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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24

The merit Congn ss.-Thc Old D"mi
pion saws -" Giving the Wings all thr
contested seats in the next House of Re
personalities. and the, parties will stand
equally hivided-la1 Democrats to 12l
Federal Wings and Conservatives. Prom
this take the votes o' Mr.. Garland and
Mr.. Hopkins, of Virginia. whn only differ,
then say, with the Administration on one
point, and we have two majority for Spea-
ker, even allowing that the Georgia dele
CATION all vote against ns--whicli will be
far from being the case if Mr.. Pickcns, of
South Carolina, should be selected as our
can ilatc. From this number subtracf
FIVE Whig members from New Jersey, one
from Illinois, whicI, will certainl" be done.
aud give US TWELVE MAJORITY over the
conBined forces of Federal WEiseery."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24
Nrw York. OFT Id.

NE" "Hh. w ~
From BnenoS iyrtS arg ho"'ee'"eo'-
The snip Ext'". Capt Day. ",r'Vcn "''
Saturday irnm fr"ncli lieet IN inc hN
Plate, about larly three sail in all la's'
an small. continued vigorously TO enforce
the bImkadr of Bnenns Ayrcs. On the
18th August the Freucn, with about fort
launches. attempted to land about nll
hundred men, Al ii place called l. .consIs,
thirty miles from i}urnos Avres, aud wcr,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24
Wa iNable Lands for sale.
Oct %, 1899

>HNHE Snb>crib-r cifers for sale tract o.
H land OIL Hard Labor Creek, 4,ues ives
of Liberty Fill, continuing about seven hurdre:
and fifty acres. (75O) of which there are aEt
two hundred and fifty acres z ny ofGesh ope
sand in cultivation the present year, and un,i,
new fence. The ab'.re land is wei adapt.
10 tue growth Of Cotton, Grain, &c. On III,
premises are cumfortab:e dwelling House.
sood Gin House ard Screw, with all nccessar,
nu'-anIldngs, (ail new Amy persoG desiron.
nt pnrr lrasing said land can see it By appIyi' =
10 William ii Ndams. OF The premises; til
terms wll be.mlae accommoda'in~. If the +ai-
land is not disposed cf pr vIons to :ha first %
December next, it will be offered for sale ~
rub!i; outcry, on the promises
= THOMAS w. MORTO,
Oct l5, 1899 d 3S
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24

rom the United States Bank =" During
the late financial crisis, several English and
Frcncl, bankers either advanced money or
gave their signatures 10 bills for rriiel OF
certain American houses, und since that
time large quantities of cotton have been
consigned 10 London and Havrc 10 meet
these obligations. Ii appears, however,
that fresh bills were also being drawn on
account Of these consisnmenis. The cot
ton marker being so dull that sales could
not he effected without sacrifice, and
Messrs. Houingucr, who had Ienl assis-
,anee to the United States, being unable
therefore TO realise money upon The guar
an,oe in their possession, they have, as a
measure of precauliou refused in the pre-
sent safe of the market TO pay or accept The
LilIs which have been drawn upon lhen."
AS might have been expected. the pro-
test of The bill Of the United States Bank
excited great sensation il London. A
strong feeling of dissatisfaction. al the con-
duct of The Bank, was manifested by some
Of the eahins English journals, The
London Morning Herald -" IL cam
not he denied that The United States
Bank has received blow with regard 10 its
public credit. that must seriously react up
on the credit of the commercial Interests of
the United States at large. We are not
disposed TO be harsh in our remarks; hur
there is a strong impression among most
orour manufacturing and commercial in
terests. that the Bank Of the Uni'ed States.
under the administration of MIR. Biddle.has
abused its true banking power by the
reckless Adoption ofjobbing, and its negler'
of the true principles and action of bank
ing. by directly, as web as indirectly, lead
lug itself to unprofrable commercial spc-
culations."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24
.N'D Y'EGE.

