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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10

Broadc!oihs Of various qualities,
Casslmcres. Sattinets. do do
Kentucky and Cotton Jeans, do
GIenrock Jeans, and Linseys, Go
Merinos, and Circassians, do
French, English and American Furni-
ture Prints,
Dom5azines, various qualities,
FIanrels, do do and colo-s.
Black, colored and plaid Silks,
Sewing Silks. all colors and qualities,
Patent Flax Thread, do do
Spool Cotton Thread, do dn
Swiss, book, striped and plaid Nluslins,
Apron Checks, various qualities,
Shawls, a good assortment,
Hosiery, Gloves, Combs, do do
IlandkerchicIS Il good assortment,
Stocks. Linen Bosoms and Collars,
Brown dressed Shirts and Drawers,
White, black, and colored Camhrics.
Linen, Diapers, and brown Table Cloths
Fringe and Dirnity Furniture,
Plaid and striped Domestics,
Hartford, Amosking, & Trenton Tickings,
Bleached and brown Shirtings,
Do Sheetings.
Ribands, of every description,
Brass and NVhaiebone Busks,
Corsets, corded Skirts,
Silk and Cotton Vclvets,
Satin Ecstings, &c.
Bandboxes, Bnnnets, Hoods,
Hats and Caps, Shoes and Boots,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10
NILMINcToS. Oct. I.

Onuard.-Ten more miles of our Rail
Read will he opened to-day which will
reduce the travel by stage between VIII
miugton and Roanoke to so miles-rhe
balance of the way. I40 miles, being over
one of the best built Rail Roads in the
United States. Such has tern The pro.
gress during the month past, that The pros
pect is now fair for The opening of The
whole line Of the road before Christmas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10
n. L. GRIFFIN.
GEO. BOSWELL.
Mr.. Editor

I7T. LU{IUT
Alta petty muster Of the Wa'eryBranch
Company, on the 9th instant, Captain e.
w. Parry, being desirous 10 take the
voice oflhe Company, as to the necessity
ofretaining sutler 1T the muster-sround,
put il to the vote of the Company when,
to The credit Of the men, the. vote was TN
animous against the whiskey seller: not
one individual voting in his favor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10
Hamburg Lot ior Sale.
State of South Carolina.
EDGEFlELD DISTRICT.
IN EQEITY

John ". Heard and
l. 5;aii #. 7; Wias5s. Hsfna. vs.. F'"Hetes''H'
MOTlCE is hereby given, that by virtue Of
IS an Order from the Court of Chnncery,
will offer for sale to the highest bidder, at
Edgcfcld Court House, on the first Monday ir
November next, to lorecose Mortgage, that
Lot Of ground in the Town Of fIIamburg, known
in the Plan of said Town as Lot No having
- feet front on Centre street, and - feet
rear, containing one quarter of an acre. more
or less, adjoining the Lots Of Gideon Pardue
and Gideon II. Hull, it being the Lot on which
is situated house. lately occupied as Drug
Store by the said B. Fl. Winding. Ono third
of the purchase money to be paid in cash. and
the ollier two thirds. Oil II credit of three and
six months, in equal portions. The purchaser
to give bond and personal security, and a mort
gage of the premises, to secure the credit por
ton of the purchase money.
]. TERRY, C. E. E. D.
Commissioners Office.
Edsefeld, Oct. 5, 1889. Ssh dS6
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10

Slayssofhe Amistead.-Judge Thomp-
son delivered the opinicn of the u. States
Circuit, Court, at Hartford, OH the 23nl
inst, in this case, denying the application
made on Haheas Corpus for The relief of
The slaves. on the ground that their sciz-
ure having been made on the high seas as
far as the court could judge from The fncis
presented. the U. S. District Cour, of Con-
neticul had jurisdiction Of the matter
lie added however, that should it even
appear from subsequent investigation. that
the seizure was made within the urisdic-
ton of the District Court of New York.
The slaves would not be entitled to their
release on haheas corpus, hut would have
10 be sent with the vessel 10 that tribunal
to dispose of the question in liligarion.-
The cause has been accordingly left 20 the
District Court, which will sit in Hartford,
on the third Tuesday in November next.
subject 10 appeals of thoCircuitCour, land
the Supreme Court of the U. States. In
the mean time the marshal has been d.
rected TO have the prisoners comfortably
taken care of, and the District Atto,ny Is
to be dispatched, with one of The Counsel
on the other side, in a Revenue Gutter 10
Monlauk Point, to investigate and ascer-
tain where the seizure was actually made.
So far little of consequence has been deci-
ded. 1t has only been settled that the
prisoners have committed no criminal Of
fence cognzahle by theCourIs of'he U. S.
and that the Circuit Court of the u, S. has
no original Jurisdiction in relation to them.
Judge Thompson, while expressing his
opposition TO slavery in the abstract, took
occasion to express his opinion very dec-
dedy on the constitutional recognition of
the system, and the duty Of the Courts of
The country to enforce ii in all proper cases.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10

