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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

The Season.-We have lately had some
of the heavirs, rains thai have fallen in
several years-and understand that in The
neishhnuring districts much damage has
been done to crops. The last three years
have been so remarkably dry thai the most
favourable Times prevailed iiur the genera,
lion AMI increase of bugs, cuI WORMS, &r
The cuI worms have injured cotton very
seriously this spring, and The bugs been
almost anniIilnling to small grain and
cora. 1t is highly printable ,Ilara wet
season will interfere with their continu-
ance. Some of our planters think their
corn has looked herler during The last week;
il they could he checked immediately, ,g"nd
crops may slIll be hoped tur.-CuroLina
Planter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

PEyDLETos. May %, l540.-Wnhin
"A few DAYS past The rains have heen eX
cessive, aud great injury has heen done
to The crops. Those on The low grounds
have been almost. if not entirely ruined
Aul the wheat even on upland must hive
been damaged seriously. The streams
in this vicinity has I'o hren 81 high <imr
the great August ireslicl in '3:;, " hen so
many mills AMI bridges were swept OIL.
The whole uf The river and creek bottoms
have been many feet under Ma'er. It'rIic
rains have exlenISd below, we shall hear
of greal Obstruction on The rivers.-AIcs-
scnger.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04
CnARLEsToN, Nav 80.

Fire,-Our cilizeus have been twice a.
larmed by the cry of fire within thi pre-
cedng lwemylour hours. The first Of
which however proved 10 he a false alarm
The second cry was sounded about Two
o'clock yesterday morning, aud The flames
were found 10 pTncecd from Il stable al
IacIled TO the premises in The nccupaIion
of DR. CauIirr, on the East side oi' AnSun
between George anI Boundary streets,
and owned hy Mr.. John llunIer. The
fire we are happy To state, was confined to
the building in which it originated. This
was doubtless The work Of an iucrndiary,
for IL well laid train. composed of pine
wood and hay, was placed uudcr The
basement storynf DR.. Caulirr's residence.
which is Immediately in front Of the build
ing destroyed, hm which wis fortunately
discovered just after The combustion mad
isnile,i.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

THE late Rains.-The late rains which
fell in this District, did a great deal of
damage. We have heard of'many plan
,a,ions which were oyefhowed, the crops
Of which were much injured, some entire.
ly destroyed, aud the fences around them
swept away. Many Mill-Dams were
broken. and several Bridges over The large
streams were carried away: More de.
s,ruc,ive rains never feiii in this section of
country.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

A new Post Office has heen established
at Campbei's Bridge, Marion District,
and James Campbell, Esq, appointed
P,Nl Master.
The name Of "Pirkeirs Vollcy" P. o.;
GreenviIlr District. has Ieen changed 10
Orleans, and John H. Goodwin, Esq, OPP
pointed Post Master.
james 5. Baskin, ESQ.,. has becn ap-
poinred Post Master at WHlington. Abhe-
vile District; and q. D. Bragg, Esq.
Posi- Master at Cross Anchor, > 'ar'anburg
District.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

We have left for our inspection al this
office, one dozen selected Coco ms. from
stock of worrns reared hear this season-
The whu!e weighing 81 dwt. lS gr. one
of which wriehs SO grs. The worms
witch produced these Cocoous were re-
narkahly healthy: were purchased for
AMI believe to be, the " t'oo crop."-Cam.
Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

hicssrs. Garland s, Bynum--Our readers
will remember lhe account we puhllshet!
Il week or two siuce, of the fight in The
Hill of The House n' Representatives be-
tween these Two members. A committee
was appointed to investigate the matter.
which reported simply the facts, without
any Recommendation as To what should
be done in the case. U pom this report
II considerable tlahare ar,sc. which terrni
uaird in leaving the nsal,er pretty much
where the House found il: and we nnIic-
rtI the matter, only to record the fact.
,Ila, SoulIl Carolina has representative
in the House, who respects its character
AMI its dienirv. aud who has had nerve
enough III rndeavul 10 sustain it. We
alIul to The representative from Charles.
ton District. The Hon. Mr. Hnlmcs, who
moved The expulsion Of The offending
members. which motion, if The House
had done iIsrlf and The country justice.
would have been carried hv acrlarnatinn
A few surh examples would bring mem
her, TO their sences.-Camdsn Jour.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