IS Hereby given. THAT the following Noe
a Of Huad, tor tter with ohcr papers. we
ins, in the neighDorirood of MiIlon's Mills. il
July last, viz: one OH Vest Crouch and Ma
;ilanieI riley. for Sl.2OO, dated in December
S:'5, due lst January, lSaO. One on Tholra
Jennings and George Euiet. pr' risr arnou
not recoIlecltd. but thought to BE- about s ;
givcn and due in January or February. 1873
ine on John tleddy Fdtdel SAWYER, and Nj
Tones. fer so 81! rrws. due 18th Dec. 1S3'
D"" iluc Bill IN Nancy Cor'ler 'nr 49,. give
18th Janrary 1887 ; also Note on Nancy Co
'rr and Tiers. navable To Gro. Watkins s"r
'"r :s3 due 18th 3r"amher, ls:"7 All r"'
snns are h=rthv fn-ewarnrd from, 'radinp for AZ
of the nbo,e EU'.s: and the makers Of the So;
Eot"s are inrewalnrd not to pay them 10 az
other person myself
ZEDEKIAH WATKINS.
Oct 23, 1870 C SO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24
BSreCS EsNl1OrfGtlO2a.
Oct. IA, 1889

TAUKINSON. SEBRIAG & STAT.
I Il NJ, Importers of Cloths. Cassimeres
Al Eestings. are now receiving per ships
q" cora and Victoria, complete assortment
d the most fashionable style of CLOTHS.
ASSN: RES AND VESTINGS, and will
ii Il few days ue repaired to execute all orders
.hei linz. entrusted to them. In addition 10
o. above they will keep all kinds Of Trim.
nings.
ALSO,
Cloves. Suspender> Scarrs, Crava'a, IS
Neriro. Cotton and Silk Under Shirts and
-awers.
The above articles have all been selected ip
ncIa'd and t'rarcc. by one of their own firm,
!, bought for cash. They offer them by the
.ackase or piec". on accommodating terms:
LETTING. OPPOSITE PEARL.STREET!
III" Augusta II Savannah papers, the Co.
'"..ba and Edae;irld papers will publish the
'bnre six times each.
Oct. III 36
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24
SlaeriGt's Sales.

EDY virtu" of snndry RI. Fas to me dire t
I'D ed. will ,e!I II: Abbevi!le Court TTon.e
,. the first Monday in November next, th'
following property viz:
700 acres o.; land. more or lpss. levied on
the property Of Sanders Williamson ads. job,
Smith.
400 acres Of land, more or less levied or =
the property Of Jamcs Robertson ads. Puu
:)uncan.
"nrgrors. namely, Judy and child, parbae
Harry. Dick. Bill Sam. EeI!ai. and July
evied OH aS the properly Of John Cnnnimglam
ads the Bank and others. Terms Cash
J. II. COBB, 5. a. D.
Oct II, 1890 b SO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24
GPThe Edgeficld Baptist Ass%.

CiATLON has appointed the'2nd. Monday in
November, (th" next month to he observed by
the Churches. as a day nf fasting. humiliation
and prayer, on account of tie distressing and
long continued drought throughout the land.
the severe afflc'ion recently sent upon the
neigh hbrrins towns of Georgia ard cfillis State
and The senerni state of Religious dec'ensiou
>. w. B. JOHNSON. Moderator.
Oct 23 1889 c39
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24

The election f'r member Of Congress
in this district, to supply the vacaury
caused by the resignation of Col. Richard
son. is 10 take place TN The frs, Monday
in November. The candidates we under
stand are Thomas P. Evans, Esq. Of Lam
caster, and Thunas d. Sumter, and John
S. Richardson, Esqs. Of Sumter; all said
to he for the Sub.Trcasury.-Cksrav
GGsxtte,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24
9aa9Ean Spring: sVheaa

NM MAY BE had ii the Subscriber. The
ISH Italian Spring Wheat is much more pro-
drclve on poor land Than other kinds. II NAV
he sown fr':m the lst of January. until the mi
de of March. and for two years have not I,a,i
any of it injured by rust. Yon may splec, thu
hest spots in the field which YOU sow in Oats.
for the Wheat, and both will br fit t. harves;
at the sam" time. WM. 5. JOHNSON,
mics Of the V:Hage.
Oct %, 1899 c. 3S
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24
NOTE GE.