The New York Pos, states that the life
boat of the Roxbury India Rubber Com
pany was tested on Monday, in the bay
opposite Castle Garden, and the success of
the experiment fully proved its fitness for
the purpose for which it was constructed,
it bore the weight of fifty soldiers and a
six pound field piece with great case,
while the firing ofthc gun is said to have
had no perceplble effect upon The float.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10

Extract Of a letter from an extensive
planlerin Greenville District, Sept, 2S,
1889" Owing to the long and continued
drought which has existed for the last two
months. and The rus, which commenced in
August, | am satisfied that the country
bctw cen the Broad and Savannah Rivers
will not make TWO thirds Of a crop of
Cotton"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10

The total loss by the late FIRE at St.
Louis is estimated at 100000 dollars
The remains of the persons killed by the
falling of the gable end of one OF the build
inss were followedto the grave Ivy an i'm
mcnse concoG.se.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10
NOTICE.

MpY mutual consent of all parties interested,
ED will he sold, lor division, at public ont.
cry, before the Court House door, on the first
Monday in November next, the well known
Pottcrsrillc Premises, consisting of about seven.
teen acres of land. Possession TO be given ON
the first of January next & terms made known
on the day of sale. For particulars enquire of
N. Ramey, Esq on the premises.
Oct q, lSy9 n 26
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10

Eariy Frost.-Ne learn that there was
frost on Thursday night last, i'll The region
of the Roanoke river. The nigh' here
was unusual y cold, for the last of Sep
tember, but we have heard Of no frost
hereabouts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10
EiSecN{Gl.'s &aie.

EgY Permission of the Ordinary, will he
KID sold on Friday the 18th inst. at lis late
residence, all the Personal Estate of VIM. NJ.
Butler, deceased, consisting of likely negro
Girl, Corn. Fodder. and many other articles
Terms made known at the sale
N. L. GRIFFIN, Executor.
Oct3, 1890 a36
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10

The Alexandria Gazette states that the
command of the Washington Navy Yard
will hr probably bestowed on Commodore
Morris. and that Commodore RitgeIy will
succeed him at the Navy Board.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10
ALSO,

Gloves, Suspcnders Scarfs, Cravats,
Merino, Cotton and Silk Under Shirts and
Drawers.
The above articles have all heen selected in
England and France, by one of their own firm,
and bought for cash. They offer them by the
package or piece, on accommodating terms
MEETING, OPPOSITE EPEARL-STREET.
The Augusta and Savdnnal, papers, the Co.
lumbia and Edge6eld papers will publish the
above six times each.
Oct. 10 Sc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10
B6rect Hssaa1Os.zaxloss.

NhICKINSON, SEBRING g. STAT
HT HAM, Importers Of Cloths, Cassimeres
and Vestings: are now receiving per ships
Chicora and Vlctoria. complete assortment
of the most fashionable stvle of CLOTHS.
CASSIMERES AND FESTINGS, aud will
i'll a few daysbe prepared to execute all orders
in their line. entrusted to them. In addition TO
the above they will keep all kinds of Trim
mings.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10
CROCKERY WARES,

And u great many articles too tedious TO
mention.
We respectfully invite our customers. and
the public generally, to give us call. We can
and ,cW give them great bargains. We also
return them onr sincere thanks, for the liberal
patronage bestowed on us, up to the present
iimc-huping for a further continuance of the
same. MITCHELL s. RANSOM.
Hamburg. Sept 2G, 1889 tf35
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10
\ EDGEFrELD C. H., Oct. s, 1889.
To NJ. l.. BoHHAM,
s: g. RfGsosp:: I; Gsnn.rT' Committee
Gentlemen !;

