ocr: REMOVAL. Coot sunt Shoo ^EiiiMifiK'Iroy. Abbeville C H. ftfl rI"M!K ili<*r r<s|n-clfully \ I A informs Itir= trii'inls anil tin; f j>nl>li? unit-rally, dial lie lias ; mnovi'd to i!n' Sliirc next In tin' Liiwhun Hotel, William vV. Store. wliul'i* In* is !.r?'|?uivtl t.-? malic to oiilcr, tJmtlmu-u'.s |{<>OTS AND SUOHS, ami LA OIKS' SllOKS ?>f tin- liucst <l('S<'ii|itii>n, which, for Style. Kit ami Workmanship, lie war- r.uMs, cannot !?? excelled. lie has also on hand a lni*i;i* assort mm t. of fiiii1 I'iiiiiitsoled ami line Welted I'ools: also, a i c i' ....ii . .... i t . Shoes. ??I" the neatest. <|"l:ility; Jilso, ; l:ir^? as- ! Mirtmciit nf heavy S.-we.l 15-m.Is ami I'egjcd i limits mid Shoes, ail >!' his own manufacture, all , of wliii'h In* will sell on nccnmiinclaiiiiir linns. , N. I'. Two N.-irfo I>o\s wauled to Icani ili? : ami 81.oc Usui". NICHOLAS McllVOY. !


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ocr: ,, Q. A. iikbiot wm. p. iiolmeb. 1IERIOT A IIOLIOGS, Commission and Forward! ug iUerclmuis, No- 4 VENDUE RANGE Churlcstou, S. C. -?r ... BEFF.rtBNCEB. Siikpiierd, MoCnKKUY <5i Co,, Cliarleston, S. C, B. S. Riiett, do. or W m. B. Horiot, do. John Dear, ?1o. ? T. S. A T. G. Budd, do. James Gaexdcn <fe Co., do. Jamks Wai.keb, Nashville, Tenn. Thomar S. kkvnr.nv, I?uieville, Kv. Nov, 23, 18M 3S I

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ocr: HOWARD I'll IL \ DKLI'I I1 A. .| III! ttni'(:n?( \ !|i|<iii]ii>!'>iii>iit TO ALL I'KUSONS witli S??%ual ilis- vase, such iis Si'.\1 IN \ I. WKA K N BSS. I (JONOi'.KlKKA, SYPII- Tli. I IO\V A III) ASSOCIATION' ?.f in view of the awful ih'airiiftioii of human Iit\* ami health, caused 1 v Sexual discuses, ami the deceptions which are prsftisc I up-m the victims ul Mtfh iliscas-'s l?y IJnaijk.'', liiive ifireet?d their cousultum Sunreon, as ("IIAUIT \151.K ACT worthv of ?h?-it* name, <> give M KI>K I \ I. AD VIC-K (ill \TIS, to nil per- Minis tints alHietCil, ' Mali-of |-'cllla]c,) who by letter, (post-psiol.) with a inscription of c-oti<liti<?ri, ' aire, occupation, huhils of life. ?fcc.,) rtinl in ease.* of i*\t feme poverty ami suir.-riini FriJNISII MKDICINKS I'UKK OF (Ml Alio K. The IIow.nnl Association is a heticwlent Insti- tutioii, stahli.slii'd l?v sprci'il cmlovvuirtit. for relief of the sick nti-1 distressed, alllctei) " Virulent ami Kpideinic diseased," ami its can lie used for no other purpose. It has asnpplitsof means, which the Directors oteil to a'lverlise the above notice It is to ail' that the Association cotntnaiuU highest Medical skill of the aje. Address, (post-panl,) I?r. <IK< . It. HA I.IIOI7N", Consulting Surgeon, Howard Association, Pa. lly outer of the D: rectors, KZIIA !?. IIB UtTWELL, Prrxi lmt. Ono. Faiii'-iih.k, S<-rr< tnr;i. May "J, 1 s.'iH. 2 ly JUSf ITttt.lMlKli, nv TUB 11 O jr A 111) A S S O CI A TI


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ocr: THE INDEPEA0ENT I'UBLISlinn WKKKT.V, AT AtniKVILLE, B. P., AT ONE 1>0 LL A It A Y K A It, circulation of nearly one llioiunnil iti Abftevillo'tVistrift, niul is increasing. Ita circ'ihition in Uiis State nbmitToqrteen hnndrfi, mxl its entire list Gtibsoflbora ftu^bers over sixteen lnuulro<l. It. Z- A-t A* J** ? *_v5 i, .1 . * it I i to tiwrmtre-^ -eu co me mori-ninne nnu misi coifflJKBW0'jc{encr;illy lis Hie host medium* hi he un-country of South f - y-" - ' TtATES OK ADVEUTISINO. 1 square 3 months $ -I 1 square 6 months *> 1 square 12 months in no 2 squares a months ...... i; 2 squares G months 10 2 squares 12 months IS 8 squares 3 months - , 8 fl squares ft months 12 8 squares 12 months 20 4 squares 3 months 10 on 4 squares C months 15 00 4 squares 12 months 25 00 fi squnros 3 months 15 fi squares 6 months 20 no ^ 5 squares 12 months 30 00 , A lvertu=cmcnts inserte?l for n period mini unve nmnilis win i>o oliari;c<i ceuts per square (12 lines or le.-s) for first insor- tion and "7+ per square for oiu-li continuance. Any one advertising by annual or -annual contract. can change his advertisement if he desire?. I 1 car' Subscribers to the paper who d>> not pay their subscriptions within the year will be

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ocr: H-Cffif|6BEY^O6 DS H For Spring;. BEOOM & NOBBELL, 931 Broad Street, Augusta, * ^TTAVB Jast opened their SPRING STOCK II STAPLE AND FANCY DRY ~ ond would respectfully call tho attention the citizens of Abbeville and adjoining . fcriota to the awortmeut which oorunrleea every artiole in the Dry Goods line, find been bought by an cxperiitnctd buyer, they prepared to offer Goods at such prices as can guarantee to be as Cheap as toe.Cheapest. Feeling assured that a careful examination our Stock will induce a liberal share of age, they solicit the favor of an early call. Among our Goods we invite tention to the following: '1 ^ Plain Blk. and Fancy Dress SILKS n " Satin Striped and Fr. Printed REGES Mrfv Rich SILK GRENADINES, and Satin TISSUES Fr. Print t CHALLIE3, and BAREGE " \ES Rich C <e, Berege and Jaconet FLCTWE '.OBES " ~ cd ORGANDIES, MUSLINS Blk. ClxA-^IES, TAMATANS, ' nod ALPACAS Plain and Checked JACONETS, CAMBRICS, NANSOOK and SWISS MUSLINS BRILLIANTS, CALICOES, GINGHAMS, '< LATANS, <tc., <tc., Ac. .. ? Large assortment. Worked EDGINGS and 6ERTINGS a Embroidered COLLARS, SLEEVES, ZETTES, BANDS and FLOUNCINGS Rich Embroirdered BASQUES, Lace and MANTILLAS * ' C - Lac? and Crapa SHAWLS. Blk. Silk Buperior assorted Goods for GENTS' BOYS'WEAR 1 " -- " LINENS, TABLE v - DIAPERS, TOWELLINGS, Ac., Ac. iu*4 ana 12-4 JUnen SHEETINGS, and PILLOW CASE LIN ENS * Superior Asst. and Bro. sheetings; long STRIPES, TICKINGS and GOODS Sop. Asst. HOSIERY, for Gents, Ladies, Mis Bca, Boys"and Children, of all kinds . prices ? . 4 Together with many other Goods, not tioned, and all whicn will be offered at that cannot he undersold in the way of fair upright dealing byanyhousS in the State. . BROOM & NQRRELL, ># -238 Broad St., Augusta, Ga., 4 1


ocr: a t-?i-rtnt> rm-noiurriatfna xxjLf v jJAXiijgiuxjxi x ui 1856. 1856. CHEAP DRY GOODS For Spring. BROOM & NORRELL, 238 Broad Street, Augusta, Ca., Just opened their SI'IlINf! STOCK STAPLE ANI) FANCY DIIY GOODS, and would respectfully call the attcnti9ii the citizcns of Abbeville nn<l adjoining Dis- tricts to the assortment, which comprises every article in the Dry Goods line, and been bought by an rxpcricnccd buyer, the}' prepared to otfer Goods at such prices us can guarantee to he as Cheap as tiik Ciikai'ISt. Feeling assured that a careful examination our Stock will induce a liberal share of pat the}* solicit the favor of on early call. Ainom?our Goods we invite particular at tent ion to the following: Plain Blk. and Fnncv Dress SILKS " Satin Striped and Kr. Printed . t, . ; Rich SILK GRENADINES, and Satin TISSUES Fr. Printed CH ALLIES, and liAREGE Rich Grenadine, Berege' and Jaconet noma " Fr. Printed OKGANDIES, MUSLINS nnd LAWKS" Blk. CHALLIES, TAMA.TANS, BOMBAZINES and ALPACAS^ Plain nnd cli.x-.kod jaconets. camhurcs NANSOOK and SWISS IIIS L1JSS ' BRILLTANTS.*CAT.IC< )ES, GI NO H AMS, TA <fce., Ac., Ac. Large assortment "Worked EDGINGS and Embroidered COLLARS, SLEEVES, ZETTES, BANDS and FLOUXCINOS Ricb Embroirdered BASQUES, Lace ami Silk MANTILLAS Lace and Crape SHAWLS. Blk. Silk LACES Superior assorted Goods for GENTS' and BOYS' WEAK LINENS, TABLE DAMASKS, DIAPERS, TOWELLINGS, <fcc., ?te. -10-4 and 12-4 Linen SHEETINGS, and Super. PILLOW CASE LINENS Superior Asst. Bl. and Bro. DOMESTICS, SHEETINGS, LONG CLOTHS, STRIPES, T1CKI NGSaud GOODS Sup. A^st. HOSIERY, for Gents, Ladies, Mis scs, jljovs nnu children, ot nil kinds and prices TogetherVith many otlior Goods, not and nil which will lie offered at. prices that cannot t>e undersold in the way <>f fair.nud upright dealing by any house in the .State. BROOM & NORRELL, 238 Broad fit., Augusta, (??., 1


ocr: 1 : '"I t|u f?r ' i'e< the j S r:?J^ ?? "W H ->2, sss FOR SALt! MIE .Subscribers will keep on hand nt all times, at tlio Saddlery anil. Harness Store E. "Wesllield, in tliin VHlnjje, an assortment all kinds of STOVES, which t.lio}- pledge jnselves to sell on us favorable terms as ives of the buiuo <pi?lity can be purchased in Charleston. Their COOKING STOVES y will warrant to do everything that a oking Stove can do, and are sure they will e universal satisfaction. Jne of us will spend the most of the present ir at the North, ninl will be able to select : beat and most approved patterns. E. WESTFIELT). '1. BRANCH. Vbbevillo C. II., S. C., Jan 8, lS.jft. ly j ; ; ' | |


ocr: | | i j j ! i j j I j ] ' 1 I 1 1 1 i J ! < ionablc G G UFA T ATTR A?TI OXS AT ; ?M. ISRAEL 6 r|"V\KE (ri-ont pleasure in informing tl?o eitir.cr I n...t -J*-. Ill V, III illl?V rj'IVlKIKI A/1 IV.lt V/WIIVII l\o. 4, Granite Row, nc nn entirely new stock <>f ? SPj&XHG ABB St which, whoti complete, will be found one of the to this market. . We havecarefully selected our entire Stock in Cash, at grout bargains, which enables ns to scl ASTO I S 198 ilT G Y, Y We particJilnrly invite T1IE LADIES lo e.\a?i Colored and Black Muslins, L Gingh; which we are j>repnreil to sell nt prices TO T>KF We have also a splendid slock of KM)>11 fJI.OVKS. I.INKN CAMI'.UK' HANDKEllOlllK assortment ol LACE AND SIL] oil of the latest styles, niul ut prices which will of Vinson it Dixon's l.ino!! Bonnets, Ribbons, Silks, Veils, Laces, A Bobinet and Mu: in endless variety, nt prices Ihnt ennnot fail to p We have paid particular attention in laying in Itcatfy-iiiaric Clothing; for 4 COATS, VESTS, ami I'ANTS, in gront variety, 1 made pood goods and fasliionnble styles, to suit We have also n tine stock of I^iucii-ltoNom Sliii-tM. Dr.iw^rii II lies, Silk Pocket II:mdk?i iiisliiitg Ooo(U which vc will dispose of at very low rulex! SKGAiiS of choice brands, very rcas <nble! Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, CutU ""'nw: Perfumer I Y will l e fouml well worthy the ntte; nose l>y;ns at extremely lute jtyieex ! ! Umbrellas, Trunks, Cai in great-, variety. DOMESTIC "(i(ll)llS, Mich as Shirtings, bleach Ticking, Denims, t'hecks, < Isnuhurg Stripes, cte., We respectfully solicit a call ; and if good <!o polite attention to all, and strict business princiji it shall be faithfully dqnc nt New Store, ] >T 1. >ID IO-K .?ian * ii ^o. inou Due West Telescope copy four times. E . J t T A ?l ^ /m. H? n& AT ABBEVILLE A Depot for Fine Ca VS I HAVE Now n sett of hand*, iu nil the ns good na ever struck ft lick in fills or nuy Any Style o from ft Crane-neck Coach to the running-gear of low as niiy other Sliop in the Stnte, for thft 6 LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE. Persons wishing anything in my litre, nre verji Abbeville C. 11., S. C., Jun 28, 1850. Octagon Burial Cases-' r|*MIJ&E CASKS arc extensively used, ntld poss< JL fuiB for transportation, depositing ia vaull made of the Most ImpcriHliable Materials; A1 l'o prevent rust or corrosion ; and when prppe Lion that the bodies of dWr deceased loved on lions of water, or dcprcdntions t>f;T.ertnin, and obviating tlie necdssity of hasty burials; or, if < The OCTAGON CASE is a new style of Metall perfect resemblance of ..Highly Polishe mid free fro fa objections expressed by some former styl^a. "'/y 'x The Subscriber is now prepared to furnish the t of any size required. Also, Black Walnut and Covered and delivered in the shottett possible time. F please take notice of my dMeriptire'pMuphlete, \ Abbeville C. II., M<V?ch Si;'l8?] "* y t ." ?f? j AT ABBEVI A 'SALJEJ Bcupectfully inform tliei e rally, thttfCheylmvufppenod a HOTKI^, o for the accwjflfoodfttiou of pern>?nantand transle tion to thejj#frnttr and com^rt ofatH'WTio may on tion nnd indunc n repetitioiQ.of thecal). Their ta boiuitU'uLffupjjly-JJ'? cOwitrj[r?an afford; .attenda fort ft Mo ;roonl* copvWcnt and ample; and, itifi tort Of ^ They would, farther annou^co that tliey will c and ? they have attached., to th?ir -Hotel Wco found anvwhere hereabout,.which,'VrtkjJirertbjo !! W. 4 GRANITF ROW t! 1 |W? (hooiis!! b BRUSSEL is of tliis nnil ai?lj??inii?tr Pistriets Hint tlicv ?g. ill lo (he Ih'ii^ Sloro, FMMFK GOOD'S, LAUGHS^ AND CHKAl'IiST ever brought New York, Philadelphia, mid 1'alliniore, for 1 our (JootU at I. O XV It A 'JT^E S ! ! ! niue our extensive urn} handsome stoek of awns, Bareges, Calicoes and lms, Y COM^KTITION ! !! !OIIH'.UIKS, W1I1TK GOODS, IIOSIKKY. FS, PARASOLS, FANS, und a very elegant I MANTILLAS, favorably cotnparc with any bought this i<ido-? jrtificials, Dress Trimmings, Ruches, sketo Netting, lensfl! ! ? i our voly heavy stock of Kcnfs, Bovn and Yoyllis. rom I lie very lowest crude up to the finest. the most fastidious, and :il prices to tuft ntI ! [?siery, Cravats, Stocks, and Gents' Furi generally, Our great nswrtment in ire, Hardware, Musical Instruments, ankee Notions, in need of the above articles, which will l?o .Jz? ... - pet-bugs and Valises cd uii<l-uiibleachcJ, Indian Hltii; Stripe:1, 15cil etc., atjcuur as tiik ciikai*i:>t! ods, at low prices, fair dealing?, prompt and >lce, merit a continuance <>f public patronage, M. .ISHAKI, .t I'.IM'SSKI/S So. 4 <; ran it o How, Abbeville 0. II., S. tf Y L O R ' S iw+z smg m m m. m ? 9 C. H., Si V., ' jl ! irriages an<l Buggies. various brandies of OAltRIAGB MAKING,' oilier town, "J am able to build f' Vehicle, . u a Wlicol-bnrrow. -&n<l my priee.s will W as ' anic styles of rfhich are always of tin-respectfully inrvifcetf+o giTC me a coll. V- - " - 'v -Rosewood Finish. BIT ) iss valuable advantages over ali other Cofis, or for ordinary -JiitcrmcuU. Tliev arc Iso Euamelcdlmtidc and Out, rly 'cemented, we have tfio gratifying. refleces, enclosed in tlicin, are free from irrtipmav, ^thout pppreasivc odor, be kept? , Jwired, transported to a distant lniul. ifi'^ases, of beautiful form, arid finished in < d Rosewood, concerning the shape and nppeoranco of the". ibovc'OA.SICS, nt the shortest uoticc possible, Coffins 3$ade to <>fder, hr further information of tfie above Coacb, Circular! im, "J* . E. 'J. TAYLOU llN-h mviit 44r*>* JjMMT m e c.m.;f. 1 r old friend* and,patrons Jnd the'public genn Washington street, opposite'Mr. Ilughey's nt boarders. They intend to,giv? such attencq call upon them as shall insure ^ntirepatisbje will never want for the beet sad roost nts prerfhjft and faithful; beds cleiiu andiporiibort, everything suited to the.ease afrd" com *' __ m ontinue the JLI1V.KRY STABLETBySI^NESS ; inmodiona ainl-eoW\fofUjhle 8tables ns con bo with the best tiny, on ills will eight 1st !Jd all Uli lies, lage alL <?f any of made usual ami Rich Rich Rich Rich Rich Bluff, I In \vc hams, and A and i 111 v I and table lv, I sti and few If over I $1.00 All may _Li ixjok