Apporlicnmeni Of Rcpresentation.-The
next census will. Of course, shew a great
increase Of p6puia,im in the United States.
and The uext ratio of representation will
became a subject of much interest, and
we think, of very serious moment. Our
NATIONAL Huuse Of Representatives is al.
ready too numerous, either for dignity or
usefulness. II is, indeed. aGisnrtlerly aud
law less assembly. Il mob, in which tles-
parch nf business is prrvrrled by an un-
limited indulgence of the propensity lurir.
rclrvan, debate. aud i'll which scenes Of
turmoil and strife. Of abusive language,
and even personal violence. Frequently
occur, moi only 10 the injury nI' The body.
hml to the rliScredil of our nalinnai rfnrac
ter. We think shat every nnr will agree
that the members of the House are too
numerous, and ought 10 he diminished. A
manifest evil of their presrnr number, is.
that too nlanv men. nf inferior character
anil taieur, creep. through l"cnI influrncrS.
illln The hall of legislation. Diminish the
number of members. let the range of sc
lection he enlarged IN each Slate. and then
truly select men will he sen, 80 Congress,
and there Willie more talent. Oh rarlcr.
and business in that budy-urlrr and dig
niIy will again pervade lis deliberations,
and The Interests anh reputation of the
country will he greatly promoted. We
trust. therefore, that on Tho complexion of
the new census, Congress will bc sufficient
Iy mindful Of the national interest Ia re-
durr the members Of The House 10 such II
number as will ensure the purgaIion of
that hn y, and The proper and speedy trans
action of public business; and we hope thai
no marrnw feelings of Stale jealous, will
he allowed 10 stand in the way Of so i'm
rorlant and essential characterization
Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

AT the Anniversary Meeting Of The
Camden orphan Society, held at their
Library Room on Monday last, the fol-
lowing named persons were elected officers
for The elIs'Iing year, viz;
Maj. w. M'Wilic. President. Dr.. E.
Fl. Anderson. Sen. Senior Warden. Mai.
J. NJ. DrSassure, Junior Wurlen, John
Workman. Secretary and Treasury; John
G. West. Librarian; DR.. Z. n. Ander-
son, Sen. Rev Edward Philips, Jnhn
Workman, DR.. Abraham DrLeon. w. E,
.J"hnsnn, Standing Conml,ee.-Camdsn
journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04
HEAD QUARTERS,
ZTlU D II u q u Es
Fncrr1rLpC. II. MAY 20, IS40.

EDGEFIELD Z. II. My 70, Io4U'
ORDERS No. 13.
HN Obedanco 10 the Orders from Division
Head Quarters, the Officers of the 2nd
Brigade, s Carolina Maltiu, will wear Grape
upon the left arm, for the period of thirty DAYS,
as n testimony of respect for the memory Of His
late Excrllency. Gov. Noble. '"""ased.
By order of Gen. J. w. WtNBrsH,
B. F. NICHOLSON, Brig Major:
May 20. 1910 Il
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

Col. Preston. an acr of jaS,ice L"
this genller,a,,, we publish his letter rx.
plainine the cause of his absence from The
Senate. when Ike vote on the resr'lrlti"ns
of Mr.. Calhoun was taken. We greatly
regret. that any thing shuuld have caused
the absence of Mr.. Preston from his place,
at 50 important a lime.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

Circular of the Hon. ". T. ColquiH.
We have hrtu requested to publish the
"Circuar uf the Hnn. " alter u. Colquiil.
~ the people tGGeoraia, and especially I"
the State Rights Party" On account Of
lis great Iengtl', we catrr"'I publish II entire
lr, ~, we will make copionS extracts from
il. probably in our nexr. From his cou
nexiun with the Stale Rights Viii. Party
Of Georgia. Judge Colquiu gave them
great offence as nisIr he supposed, by TIE
publication Of his circular. They have
spoken Of him, in no measured lernls !;
some have not even scrupled 10 call hin'
trnitor. because he honestly prefers Mr.
Van Buren to General Harrison. This
charge comes with a very i'll grace from
party. some Of whose leading presses de-
clared. that they never 'soul,l espouse The
cause of Geu. Harrison. notwithstanding
their wrishry objections TO Mr.. Van Bu-
rem. Lei them rail on Thus far, they
have lost only three of The Georgia Dele
garion IN Congress! Black, Cooper, and
Colqnitt, are the only members of Cou-
gress from that Stale, who have Tenounccd
Whig principles and connexions. aud
currw nnr boldly for Democracy. The
ball is r"lline-Stop it friends of Ha"ri'
son, f.>on can.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

staff left the French army without man.
this is neither liberal nor fair ;---they
ough, 10 divide. and leave Van n, least
one ilile Slate out Of the &c. Come -
Come, good Feds, don't take all.-Wesiern
(1rol;uion
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