Gentlemen;
Your note Of this morning, enclosing to
US, copy Of The Resolutions adopted by
the Edsefeld Hussars, upon the occasion
ofourresignalion as Officers in that Troop,
has been just received. We have been for
the last fifteen years identified with your
Corps, and the pain which we feel in our
separation from you, is in no small degree
allevialcd by the very kind and HatIerins
notice, which you have been pleased to take
of US, in the Resolutions, which you have
so politely communicated.
We beg you, Gentlemen, 10 return TO o,he
Troop, whose organ you are, our most SIN
cere desire for their future prosperity, and
to assure them that we shall ever mos,
gratefully remember this kind expression
of their good feelings towards US.
n. L. GRIFFIN.
GEO. BOSWELL.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10
~ x;W W HAY GO1DSe

FROM New YORK AsD HARTFORD. CoSS.
FEyHf Subscribers are now receiving from
h New York and Hartford, Conn.,, and will
continue 10 receive theretrom, and keep on
hand al all times, a complete assortment OF
Fancy and Staple,
vSoEy ESES u GDGDS, Sc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10
State of South Carolina.
EDGEFlELD DISTRICT.

VOsEPH PATTERSON, living near Edge
Oh field Count House, tolls before Inc, Il sorrcl
Horse, supposed to be 12 years old, l44 hands
high, white streak down the forehead. three
white feet, white spot on the back Apprais-
ed at $50. JOHN KIRKSEY, J. =.
Oct :, 1S:>a 36
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10
Plantation for Safe.

EdgefleId, continuing aDOUt
ONE THOUSAND ACRES.
The soil is well adapted to the production Of
Cotton, and Grain of all descriptions. There
are on the premises all necessary buildings for
agricultural purposes, and the " hole Plauta-
ton is in first rate repair. 1t is well watered
and as healthy as any place in the District
Persons dcsirous of purchasing, will please aG-
dress, or apply to the subscriber, at Edgefvld
Court House.
ALSO,
Two good Gins (onr nearly ncw), Planta-
ton and Biackslniths Tools, Cattle, uons
Horses, Provisions SC.
Il. r. MINIS.
Oct. ], ls39 35-tt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10
State of South Carolina

EDGEF1ELD DISTRICT.
ND ENAGER CURRY, living near Hardy's
s. D Meeting House, or 8 miles of Ham
bura, tolls before me. one black mare Mule, four
years old, with white nose, no brands. Ap.
praised at S75 JOHN DAY.J. @.
Oct ], 1880 c Sc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10
rPTH,c Edgeficld Temperance

Board will hold its scmi-annua meeting III the
Baptist Meeting House. on Tuesday evening
the 22nd inst, during the sitting of the Court.
Addresses may be expected on the OCCASION.
OctS, 1879 b :5,i
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10
NlNETY-SlX DISTRICT.
To CAPT. N. L GRIFFIN. AND
LIEUT.. GEORGE BOSWELL.


LIEUT.. GEORGE BOSWELL.
Gentlemen;
At meeting oc the Edgefeld Hussars,
held at EdgeieId Court House, on the
2Slh ult., Lieut.. Belts was called 10 the
Chair. when, on motion Of NJ. L. Bon
ham, the following resolutions were unani
mously adopted,
"ResoLved, That in the resignation of
Capt. N. L. Griffin, and Lieut.. George
Boswell, we shall lose the services of Two
spirited and efficient Officers, who have al
all times manifested lively interest in the
welfare Of our Troop.
"Resolred, That their courteous aud Of
ticer like department, and their long and
fai,hful devotion to the Troop, merit our
warmest commentator and lasting regard.
ReSolred, That Committee Of three
be appointed by the Chair, TO wait on
Capt. Griffin, and Lieut.. Boswell, and ac-
quaint them with The proceedings of this
meeting; and that the correspondence lie
published in the Edsefeld Advertiser"
Under The last resolution, Gentlemen, we
have the honor TO furnish you with copy
of the above proceedings. Accept from
US, in behalf of the Troop, the assurance,
that the kindly feelings whi'h have here
1olore existed between ourselves and the
EdsefeId Ilussars, will be fondly cherish
ed and remembered.
Very respectfully, your oh, serv'ts,
NJ. L. BONIlAM,
CHAS. GARRETT,
JAS. REYNOLDS.
Edgefeld, Oct. s, 1899.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-10
Lsss az Letters. - ..

mEMAlNiSG in the Post Office at
A.G hamburg, s. c., on the 1st OF Oc-
tober, 1889, not before advertised.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-06-26
JUNE 8.

