlie Wathin^ton correspondent of the Jfrr- veI < ?ry, writes as follows in relntion to the designs j for our State Capitol in Columbia, which have ".K4 been proposed liv II. Iv. lleowx tli? nH!-f ? ! inc Wai.iiixutox, Mnri'li 11.?Tin; design of H. K. j Brown for the pediment of the now Capitol of i |,..,s Suulli Carolina is exciting general admiration. 1 soj. In tli? cdilrc is n female figure representing |5,? Tiik Stati:, wearing the graceful garments ?>' ! tha classic ages. and bearing in tier right hand nn j w.? olive lirancli, while a single star surmounts j her noble head. In the background are the j ||t, rising sun and the palmetto tree, while on either |us? liund are the 'supporters." The figure of t ?n(] Justice, her right iiaml leaning t.n a bword, ! while her Icfi holds the scales, is extremely ; Und felicitous. The figures on either side, occupying the ! constantly diminishing spice until the extremities arc reached, typify the industry of the State. On one side negro men are cutting and binding rice, under the observation of a nioun- -_j ted overseer, while one fellow is strctchcd out ** asleep, bis head on a pile of sheaves. On the other side nogrus are picking cotton, a bale of which two rusty fellows are handling. The figures of the negro* are excellent, displaying their race in marked contract with the refined and intellect ual figures of the central group of the Anglo Saxon race. The artistic harmony; i the conveyance of a biu-iii<>nious idea?"The R St.:ite;" the exquisite pro|x?rtioiis; the iuiniita AJ bio anatomy, and the vigorous execution of the whole pediment, make? it far?very far above ? any siiuilnr decoration in the country. Works (J of this descriiition are toA?!ii(rl?t>: o "" toric paintings to a portrait ; and in this epic in marble Mr. Buown Iuis produced a masterpiece capable of exciting nnd justiyiug the loftiest admiration. CONGRESSIONAL. Washington, Mnrch 19. Iu tlie Senate, the bill authorizing publishers J? i>f newspaper* to print Ihn ilute of the expiration of snbscriptioni was passed. The HoineaItad bill was discussed at some leligth. The Florida Claims bill was taken up, nnd Senators 1 Tombs and Mnllory spoke iu favor of the ^ bill." In the House, the Committee of Wnys nnd ' ' Means reported bills to piovide for the redemption of Treasury notes, and for hii increase of Llm Tariff, which were referred to the Committee of the Whole. Six spccohes were muiic iu favor of the Mexican Treaty JAPANESE EMBASSY. The Japanese embassy to this country, which IVB8 to have left Jeddn on tiio 9M?1 "f "or Wabhington, consist of seventy persona. I L'liey were expected to arrive nt San Francisco ' n the U. S. steamer Powhatan, nbo-jt the first >f March. Orders hud been received at the S'avy Yard, Mnro Inland, to have the dock there All 1 n readiness which to repair the Powhatan, >efore completing her voyage to Pannuin, with \ i ler distinguished passengers en route to Wash- -**--1 ngton. EXECUTION OF STEPHENS AND HAZLETT. y.a Ciiaklestown, V?., March 16. ALL At noon to-day Stephens and llazlctt were rate xecuted. There were about six companies of nilitary present. Stephens died very hard. ?ut llar.lett expired without a struggle. Both xhibited great firmness and resignation. The w"? own was thronged with persons to witness the mal0 Kecution. Stephen's body will be carried forth for (.interment by his friends; one of ^ wIkuii contributed $50 for that purpose. jft__ luzleit'n brother was with him in his last monents previous to mounting the scaffold. [ HE GREAT ENGLISH REEMDY SIR JAM ICS CLARKE'S Celebrated Female fills. _ 'ROTECTED LETTERS ^ BY ROYAL PATENT. Tliia in valuable medicine in unfailing in the ure of nil those painful and dangerous dis- .. osc9 incident to the female constitution. Xv. It moderated all excesses and removes nil ohtructions, from whatever cause, and a speedy ure may be relied on. TO. MARRIED LADIES l is peculiarly suited. It will, in a