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ocr: rpilE Subscribers would respectfully JL their friends and the public generally, they are just receiving their Sprins O-oodLs, in wliich there will be exhibited every of Goods; and they flatter themselves the}' suit the mo?t fustidious tasto, And will sell Bliort Profits, vnvc 118 a mil, ana see that there is uo in what we say. MARSHALL 4 COLEMAN, White Ilall, 8. C. April 19, 185ft. 1 Im


ocr: for flTUE Subscriber wishing to go West* offers _L Land for Sale, lying niuo miles on the Anderson roj\d, 4SO A ores, abont 800 Acres in wooda, and 20 Acrcs of BOTTOM in cultivation. A oomfortablo Gin House and and other necessary out-buildings on tlio A barguin can bo had by early npplicntion. F. A. YOUNG. MofTiitsvillc, Anderson, S. C., ) April ii2, 18.W 1 ify


ocr: ~ SUGAif AND MOMSSEST d /J HMDS. Prime N. O. and Porto SUGAR. I IIhils. Prime W. [. MOLASSES, 2n Hbls. " N. O. SYRl'P, Just icccived and for sale by II. S. KKRR. 4 -_:i ..o tn... 4i|>iii ? >, ioai>. 1 tf LEAD AND LINSEED L11S. Pureand Xo. 1 LKAD, as good lis any t ho I'nituil Stales, uud will be sold at prices, for Ciixh. :i()u Gallons LINSEED OIL. Just received and fur tiulc by II. S. KF.RR. April 22. 1 4t


ocr: AT | LOMAX & COBB'S. AVAIMKTV of Iliown (iiMtds and ("heckcd I! oitiespiins, Shiies, llats. Cups, Ruiuimit j Citron, Salmon, .Maekerel, Murium w Trout. Also, a few ISal'lvIs ol' I " crtivcis: siiutsia." Wo respeelfully invit< pet-.-ons to eall and cxj amine our Stock. April l;>, Ifiio. 82 tf


ocr: ABBEVILLE 18 published EVERY THURSDAY & PROPRIETORS. TERMS: Two Dollars per annum, if pnid in advance ; Two Doi.lakb mid Fiftv Ckxts if not paitl six months, uiul Tiirkk Dollars if m?t pnid the oimI of the year. All subscriptions not limited ut the time of subscribing, will be ns indefinite, and will be continued until arrearage* nre puid, or at the option of the Pro -ably he accompanied willi the Ctixh. Advertisements inserted at 75 cents per Square (12 linen or loss) for (lie first insertion, nml :>7 J cents for each subsequent insertion. All Advertisements not having the desired number >f insertions murked upon ihetn, will be coutiu- * ] until forbid, and charged accordingly. ,iberal deductions will be made to those .ertisiog by Contract. Transient .Ills must he paid for in advance. For announcing a Candidate, ?3 in advance. For advertising Es trays, ?2, to bo paid by the. Magistrate advertising. PRINTING, every Description and in the best EXECUTED AT THIS OFFICE: Embracing such as business cAiins, hand tiills, any size, rkcetrrs, i'ostkhs, " < hi li# iikads, ; books, i'ami'ulkts, n iurks, j blanks of nil kinds. The Proprietors of the Ahuevillk IIasnkb ami re their friends nnd the public, that their or for any thing in the Job Printing line will executed in the best, manner, nnd at as low as at. nnv other establishment.


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ocr: nom;i;s' Firm of ROBERTS, ADAMS ?t SMITH was dissolved oil the first of October, 18.'vl. It ii< hoped t luit nil persons indebted conic forward and suttle by cnali^tnbte, we arc anxious to elosc our old business. ROBERTS & ADAMS continue business nt Ilodgcs, and at anil by tlie first of April will have a fine Spring Stock of Goods, .yrith great care io New York and which we respectfully offer to our customers at moderate and see, and be your own judge. We wish to let you know that we are still feeling satisfied thnt if you will come, Goods and prices will please you. * cry reepecuuiiy, ~ ~ ROBERTS ? ADAMS. S. March 27. 1856 47 tf


ocr: LOST! Subscriber lost about his and tho a Roll of ISonef, containing Ouc UQddred and JPlf wiiurs?une'ouDureu jjonar UUI, a Ten qpd a Fivo, $115.00?all South Carolina money.- Any person finding the same and it to liim, Bball receive a reward of Tin Dollars. G. W. HODGES. Sept. 6, 18S6. 19 tf


ocr: 1850. 1856. CHEAP DRY GOODS For Spring. BROOM & NORRELL, 838 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga., Just opened their SPRING STOCK ol STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS and would respectfully call the attention oi tlio citizens of Abbeville and adjoining Dis tricts to the assortment, which comprises nbnosl every article in the Dry Goods line, and having been bought by an cxpcricnccd buyer, they arc prepared to offer Goods at such prices as the} UUU ^ UUI HIH/V.V V v "VI * ?-? ao t UTi VUbni'Mli Feeling assured tliafc a careful examination 01 our Stock will induce a liberal share of patron ego, they solicit the favor of an early'call. Among our Goods wo invite particular at tention to the following: Plain Blk. and Fancy Dress SILKS Satin Striped nnd Fr. Printed REGES Rich SILK GRENADINES, and Satin Plaic TISSUES Fr. Printed CIIALLIE3, and BAREGE De LAINES Rich Grenadine, Berego and Jaconet I5RED ROBES ^ * ?? Fr. Printed ORGANDIES, MUSLINS and LAWNS Blk. CIIALLIES, TAMATANS, BOMBAZINES and ALPACAS Plain nnd Checked JACONETS, CAMBRICS NANSOOK and SWISS MUSLINS BRILLIANTS, CALICOES, GINGIIAMS, LATANS, ttc., <fec., ifec. Large assortment Worked EDGINGS and SERT1NGS Embroidered COLLARS, SLEEVES, CIIEMI ZETTES, BANDS and FLOUNCINGS Rich Embroirdered BASQUES, Lnee and Silk MANTILLAS Laco and Crape SHAWLS. Blk. Silk LACES Superior assorted Goods for GENTS' anr BOYS'WEAR TA1SL.K DIAPERS, TOWELLINGS, Ac., <fce. 10-4 and 12-4 Linen SHEETINGS, and Super PILLOW CASE LINENS Superior Asst. Bl. ami Bro. (SHEETINGS', LONG CLOTILS STRIPES, TICKINGS and GOODS ? Sup. Asst. HOSIERY, for Gents, Ladies, Mis sen, Boys and Children, of all kinds an<' prices Together with nianv other Goods, not men tioned, and all which will bo offered at that cannot l>c undersold in the way of fairani upright dealing by any house in the State. BROOM & NORRELL, Broad ( - 1 . I


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ocr: THE ABBEVILLE IS PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING nv DAVIS & r r o p n i e t o u s. TERMS: Two Dollaks per annum, if paid in ndvnno* ; Two Dollars anil Fiktv Cents if not paid Is months, und Turlk Doli.aiis if not pnid he- fore ihe end of the year. All sulisrriplions limited ?t the time of Mib.tnrihing, will he con- * -..J ...:n |.? until aiucreti an iiiuciuiiiv, mm ? .n ? Arrearages are paid, or til the option of the Ordeis from other Slates must iutari he accompanied with tlio Cttxh. Advertisement* inserted at 75 cents per Square (12 lines or less) for the first insertion, and 37 i cents for caeli subsequent insertion. All Advertisements not having the desired number of insertions marked U|K>n thorn, will be contin- Hed until forbid, and charged accordingly. I.ihernl deductions will bo made to those Advertising by Contract. Transient must he pnid for in advance. I'or announcing n Candidate, in advance. For advertising Estrnys, $- to bo paid by the Magistrate Advertising. PRINTING, every Description and in the best style EXECUTED AT THIS OFFICE: Embracing such as at? at ska s c*nt>s. hank ntt.f.s, any size, ftEt'Eirr*, rosTEiis, " ill !i*ai?a, b"i?ks, pamphlets, ntcrs, : nLANKs of nil kind*. IW The Proprietors of the Aiiiikvii.i.k Basnet niure llicir friends niul the ntihlie, tliut their or 4?r# for anv tiling in tlic Joli Printing lino will be execute*! ill the host manner, nntl nt as low r*t*s ns nt mi v other establishment.


ocr: ^ j '4S Ft raisoNic notic i:. TUB brethren of CI.IXTO.X I.OIKJR rjV^No. '1, A.*. F ' M.\, are hereby not,tied that a MI".h 11N<? will lake pl=trc on ;</.iy Hvcuiny, ut which interesting busiiiecu I lie transacted. Uy order of tlio \V. M. RASKIN, Secy. March 12. 47 It


ocr: t 6 -+> pj Lttention! Warronton Beat!! l| YOU are hereby ordered to iippear at 81 your IIHl:d Parade (5 round on S.thtn/ay 12th Ajiril, for Urill and liiciruciioii. ^"5 Also, nl tin* iiIhivc mentioned limp, 1 'j l hero will l?u held an K!eetit>n for nf tl|>|>pr linttulion S. M. I.iclit. J. W. Thomas. J. II. Gruy nail W. <>. rsloy, will act as Mimagers'. Ily order J. T. BAUNES, CAPT. I. j: Lyoms o. S. March II, IWJSfi* 47 2t