MoSE NErTRALiTT VIOLATIONS. Ihree
American schooners, Java, Magnolia, and
Independence have been seized by an I'm
g!ish Cruiser. recently in the Bay Of fon-
dy.The men oi the difIeren, schfs.stste for
fact ,ha, they put into the haTbor Of 1usket
Island 10 renew their stores of water, &c.
&c. II accorded with British interests to
suppose them there, FOR the purpose OF v'o-
Ia,np the s,ipulsiions of the treaty existing
between Grea, Britain and the L. States.
Testimony was procured that they were
fishing in the Hsrhor, arc kno,r how east
IL British Gold can procure sufficient proof
70 sohserve their interests. The Boston
fourier recommends the sending anAmer-
,can Cruiser to protect our fishermen, while
the boundary question is unsettled, -"to'
il ia that probably, which has occas'oned
the present trouble" The suggestion is q
good one and should he acted on.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-06-26
Fourth of July Celebration

A meeting Of the citizens Of Swanton
and the adjoining towns was held on Mon
day evening at the Eagle Hotel for the
purpose Of making the necessary arrange
ments for celebrating our National Ami
versary, (the coming 4th,) in this Village.
Hon. James Fisk was called to the chair
and Albert Beardsey appointed Secretary.
At said meeting the following persons
were named Committee Of arrangements.
For S,cantog.
B. Scott, John Barney, E. w. Babcock,
George Green, L. Foster, Heman Hop
kns.
For Highgde.
George Ruiter, J. Cummings.
For Sheldoa.
R. A. Shattuck, j. J. Beardsley.
For 81. Adams.
]. Bradley, Merrill Laid, A. G. Tarle-
ton, Robert Lowell.
For Georgia.
COL J. Caldwell, Josiah Smith.
For .4Ibwgh.
Doct, Hardy, H. Reynolds, Frederick
Hazen.
For North Hero.
Doct G. Whitney, Col H. w ellsworth
Resolred, That Henry Adams, Esq. 0
St. Adams, be appointed Orator OF the day
and that in the event of his inability TO at
tend, Mr.. l. B. Bowdish of Swanton, b.
substituted in his place.
Resolred, That the proceedings Of thi
meeting be signed by the President AM
| Secretary, and be published in the Franklin
Messenger and North American.
n. B. The Committees from the differ
ent Towns, are particularly requested L
assemble in this place as early as nine o.
clock, on the morning of the 4th of July.
JAMES FISK, President
ALBERT BEARDsLEr, Secretary.
Swanton, VT, June E7th, 1889.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-06-26

OBsEivE.-One of those circumstances
which ,eldom occur more than once or
twice ayear in village has just transpi-
red. Some Of the merchants have returned
with their New Goods, and as chronicIers
of passing and important events we have
felt bourd to mention the fact. The ladies
will now call, so will the conference.-the
purchase will be satisfied and in the gen.
eral qualification the publisher will join,
as his numerous patrons will expect TO see
their advertisements in the paper. Call
in upd Messrs. Van Duzee & Co., who
have teen the first to set the example,
May i be followed by others, and we hear
our subscribers cry Amen.
cS- See Advertisement.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-06-26
A E. A X ID.

WE hereby give general invitation, 10 all
w who wish TO Commemorate our natal birth
without any local, political or party feeling
whatever 10 meet at Swanton Falls, on Thursday
he Fourth Of July nett. Arrangements have been
made with II Asselsiyne, proprietor of the Eagle
Tavern, who wall furnish suitable entertainment
for the occasion. Prce Of Dinner aud Trimmings
for Gentlemen and Lady 81 so, The old Revolu-
tionary Soldiers are requested 10 attend and par
take with us gratis. There will be on the oecs-
sion an exhibition OF fire works IN the evening -
in conclusion we can only say The object Of the a.
bove Is what it purports to be and not a sharing
machine, we therefore should be glad to see the
faces Of as many on that day svilling with us
to enter in earnest into the spirit and feeling Of
the thing.
HEMAS HOPKINS, far Commute.
b. ScoTT,
Swanton, VT, June 26th. 1889.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-06-26

MANNEss. -The persecution, prosecu-
ton and distraining Of an honest poor man,
who las seen his family reduced from COM
forbade and even alllnent circumstances
by the bloodhounds Of despotism and turn
ed homeless among strangers for an hon
est Zed and devotion to the principles OF
our Revolutionary fathers. We know such
a man and moreover know the wretch, who
disgraus the name OF an American, by
the guilt of such patry conduct. Let
meannes be branded upon his forehead as
Cain oroId, for far less immoral act, tha
Patriots may shun the ,calking pestilence
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-06-26
RTH A Me RIG AN