short time iring on the monthly period with regularity CAUTION. These Pills should not'be taken by females *111 hat are pregnant, during the first three months, they are sure to bring on Miscarriage ; but t every other time, and in every other case hey are perfectly safe. ^ ~ In all cases of Nervons and Spinal Affections 'ain in the Back and Limbs, Heaviness, Fa- ? igue on slight exertion, Palpitstidn of the leart? Ltovness of Spirits, Hysterics, Sick ^"(rl leadafthe, Whites and all the painfgl diseases jng p ecasioned by a disordered system, Iluse Pills j I rill effeot a care when *11 other means have WOod tiked. Comi Full directions In tbe pamphlet aronnjf each ok age, which should be ctftbfully preserved. bottle containing 60 pill*t nod eooifcfod HpE rith the Government Stamp of Great Britain, X an be sent post fre$ for #1 and 6 postage taral Lamps. . * ing o Genial ageot for Unift*d BtaUV, Job Hoses, DftJ i9&>SSrSbSWne by 4>oiiaM MotaachMT! jj'01 Columbia, Pifber A HefoiUta ; Havitand, 8U- ^ tpson 4 Co,, Charleston, Wholesale agents Marc I Special to tiik Charleston Mercury.?Washiotun, March I to.?Gentlemen from Richmond ive offered to the National Democratic Exeitive Committee llie uso of the large African hurcli in their eily for I he session of the Demo atic National Convention, free of cost, and ,?tol accommodations nt regular rates. Tliero liiueli talk ahont a change of location, but no le helicves that they will venture upon it. nltimorc is talked of. The charge for the use the Institute. Hall, at Charleston, is rented to be $1230 per day, and it is thought to > onerous. They were in expectation that it otiid be tendered the Convention free of cost, lie Sout Carolina delegation in Congress are iderstood to care very little about the matter, garding it as of little iuterc?t to tho people their State. Cai.ikoh.niaTki.kokai'ii.?The North American ih'graph Association liave been in ?i'??inn !i? ushington for several days. They have sucL*ed?;?l in effecting ai rangeinciitH to construct line to California, provided Congress shall ntliciizc a contract for tli? government busies for ten years, at the price of ?50,000 per ar. Aiiiikvii.i.k, March 15, 1800. Cotton-.?Wry little offering. We quote om 74 to 10J cts. Coi.r.muu, March 20. 18C0. No sales to report. Cii.uiu:s?in, March 17, 1860. Cotton.?The sales to-dav were eoufined to !U0 U-ilcK, ut frow 7 J- to ll^e. OBITUARYJ)11-* 1 > on die 15th inst., at the residence of illiam C. Moore, of our village, J11SSE S. AMS, a naiivo of Abbeville l)iH(riet. The deceased was in his 70(h year; was l>orn 1 rt areil in our District, and mii;ht bo said to iisiiiulc ii fair specimen of the. substantial oinatiry of our country. He whs a ' plain, ml mail*' in nil of Ins intercourse with his low man. No concealing of sentiment; was II known to 11ih neiuhlmrs, and appreciated as longing to tln> ohl school of hospitality?which sonly understood l?y those who met him umlcr i own vine ami fit;tree, where the true spirit of spitality is displayed. l ie was n iiieuilier of llie Prei-byteiiaii Clitirch, mjjli no enthusiast upon the subject or rrlim. Ilisgradu.il decline for many years had rued him ihnt his pilgrimage on earth was hi to end. lie had lived his Iliree score years I ten, tlie days allotted to man on earth.? nth was therefore no unexpected messenger e world and its jeer he had in u measure disded, and those who once knew his vivacious ril, could discover that his thoughts and con- \ sation were upon death and eternity. \ week before his final sickness set ill, Iiir d consort sp>>k?