ocr: FAIR Society, occasion. the Halls Mechanics send for- j I extensive the us the | exhibit Industry, fabrics must of their the wide should and necessary will Stock of be provided. transport with the owner's but one be sent, us this of the for j C.," and j thereon. ; on | of well as 1 at reasonable E. 1, in the ami solicit a ; to ! facilities in * ALL. Ciu District," premises for the ! is not surpassed There House, chimneys*. Also, an cold, summer subscriber given. on SaleDay disposed from tht> 1 the road j ! j repair, ; i'eisous uive inn a &? Jf STOCK, found in all made Stock of and and visiting ROYAL. in the subscribers, Street, in Ilughcy. the residence for the his profession, S. C. 3? ? first coal. ironed have Wagon/ several three Twoftone^ hand. Cctfrt ' Le"1, ln; 5uj. KEKK. ' and the eale All NEW GOODS, AND AT M. XSIIABI I' ore now ready to njiow our friends a w W plies of FALL AND W recently purchased l?y one of It lias bccu acknowledged by ull who liav< as.torlrd ever brought to these parts, and wo en Tho attention of PLAN'J'J'JJiS and IfOU' <?i i>ru\vii mm mcucm'u jjujuio i iCyO, i/ai\ Cotton uimI Woollen LINSHYS, KHHSEYS u SATTINETS, BLANKETS, clc., clc. LADIES' DRESS GOODS Black and colored A LP A C CAS, < 'olored MEllIXOES, Worsted PL A IDS, White Goods flc I mbr< SHAWLS, CLOAKS and M Cotton aiul Woollen HOSIERY, Cashmere, Berlin and Silk OLOVES, VELVET, black, bine and pink, SILK VET. VET RIBBONS. Dress ami Cloak TRIMMINGS, OUR STOCK 01? Mi Is complete ; iiot a few samples only, but i parlincnt full to ovetilowing! Wo have on hai Fine Broadcloth, Casscmcre, Sattinot 'I' Beaver, Whitney, 151 I'iiic bluett Doeskin, Caaacmcro niul Fancy >l?i Black and colored with au abundant supply of (m?TLMI5N'? imm Fine white L. 15. SHIRTS, with and will Colored SHIRTS, new designs, Cotton, Merino and Sa Bleached an 1! Black and Fancy colored Satin STOCK Colored Silk SCAR KS, Beaufort. Colored and Black Silk CI Linen, Silk and Fan Men's and IS Also, a superior Stock of BOYS' AND YOU to which wc invite tlie attention of the pu A 2iM IillOGAXS an<l Men's SHOES, (JhiiIk* f!ri?? (Chilli Ladies' SJIOJ'JS, <i Hoys', Voutl Fine Calf sewed, pegged, licavy Pitching Ladies' and Genl Black and colored Fur, high and low crow Planters' wide rim Fur / 1*1 an Silk and Cotton Glazo, Milil Ti'a ami Table Spoons, I'ockot ami Table ( ipiaiitity, nt reasonable price?! Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Soda, Pepper, Ciislomcrn will please gives us :i cull. All Cootls ami prieos, tliey will find us willing tt> o Tlinukt'ul for pawl patronage, we hope to rt Sept- 11, I?o* '2j Grail 1!!!!!!V!t!,E CA_ CARRIAGES, AT THE OLD STAND 0 raillE Undersigned, thankful for past fuvorr JH_ ami the public generally, to their large ! CONSI ONE DOZEN ASSORTED ] We would also say to our friends, tin H i o li o r y something new, and greatly admired l>y all w largo lot of second handed \Yurk, consisting of ONE COACIIEE, ONE HALF DOZE suitable for traveling or hacking purposes, all ? Tho Best Sot of E we can safely venture to build t<? order n 0 j" We will do any aniount of KEFAIHI liient in the State.XII A T a T . TTT TJT " r 1 S X' s METALLIC "We also have on hand, a large lot of FIS profi>cting the dead for prolonged interment, which we will fell exceedingly low for CASII. Make Coffins and send to a: We lmve n new HEA11SE, which will go free Abbeville C. II., April 22, 185G-l-9ni] OCTAQON 331] H o so w o THESE CASES are extensively used, am for transportation, depositing in vaults, or Most Imperishable Materials | to prevent runt or corrosion ; and when prope the bodies of our deceased loved ouch, enclose* redations of vermin, and may, without oppress burials ; or, if dusired, transported to a disiun The OCTAGON CASE is a new style of J\l feet resemblance of ECiglily r?oli?: and free from objections expressed by i>ome c styles. The Subscriber is now prepared to furnish tl any size required. Also, Black Walnut and Cove and delivered in the shortest possible t:me. ] take notice of my descriptive pamphlets, whit Abbeville C. H., April 7, 1856. 61-ly.] C ANDID ATES 1ST The friends of MATTHEW MuDOI ALD, announce him i? Candidate for re-elccti< for Clerk, at the ensuing election. HT The friends of C. H. ALLEN announ mm as a uunaidste lor uiefk or tlie Court i the ensuing election. O- The Triends of NlMROD McCORD~r spectfully announce him ns a Candidate for SIu in* at the ensuing Election. * O" The numerous friends of the Hou. J. MARSHALL, being entirely satisfied with 1 past course in the Senate* announce him aga as a Candidate for re-election, > ~~ t*TThe friends of Dr. JOHN W. HEARS respectfully announce him a Candidate for Se ator, at the ensuing election. VOr The friends of Maj. It. A. GRIFFIN r cpectfolly announce him a Candidate for I legislature dt the ensiling election. HT* Tbe friends of TO OS. THOMSON, E? announce him a Candidate for re-election tot Legislature. The friends of Gen. S. MoGOVVA# i nounce him a Candidate for re^eleetioHto t Legislature. ; ' tgr The friends of JAMBS A. NOltWOO Eagi, reapectfolly anroounoe him Candidal* represent ibia ihstriet in the earning Le<m tur*. - ' : .v, w . . The Mend, of EDWARD NOBLE, E? annoance him u a Candidate for re-election the Legirfatmre at the enduing election. tMT The friend* of H. i PLENTY OP THEM! , & BRTOSB&'g. ind customers, and tlio public in general, our CilOOIJS, tlie lirin in (lie Northern (jiliit! j Been our Stock, tliut it is one of (lie larr/cxl anil beM n afford our goods at price" fhic/i ran't be bent J SEKKh'Ph'/tS it* respectfully invited t<? our Stock TAJil"HUX, Domestic STh'll'hS and ]>I.AIDS, ml PLAiyfi, Kentucky JKAXH, TWKUDS and IN GREAT VARIETY, VIZ: VOl'LINS, J)l'j LA IN KS, newest Styles, CALICO JilS, GINGHAMS, dr., etc. ideries a, large Stock. [ANTILLAS, latest Fashions. Worsted, Mr.iro Auti?|iio, Leather an<l Elastic KELTS, BOXN12TS ami ItOXNIiT RltWOXS?u fine assortment. :IDT-M.1I)I3 CLOTHING in extensive and handsome assortment?each larjje quantities of wee<l ami Jeans COATS, lanket ami Flushing OVJHICOATS. Ilroui'cloth, liiunskiu and IJeitver TA It MA S, rnl PA NTS, Satin, tjilk, Velvet, Cnssomi-re ami I'lush VESTS, SHINS ARTICLES, VIZ: iout Collars, xony Wool UXD ER SII fR 7\S*. i<1 JtrovVn I M illing ami Merino DR. A WERS, yron and Palnu.-rst.on SJIJRT COLLARS, Ariel an.l Napoleon TIE.S', l VA T8, cv-boidcrc:'l POCKET IIirjCF oys' SUSPEXDERS, GLOVES, fte,r/r, ITHS' CLOTHING, blic generally ! 403 StfiDlK ?5* and T'alonl T.i-athcr GAITERS, UJPPKIiS ami GAITERS, is* and Mis*os JiOOTEES and GAITERS and AYatcrproof HOOTS, :s' India Jliibbur SHOES and SANDALS ned HA TS, I ATS, t a lion Wool IIATS, Children's Fancy Fur 11A TS ;ary, Cloth and Jockey CAPS. Cutlery, Hardware, I'erfumt-ry and Notions, ain Spice, Candles, etc., etc., always on hand wo ask is n fair trial; and upon examination of oui ffi-r inducements second to none in the State! :ecive a continuance of dm same. M. ISRAEL &. IJKUSSEL. lite Row, Abbeville C. CI., 5. C. IIRIUI] WORKS! gHa> ||g^ BUGGIES, &c. iF M. U. & F. A. DEALE. ", respcclfully invite the attention of their frientl Stock of S cfc BUOOIE3S. STING OF BUGGIES, ROCKAWAYS, &c. it we have commenced the Manufacture of 33 ul s gies, lio have seen the work. Wc have also on liaml N BUOfilES, AND ONE CARRY-ALT. >f wliich we will sell exceedingly j: .v. As we l<a\ [ands in tho Country, ny Vehicle in our line of lm--in?e?. NCI, at thort notice, us chca[> as uny other eatubliti! W^IUl^LUTEIJ. burial .K3 METALLIC BITUIAL CASKS, Air-tight fc for transportation, or any oilier desirable purport We will also ay part of the District desired. of charge. CHRISTIAN & DEA1E. mx A T, CASES 0 d Flulsli. 1 possess valuable advantages over all other Coflin for ordinary interments. They ore made of the ; also Enameled Inside and Out, rly cemented, we have the gratifying reflection tin d in them, are free from irruptions of water, or de ive odor, he kept?ubviuting the necessity of hast it laud. letallic Cases, of beautiful form, and finished in pe bod Zto0owood, onceruing the shApe and appearancc of the formi lie above CASES, at the shortest notice possible, < jred Coffins Made to Order, Kor further information of the above Cases, pleH :h are in circulation. E. J. TAYLOR. The friends of J. K. VANCE, respec ? fully aiinoiiuce him as a Caudidato for the Lej ' inlnture at tlio ensuing election. jn To the Voters of Abbeville District: ' A fOW rtf tilO ?c r'' ... """ ..O.fc.lW.S VI \_/l Rt A. M. SMITH, announce Iiitn n Candidate tepresent the District in the ensuing Legislutui _ May 6, 185G. sr tyfhe friends of LUCIEtf H. LOMAJ Esq., respectfully nimotiuco him as a Caudida for the next Legtelatm-e. p. :? IIS \W A fewr of the friends of C. I\ DoPfl jn announce him a Candidate for Sheriff nt tl ensuing election. ty numerous friends of Col. T. J. KOI u. ERTS respectfully announce hiin a Candida for Sheriff, at the next eleotion. ^ ear The friends of D. W. HAWTHOR he respectfully announce him a Candidate for Bh< iff of'Abbeville District, at the next election. - 4 ' > MANY FRIE^QM. q-, May 5, 1&50. , > W* he ??? *? ? ?:? OT The friends of JOHN R.. WILSON ri ? spectfnlly announce hbn as a candidate for T Collector of Al>t?eville District at the enstifi B# election. n ?4T Tk. a ? n"*"-" to speoUiOIy announce him aa a candidate for T |a. Collector at the ensuing oleotion. , the ensuing W* i [ 1 1 i r . s t 11 c ' >r '' iS it p- r- " ? . ' 'e> [ i


ocr: Yard.! id^jfgnt of anything in the Wr J%. -TCT ~W can bo accommodated by galling on the at ABBEVILLE COURT HOUSE. TTiey will be found on Washington Street, in the houfo formerly occupied by VV. M. Ilughcy. LEAVELL & CHALMERS. July 30, 1855. 15 tf O" Independent Press copy 3 months.


ocr: I GOODS, AND AT M. XSIIABI I' ore now ready to njiow our friends a w W plies of AND W recently purchased l?y one of It lias bccu acknowledged by ull who liav< as.torlrd ever brought to these parts, and wo en Tho attention of PLAN'J'J'JJiS and IfOU' <?i i>ru\vii mm mcucm'u jjujuio i iCyO, i/ai\ Cotton uimI Woollen LINSHYS, KHHSEYS u BLANKETS, clc., clc. LADIES' DRESS GOODS Black and colored A LP A C CAS, < 'olored MEllIXOES, Worsted PL A IDS, Goods flc I mbr< SHAWLS, CLOAKS and M Cotton aiul Woollen HOSIERY, Cashmere, Berlin and Silk OLOVES, VELVET, black, bine and pink, SILK VET. VET RIBBONS. Dress ami Cloak TRIMMINGS, STOCK 01? Mi Is complete ; iiot a few samples only, but i parlincnt full to ovetilowing! Wo have on hai Fine Broadcloth, Casscmcre, Sattinot 'I' Beaver, Whitney, 151 I'iiic bluett Doeskin, Caaacmcro niul Fancy >l?i Black and colored with au abundant supply of (m?TLMI5N'? imm Fine white L. 15. SHIRTS, with and will Colored SHIRTS, new designs, Cotton, Merino and Sa Bleached an 1! Black and Fancy colored Satin STOCK Colored Silk SCAR KS, Beaufort. Colored and Black Silk CI Linen, Silk and Fan Men's and IS Also, a superior Stock of BOYS' AND YOU to which wc invite tlie attention of the pu A 2iM IillOGAXS an<l Men's SHOES, (JhiiIk* f!ri?? (Chilli Ladies' SJIOJ'JS, <i Hoys', Voutl Fine Calf sewed, pegged, licavy Pitching Ladies' and Genl Black and colored Fur, high and low crow Planters' wide rim Fur / 1*1 an Silk and Cotton Glazo, Milil Ti'a ami Table Spoons, I'ockot ami Table ( ipiaiitity, nt reasonable price?! Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Soda, Pepper, PLENTY OP THEM! , & BRTOSB&'g. ind customers, and tlio public in general, our CilOOIJS, tlie lirin in (lie Northern (jiliit! j Been our Stock, tliut it is one of (lie larr/cxl anil beM n afford our goods at price" fhic/i ran't be bent J SEKKh'Ph'/tS it* respectfully invited t<? our Stock TAJil"HUX, Domestic STh'll'hS and ]>I.AIDS, ml PLAiyfi, Kentucky JKAXH, TWKUDS and IN GREAT VARIETY, VIZ: VOl'LINS, J)l'j LA IN KS, newest Styles, CALICO JilS, GINGHAMS, dr., etc. ideries a, large Stock. [ANTILLAS, latest Fashions. Worsted, Mr.iro Auti?|iio, Leather an<l Elastic KELTS, BOXN12TS ami ItOXNIiT RltWOXS?u fine assortment. :IDT-M.1I)I3 in extensive and handsome assortment?each larjje quantities of wee<l ami Jeans COATS, lanket ami Flushing OVJHICOATS. Ilroui'cloth, liiunskiu and IJeitver TA It MA S, rnl PA NTS, Satin, tjilk, Velvet, Cnssomi-re ami I'lush VESTS, SHINS ARTICLES, VIZ: iout Collars, xony Wool UXD ER SII fR 7\S*. i<1 JtrovVn I M illing ami Merino DR. A WERS, yron and Palnu.-rst.on SJIJRT COLLARS, Ariel an.l Napoleon TIE.S', l VA T8, cv-boidcrc:'l POCKET IIirjCF oys' SUSPEXDERS, GLOVES, fte,r/r, ITHS' CLOTHING, blic generally ! 403 StfiDlK ?5* and T'alonl T.i-athcr GAITERS, UJPPKIiS ami GAITERS, is* and Mis*os JiOOTEES and GAITERS and AYatcrproof HOOTS, :s' India Jliibbur SHOES and SANDALS ned HA TS, I ATS, t a lion Wool IIATS, Children's Fancy Fur 11A TS ;ary, Cloth and Jockey CAPS. Cutlery, Hardware, I'erfumt-ry and Notions, ain Spice, Candles, etc., etc., always on hand i [ 1 1 i


ocr: JUST RECEIVED. & RETAIL. R. SWAFFEELD & CO. respectfully inform their numerous patrons, and all those who arc admirers of Dress and Fashion, that they have just and now offer for sale. Large Invoices of the most desirable Patterns, (i'luiu und Fancy) Groixt.'w ?,ndl Boys' SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING, Together witli a general assortment of Gent,'# Neck Ties, White and Figured Silk Cravats, Kluek and Fancy Hcuufotts. Itlack and White llyron Tubes,Spotted und Fancy Chceke<l Silk and Satin Napoleon*, improved, Uluck /viwriL mill runny r>arun?inn 1 ics, wiik anil liinon I'ockel Kcrnliim China Cord Pocket Kerchiefs, Silk uiul Merino Drawers and Undershirts, Silk and Satin Scarf*, Sliirta, Collars and Hosiery, Sevastopol and Vienna Cloves. White nnd ored Tutfotu, with every description of Fashionable Spring and Summer Hals. i ?ALSO? Constantly on hand, Trunks, Carpe1. Hags, Valises', Ladies' Traveling Uoncs, <kc., ull of whieh will be sold At Our Usual Low Pricos. Having made nrrnngomcntstoonlarge our business the present year, we trust that by inoro particular attention to the calls and wants of our many friends, we may render ourselves a eoiitinnance of their patronage ami tho deuce tin v linve heretofore reposed iu us. N. 11. All (ioods arc warranted to answer, every respect, the representation made ul time of sale. ?OUR MOTTO IS? " Quick Sales and Small Profits for It. SWAKFIKM> K. It. S\VAFI IKL1> W. L. FIMI. No. 3 Granite Range, Columbia, S. C. Juno ;?, 18.1G. 7 ly CASII STORE ! THE CASH SYSTEM WORKS enable* mc to buy Goods cheaper; to a for litem on Bliort tiinc ; to fell tbcm smaller profits; to increase my Stock of i until I am in want of bouse room to pack away ; an<l still they uro coming from JSTortJa. and South. ! Jly stock of Medicines, Groceries, Cutlery, Fancy and Toilet Articles, is more complete and varied than Now is the time to call, if you wish " small change" to go a great ways. |lf F. G. TARKS. Greenwood, June 2, 18fi6. 7-lf The State of South Carolina, ARRKVILLE DISTRICT. H I Jll A JAM. L< WHO IS 111 t1)0 ol