EDY mu'ualconsent ofall parties interested,
s b will he sof. for division, at public out.
cry, befnre the Court House door. on the first
Monday in November nex' the well known
Pottcrsrit!c Premises, consisting of about seven.
teen acres of land. Possession to he given on
tie first nf Jaunary next & terms made known
on the day Of sal. For particulars enquire of
y. Ramey, Esq OH the premises.
Oct :, 1899 d So
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24

Health Of Netche=.-The Free Trader,
of tie OH ins,.. gives melancholy ac-
conn, of the health of Natchez. The
yellow fever was not suhsiding, hu: on the
contrary largely on the increase. The
mourncrs alone 60 about The streets,
and the carriage Of the dead, wheels It's
hnsty flight along The pave, as if its course
were hurried and typical of The flight OF
time"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24

During the year ending tho 30,h Of
sep,cmber, 1889. there were inspected al
Richmond, Va, 23l, l,494 barrels and 652I
half barrels of flour; being an excess Of
i34 900 barrels over The year ending the
3Oth of September, 1888.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24
Notice.,

EpY virtue ola Mortgage from Henry Huff:
g 8 man, inn, 10 Sarah Treadway and
i'iulnas Morris. will be sold Il, Edgc6rld Court
Hon e. on the frstli"nday in November next,
the following property VIZ, ::
Cne Negro Woman. Marcy, and her two
children, Mary Il Eliza. Terms Sale Cash.
WIN. II. MOSS, S. Z. D.
Oct. IA. 1889 -. c37
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24

State E'ections.-Eu Pennsylvania, the
Administration party will have majority
in hoth branches of rhe Legislature.
IN New Jersey, the party have also
gained ground; but The elections for tn"
Legislature have terminated in favor ofliIc
Wings.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24
CAnpalDor, S. c., orr. 20


Mr. Editor:
We feel under many obligations to
" Molroe, Mucklc-John s. Co.." and as he
seems To possess considerable tact in nnews
paper sc:ihhling. we would mos, earnestly
Suggest the propIic,y Of employing him as
Co-Editor. lie, no doubt, possesses a
mind superior to any thing, we have no,
ticed these dry times; rather, sir, thar
lose the -iiuSions of his towering intel.
IecI," We will compensate him in the way
Of for skins, and be at all the expense
ourselves.
Yours truly, ri.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24
Boots and shoes.
NE w q a. % Hs =.

ENEG Subscribers. have just received from
E New York. gene.al assortment of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
consisting of Cloths, Cassimcres, Veslinss,
Stocks, Cravats, Collars, BUsoms, Gloves, and
Suspc cnders.
ALSO,
Hats, Umbrellas, Ready made Clothing, and
Military Trimmings, Of all kinds,
with many other articles in their lire, to which
theyinvite their customers, and the public gem
eraiIy, to call aud examine for themselves:
HARRIN GTON g. BRYAN,
Merchant Taylors.
Edgefeld C. House, Oct II. ls39 tlH
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24

The wheat crop of Michigan is es'i'
mated at 6.70O.Oo0 bushels-of which
$500, 900 is considered surplus for sale
or expectation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24

Sauannnh.-The Board Of Health. Of
Savannah. report The deaths of IA white
persons in that city, during the week end
Ing the S,h instant, IL OF which were of
fever. In addition, there were deaths "f
fever in the Poor House and Hospital; 8
colorcd persons also dead. 3 of which by
feyer-to,al number Of deaths, 81.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24

We received at LAT" hour. lie prncesd-
;nes Of the Public Meeting. which was
held al the Court House. AT this place, on
the 22d instant. We will publish them in
our next.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24

The Charleston Courier. of the 18th
inst, says:--" The Van Buren party
have iriumphed in Georgia. MrDonald is
elected Governor over, Doneher'y-and
there is decisive Van Buren, majority in
both branches of the Legislature"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24

Simpson Whitehead. Esq, President o!
the Exchange Bank Of Virginia, died al
Norfolk, on The 9Th instant.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24

Y.,mnnt.-The S, Alhan'- Republican
saws, ",he Democratic gain in Vermont
is something over 5000 Ne:i,lep ? sung li':'"
majority III lie House Of Representa-
tives."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24
The tops Of the Green Mountains arc
covered with snow.