* to him of inuk ini; some nddii to his wardrobe. " I heve sulKcieut clothsniil lie, ' to last mo the few days I have lo ...I ' ' * .... >^1.?i <>iii_y nt'cii one White and ?poti unit to meet my God in." It will lie a conition tu his absent friends and children to >w that upon Ins dentil-bed lie j^nve evidence t his garments had been wnsdied white. *' lie not afraid 10 die"?" not afraid to meet his I." We invoke the special blt'svinjjs of nven upon her whom he leaves to mourn his May this aflliction prove ''in mercy sent." may mniiy dnvH of christian serenity be adtit lier years, and may Iter Netting sun be clear cloudless. A FRIF.ND. J. X ALLEN !as now Open an Entirely NEW STOCK OF Spring and Summer >RY GOODSi F EVERY DESCRIPTION, The Latest Styles AND BEST MAKES. BONNETS, LAIN AND TRIMMED, IN EVERY VARIETY. BOOTS AND SHOES, adly's, Gront's, Oliildron cfc Servants' a CROCKERY m &MMWMS,; A Large Assortment. .0 he sold ns cheap as tliej' cnn be sold in eville. Cnll auil see them at 1 LLEN'S NEW STORE j No. 5, White's Block. iilio* arc respectfully informed tlint J. A. ' EN has engaged the services of a first DRESS MAKER, has already given great satisfaction to f ladies in the village. | PRICES MODERATE. 1 good MILLINER is also expeeted in a few irch 23. 1860, 47, 4t MSTAUSS : OKESBURY,! IS DETERMINED TO ( EDUCE tflS STOCK! THEREFORE OFFERS JEllS <*OODS AT Very Low IPrices. b Stock is well Assorted AND OF THE ITEST STYLE OF OOOD9. Sheriff's Sale. r Y virtue of sundry Writs of Fiari Facias to me directed, I will sell at Abbeville h t House, on Uie first Monday in APRIL within the legal hours of at la, the followroperty, to wit: louso and L$t in Ihe Village of Green- v , as the property of T, C. Crews, ads. tiu nercial Bank of Columbia. . <M % 1 A gricultural Notice ] IE Life Members ?f the District Agrienttnral Society, and t he friend* of agricul'* improvement, are invitcdjto attend a meet f the District Agricultural Society o^Sala in Aprii'next. .. punctual attendance is rtqntated as there be; business of importance to transact? rdcr of the Preaident. t< W. C. DAVI8, Sew 'y. h 21, 1860 48 2t . WIEIl S. LVTWJOE, Iu WliitcN ISIock IV?. a, ABBEVILLE O. : o: WE ARE now in our New Store, with nl most tin entire NEW STOCK of Goods nil of which have been bought in Charleston S. C. We linvc selected our goods with great csre, and for chenpneBH, pretty etylw, and great variety we think ennnot be pur|>a?sed in any village in the up-country. We have a great variety of wsmm DRESS GOODS, s u o H A K RICH FIGURED AND BLACK SILKS, err rr'/aorrrf 4?r>n uii/nu ilAiUlUAO, FRENCH J A CON UTS, ORGANDIE AND MUSLINS, FIG UllED Illll I* LI A Nl'EES, AdJ a great many otlif r kinds of Drees Goods 8ucli as PRINTS, CAMBRIC. GINGHAMS, MANTILLAS, FRENCH LACE r01 NTS, SIIA WLS, Ac. <Lv. WHITE GOODS, EMBROIDERIES. CORS ETS, A c. A Fine Stock of HOSIERY, GLOVES, Also, the prettiest nnd largest stock of BONNETS, RIBBONS. Flowers^ tfcc. Also, the largest stock of Crockery Tlial lias ever been bronght to this market. -A. Largo Stock, of Gents' HATS of every Variety. A "F,T1VTT=7 cto/ITJ- ? ? ?? - 4 / JC READY-MADE Hardware, Cutlery, &c. Come ove?, nM friends nr.d |>atron?, and give us a trial. All we want is plonty of good customers, and we will moke the Goods and Prices to suit you. WIKR <fc LYTIIGOE. March 21; 1BG0 48 3m. SAVE YOUR WUFAT I iimuni i We nre prcpnrcd to furni!<h the following i MACHINE: Tlic "KENTTCKY HA ItVTOST- , ER," the simplest and stiongeat REAPING _ MACHINE mnde. "HOG A RHUS," "JAPLINS," "McCORDS," |, "FIELDS,"and otlnr kinds of Horse Powers. . FIVE varieties of THRASHERS. EIGHT sizes and kinds of FAN WILLS, j| imong which is the celebrated "MONTGOMERY." FAN. GRAIN CRADLES. BELTING and all the J lecessary articles for GATHERING" WHEAT. We also call the attention of Farmers and 'lanters to our GENERAL STOCK OF AGIIICULTU1UL TOOLS A ndl Maohirios, Vmong which are some THIRTY KINDS OF 'L0UG1IS, CORNS SUELLERS, Ac., ?tc., l" !"he?e in connexion with our large stock of HARDWARE & CUTLERY. deluding IRON, PLOUGH STEEL and iAILS, we offer on the best terms. In feeding stock Sixty Six Pound* of Ground J 7ood it taid to be cyual to One Hundred Pound* 1 ot Qrouud, for this purpose we can furnish the * MAGIC," or "LITTLE GIANT" CORN I1LL that will crind Tun ltmhola no. ?"