CoScERTAND ORsAsIzATioS" should
be the watch word OF the trends of Cana
dian Liberty in this country. The time
will come, and probably come soon, when
we can act efficiently and al our aid will be
wanted. Let US have no more work like
that at Prescott and Sandwich. Blood
must be spii-but lei it be to better pur-
pose.
There is feeling now, which If not or
gained, directed and controlled, will be
constantly breaking out into useless at.
temp,s, and result 10 disastrous failures.
Let that feeling he kept up, for II is the
fire Of Liberty which burned so brightly on
our affairs in 10, but let it be concentrated,
and directed, so that when it flashes forth
again, it may accomplish its Object.
Buffalo Mercury.
The St. John IN. B.)Chronicle has the
following
I'VE see nothing TO prevent the total
humiliation, by Great Britain, OF the
United States
Query! Hit took the United States
with only three millions ofinhabitans, but
eight years 10 fog Great Britain, how long
would it take them to do it with sixteen
mions'
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-06-26

On every side is heard the " dusy hum
Of preparation" for the celebration Of the
coming anniversary Of our Independence.
Right glad are we to hear it; the people
should never allow this TO pass without as
sembling to the exclusion of all party feel
ing, whether religious or political to pay
worthy tribute 10 the memory of the Illus
trious men who declared and successfully
carried out the glorious and ennobling doc
trines Of independence from transatlantic
oppression. Let all, who glory in the
name Of lree-born American citizen be
present.
The Card of the Committee Of manage
ment will inform the public what prepare
lions have been made. We doubt not
that with pleasan, weather, (Which is in
disnensahle,) and the cheering and enliven-
ing presence of the ladies at the festal
hoard. who last year did not participate in
the festivities of the day-and to crown
the whole, the fireworks of the evening
will make the present memorable ce!ebra-
ton, such as will 40 honor 10 this village
and be worthy Of the occasion.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-06-26
Guns! Gums :! Guns -!

W HEREAS, certain reckless and nefarlous
w individuals this frontier seem disposed
to swindIe deserters from Her Nj alesty's
Colony, out Of the honest value OF their
Guns, Equippage and Cartridges. The
undersigned feeling disposed to protect
foreigners and encourage this kind OF trade,
takes this opportunity to inform all who
have the courage end patriotism to leave
that spool Of pestilence," that the highest
prices in cash will be paid at sight for the
above mentioned articles at the Kingdom
of Swanton by
SAMUEL HOUSTON.
Swanton. June Goth, 1899.
n. B. 1t is desirable that as many as
possible be brought in previous to the 4th
Of July prorimo.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-06-26

Nary Island Erpediiion.-W. l.. Mac
kennels trial for violation of the Neu-
trality law OF the L. S, in setting on foot
and preparing the means for an expedition
against the dominons Of Queen Victoria,
&c. &c, came on at Canandaigua, n. Y.
on The 10th inst. The indictment is We
~ long one, having II counts and has al
ready been published in his Gazette. Mr..
Mackenzie has already been twice in Alba
ny, n. Y. prepared for trial, and at the
time and place appointed by the State an
thorities, ii has however been delayed to
this late period, very much to the pecunia-
~ loss Of this gentleman. We have not
now aTy news from that quarter, but shall
probably have the result for the next No.
We wish him safe deli7erance from bis
unpleasant position.
Dr We should also like TO send him
some subscribers. Any in this vicinity
wishing lis truly valuable journal would
confer avor by leaving their names al
the Office Of this paper, where specimen
numbersmay be seen.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-06-26
FREDERICK ARsENEAUx.

WpOOT and Shoe-rnaAe 10 the SOVEREIGN neo.
MD pre- of .i.~ lEs"guum OF owantoD, KEEPS Con-
stantly on hand a general assortment Of
Square trotting Genleman's Boots, Shoes,
dancing and walkings Pumps; Ladies kid
and Morocco do. and small shoes for small
feet.-All which he will warrant 10 be of
the most lasting quality, and much cheap
er than they ought 10 be.
First Corner East Of the Eagle Hotel,
Swanton.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-06-26
DISSOLUTION.

HVHE Blacksmithing firm of II. Asssistyns +
H. Co. is dissolved, and all debts due for work
done at the Company's shop, must be Immediately
settled with H. ASSELSTYNE.
Swanton, June 10, 1889. loft
11-J. B. CHICoIHE has taken the said shop.
and being Canadian Refugee, driven from his
home and his property by British tyranny, with q
large family on his hands, and being withal a good
workman, sober and industrious, we recommend
pin to the patronage Of the public.