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ocr: ' ' < ; ' , ' i , AMBROTYPES! the request of many friends who liavo not yet bad an opportunity of obtaining ouo if m v and Unrivalled Pictures-, [ have concluded to remain in the Village uutit Saturday the 14th Inst. Persons wishing work (lone, must call beforo lliut. time. It. WE A UN, Artist, Abbeville C. II., Juno 4, l8f>G. 7-1 Sides and Choice Lard. FEW thousand pounds of choice BACON' 81 DBS, and 1,0011 Ihs. choice LEAK LAUD, ju?t received untl fbr *ale for coMi only,, by 11. fcWJtEKR. Juno 4, 185G. 1 *u~ West India Mol? Il'IDS. W. I. MO I. A for sale low by Hogtd) ? \LS( A few more of tlw><< and CORN have resulted in bo mt> saving food and time,) lo Jatin A TflKfi LODGE, Is A THE HE will bo > cation of UiIb Lo<1u;? Evening the 9th of attendance ia earnestly r?j?ie-. importance will be transacted. B'y order of the W.*. M.". J. G. HAS. May 28. 6 BONNET RIBBONft, and Fancy Edge ItOUCUEH. Fr*?. FLOWERS, fie.,- tuiUbl? for Trim?*)ing at CHAMBERS it. BARS It ALL'S. * May 7. 3 tf


ocr: January 12, 1856, jf my consignments jaewtfrom Tennessee, Lard, Flour, Com, &c., be unusually heavy this season. Persons may have to bay tlirse articles, arc invited give me a call. Everything is sold low for or Uif.jtAcc??pl#?ce. j T. \V. FLEMING, ivJ w ,o?? Coromiwion MerohMt JrttJ. If. 1030. 39


ocr: I 1 ' . , , ' J M. ISRAEL A dksiiious of reducing tiikik SUPIM.IKS, will dispose of their TTT "Tft f*r -TO nr * tUJ JWJL fT" n JtT8 al greatly reduced prices, a little abu and Black MUSLINS, BONNETS and RIBBONS, CLOTHI? G Straw, Leghorn, and Panama ] Umbro a thousand other articles In-longing to a genera .litlv 1, 1P5C.] IVo. I, <>ianit<' AHHISHLIjII CAR! V.rs?? CAKRIAC-ES, Ste AT THE OLD STAND OF I\1 I'ntlorsi^ncil, thankful for past favors, rcsp tuiil tlio public gem-mlly, to their large Stock /?i *=? * tt /* "? ??? CONSlKT|\-,j ONE DOZEN ASSORTED BUGC Wo v.niiM also nay to our friends, ilial we IE3E i o is. o r sr l >otnc(liii?<r now, 11 n<1 greatly admired l>y all who hat large lot of second handed \Vork, consisting of CO AC J IE IS, ONE IIALF DOZEN B suitable for traveling or hacking purposes, all of whi Tho Bost Sot of Hand can safely venture t>? l?uihl to order any V tl J' Wc will do any ainoiiut of I'ISPAIUINt!, a incut in the State.,! |) AUIi WOIlIi -^7V. fisk-S We also have on haiol, a l?rg? lot of FISK'S srot.s'fting !!:l- dead for prolonged interment, for tr tvhieh we will .-< !! exceedingly low for CASH. \\ e Make Cofaas aad send to aay pr i\'c have a new 1IKAUSK, which will go free of cha Abbeville C\ II., Apiil ~2, ISjii-l-UiuJ OCTyiG-OKT 'HTT-n Jl ooo w o o cl If I. l'ASI!S ar? extensively used, an<l poss? lor traiojiortiitioii, depositing in viuiita, or for old ETost Impcrisilrablo Materials; als <j (nevoid m.il or oori'o::insi ; and when properly cr?"ii lie I unties of ?>ur deceased loved mus, enclosed in I Ik 'ohtliona of vermin, and may, wi1ln?ui oppressive n?l< (tiriul* : or. if desired. transported t'l a discnill lain). The OOT.VJOX (."ASK is a new style of .Metallic reel re.?cliil>!iUiec of Zllglily r?olislioc' sii-J fi.-e from objections expressed l?y some concern ,ty!?\s. Toe Suli.-ciiltrr in now prepared to furnish the abo1 ai/.e r?-?piirotl. Also, Black Walnut and Covered delivered in the shortest possible t'me. For fin .also < !" ?nv i!t.<tri|iliv? pum;j'il>-i-?. which ?tic i Ahbevill: C. 11., April 7. If.")!;. .Il ly.] GENERAL ELECTIONS. X IWOI.\ fll), ThaHhe c'eHions lo he lioMrii ' on tin* h'ciiii'I .Muiitlnv mill the <luy f-ilowing in October nest, tor Senators an?l I'epre- JL elilat ivi-s in the Slate Legislature, shall he lirhl lie it tins following place:-, i.nc! eom!uete<l I y the person.--, to wit: i j " ai:i;i-:vim.k distinct. i ^ ("?< <r! l/'i'tsc : John W. i.esly, .la?. A. MeCord, Kl lohn A. I!nnier. < Wnrriii'im: W. II. Uroo!**, Wiii. <). l\irsly, i . ' tohprt Wilson. * j ' GAINS! > BRVSSEL, STOCK, TO MAKE ltOOM KOI I KALI . >ve Now York Cost only, viz: Lace and Silk MANTILLAS PARASOLS and FANS. ;G, A MHGB STOCK: fiVkf 'fl * * - ?^ uiii? <3 i hi jnouuig AI UCIUS) lats, lias, Trunks and Carpot Bags il ticsoi!mi'iil, to l<u round nl. M. isuakl ?*. IUU;SSEI;S, How, j\ C>1><'\ file. V. IB., S. C. ifm WORKS! lb BUGGIES, &c. IE [. IL & F. A. DEALE. ecttally invite t!i<; attention of their friend dfc 33"OC3lrC3,rX3IS.SJ Oh" iIES, ROCXAWAYS, &c. have commenced tlio Manufacture ?>f E3 "UJL s g; ? o , e seen the work. We have also oil hand t UfifUES, AM) ONE eli wo will sell cxccpiliutfly low. As we hav< s in the Country, eliiele in our lino of busincR*. L thort notice, us cheap as uny oilier eirlubiicli SSL-BURIAL CASES. IKTAIJ.1C BUUIAI. CASKS. Air-ti^l.t foi aiisporiatioii, or any oilier desirable purim:,,. will also trc of the District desired. CHRISTIAN & DEALE. IAXj CASES- valuable :i.lvuiit:i'j?*s over all other Coftias in.iry interments. They are made of tbo 0 Enr?molcd Insido and Out, lent I'd, we have the {iratilyiiiK I'ellection lliai hi. are free from irruptions of water, or dep if, bo kept?obviating ihe necessity of hast) Cases, of beautiful form, and finished in per 1 J3ET2.c r^io-^7C7-oc3c;"S., inir the .--liajie and iipjieiiruncc of thu formei i'e ('ASKS, al the shortcut lioiiee possible, o Collins Made to Order, rthcr in format iou of the above Cases, jdcasi ;i ciscn'atioii. E. J. TAYLOR. ? ' O St S A I, B2 ! "Mil* nmlersiiriied wishing to pay liis debts and ? ! i :i iiiro It in business, otfcrs for Sale lii: line IMuco, known as USE ai^risTburg, Vi'ii iisil-'s licluw Abbeville II., on theoh ige Koad to Augusta, containing F11'TV (?11T At' 1> tl>. On it is a 3od Dv/clling- and Storo House, l-rate .Stallies au?l other necessary out-build ' > ; j . L ^ . ,


ocr: JUST RECEIVED. & RETAIL. R. SWAFFXEKD 8L CO. respect fully inform their numerous patrons, anil sill those who are admirers of Dross anil Fashion, 4lint they linve just and now oilVr for Bale. LnVgu .liwiiiccB of the most desirable Patterns, (1'laiu ami Fniicy) Goixt."? niicl Boys' SPKhNU AM) SIMMBit t'LOTJllJvG, Together with a ?<'in:ru1 assortment of Gent.'s Xeelc Ties, White mid Figured Silk Crnviits, liluek an.I Flimsy UeaufortK, lllack and.White llyrvii Tubes,Spotted and Fancy Cheeked Silk andSutiu Napoleons, improved, lllaek Albert ami Faney Sardinian Ties, Silk amjl Linen I'ocket Kerchieft, China Cord Pocket Kerchiefs, Silk and Merino Drawers and Undershirts, Silk and Sa!in Scurfs, Shirt-?, Collars and Hosiery, Sevastopol ami Vienna Cloves, White and ored Tafletn, w ith every description of Fashionable Spriiuc ami Summer Ilats. _ A I .SO:? Constantly on hnnd. Trunk:', Carp"! Ihifjf, Hand Valises, Ladies' Traveling 1 Soxes, Alk., nil ,.r ? i. x.-.i11... -n At Our Usual Low Prices. 13?" Having made urruti^eiiieiitt) 1? enlarge our litisineps tin? prccpiit your, we trust. that. l?y more |iui'lici:!itr atli-ntiou to the culls and wants of our many friend:,. wo may render ourselves worthy a eontinusinee of their patronage and llio they have heretofore reposed in \im. N. 15. All t;??'?i!.s iirc warranted to answer. in every respect, the representation made at the time of s::l . -Oi l! MOTTO IS? "Quick Sides and Small Profits for Cash." it. swai nr.n. s\vaitii:i.i>....\v. i.. fisii. Wo. 3 Granite Range, Columbia, S. C. ' I June '> ' . 7 ly


ocr: A CARD, jjjbi. w^utt^ojsr, Haviug located permauontfy, near IX.1, 0*To be found Vt llie resides^)) pf Mr, 0. McGKE. June 186#. b ' tfm


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ocr: i i For Sale 1 For Sale! a MULLlKIN, at their Tonyanl near Dae Wwt, have constantly on hand a full supply of Uio.beat qualities of Oak-tan~ ned and Hemlock Sole, Upper, Harness and all atherLeatbera usually in demand, wbialr they at fair prices. ttT Hides taken in exchange for Leather. Cm West, S. a, Sept. 27,1856. SI-2m


ocr: ii mzz jwl. nn ? If. 8CUDDAY. M. ?., Officc At Lowndc^Villfl, 8. C., solicits in CnRONlC DISEASES.. His exleqsivo oq'uaintnnce witti Arfatonrty,' ffiy?iqlogy nnd 'athology, and tho laws And moans ofHealth, 1 coDuootion wjth tho best and most articular study and practice. * ' June 1850.


ocr: * - mason ry and undersigned having formed a nertliip in tJieabpve dubiiicm, are to do air wort entrusted to -tbrtnhi tlie and mrtst'iubatnntlal rrianiier. ; Having a practical wtpiwieiicl irt the husin?M, tbey UlMnwIinthnt/Dioii i??n rvl ?? '-?!J - vr, i ? ^ ^ iou#,... AW work wjUl.be Warranted. - < : . JOH)r COTnrfBF. tluibttKu. ^ A- J- A/Tobe^s. J. W. Ilenrst, of Abbeville. Abevillo C. H. 0?t. 10, 186?. 281y


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ocr: THE ABBEVILLE 14 itiii.is1i kd EVERY THURSDAY DAVIS & HOLLINGSWORTH, 1? U O 1' It I KTO US. TERMS: Two Dot.i.Aim per iiiiiiinn. if pai<l in mlvimrn ; Two I)oi.i.\ii8 iiml Firry (V.x i-sif not p:?i<l wiiliin six mouths iiikI Tiiiikk I)oi.i.\rh if not pniil llie eutl of tln? yenr. All 8iil>srri|?t.<ins not limited nl Mm time of i<iili.ii:riliin^, will Ins as iinKilinitc, mill will In* coiitiiitiu.l until arrearages lire paid, or iti the opium of the Orders fr?iin other States must inrttri ably lie accompanied with tho C-tx/t. Advertisomonts inserted nt 75 cents per Bijuare (12 lines or lew) for the lirst insertion, *nd H7 J cents for ouch subsequent insertion. All Advertisements not huvin<r the desired iitiinlier oT insertions hi irUi'd il|ion tliem, will he continued until forbid, and charged accordingly. Liberal deductions will lie made lo those advertising hy (.'ontract. Transient must lie |>nid for in advance. For announcing u Candidate, $:t in advance. For advertising Kstrnys, ?'], to ho |iaid hy the. M agUtrute advertising. PRINTING, Of every Description and in the best stylo EXECUTED AT THIS OFFICE: Embracing such as ttsixKss oariid, I iiani> uit.us, nny oize, rkueiith, : roSTKRS, " mil iiUAtia. ! HOOKS. t'amflll.kts. biukka, ni.ANKs of all kinds. The Proprietors of the Aiiiikvii.i.k Bannku assure their friends ami the public, that their for any thiui; in the Jul) Printing line will b* executed in tlu: best manner, and at as low


ocr: REMOVAL." ISoot ami Slioi> iTIuniifuctroy. Abbeville C HfclJJ '"I^IIF. Subscriber \ I ^ . 1. informs his friends ami jnililie generally, that he re11roved to the Store next to r<:iwhon Hotel, ojipo-ite Willson & Williams' Store, where lie is prepared t-? make to order, (?eiitlemen\s HOOTS ANI> SIlOKS, and IjADIKS' SllOKS of the finest description, m? la ii.li r?rS;tvl.. Kit Wairl; III :| lis III II Will*. ranu, cannot lie excelled. Ho lias also oil liaml n nsKnrfcu-*Rt of f?iH) Pun?p-M?loil ami line Welted Roots; also, a Iwrije- assortment of (icitlli'niciiV* ami Ladies' Shoes, of t!ic lieiltcsl quality: also, a larijo as- Horlmcul of heavy Sewed Hoots ami IVgfcil Hoots aii'i Shoes, all of his own manufacture, all of which lie will sell on accommodating terms. N. II. Two Xcuru Buys waiilcil to learn the Boot mid Sl.oe traile. NICHOLAS McEVOY. Feb. 27, IS5."?. -"Ill lly sin, & MoY&XIi" GROCERY AUGUSTA, GA. continue tlm ORncERY BUS!- NKSS IN ALL ITS BRAN CHICS, at their ()M Statu! on BROAD STREET, opposite the Planter*' Hotel. Our Stack of <?roceries will, at all times, lie large, tho assortment coni|ilete, anil particularly adapted to Planters' Trade?a littoral share of winch we have so lontj enjoycii, and liope still to receive. \VM. M. BEALL. JiM J. ? . I.. AIA,. '28, IPS'*. 10 <?MI


ocr: IIKKRY F.WBANK. JAMF.8 1- OA NTT EWBANK & GANTT, DIRECT IMPORTERS OF CUTLERY, GUNS, kt 165 MEETING-STREET, 155 the CI|AKI<ESTON UOTCL, CfllKfcESTOJf, 8. c, nmr 9 47 ly oi BY II. L. BUTTERPIELD. CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. 30


ocr: LOII18 STIRIV, rfl TIANO FORTE TURER, No. &3S West Baltimore ? ? w\J V Street, Baltimore. Always on hand and niiido to order, from Six to Seven Octave Sqnaro aii?1 Grand Piano* superior quality and warranted not to bo sur> passed by any manufactured either in thincouu- try or Europe. Guetar larger at Greenwood,


ocr: ' E .W .B A N K . & # ANT.Ty ** : Dill BO? IMPORTERS VF 1KDWARE, fPTRSfey, 1C5 MEETING-vSTRK^ 1M . Av *v., *47 > ijr-.. .- ? ,., . ; .v , fr< ' lY'-'V'.'O1 'HTV > 1 v/,' . .llvJi?*%.,. > A T10 Itrll N lyprer- LAW, *r. ?