> - t $35.00. 3AEMICHAEL & BEAN, August*, Ga., March 23, 1860, 3m, I jyivl^tfield Advertiser copy and send bill. FURNITURE. ' b fc 1 rHE Subscriber begs leave to inform hit Tj friends and tbe publio generally thai he * aa located at H ABBEVILLE C. H., S. C.,, Next Dow to the Marble Yard, m_ Mere he will keep oontUuUy on band an aa- !tl >rtineot of _ fashionable Furniture. * i ah,. v JOBS MADE TO ORDER. J Repairing Done ai Short Notice. All of which oaa be had ob aocommodaiinf St irma. le WM. R, BUCHANAN. 1> March 29, I860, 8m ' ar ' NEW SPRING GOODS ^ ^ r|"MIE undersigned would respectfully inform 1 liis friends and the pnblic in general, that having received a new and well selected stock [DRY GOODS, Hats cto Caps, BOOTS & SHOES fssei SMSS, suitable for Summer wear, lie is prepared tooffer great inducements. Among my stock may lie found PRINTED MUSLINS, from GJ cents up. MUSLIN HOof nil styles. CALICOlvS, of different Btyles and qualities. 1>K HAIUKSt of different styles alid qualities. Ladies'1 Needle Work Sells Collars, PARASOLS, AC., AC. TT/ iiuurs! llUOiJIS I From 25 Cents up. SOSPRIXfi HOOPS FOR OXE DOLM MANTILLAS & DUSTERS, Of all kinds. Ladies' Walking uud Dress SIIOESof all kinds. Olotlilng, Suitable for Men and Boys' Wear, consisting in part of Black and colored l)rap Dete COATS. do do Silk Lustra do Farmers Rutin COATS, Bmnljazine C'OATS. Alpaca COATS. Merino COATS. White nnd Colored Linen COATO, do do Marseilles COATS, Linen DUSTERS, itc., ?tc. PANTS. y Of all styles, colors, make, price anil size, for Men und Boys' Wear. Vests, The largest, and best assorted ill town. Hats and Caps, Embracing many of the latest stylica and best finish. KF.XTI.niF.VS miYMiivi: mm uLniiuuiTiuii u I L II.111)1111111 UVUlJkJ A handsome ami Fashionable StockBOO TS aiul SHOES, a full assortment. Buggy Umbrellas, Sun Umbrellat, Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags, Motions, M anil lots of oilier goods too numerous to mention, to be sold Cheap for Cash, at M. ISRAEL'S, No. 4 Grinite Range. Abbeville, March 2!}, 1860,47, tf Emm & WALLER. To their Friends and the Public Gener illy, Greeting and Thanks: To those who have ma/icioash/ attempted to injure our Business ami 1/onat Reputation, Pity and Forgiveness. WE would respectfully inform the publio that we have bought a splendid stock i>< Spring and Summer GOODS, And will be happy to show them. Wc will ie ready to exhibit and *ell by the first day of kpril. if not sooner, as we have them on the ond ibis day. Our Mr. Wallor authorizes us to say that ha as been more cnreful (ban ever in the selecion of the stock, and that he feels confident ia aying he has a complete assortment, from the itest novelties to the most substantial fabric*. We do not deal in Groceries, hence we fee! ietified ia asserting that our stock of w&mm -a.jsri> DRY GOODS as complete, if not more, than any other esibliBluniMit in the I) strict. We earnestly thank our patrons and friends ir their previous kindness, and hope to meet continuance. FERRYMAN' <fc WALLER. Greenwood, March 20, 1860, 47, 8t 1860. mo. SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING. RAMSEY & LABAW, rown Stone Building, opposite the Uniotv Bank..nearly onitosite the Plant**** H?t?t AUGUSTA, jGA. ^molesalo c*j HetA.il Dealers in and Mnnufacturera of FASHIONABLE teady - Made Clothing, ATS, CAPS, TRUNKS, CARPET BAUS, VALISES, Arf. 7 ir Onr Clothing is well made,and is of the oat fashionable kind. Haftog superior faetles for manufacturing thev wilfbe sol^-cheap March '23, I860. Sm E. MUSTIN & SON. t j 280 Sooth Side Broad Street, AUGUSTA, OA. . ^ ' T EEP constantly /orjale a large atti well V. selected Stock of China, Glass and irtheu Wares. AhoJ Silver Plated Carton, iskets, Spoons, Forks, Ice-Pitchers, Offldl** icks, A<J. Also, Waiters, Trays, Table Cot* ry, Wooden Ware, Basket Ware, Tabla Mats, oor Mate, and a groat variety of FuraUbing tieles. 9 March 28, I860, Sto.