Terrible disstnsion anon g Married T KS
An exchange paper says, that thirty nlne
divorces were drrreed during the regent
session of the Maryland Legislature
Truly. marimony must he an inIolcr.'hle
burden in Maryland We reconend to
every married couple, who are dissatisfied
With each other, to migrate Immediately
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04
NOTICE.

NNVIlE subcriber will sell. at the late resi-
E deuce of Allen Y. Burton deceased, on
Saturday the 9Th of June next three likely me-
gro men. and some other personal property.
embracing lot of good bacon. Terms made
known on the day Of sale.
N. l.. GRIFFIN. Eze-,
Nav 18Th. le4O. c 16.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

The FelcraIisrs are using up Mr.. Van
Burcn pretty much in the SAME sIile that
Jack FalsIall' rrop"srd To destroy the
French army. His plan was, 10 choose
30 men, 90 IN The French army and chal-
Ien.e 50 of Them ami kill them off
then 80 mnrc and kill them,-lhen 50
more aud kill them, until he had killed
every son ol-a- Frenchman in The whole
army.
The Federal plan is much the same !;
they take State by State, ank kill of The
Democratic Republicans wilhnnt mercy,
--.frsl. Conneclicu--nexI, Virginia---aud
now they are crying oul for Genrsa, II
they keep on at this rate, they will posi-
lively not leave ponr Van Buren single
State, but sweep the whole and leave him
without solitary vote, just as Jack Fal-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04
OBITUARY.
Death has Jccn busy at his appointed ,cork
DIED.,

On Thursday evening The 30th April
last in Perry County. Alabama, Ansel Nils
ledge, youngest sou of Gen. E. G. and
Emily D. Tabor, formerly ofthis District,
aged one year, two months and twelve
days.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04
From, Brother Jonathan.

The publishers Of this periodical have
the graIificainu uf announcing 10 their
READERS aud friends. iiia, they have ensa.
Ell The pen of N. p. Willis. ESP; aud
that in future !hiS paper alone will contain
the contribution, Of that gentleman to the
periodical literature of his country.
In making this announcement The pub
Iishrrs cannon so insult their readers as to
suppose ,he name anil writings of Mr.. vii
lis unknown. nr mapprrciared. M ANY
part Of Il country to the literature of
which he has been So long 4 rmlihntor.
md with which his name is IDENTIFIED
His reputation is Of no mushroom growth
hut the well carmel mertl 0I' years of ap
pIication. His popularity is M lempnrary
cnlhu>iam, excited by novelty. aud likely
20 give away before the next new thing;
hura tielihrra,c judgement nI his country
men. second, q bv tr;liS;i'lnr,'ical criticism,
and fi,rmcsl aud recnr'lrd aficr literary
d, trlclion AMI envy iln ld"nr their worst.
tie has ,rumpl,anly passed The ordeal.
aud lived down TN" jealousy which mere
mrdiucrily never meets; and n"w stand,
acknowledged upon 10th sides of The wa.
ter. as among The fr>I writers Of his roun
rrv :-lie men whose proud place il is. I"
represent her literature abroad, and 10 lead
il at home,
The engagement of Mr.. w. pcriccr>
The plrn with which we commenced the
publication of the - Brniher J"hnaIhan.
We " isI IN make it what its name irdi.
'.a,c>: aud while we never neolccI To Gull
.he chnirr.t articles linn foreign sources.
nur ample limits leave rs >pac'' to preserve
f"r The paper Il distinctive American
character al tho same time. We say III.
thing about the Increased cxprnce 10
which this engagement subjects us; because
we have ever fornd thai money applied
10 the improvement of The paper returns
directly in an improved revenue; aud we
close with the expression Of our gratitude
for public patronage which has enabled
us TO offer rrinIs TO The hest American
writer's. aud 10 pul the Jonathan in n p 'Si.
lion never cxcellrd by any newspaper in
The country.
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~ O tiCG.