ocr: 1 j j | | j I : I ' J 1 ; 1 I | j ! i | j ! ! i j | ABBEVILLE O. H. r|^IIlC miJoirtif^uod having tukon the large commodious Stable formerly occupied Mvsnre. Muth'm & Sale, offers his cervicc.s to public generally, lie will keep in vuuvtunt at tendance, uttentive Ostlers. Hik Stables will kept thoroughly cleansed, and every i^iveii to merit public patronage, lie will keep a lot of Horses and Buggies to Hire, point in or out of llic District. Charge for ninjjlo feed, cents. boarded foi ?1.0U per Jay, and $lU.UO by inontli J. M. DAVIS. Nov. 7, lH.r>5. 2!) ly i Stage Xiine FOUR 1IORKE KTAOE leaves ARISE. VILLE on Monthly, Wednesday nud Fri- duy. Leaves Washington, fin., on Tuesday, Tlitirs* dny and Saturday mornings. A Daily Train leaves Washington at 1 A. M., for Atlanta. j OFFICE at the POST OFFICE. JOHN McRKYDE, At,ml. Abbeville C. II., April 2, 185i>. 6U ly Dr. McLANTl'S CULKBK ATK1> LIVER PILLS. Two oftli# beat Preparations of the Age* They are not as Universal Cure-alls, but simply for what their name X The Vermifuge, for expelling Worms the human system, has also been administered with the most satisfactory results to various animals subject to Worms. The Liver Pills, for the cure of Liver n 11 R?mr,o T-It, j i/iuuuo n.- rangements, SlCK &c. Purchasers will please be particular to ask for Dr. C. McLane's Vermifuge and Liver Pills, prepared by $ Laiumcj sole proprietors, Pa., and take no other, as there are various other preparations before the public, to be Vermifuge and Liver Pills. All others, in with Dr. McLane's, are worthless. The genuine McLane's Vermifuge and Liver Pills can now be had at all respectable Stores. FLEMING- BRO'S, 60 Wood St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Sole Proprietors. SCOVI1* ?t JIHAD, No. HI Churiroa ?t., New Orleans, (ieiierul Wliolewilti Agent* for .>oinlii'rn Mulcts to whom ull orders must udilrcwtttil. SOI.O 11V Waroi.aw ?t I.vo.v, Abbeville C. II., S. C., A. <*. Hawthorn*, Due Wosl, " 1. W. Tavi.oii, Anderson C. IT., ' Skinnkk <t ll wutiHON, I,ongniire'fl, '* (J. Ifa I'knn, KoSptield C. II., " April 8, 1850. 51 1^* aiweyilll: court Oaah


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ocr: A. C. SQUIERU CHEAP CASH FURNITURE STORE, 172 Main Street, COLUMBIA, S. C. MANUKACTUBEIt AND GKNEtlAL DEALER IJJ Fine nnd Pluin FURNITURE, CHAIRS, MA'' .'ItASSKS, CARRIAGES, <tc., ite. tST" A11 fully Warranted. April 11, 1850 40


ocr: large stock of Wooden Ware, Ric Any kind of Country Produce taken at liberal p understood that the Credit Business is bi equivalent, nnd it is to be hoped that my old cu for it thaiI be obtrrved. Self preservation is t C. II., November 4, 18/56. 27-tf] feat |S|ai NEW FALL AND ^ SLACrER &. LI "T7"",17~C)ULD respectfully announce to tl t' y have just returned from N tnore and ? uow opening the largest an ever brou 'his place, selected with gi and which itend selling at very low R Y G ( LADIES' DRES Of nil prices; riain, plaid and Figured M< All Wool Delaines, Faranicltos, De Baragc colored Silks. Au extensive variety of WHITE AND DOM An entirely new assortment of Collars, Flowers, of the latest styles. The largest brought to this part of the country, from t article ; Trimmings, <tc. Also, a very larg CLOTHS, CASSIMERES Ready-ITI tide Clothti Boots, Shoes, Ladies' and Gents' Glove*. In fact, everything new and desi: tion to our stock of HARDWARE, CROCKERY YANK1 V A large stock of Jewelry, Watciieb Ware, at Charleston and Augl Call on us and examine our Goods and Goods. At the Old Stand of Willson <b Wi Abbeville C. II., October 31, 1850. 26-tf] t%-s W O R [AT THE OLD STAND 6F fc mrz a. mm. ?-?'m: ,/m. ?sa- jb THE Undersigned, thankful for past fa tion of their friends, and the public j CARRIAGES ANI Consisting of one dozen assorted 1SUOGIE also say to our friends that vre have cotnmt mm * _ ?_ 1 -n n i u. u r y ju Somotliihg new, and greatly admired by i bare also on hand a large lot 6f second-ban ONE COACHEE, ONE-HALF I ONE CARR\ Suitable for Travelling or Hacking pnrpot ceedingly low. As we have the BEST SET OF HANDS II We can safely venture to build to order i &r We will do any amount of REPAH any other Establishment in the State. S3T All Work Wa . t ?PISK'S KETALIO B1 We als^have on hand a large lot of PlS air-tight, for protecting the dead for prolo or any,other desirable purpose, which we 1 We w01 also _ .. y . .. Make Coffins and Mnd to az _ a Desired, Wo hftvo apew HEARSE, whiol Abbeville C. H^April 28,18M and Plastering.. undersigned having formed a. Co-part-1 Aerahip in the above bo>hlftj>;-aipi> prepwd to do all work entrusted to them in {ha i>?| fM moat subatantial maoaen .Ravin ga long J.1 experienoe ia the bnaineaa, (hay Jattar pa that they can please the fcoat faftid* w All jrork vill be warraated. ' :,rf 1 JOHN COUMBE, >. m ? A. J. WOODHURSf. trt A- Jone* X iu Oalhooa m4 of J. W, Hearst, of.AbbfTitifc , _ ?? ? > Hondo Segara always on hand. rices in exchange for Goods. It roust ought to a close. I must have CASH, istomers will cheerfully conform to the he first law of nature. H. S. KERR. rpitts!! HNTER GOODS. 2VI1VGSTOJV ie citizens of ABBEVILLE, that ew York, Philadelphia and Balliid moat beautiful stock of Goods reat carp, bought at Low Prices, rates. Their stock consists of )ODS, 'S GOODS, srinoes, plain, figured and clouded >*, Bombazines, Alpacas, black and p qt T n r n n n c " w A A V VJI V V 1/ O J ir 9 Embroideries, Bonnota, Ribbona, and beat stock of CLOAKS ever ho cheapest up to the moat coatly je stock of AND VE STINGS / All Kind*. Gaiters, Caps, Hosiery and rable. We would also call nttenand GLASSWARE, EE NOTIONS, ETC. , Clocks, and Silver Plated ista Trices. Prices; No charge for showing illiama, next door to the Post Office. | SLAGEft ?fe LEVINGSTON. dfcarriiigi k i. H. & F. A. DEALK] 09 fil "IKLJ ?a ?5Kz^?CZ3 vora, reapect/nlly invite the atten* generally, to tlielr large stock of ) BUGGIES, 3, ROCKAWAYS, Ac. We would meed the manufacture of ! u g g | c i ill who have seen the work. We . d Work, conaiatingof Af )OZEN BUGGIES, AND r-ACt ics, all of which v wo will sell ex. ' , ff\ < ' . > . ! $ TH*/COUNTRY, my Vehicle in our line of btuioeM. UNO, at short notice, as cheap as n .? u. : r-mnt*x? API Ml *7 7EIAL CJLftBS. ilea Metauc burial casks, . ' nged interment, for tranaporUtion, will ?ell exceedingly low fc* GASH, *; :> Jtejtf.i '1 ly part of the Dirfrict 11" ' iwtylgo free of charge. .. . CHRISTIAN * DEALER '" n. . "'8 . ? / .! AMERICAN HOTEL-, :BAUBVB?;'j. C, I ' ;eir?tb?n in Um itt tijfU ptmllt.., PirwM arrrrtBg ?i UtfaHoMi, ??* MM red thai th?ir BaggMewill b* piWptiy it of tinrgt, taw QkfoHbft D?|m% ?T th? 6?orgU Dapoto. ' :iss ,?


ocr: COTTON UP AND G ill. ISRAEL & call tlie attention of the Stock of new and seasonable GOODS, consist riiioes, Worsted. I'lald^, DeLninea, Poplins, Calicoes, Brown and Bleached Shillings, Linsoys, Korsey Kinbroiderics, White Goods, Shawls, Cloaks. Boi Belts, Corded Skirts, Ladies' l'ntent Merino Under V JJainask Table Cloth, Cotton and Woollen llosiry, et READY-MADE < of nil dizoa and qualities, one of the largest nssortn Drawers. Collars, Under fchirtf, Cravats, ninl in fuel-, titling Kstnblisliiueut, lints. Cups, Boots, Shoes, 1 Also, IVrl'umery, Yankee Notions, nnd a great many To those friends who have already patronized us more about our well known mmr n- ? who have nut, will plense give us u trial, am continue tlii-ir patronage I Abbeville C. 11., 2Sov. 13, 1850.] GROCERIES, PI! HARDWARE, CUTLERY, AGRICULTl HENRY S. JUW U.N 1IA.M), A.M) 1^ DAILY I evlrctcd Stock of Grorcrirs, Provisions, Hardware ami Cullc to which he invite* the attention of tlio public, llis I perionee, enables liiiu to say, without, any hazard orli body else, here or elsewhere. liis stock at present ? 25 1'bls. C Yellow S UG'A US, Ale a 0 IIlids. < !olden l'orto llico,'-' ' BncM 3k J!:ies prime llio COFFEE, Trace jo Pockets ol.l Gov. .lava Coffee, * Powtl 6 " Mocha " . Oun 500 Sucks Liverpool HALT, .John *>0 T?IKSVV,.I..U firnnninft \ 10<> K?*|!S XA/LS, assorted Nos., Baluii Hlncks-niitli's Tools', compute, Stone Fniu.y I?roeeries *>f every description, Spinn Wlrie Lead. Oils nml Window Glasses, Castj Venetian Ued, Spnuisli Brown, I'utly, <fce., WellHnjrging, Hale Hope and Twine, CoflVi Knusniri- Cutters, Slullers, itc., Sltovi "? <i<l, Pole and Broad Axes, (Collins' make,) Cotto baffle ami Wafer Irons, Sporu Annurs. Chisels. Handsaws, Ac., Cow I Bras* Kettle?, Porcelain Ware, l,*dol| !,?{)<' piwcs Hollow Wart*, (Knjrlisli) assorted, A smi A large slock of Wooden Ware, llio 11 Any Kind of Country Produce taken at liberal prii niider>too I liiat. tins Credit liu iae-H U broi its equivalent, an<l ii. i.? to lie hoped Unit my old eusti rulf.or ahull b? uOxrrvnl. Self preservation i* the Abbeville C. II., November 4, 185G. 27-tfJ I 0>iV g&rai ?arj NEW FALL AND W1 SLAGER <fc LE^ \7"X70ULD respectfully announce to the T they liuve just rcl.nrned IVom New more ana nre now opening tlie largest and ever hi-ought to tliis place, selected with grea and which they intend Heliini' at very low ra D 11 Y GO r .i n r tt? &> 7% n tp c* ci UJILSIJ'JU dJ 1 UiOO Of nil prict3 ; Plnin, plnid nntl Figurcl Merit All Wool Delaine*, Pnrnniettns, l)e liarng<.'<?, colorcJ Silks. An extensive variety of WHITE A N D D 0 M E f*? JDC JH" An entirely new assortment of Collar.*, Ei Flower", of the Into.it styles. The largest, an brought to this part of the country, from tho article ; Trimmings, Ac. . Also, a very large i CLOTHS, CASS I MERES j Kcady-iQndc Clothing Boots, Shoes, Ladies' and Gkxts* G Gloves. In fact, everything new on J desiral tion to o\tr stock of HARDWARE, CROCKERV an YANKEE A large stock of Jkvtei.ry, Watches, ( Wahk, at Charleston and Angusli Call on tiB atul examine our Goods r.n<l I'ri ' . Gootls. At th?: Old Stand of Willsoti A Willli vr, , .. Abbeville C. 1JL, Oclolier 31, 185G. 2<5-tf] Slate of South Carolina.. r m A nnWTT T V nr.crnTt'T ' u OODS LOWE It f#' . " ' ; BRUSSEL Buying Community to tbeir well ing'trt" Black and Colored Al^accna, ; s, Fluniiels, Sattinet", Tweeds and unets, Ribbons, Trimming", Jet eats, Irish Linens, Brown and e, etc. 3LOTHING icnts in the up country. Also, everything belonging tun f Slogans and Uuilera in excellent otln-r article* too numerous to mention I U<H VIIUUIIMIIIIICIII, J L IS useless 10 1 we will niiike it to their rtilvnntngc Al. ISKAKL d- BRUSSI3L, Next Door toll. S. Kerr. 0 V T K I 0 A: S V I a * V V J JRAL IMPLEMENTS, &C. KB ER 112CEIV1NO, A I.Anoli AND ry, PlautiUiou Implements, &c. ke. ai-iliiies for purchasing. adds to a ioa?tim;, that lie can sell as cheap us in part, of the following: ml Porter, best qualities, II, Ul'fl UlllgllOS, iVC., Fifth, Tongue, Lojj nnd Stretcher er nnd;Shot, iJouhle barrel (inns, VVnds, Cups bf eveny kind, y 1 Uull, W?irccsfci?f?1re mid llarvey ;c, ricklL'U, llyjioa Ten, A., ' ices, St^elyftrda, Gridirons and inj* Wheels, Hand and Hoop Iron, niistor and German Steel. Buckets, Sifters and Matches, ? Mills, Cedar Bin-kets, ?fce., I lis,; Spades' and Pitchforks, it, Mnnilla ninl .lute Hope, i. Adamantine and Tallow Candles, IJells, nml <>t her Musical Instruments, >ho Wolfes Aromatic Sehcidam ill lnf of Brandy, Whiskey and Wine, loiulu Sogara always on hand. :cs in exchange for Goods. It must Ulit to n_eIo<e. I nr.i-t have CASH, utiiers will cheerfully conform to the : first law of nature. II. S. KERK. pins!! INTER GOODS. INOSTOIV citizens of ABBEVILLE. that York, l'liilndeljiliin and Bulli- * + most beautiful stock of CJoods c t car , bought nt Low Prices, tea. Their slock consists of O D S , GOODS, ? inc.", plain, figured and clouded ' Bombazines, Alpaca?, black and STIC GOODS, 9 ni1?r<?iJoricj*. Bonnets, Ribbons, d beat stock of CLOAKS ever cheiipt'Si up to the most costly stock of \ND VESTIXGS ! , All Kinds. A ITERS, C.U'S, lloSIEUV AND ?Ic. We Would also call attcnt. (1 GLASSWARE, NOTIONS, ETC. 1 Blocks, and SiLven Platkd ii Prices. iecs ; No cJmrgo for showing 11115, next. floor to the Post. Office. ; > LAGEU <fc LEVINWSTON. RNITURE WAREROOMS! BENJAMIN k


ocr: r Xo1i<:<; to Planters. I NTH, the First, of - mcai, miy it Shipping < >n<? op more Rules of Cot ton, of his own I'roiluee, lo Columbia op any above, ami selling it himself, will bop allowetl a retiiniTiirket free of Charge. JSy or?l( r of the Hoard. K. 1'. RA WORTH, Gen'l Sup't. Offleti Cr. .t C. R. R. Co. Oct. 7, 1 Sot'..