A bill has passed tho British Parliament,
forbitIding The sale Of spirits in Ireland by
grocers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24

The entire loss by the fire, in merchan
disc and real 'e$sla:e, ct PHILADELPHIA, ii i.
said, will not exceed S1.A00,O0O.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24

Fiorida.-The Philadelphia National
Gazette says, that 1000 regulars are To he
sent TO Florida. among Them the Eighth
Infantry. and large portion .nf the Artil-
lery, are to 60 to the northern frontier, and
likewise the Second Regiment of Ora
eoons. General Tay!o, has been anho-
rized 70 send 10 Cuba for large number
of blood. hounds.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24

The Sub Treasury.-We have publish,
ed much in favor of The sub-Treasury.
The subjoined, on the other side, is as good
as any thing which we have seen re-
cen'Iy:-
Perpetual Motion.-Some Yankee. in
Cincinnati, has discovered the long e-sought
for perpetual mulion. and is exhibiting ii
in a room over the post office, ia very ap-
propria'e placel as we see by an advertise
ment in the Gazette. i, is said that the
mOring power is quck-silrrr, The fellow
has stolen the Invention from the snh-lreas
urers. They long since made this impor-
tant discovery, and always apply the MOP
ing power Ia themselves. All ;hey have
10 do is to fill their pockets with il, and it
Immediately puts them in motion. and
they disappear forever.-Bah. Chronicle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24

The corn cropof Virginia has proved TO
be a, abundant as the WI heat crop. One
acr. of land in Hardy county yielded l7o
bushels,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24

:
Every cn;.ine is SET at work by the
organs of the Philadelphia Bank of'rce a
universal suspension, by way. il should
seem, of. = correcting tho exchanges"
They sneer at the determination of the
New York Banks, and predic, continually
that. they musr yield. There docs not
seem 10 be any very strong foundation for
these predictions, while the spirit in which
they are rnyde. 10y the verv party Who
clamored so loud about ii "sound cur
rency," IS p,uIli gate in The extreme. 80.
The position nfNew York. in referenc"
10 the rest Of the Union at present, is That
Of creditor to debtor: So far, therefore, as
the domestic balance is concerned. she is
out of danger. The peril is from abroad.
If the crop shall come soon enough into
the market, aud the demand for cotton
shall revive, so that the foreign exchanges
may he corrected, we see nothing TO shak,
the position ofrhe New York Banks. The
completely restored health of Charleston.
the great diminution of fever IL the othel
Southern cities, and the promise of rain
sufficient 10 open navigation speedi''
seem to Indicate that hr difficulties on ,hi,
side The Atlantic will be. soon removed
For the other we must hope.-Cha, Msr,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24
OLD MOLLY.
,.o.,:.:xze. 4 ,,...u,.-s

Our Ruiiroad.-We published Yesterday
an article under This head. from he Knox
vile Times, which we intended 10 accom-
pany with an editorial remark, by way of
attracting to it thai consideration which its
suggestions merit. IL will be seen that the
Intelligent. editor proposes union between
our own and The Hiwassee Railroad COM
panies, with, Of course, the privilege tpthe
Stockholders Of The latter totake a prcpor-
lionate amount Of stock in the Bank. Our
COMMUNICATION with the West will thus be
made through Georgia, instead of North
Carolina. and sFikc The Tennessee river,
instead OF the Ohio. The advantage of
this new .prniect iss, that il can he ACCOM-
plished, nay, is. almosr perfected already,
while it is but TOO certain that the other is
an iinpossibi!ily.-CMrlcSton Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-10-24
EOSt or. .KiSztESG.

Lost or ..EsisltsaN, -:
A Mute on Col. James Tompkirs, for One
IA. Hundred nnd.Eiftv Dollars. given about
two years ago. and payable twelve months after
date. / caution nil nersons from trading for
The above mole, as it has hnen paid.
-! BENZ. FRAZIER.
Oct /. 1889 b37
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just Received.

"a and for sale by C.. A. DOWD,.
Oct Ii. 1899 If 81
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-06-19
LETTER TO DIR. GREEN.