ocr: sell at such prices as eannot fail to suit. lie \v promises will be performed to the entire satisf lie would, therefore, say to his friends in the C as he thinks he can make it an object worthy < In connection with Clothing may be found of every description. Also, llats, Capi ?A1 <k fine assortment of Youth's and Children's C old upw Remember the No.?188, Richardson Street ~ Columbia, S. C., April 18, 1850. lUktiiUt W (J li [AT TUE OLD STAND O: ?3- M ZBEC Si THE Undersigned, tlinnkful for pai tion of their friends, aud the pul CARRIAGES A Consisting of one dozen assorted BUGC nlso sny'to our friends that we have coi Hickory Somelhihg new, and greatly ndinircd have also on hand a large lot of secondONE COACHEE, ONE-IIAL1 VJNE. UA1I Suitable for Travelling or Hacking pui ccedingly lovr. As we have the BEST SET OF HAND! We can safely venture to build to oril< JST" We will do any amount of REP any other Establishment in the State. tar All Work " o FISK'S METALIC We also have on hand a lnrge lot of air-tight, for protecting the dead for pi ?>r any other desirable purpose, which ^ We will also Make Coffins and send to Desired. We have a new HE A USE, w! Abbeville C. II., April 22, 1850 VALUABLE BOOKS, in part ot a large assortment ) of BIBLES, Pll'AYER BOOKS, STANDARD POETS, BOOKS, MEDICAL and MISCELLANEOUS WORKS, Particularly suited Public and Private Libraries. A1.a T .11? T>?II A.- y_. i . Iiow, v/nj.', x>u(.wr, xjiii, ixoic ana vvrnpping of various qualities, And at prices from 50 cents to $<T'pcr renin. of all sizes and qualities, 50 cento per box to INKS ofthe beet braudo, put tffo in nnysizedbottI?r S. TOWN^END, 128 BfghnrdsoD SfrMt| Columbia, S.tCi 11, 185o . 49- /I'y und Hclnll Grocers, COLTJJfiBIA, S. C., (?jlQ WOULD Respectfjilly ?<?]( cn^ t',? attention of the J5b?k of'Abbeville District to their large ana assorted stock of CBOi'EBIES, thoy offer at;tlie lowest market prices agftition to tlie heavier articles usually kept a well-arranged Grocery, we keep a full of "FA.NCY G&.OCERmS,n almost every article wonted- in the Persons visiting Columbia will flnf) it to their to give us a call before making their ? . . H. SlULLER. R. D. SENN. * April IT, 1856 49 - ly A. C. SQUIER^ ould have it distinctly understood, that all he fiction of all who patronize his Establishment, ountrv, to give.him n call, on visiting Columbia, of a trial. a good assortment of Gentlemen's % Carpet Bags, Umbrellas. Etc.. F.tA .so? 1 * ' ' \ lotliing of every Stylo and Sire from three years , oppoeitc the Boot and Sho# Store of H. P.' '' . O. M. JOHNSON. 60-ly Carriage ULS7 IKS, F M. n. & F. A. DEALE.] s 9 * ?- > 9 4KZZ2 it fnvor*, respectfully invite the nttenJic generally, to their large stock of ND BUGGIES, JIES. ROCK AW AYS, Ac. We would ..U.vuvvvi VMC UMUlUIUCbUI U UK Kuss ic s by nil who lmvo econ the work. We hand Work, consisting of ? DOZEN BUGGIES, AND IRY-ALL, pposee, nil of which we will sell ex5 IN THE COUNTRY, :r nny Vehicle in our line of business. AIRING, nt short notice, ns clicnp as warranted. _&3 BURIAL CASES. FISK'S METALIC BURIAL CASES, olonged interment, for transportation, ve will sell exceedingly low for CASH. any part of the District liicli will go free of charge. CHRISTIAN A DEALS. 61 tf M. W. DYTIIEWOOD. WM. HENRY 8MIT1I. BYTHEWOOD & SMITH, Commission Mc rc li aiiis, FOB THE SALE OF COTTON, FLOUR, GRAIN, AND ALL MANNER OK Froduoe and Merchandise, 204 Exchange Bow, Biohardfion Street, Columbia; s. c. April 1 J, 1850 49. lyj Hew Spring A Snmnier . At Ho- 1 Granite Range. *jf?VH?MBERS MARSHALL arc now re \J ceiving their Spring and Summer Goods, which will be foand complete, with every of the Senson in DltESS GOODS, SILKS, MANTILLAS, EMBROIDERIES, HOSIERY, GLOVES, GANCY, LEGHORN NEA P0L1TA N AND CRAPE BONNETS, ?ALSOA fine assortment of BONNET -RIBBONS, FRENCH FLOWERS, and a variety of TRIMMINGS, wliiqh have been selected grent care,_nnd to which wo invite the n&bntion of the oitizena of utia plade And the surrounding District + ' April 6, 1866. * 60* tf e! Canei; ?Br Glove*# ?


ocr: EOU WW A RET,TABLE MEDICINE. TIIE CELEBRATED COLLETON BITTERS, A Purely Vegetable Preparation AND A SOVEREIGN REMEDY FOR r DYSPEPSIA. BITTERS are purely a COMPOUND, and nro offered to the public under the fullest conviction that they will be found a safe and sovereign for DYSPEPHIA. They have been triumphantly tested, not only by numerous fumilics and Physicians in tho South, -who have furnished ample as to their decided excellence, hut also by tne proprietor, who, for ten yearn, suffered all the gloom incident to that stubborn and disease. The COLLETON BITTERS arc nlao a most excellent for Cholera Morbus, Costircuess, Sea Sickness, Nausea, proceeding from whatever cause, Shortness of Breath, Aeiditv. IIonrMinrn 1 v, >| vxun('ll UI1U OUIUUC9 111 tho IJreast. TIio Above Medicine is highly recommended to literary gentlemen, students, elderly people, and otliera-of sedentary habits. ' I do hereby certify that I have known and used your celebrated compound,; COLLETON BITTERS in my family for more than fifteen years, and I do verily "believe it to be one of the most valuable Family und Plantation in use, having witnessed their beneficial effects in so many instances, tliht with truth it may be affirmed, thoy well deserve tho high encomiums which they have received from the afllicted who have partaken of their and health-restoring properties. Signed, CHAS. G. CAPERS, Planter, St Helena, S. C." The undersigned, wholesale agenta for tho above, take pleasure in stating that they arc acquainted with the manufacture of the "Colleton Bittrus," hence they do not to commend the artiele ns possessing rare virtues, and well calculated to afford relief in and its Kindred Diseases. Retail Price 60 Cents a Bottle! For which sum an incalculable amount of may be arrested. Tli'n will ??<? supplied on Iibprnl terms. Orders should be addressed to JIAVILAND, IIAURAL it CO., Special Agentss, Charleston, S. C., ..Importers of Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Perfumery, Brushes, ?tc. JSTFor pnlc by WAltDLAW <k LYON, Abbeville; F. O. PARKS, Greenwood; GARY tt GARY, Cokesburj-. [juno 1 '65 ly AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL IMPLEMENTS! Machinists' and Builders' Materials!!


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ocr: ABBEVILLE CAIlit CARRIAGES, AT THE OLD STAND OF M. Undentigne<1, tliunkftil for piist favors. re-ipe und tho public generally, to their large Stock o * CONSISTING ONE DOZEN ASSORTED BUGG We would also suy to our friends, Hint we H i o 13L o r y I new, and greatly admired by alt who have lot of second bunded Work, coumsting of COACIIEE, ONE IIALF DOZEN lil for traveling or hacking purpose*, nil of whic Tho Best Set of Hands can safely venture to build to order any Ve Uy We will do any amount of REPAIRING, at in the State. A.3jIj WOHK WU! Wo also have on baud, a largo lot of FISK'S M the dead for prolonged interment, for trn wc will sell exceedingly low for CASH- We v Make Coffin3 and send to any pai have a new IilvAItSE, which will go free of char Abbeville C. II., April 22, 183A-I-!)iii] OOTAG^OW BtJRl H oso w o o dL CASES arc extensively used, and posses for transportation, depositing in vaults, or for ordi Most Imperishable Materials; also prevent runt or corrosion ; nnd when properly ceini bodies of our deceased loved ones, enclosed in tlici of vermin, nnd may, without opprexnive o>loi ; or, if desired, transported to a distunl land. The OCTAGON CASE is a new rtylc of Metallic ( resemblance of Higlily 3?olislxodl free from objections expressed by pome concerni The Subscriber is now prepared to furnish the ubov size required. Also, Black Walnut and Covered ( delivered in the shortest possible t'me. For furl I AGE BUGGIES, &c. | II. & F. A. DEALE. clfully invite tho ullciitioii of llieir ft ion Jm I f fc5 BUOGHBS. ! ? 7 OF ! IE8, ROCKAWAYS, &c. have conimenccd tho Manufacture of 3uggles, i seen tho Work- Wo have also on hand a JGGIES, AND ONE CARRY-ALL, I h we will Kcll exceedingly low. As we liuvc j \ in the Country, hide in our line of business. ?hort notice, ua clienp aa uny other establiah- t i VIinANTEI?, i ^ B U R 1 A L CASES. ETALLIC BURIAL CASES, Air-iiuhl for , noporiutioii, or any other desirable purpose, I I'll I also | t of the district desired. fcHEISTIAN & DEALE. oascs^PinlBh.. is valuable advantages over all other Coffins ' nary interments. Tliey nre made of th? > Enameled Inside and Out, ' silted, we have the gratifying reflection tlint i in, are free from irmptionn of water, or ! r, be kept?obviating the necessity of bast}' ! lasers, of beautiful form, and finished in peri HosowoocI, iijj the fclmpe and appearance of the former | I c CASKS, nt tlic shortest notice pos-ilblo, uf i Uof&ns Made to Order, llicr information of the above Case*,


ocr: j j I | ! j . 1 i | WARDLAW &. LYON now receiving nt llifir DRUG STOKER large addition* to tlieir former mock, king their supply of gtnui?r Medicines ami Tunn Goods very coinplctu. Now on hand ; SIX DOZEN iCITUATE OF MAGNESIA, A mild and pleasant aperient. Ginger Wine. | This wino is nil cxecllenl (onie ; a reliable in Dyiipepsin, General Debility, Dowel A (Foot ion.", <tc. ! Rhode's Fever and Ague Cure, J A cure end preventative of Chill and Fever. | Shaker's Extract of Valerian, luvulu.iblc ill Nervous A flee I ions. A t 1- 1- 1 IICBII ?UpjJiy OI I nXxistang Xjln.am.oxit. Quassia Cups, j A pleasant mode of taking n tonic; very useful in easos of Indigestion, Nervous Debility, Tendency to lutcruiiitciits, &e. Also, that elegant article, BAUI OF A THOUSAND FLOWERS, | l,-ur beautifying il?e eomploxion; curing disease* of the skin ; for shaving; , demising the teeth ; fur the Toilet and the Nu riser v ; for liathing; and ninny medicinal purposes. Cleveland's Cologne, The best now used. Elegant China Vases and Toilet Sets, Worthy of being udmired. Handkerchief and Cooking Extracts, A great variety mid of superior quality. Toilet Soaps, ! Consisting of I'inault's and Harrison's l?osu and Almond Soap, the genuine I lit i*"1 * ?til /{rnirn II 'intlsor Soup, Yankee Soup, Harber's S?np, with a largo variety of other Toilet and Wash in y Soaps, Sruslios. I/iiir, / '/fs/i, Tooth, (in ureal variety,) .V??<7, SUa- vhiff uml S/iot' Jirits/irx. X-i o m o xi Syr u p , Warranted Fine. A n,1 of 37*1x10 Olgars, Any "jnantily, ami of :i rjtutUt;/ which is not surjMMud in any market. A new lot- of those Hslfa Fine POCKET SKTIVES J RAZORS-EQUAL TO THE BEST!! Car XT }XT S , The FINEST ever offered in thin market!! With n great nuinlier and variety of olhrr ar- Ii?-lft? not mentioned. To all of which we invite attention. .Auucviuc x.-. ii.) .*i:iy t?, ir>?n?. a .IL


ocr: (SI)c ^Vbbcutllc Is Publishod Every Thursday Morning, Uy DAVIS &. W. O. DAVIS Editor. J. ROLLINGS WORT i-L Publisher. T E n HVX 33 : Two Doi.i.aks per aiiiiimi, if paid in Two Dcj.t^as hint I'iktv Ok nth if not paid b!x months, ami Tiiukk D>m i ?rs if not paid fori* the end of the year. All subscriptions limited at tin; time of subscribing, will be sidered as indefinite, and will b<* continued arrearages are paid, or at tlio option of the prietora. Orders from other State-* iuu.it invuri ably be accompanied with tlio f.'ti*/?. 1 Advertisements inserted at 7;"? ceubt Square (l5J lines or !? ?*.*) for tlio first and Hit cents for each subsequent insertion. Auvcriisemenw n?a Having tu? tiv?ir??i oT iiiHcrtioiiM murkcil upon llicin, will l>o uod until forbid, and cltnr:ro<l accordingly. Liberal deductions will be made to advertising by Contract. Transient (uents must be paid for in advancc. j For announcing a Candidal >, ?;:{ in advance. For advertising Katrays, U> be paid by Magistrate advertising. PRINTING, Of every Description and in the best EXECUTED AT T1IIS OFFICE: Embracing sueli as J ' BUSINESS CARDS, IIAXI? UILI.9, fill}* size, RCOEirrp, i-ostkuh, " nILL IIK A DA, HOOKS, fAMPIIt.KTB, buiri's : nlanka of all kiiul9. car The Proprietors of the Aiiukvii.i.k assure tlieir friends and the public, ders for any thing in the Printing lino lie executed in the host mntiuer, und ut us rates as at any other establishment.


ocr: &3TO If'AMSY fiCODS. HAVING just received from New York, u large and licauti &Sm8eSBfMia, ful Siock oT Watches and Jew dry, I will Bell thein nt Charleston priccn, and all articles win ranted as represented. My slock consists of Fine Clocks, Weight and Spring, nt various Fine Gold Watches, fiom .3'2 5 to $150; u line lot of Hunting Lever*, from $18 to .$.r>0, for furmei'd; Fob, Vest himI Ladies' Chains, beautiful patterns; Ladies* niul Gents' IJroaclies; l-Jur Kings and Finger Kings, nil sizes; Lockcts, Gold Keys, Gold and Silver Spectacles; Silver Thimbles, n splendid article ; Coral Heads, Gold Snaps, Gold Pens, Silk Guards, Steel Chains, Winding Keys, Stool Spectacles with colored Glasses, a largo assortment, of Spectacle Glasses, nil ages; Port Mollies; a hpiitiliftil assortment of Silver Gaits, suitable for Presents; a full of Pistols The above articles I will sell for CASII, or on Credit to persons who will be prompt in their payments. II. T. TUSTEN. Sept. 2(5. 23 if THE" BRITISH TIIB FARMER'S GI IDE. GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OK TIIE LATIKK PUBLICATION. Leonard sc-ott ?t co., new York, to publish tlio following British viz: 1. Tiik London Qcartkklv, (Conservative.) 2. The Edinuuiiuii Review, (Whig.) a. Tin: Noirrii British Review, (Free Church.) 4- /Tiie \\ estminstkr


ocr: PROFESSIONAL CARDS. JAMES S. COTHRAN, at Law} ABBCVILLU C. II., S. C. MAY BE FOUND FOR THE PRESENT IN THE COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE. Jan. 14, 1850. 39 ly CriST" Independent. Press please copy. WILLIAM P. PRICE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, WILL Pit ACTIO E IN THE COUIlTS OF T1IE WESTERN CIRCUIT. Officc at Greenville C. U. Feb. I, 1S56 42 ly Joi* ES"& Li vIi\gstos7 ATTORNEYS AT LAW. ( OFFICE NEXT DOOR TO THOMSON & FAIR, A IM$EVILLII C. II. II. A. JONKH. J. W. LI\ INUSTON J tin. IS, I H.ri 5. 3 W <' Itsrk WW V? A/UVIU) Attorney ut Law anil Solictor in Equity. Adduvili.e, S. C. Will promptly attend to nil business entrusted t<i i li p curt-, lie ciui lm found ut the ottiee of the , Abbeville Buiiner." July 28 1G .11. WILSON. I.- II. I.OMAX. \V. M. II.MMIK.V Wilson, Lomax & Madden, Attorneys at Law and Solicitors in Equity. i OFFICE AT AllliEVILLE C. II. I. KOSTKK MARSHALL. W. A LKK. MARSHALL & LEE, ATTORNEYS AT LAW AND SOLICITORS IN EQUITY, Wn.i. attend promptly to any business t<> their cure, in the Districts of Abi bcville, Anderson, Laurens and Newberry. Ollieo ut Abbeville C. II. I feb. 9. 43?2m


ocr: t i f 1 ( 1 1 , j REMOVAL OF TIIE BOOT AND SHOE AT ABBEVILLE C. II. IMIK undersigned respectfully inforniH lli?> . Gentlemen of Abbeville, and tlio public jouerullv, that lie lias removed to WASHING T 0 NT S T II E E T, ?no w always to lie luuna id 1113 J>nop. nrivreon he Marshall House and tlie Livery iSIn)>Ii'i. I to MR 011 1111 it tl a In rue Hiipplv of the best French 3AI.F-SKINS, HOCK-SK'INS, MOROCCO uiul PATENT I.KATIIKR, with a goud slock of Liest SULK LEATHER, and in ready U> make :o order BOOTS AND 3IIOES, jf the latest ami neatest sti,!r. lie will ninki iind nieiul as good And as cheap iu> any one else 111 Abbeville. An AI'IMIKNTICE in wanted lo lenru the BOOT and SliUE-MAKING lUIMNR-S. J. J. OIvEKFFE. Boot nud Shoemaker. JHn. 8, IR.'iO. :i3 ly lTv erystTbTes!~ ABBEVILLE C. H. rl"Mi E (IinletliiLvimr tuk^n tli?? Linn* JL iiiO'linii.1 Stulil*; formerly occiij?itj?l Vsi's. .Msi111if ?fc Sale, oWth his neivices to tin public generally, lie will in eon>-t:ifit : t IcihIaiici*, attentive O.s'.Iits. II'k SiiiIjIim will lx kept thoront^lily rlciuiHcil. mid very xitt.-nt oi uivni to merit public patronage. He will nisi ' '


ocr: . Commercial. Addevillk C II, Muy 14, 185G. Cotton?Ther? was very liitle offered, and continue the quotations of pan week. Columbia. May 18. I8.*>6. Cotton.?'There is not moch doing iu this ar iclp. Quotations, 0 @ l1'} cent*.


ocr: I ( I ' 1 j i 1 ' Second Regiment Cavalry. ALULST 1ST, 185G. 01: i) eii yo. ? pursuance of mi order froin M?j. Vft (.' II. McrfJowAN, mi Kleeiion will ie llcl'l ?t l/tbmrly Hill on isa'tirc/ni/ the^L? Wlh dug of September next, tor l)ri?j. <i.-i.?-i;il, lie 1st Brigade ?f Cuv.ilry, ('. M . to till irucaiiey oeeaeioned by i!io resignation of Gen. VVlLKKS. Iaifut Col. J. C. Martin and Maj. S. S. arc hereby appointed Managers, and are lo conduct the election at the above tunc and place, after the manner prescribed law. Iiy ordor of .TOIIN F. TAI.BERT, v*o!. a<i Kc^itui'iit Oovnlry.' A tig. 4, 1856. lli 2t


ocr: Power of Instinct.?The sluggish turtle loves her home. A lmge creature this kiml was caught by English near the island of Ascension, ami burnt uaiue ami date iti ils upper shell. On to England it fell sick, ami from pity it was thrown overboard in the lisli channel. Two years later tlie turtle was captured once more, now near its old home, Ascension. strange and inexplicable home sickness ried tlie slow, heartless creature 400U ba?-k ill rough " the ocean where there is track and no liijrh-roads?"?l'ulnum. ?itf~ The first railway in the which goes from Homo to was opened on the 7lli ult. ?iF~ There is a scarcity of water and Norfolk, Va. n??r- ?-r 1


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ocr: AJTD STATIONERY. rpHE Undersigned lias opened a BOOK X. Sl'OIlE, in Nowborry, where he conatMitly'cn hand & fine assortment of Belig ions, Miscellaneous and School BOOKS. Orders froiu a distance will be filled at the shortest notice. W. J. DUFFTE. dewberry C. II. [Jan 20 38-ljr *? - | ,


ocr: A. C. SQUIER'JL CHEAP CASH FURNITURE STARK. 172 Main Street, COLUMBIA, S. C VANVPAOTUHER AND GKNKVAL DEALER lit Fine nnd Plain FURNITURE. PIANOS, CHAIRS, MATTItASSES, CARRIAGES, Ac., Ac. WXT AM C..1U, Ttr?__ s.J ? *jcs ? v J ~\y " JK4 April 11, 1856 49 ly


ocr: ? UMBRELLAS, TRl j Willi a thousand oilier articles Iwlui found at No. 1, CSrsinite ICo July 1, 1856. Clot (138,) RICHARDSON STREET ^TMIE undenuened would respectfully nmiouu 1 joining Districts, t.lint. lie lia.< now in St or the Seaming n well Selected Stoek of SIMfl X(? - sell at.such prices ns cannot fail to suit. He wui promises will bo performed to tho entire satisfnc lie would, therefore, any to his friend* in the On as he thinks ho can make it an object worthy of In connection with ('lolliintr may be found a of every description. Also, Hats, Caps, , ?AI> a fine assortment of Youth's and Children's Clo old up. Hemcinber the Xo.?ICR, Richardson Street, Columbia, S. C., April 18, 185G. 31 U b . U ; I I A & U U I U 111I W O E [AT TIIE OLD STAND 0! of til K K ,m. ?ga ?r-3- si rpuR i "nilcrsiyncd, tlnmkful for pa JL tion of their friend*, ami llio put CARRIAGES A Contacting of one dozen assorted BUG( ulso say t<> our friends that wcliavo coi Hickory Roiiiolhihg new, nn?l greatly admired have also on hnntl n large lot of secondONE COACIIE?:, 0NE-1IAL1 ONE CAl! Suitable for Travelling or Hacking |?ni ceedingly low. As we have the BEST SET OF HAND! We can safely venture to build to ordi We will do any amount of REP any other Establishment in tlic State. V?t~ All Work o FISK'S METALIC We also have on hand a large lot of air-tight, for protecting the dead for pi or any other dcHirable purpose, which \ We will also Make Coffins and send to Desired. We liave n new HEARSE, w Abbeville C. II., April 22, 1856 O . S . BOWER, MANUFACTURER AND 1>KAI.RR IN FU UN ITU 11E Of Every Description, AX II ?Z2 VK .A. 3E- M.V. SSS Of Every Style; rioiv o OCLCDItA I tu IY1HIALIU BURIAL CASES. Opposite the Congarec Home, COLUMBIA, 8. C. April 11, 1866 49 ly W. DYTIIKWOOD. WM. 11ENRY SMITH. BYTHEW00I) & SMITH, Commission Mel-chiuilt, FOR TIIE BALK Or COTTON, FLOUR, GRAIN, AND ALL MANNER OP Produce and Merchandise, Exchange Row, Richardson Street, COLUMBIA, 8H C. April 11, 1856 49 ly POULLAIN. JENNINGS. <fc CO? AND COTTON FACTORS, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. Poullapt, Thomas J. Jennings, Isaiah Pdbse. Ms J % 185ft. 62-1J REM SEN'S HAT HIAJVtnPACTORY, , [ AMP :-.;' Leader *f ' Farhloai, Richardson Street, No. 1ST, Opposite Exchange Row, COLUMBIA, a C. * ' * ' rNKS, and CARPET BAGS. iging to (i general assortment, to be M. ISRAEL ?t BUUSSEI7S, w, Abbeville C. II., f$. C. 0 tf jjitig, Clotljiiig, COLUMBIA, S. C. (138.) c-e t?> I ho Citizens of Abbeville ami the nil< (mill will continue to receive throughout \M> SUM ill: It CLO'l'LIING, which he will lid linve it distinctly understood, that, nil he tion of nil who patronize his Establishment, intry, to give him a call, on visiting Columbin. a trial. good assortment of Cciitlcmcu's Furnishing Cm-pet lings, Lmbrellns, lite., Etc. ;<.)? thing of every Style and Size from three yenra opposite the Boot anil Slmo Store of II. P. (J. M. JOHNSON. 50-ly Or (IXXlit IJ t I K S , V M. II. & I'. A. DEALE.] mm -wlj ?- ? 9 ?C3 st. favors, respectfully invito the nlten?lic generally, to tlu-ir lnrgc stock of ND BUGGIES, JIES, ROCK A WAYS, Ac. t*"e woul.l limoncod the innnnfntiture of 18 11 j? ff i c s l>y nil win) lmvc soon the work. We Iiitixl Work, consisting of ? DOZICX HUCGIKS, AND illY- ALL, rposes, nil of wliicli wo will sell ex5 IN THE COUNTRY, jr nny Vehicle in our line of husiiiesH. 'AIRING, at short notice, as cheap as Warranted. BURIAL CASES. FISIv'S MI7TALIC BURIAL CASKS, olonged interment, for transportation, ,ve will sell exceedingly low for CASH. any part of the District liicli will go free of clinrge. CHRISTIAN & DEALS. 61 . tf CITY DRUG STORE. WM. HAINES, No. 217 (North Side) Broml Street, *3 AUGUSTA, GA, TXTl 1 t. 1 n.i.ii ** ? ?? ? fi uvidiiub duu nttutii ueaiar in DRUGS AND MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, PUTTY, VARNISHES, ETC. PERFUMERY", HAIR BRUSHES, COMBS, SOAPS, HAIR OILS, POMADES, HAIR DYE8, IIDE'K EXTRACTS, ETC. All of which Are offered at low prices for Cash. Particular attention paid to tlie preparation of PHYSICIANS' PRESORIFTfONS and the dispensing of Family Medicines. A large of Fresh and Warranted Garden, Grass and Field Seeds. ?ijp~ Orders from tlie Country promptly attended to. May 2, 1856. 62-1 y JAMES S. COTHRAN, Attorney at Law, . < ABBEVILLE C. IT, 8. C. K5T May %efound for the present in the Commissioner's Office. Jan 18 1859 87 lv Cigars! Cigani! SEVERAL Thousand fine Florida Oig*r? on .veonttganienVforMlab* ?? -- :& if A. WALLER. Greenwood, 9. C., August 5, 1856. 14-8fc NOTICE. . 1M.MO Poaoii T?*kenee thi> . con, Hog round, . . ftOO"yacta Superfine Flour; . ? ^ 10,4^00 Libs Lard, in oans and barrels; 1,000 Bushels Corn; , cki*JUfpmsoau, ii'i