DEAR FRIEND Some three years since. made
- application to you to restore my hearing and eyesght
and, at the time, for friend of mine, Mr. Norton
(caro who afflicted with great degree OF deafness
mention these circumstances TO bring the matter fresh
to your mind. We received your remedy followed the
prescriptions and soon restored TO the use oil our
ears and eyes-our general health also improved in the
mean tme by the excellent advice you gave us on the
subject Of health and long life.
young applied to few days since for infor-
nation he afflicted vita weak eyes medical men here
in our parts of the world tell him that the optic is
weak | Immediately referred him TO you as the OILY
in the circle OF acquaintance who could give re-
lief in such cases and he conveniently able to write,
concluded 10 write myself and at the same time enclose
your customary five dollar Fee and request that which is
necessary will quickly be sent on,
Be Kind and send to me one OF your pamphlets the
subjects OF health, temperance and long he
Yours, in friendship
q. w. ELLIS, p. M.
Granville Ohio, September 10th, 1888.
To Dr. GREEN, Bethlehem Pa.
B. We are given to understand that assistance is
sent by mail free of postage and any additional help
should be wanted twill be forwarded without any further
charge.
This is truly Christian principle, and will find its
ward in this and in the world to feb lbs
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FILES, &e.. HEM0RRHOhDs.
No Cure no Pay--Price N.

HAYS LIHlMENT--No Fic,iop.-Thi, s,,,...,
nary chemical composition, the result Of seen.
sha the invention OF celebrated medical man. he M
duction Of which TO the public was invested NM
lemnify OF death bed bequesi has since gained ~ 70
,ailon unparalleled fully sustaining the Correctness
iamenied DIR. Gndleys last confession thai :, ~ a We
not die without giving posterity The 10 JARED
ledge on this subject and he the refore
friend and attendant, Solomon Hays the secret 81 ~
u Is now used in the principal hospitals, and As
practice IN our country, first and most &c r,ainy H. ~
cure Of The Piles and also extensively and 'e
oanls crednllty, unless where It's effects are Vii,
messed Externally in the following complains, w
FOR Drnpsy--Cfeange extraordinary absorption ., 49,
Al S~ellings-Reducing them in a few hours
rheumatism Acute or Chronic, giving Quick ease.
Sore Throat-By cancers, ulcers, or colds
Group and Hopping Cough-Extenaly, and Orer,A.
chest. ~ he
All Bruises sprains, and Burns, curing in few hon.,
sores and Observation-Disclosures or long standing and
Its operations upon adults and children in r.dpc,
Iheumaiic swengs, and loosening coughs and tgtne,
o. me chest by relaxation Of the parts has been supr
ing beyond conception. The common remark Of ro..
who have used 4 in the Piles, is " II like charm
Inc rhes-The price 81 is refunded TO any per,o,
who will use bottle OF Hays Liniment for the Piles
return The empty bottle without being cured These ~
the positive orders Of the proprietor the Agents s,S
| cesslul. t'
We might insert certificates to any length bu, npc
that those who sell the article, should exhibit the origin
togurchasess;
Caution.-None can be genuine without spen5,
engraved wrapper, on which is my NAME and also that
of the Agents
SOLOMON HAYS.
Sold wholesale and retail by CoMSToCK & co, sol.
Agents, Fletcher street, Maiden lane one door b.,
low Pearl street New York, and by Druggist in eyen
town in the Union. =
All Editors who will insert the above months in ,
weekly paper shall he entitled dozen OF the article
For sale by Robert s. Patterson, WIN Fischer E. H
d G. II. James, and Young & Co., Washington Cry.
dec Som
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-06-19
DANDRUFF AND Badness.

nLDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUMBIA.-The arti-
~ Gle named above is chemical combination OF such
ingredients have proved themselves efcacious in
ing all obstacles its perfect developemen In
mending this article to the particular notice OF discern
ing public, the proprietor is but recapitulang the oft
have successfully tested its efficacy and wonderful quail
teshis compound having acquired for itself charac-
ter for singular merit and value 1t is used by ladies and
and the head free from Dandru which it does most per-
fecty, and thus prevents Badness.
CAUTION.-Observ that each bottle Of the genuine
Balsam OF Columbia has splendid engraved wrapper
which is repre- scented the Falls of Niagara &c
For sale wholesale retail, by COM STOCK & co !,
Fletcher street, Maiden lane, door from Pearl
street.
Also. for sale by Robert S Patterson. VIM Fischer, E.
H. a. c. H. James J. Young & Co., Washington City
dec B.6m