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ocr: GOOD TO THOSE II & FASIIJ' GREAT ATTRACTIONS AT M.ISRAIL PLEASURE IN INFORMING Til ]>Miricts, ilia) they arc opeuiui; in that nple NO. 4 GRANITE ROW, NE! AX ENTIUELY > AID SI which, when complete, 1 T.xn&n&v ilWI UC7 u'Jb JL ?_ V * A5 KJ Jli ill A) 1 1 I EVER BROUGHT Tt We have carefully selected our entire St<>< ill great hurgaiiis, which enables us to sell ?i 'Astonishingly J Wo particularly invite the I.A1MI0S to exaini and Black Muslins, Lawns, we arc prepared to sell at prices to DKI'Y We have also a f WHITE VOODS. IK/SH f LIN EX CAMBRIC 11AS and a very elegant assortment, of all of ilie latest My let*, and at prices which will I ?fc ]>ixou'8 Line!! I1, ON NETS, RIHHOXS, SILKS, VE. ARTIFICIALS, DRESS '1 HOlih in endless variety, at prices which ennnot. fail to |> We have paid pailieulstr attention ii Jft a d FOR GENTS, HOY COATS, VES T in great variety, fiom Die very Inwrnt prude up In nlilo Styles to suit lliu most fastidious, und lit prict BOSOM SHI UTS, DRA WE STOCKS, NECKTIES, SILK AND OK NTS' FUR WE WILL DISPOSE OK AT 1 SEOAliS of choice brands?very re;i 1 Of It CliKAT AS IIATS, CAPS, HOOTS, S1K) HARDWARE, MUSICAL INS i PERFUMER} lie f?>iiii<1 well worthy the alleniion til' i he sold bv us sit cjrtrimvhj Low Prices! Umbrellas, Trunks, Carpel ling 12 o me s t i i n? Shirtings, hlo.i'-h?i?l and unlilenclied, lnd Stripes, ete, etc., /I.S 67/AM/' ,I.S" Wi- rc6|H'i'lfully solicit a call, and il" jjood (in to all, and strict business principles, me done at 1\T T.Q1 Due West Tulescopo copy 4 linios.] NEW SPKI.\ i C?OOI>5i! Very Low Prices for Cash. WILLIAM SHEAR N E W jSl' V WANT OF I ONABLE NO. FOUR GRANITE ROW ! -raw & BRTJSSEL K CITIZENS OF THIS AND u?li<l Brick Building, XT TO THE DRUG STORE, JEW STOCK OK | JMMEft kvill be foutid one of tlie j i) CHEAPEST! > TIIIS MARKET!!! k in New York, 1'liiladelphin and Baltimore, nr (.'ooiIh at Low States ! ! ! lie our extensive and handsome Stock of Bareges, Calicoes and COMPETITION !!! * i|ileiuli<ISt<>ck ?.f :itv, clo r/iw, < i)h'/;uc/tiE/-s, parasols axd LACK AX1> SII.K MANTILLAS, avorubly comparc with uny bought thin side ILS. LACKS, ! TRIMMINGS, BRITCHES, UNKT AND MUSK1T0 ilcasi-!! I i i laying in our very heavy Stock of ( e J I o t h i n S AN1) YOUTHS! S AND PANTS i the FINEST MADE, e?o?l and to S|i IT ALU We havo also a ttiu; SStonk US, HOSIERY, CRAVATS, /' 0 ('NFT HANDKERCHIEFS N!SUING GOODS IN i'kuy low UaTES !!! , isotialtli*!! I ISO 111 MKN'I IN i I'.S, CUTLERY, 'Till! .VENTS, i " AND YANKEE NOT/ONS, lho.su iti need of llto above articles, / s and Valises in great variety ! 5 Goods, il'" Hluo Stripes, Heel Ticking, Denim?, THE ( 'UK A I'EST I! mis :it low prices, fair drillings, prompt an<l rit ii continuance of politic putruimvc, it islitill RAEL & BRUSSEL'S S'ew Store, at Nu. 4 (Jrutiitc Row, Abbeville (J. II., S. C. March 21, 1SS6. 4'J ly MN? I* I us Ultra.*' : 1,200 Prizss! 50,900 Dollars


ocr: HEAD QUARTERS. Eighth Begiment S C NO. ? ll TllE Lower and Upper But- ?l tnl'ions, composing the Kiylith ?| Hi'jjiiiiont of Infantry, S C. Mi- /&?!? STl litiu, will 1'iirnilc for I?rill initl uJ ""''"W <'it titoir rcs|?t'ctive 1'u- Tfvf ?~"-n r.tili* (irounds at 1(1 o'clock A. ??JuLb M.. oil the followini; days: The Upper IJattul 011 ut McCnw'a Old Field, o Saturday llie 2''Mi of April. The I.o\vcr U itt ilion .it Bradley's Old ImcK oil Sitnrdav the I'.il of Mav. Commissioned ami noncommissioned will all?ml ?t each place tlio day previous, fo Drill mid Inspection! Mtij. W. M. Honors und Cnpt. J. II. Ciinniii( ham will extend thi?? order throughout their r? fepeetive command*. Oflieeis of the fjinu and Stuff are icquired t nppeur in foil Uniform. A'so, tlio Captains of Companies will orde the Pioneers *?f their respective Heats to uppea at It) o'clock A M on tin- days of Drill. By order of Col II. II. IIakckk. J. G. WJhLSON, Adj't. April 2, IS.nfl. 00 4i OUT Independent. Press copy 4 times. WKARN'S EttMOTlKD EBSMUKEBF Ambrotypcs & Daguerreotypes fT IIK Subscriber rcfpuetfnlly announces to th 1 Ladies and (ieuth-mcn ol Abbeville C. II and vieinity, that he will be there in a few day With his Celebrated Car, being :t combination of Sky mid Side Light. l>; wlii -li light only em n true Picture be produeeil Those desiring, have a rare op|>ortMtiit) of oh tainiiiiT one or more of his AMIJUOTYPES o DA(U'KUKF.< nYPKS. His Am:.rot\ jh->, for |>frii)iui<'nc<\ of Inm nml brilliancy, art' far tf'tpefior, uml may hi* sai< to l?i- at Irusi a coiilury in mlvancc of Daguor ro<>lyp<!i>. SMillici- it t<? nay, his work shall not bo sin passed by any. Prices, from $1.50 to $8.00 rni'li?cam- nit (I al complete. It. UK A UN, Artist. March 21. 18.50. 4') tr Brickmusonry and Plastering. rPHK uiiiU-rsitrtu-d having formed 11 (Jo-parlll'T .1 ship in tin* above luisiurss, art* prepared t< (lo all work entrusted to tlteiii in llu* best mu most substantial manner. Having a lonj; experience in llio business, they Haiti* ? 1 ' il


ocr: \ *ja .1 v;|, ?<: <:?i l"1^ ' pa, vj,J wit he ,,Ki ; ARRIAGE AND It! A It W ? ^IIK undersigned liavinji 08- BT9^ . Boeiutcd themselves as Cortuero in the btlKineiss of ?:? uinl WagoU Mulling and Repairing, ) Firm of m ch II A It 11 I S & W A II E, mid call tlio ultcutiou of the public to ops at I?It. Cnrmcl, iero they hope, by fair prif> ?, faithful work, d prompt, attention to business, In earn lilt* ilidence of all, and merit a liberal slinre l.ronugc. t b'or all jobs Amounting to Five Dollar? or more, ymcnt will be required in Cush, or by a ('nsli te, when the work is removed from the Sl.np. All ordern for work tdiould be directed to K. Harris; but all settlements must be th th<T tinanrial Copartner, W. C. Warn, alone ii authorized to line tlie name of ill, (jive or take notes, give receipt*, wey or contract debts. DAVID E. HARRIS, W. C. WARE. ML Curmnl, S. C., Jan. *7, I8f>l>. 38-ly ifsi.mT)val of the


ocr: J J\ P , , Executor's Notice. j| state of John McBryde, Sen. LLL parlies interested in tl?e above are hereby notifted'thfit a Filial mil of the same will b* iftade in (ho Joe at Abbeville 0. II., oh the'iStlr day ril iiext. . yf *>' ANDREW J. WfeED, Ex'or. Fan, 7? 1W?? 38


ocr: ? ! ' i I | t ' cash" GROCERY STORE! rjHlIIK undersigned having formed a u<M'slii|> to curry on tlie UUOCKUY 1JU- ilNlCSS in all its brunche*, liuvc opened u Store it tho Greenwood Depot. .vliero they liuvc now 011 hand ? lurj{o nf*sort- lent of everything in tli<>ir lino, which will ho sold cheaper tlimi tho cheapest. ^ Just Received, A largo nBSK?rtiii''nt Loaf, ( mutilated, hont [frown and crushed SUliAKS; host Kin Colic1', tioiasses, nice, i onucco 01 nil qualifies, Segars >f every conceivable brand, Mackerel by the kit >v barrel, Cheese, Soda, Ac. A Large Assortment Of Candies, Raisins, Pine Apples, Cocoa Nuts, flutter Nuts, English Walnuts, Oranges aud \pplcs. Fir Liquors. All kinds of f liquors?Old liye, Monongnhcla, Hum, Brandy, Ale, Porter, Cider, Lemon Syrup, liraiidy Fruits, Pickles, Ac., ike., on hand and 'or Sale at the Storo of DAVIS &. BOOZER. Hardware. All kinds and qualities?Pom, Oven*, Spiders, ikillets, Frying Puns, Trace Chains, Axes, Mills, Scythe Blades, Mails all sizes, Pocket ivnives, ?tc., tfco. Coopor Ware, &c. Tulis nttd Buckets, all sizes. Caudles, Soap, )Hire1i, Ginger, Pepper, Spice, Copperas, Itidi^o, Madder, Powder, .Shot, Lead, and Percussion Taps. Drugs and Medicines. Spirits of Turpentine, Castor Oil, Paregoric, Laudanum, Number Six, Pain Killer, Radway's Heady Relief, Vermifuge, Perfumeries, ?.V.c., ivhieh will be sold on the most accommodating eilus, or bartered for Produce, Chickens, Eggs, Unit?-r. Turkeys, and oilier saleable articles. Feeling assured thai we will not fail to please, u price and quality, we would invite the atlcn- ion of purchasers to an examination of our Stock. DAVIS & BOOZER. (ireel!wood Depot, March 4, 1850. 40-ly


ocr: * , Jn' A<!siniiiis*valor's !V?tiic>. Sstate of William Magill. sen-, is hereby f^iven to all persons eon- 3 eerned, that a Final Settlement of the >vc Estate will bo made in the Ordinary'h ice, on the lOili day of April next. Those mi? claims, are expected to present, tlie same, !y attested, on or before tout day ; and those ebtcd, imui pay promptly. *' JAMBS MAGILL, Ad.n'r. Ordinary's Office, ) ^ Jan.


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ocr: j ^ 1 / SUGAR AND MOLASSES. OllUDS. Prime N. O- and P6rto SUGAR 4 mid*. Prime XT. I. MOL ASSES 20 BbU. - " ~ N. O. SYRUP, ; Just received and for sale l>y April 25] U. S. KERR.


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ocr: E. J. Ti . i i _ ? ^ /?.. ??.: hk n ?. AT All BU VILLI A Drpot lor Fiiic I HAVE Now 11 sett of hands, in nil tl as good as ever struck a liek in this or nv Any Style : from a Crime-neck* Conch to the running-gear < j low as nnv other Shop in the State, for the LATEST AND MOST FASHIONAliLE. Persons wishing nnvthing in mv line, nrc vc Abbeville C. II., S.*0., Jan 28, 1850. Octagon Burial Casei rI"MIESE CASES are extensively used, and jhi.X tins for transportation, depositing in vui made of the Most Impcrisiiahlc Materials; ; To prevent rust, nr corrosion ; and when pro] tiou thai, the bodies of our deceased loved <; tior.e of water, or depredulioiis of vermin, nil obviating the necessity of hast.y burials; or, il nit* wi IiMiii.n UAJSK is a new style t>f Meta perfect rcscmbhtiice of Highly Polish and free from objections expressed by some former stylos. The Subscriber is now prepared to furnish tlic of un}- size required. Also, Black Walnut and Covere iiiul delivered in tlie shortest possible time, please take notice of my descriptive pamphlets, Abbeville C. II., March :tl, 183i'i] .1.1 .. cm gpm aim AT ABBEY & SALE llespeetftdlv inform th< einllv, that they have opened" a HOT 101., for the accommodation of y L O It ' s 3- ar-z m w ?:? 9 13 C. II., s. c., arringcs and Ruggics. ic various brandies of CARRIAGE 13- other town, I am able to build of Vehicle, j( a Wlicc-l-barrow. Ami my prices will be same styles of work, which are always of ry respectfully invited to give 111c a call. 5?Rosewood Finish. ssess valuable advantages over all other nr for ni^innrv int.>nu/??ilj --- - J ? ?? ?"?= ilso rn.'inioli'd Inside an?l Out, n-rly cemented, we have the gratifying enclosed in thorn, are froe from may, without oppressive pilar, l?c r desired, transported t? a distant land. Hie Cases, of beautiful form, and finished in ed Rosewood, concerning the shape and appearance of the s above CASKS, at the shortest notice possible, d Coffins Made to Order, For further information of the above Cases, which are ill circulation. F_ J. TAYLOR. it'itimj ILLE 0. IT. jir ?>1<1 friends mid pntroi.s, runl the public Washington street, opposite Mr. 1


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ocr: to FOUR HORSE STAKE leaves ABBE* YILLE on Moudny, Wednesday nuiI Lcavoa Washington, On., on Tuesday, nud Saturday mornings. A Daily Train leaves Washington at 1 o'clock M, for Atlnntu. OFFICE at the POST OFFICE. w? 'x JOHN McBRYDE, Agent. II., April 2. 1850. SO ly "


ocr: GOOD J TO THOSE IN & FASHIO GREAT ATTRACTIONS AT N T73 TFfS? rsi <rm M. ISRAE I. S pleasure in informing the Districts, that the}' are opruing in that splewl NO. 4 GRANITE ROW, NEX AN KNTIKEI.Y NK' AND SB which, when complete, \vi] MRGMT AND ever drought to ' We have carefully selectcil our entire Stock at great bargains, which enables us to sell onr Astonishingly L We particularly invite the LADIES to examine and Black Muslins, Lawns, I wc aro prepared to sell at prices to DEFY ( We have also n spl WHITE GOODS. HOSIER LINEN CAMBRIC IIAND a very elegant assortment of of the latest styles, mid at prices which will fav ?fc Dixon's Line I! RIBBONS, SILKS. V Ell ARTIFICIALS, DRESS T1 BOBBI endless variety, at prices which cannot fail to plei We have paid particular attention in I e a il y JJM a d e FOR GENTS, ROYS COATS, VESTS great variety, from thn very lowest pradc up to tl Styles to suit the most fastidious, and at prices BOSOM SHIRTS, DBA WER STOCKS, NECKTIES. SILK P AND CENTS' FURS WE WILL DISPOSE OF AT VI m-Y: A lis ....... OL'It GREAT ASSC CAPS, BOOTS, SHOR HARDWARE, MUSICAL INS! PERFUMER V bo foil ml well worthy tlic attention of tin bo solil by us :it cxlrtvuhj Low Prices ! ! Umbrellas, Trunks, Carpet Bags ns SliirtinRB, bleached and unbleached, Iudigt .Stripes, etc, ctc.. /1<S CHEAP AH 77 Wo respectfully Bolicit n call, and if good (JimkI to nil, and strict business principle!*, merit done ut ISH Nt fS?" Due Went Telescope copy 4 times.] CHARLESTON DAILY STANDARD, JEWS! WANT OF (NABLE GOODS! 0. F3UR GRANITE ROW 2 mm mm?Q cBRUSSEL CITIZENS OF TIIIS AND ADJOINING id Rrick Building, r TO THE DRUG STORE, STOCK OF HER GOODS, II be found one of the OBBAPBIT! rillS MARKET!!! in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, for Goods ul iow Rates ! ! ! i our extensive and hnudantnc Stock of lareges, Calicocs and Ginghams, COMPETITION!!! ndidStoek of y. QLOVES, KERCH IE IS. PARASOLS A XT) FANS, LACK AND SILK MANTILLAS, orably compare with any bought this side of (j r IIM MINGS, 1iR U CIIES, NET AND MUSKITO ise!!! tying in our very lic.tvy Slock of J lot hing, ANI) YOUTHS! AND PANTS lio FINKST MADE, good Good* and SUIT ALL. We liuvo uleo a fine Stock of S, HOSIERY. CRAVATS, 0 (IKFT IIA N I) KER CHIEFS 1 SUING GOODS IN GENERAL, SliY LOW RATES!!! niiiMu!! > lt'1 ME NT IN IS, CUTLERY, TINWARE, 'R UME NTS, ANI) YANKEE NOTIONS, uso ill need of thy above article#, wliicli and Valises in great variety ! 'Goods, r> Tllnc Stripes, Red T eking, Denims, Check?, II-: CUB A P EST! 1 s nt Ion* price*, fail*dealings, prompi anil polite a r. ntiiinuiice <>f public patronage, it *hall be AEL & BRUSSEL'S sw Sloiv :it Nil 4. fiisinit.. n<?io AM.?viii? c. ii.,'a. c. March 2-J, 1P56. 49 ly Dr. McLANE'8 CELEBRATED