pERSONS having demands against the
4 late A. Y. Burt ~, will present hem du-
ly at.ested TO Daniel Holland or Avo.y Bland,
and those indebted to said deceased Il make
iulm 'diate payment to either Of those gentle
men. N. l.. GRIFFIN. E1cT:
MAY 10TH 1S40 1G
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

The Court of Equity, commenced lis
session at this place, on the lst Instant
Chancellor Dunkin presiding.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04
EEYMENRSAN.
TIE sike,, tie thut binds i,so :siliing hearts.
MARRIED.

In this District. on the 25th ult by the Rev.
B. a. Wallace, Mr.. S. +. Goode, to Miss Mary
Gomillion. all of this District.
The usual fee ,cas rsesieed, a fine slice Of Cake:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

A large and respectable Democratic
Meeting numbering aboul six hundred per-
SUNS, was recently held In Savannah.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

Gen. GuineS.-The n. Orleans Sun says
that The report thai Gen. & lines had re-
covered the whole estate of The late Mr..
Clarke. as The inheritance Of his wife, Is
incnrrrc, II srruS then :ha; the aid
hero has no, made :" good :: apccm0liOn
N marrying u widow. as VAS supposed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

to lha, State, and to have the silken bond
of Hymen dissolved.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

Whig papers contains all SORTS Of mis-
representations. 10 use nc harsher lerln,)
of the principles aud measures of The Ad-
minslration. Many of them act upon the
maxim. tina; "al is fair in wat." They
will undoubtedly, leave no stonc unIurned
to, put down the Democrats, and to get
their own party in power. The following
precious specimen of Misrepresentation we
copy from Wing journal.
Who ,oiU cote the Van Buren Ticket 7-!Al
VINO are perfectly satisfied with the present
situation ofour affairs.
All who wish to have property OF every de-
scrlptou reduced une.hall, or one'ihlrd lis ior'
mrr value.
All who wish to see the price of labor redu-
ced To level with that paid in Europe.
All who wish to have the wealth oil him whose
money is loaned OH bond and mortgage doubled
A II whowIsh to have the son ofa man without
property remain poor forever.
All such us prefer the Interests or the office
holders to the Interests of the people
In one word all who are III f-voroi the hard
money sub-treasury system.
lrao ,OiH uote for the Harrison Tickeii-All
WIN wish for I'M Improvement in the finances
and business condition of The country
All who wish to have properly stand ut IFS
fair value, and labor receive its j1st reconi-
priIs".
All who wish 10 have young men of cllarac-
ter hut without property. stand an equal chance
with The ION "f his wealthy neighbnr.
lII who believe that the condition of orr
workingnen his heen better than oi'the work.
iugmen Of Europe aud who wish to have it re-
main so.
AIlsu"h as prefer the interests Of the people
to that cftilc nffice.lIoIdcrs.
All who are willing TO try the experiment OF
a change of rulers. and are not so bound by the
shacklrs Ola party ms to he afraid 10 do so.
In shnrt-;ll who are opposed 70 the hare
money suh-lreaSury system.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04
WILLIAM D. JOHNSON,
NOT

AEY Agercy for The Insurance Company
I'VE of Columbia, S. c. has expired. Per.
sons having demands will present them for ad-
justment. u. A. WALLACE.
Ehgefelh C. H. June 2nd 1910 l8 b.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04
FOR q ALE

A T my plantation. two ur three mules upon
"a. easy terms, both as nrice and the time
Of payment. WHIT. BROOKS.
June 3, 1910 b 18
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

.Census.-We call public attention 10 The
follow ing section of the Act of Congress,
to provide for taking the 9Th CENSUS. which
the u. :. Deputy Marshal for this Sec
tion, has just commenced.
SEC. 6. Ind be II further enact'a. That
each and every free person n"re than SIX
teen years nf age. wlleIher heads st lam-
lies or not. belonging to any family with
in any divisinr, dis'rc,. or Territory.
made or established wilhin The Untp'!
States. shall he, and hereby Is. ohlisc"
~ renIrrrn The ASSISTANT of the t'ivi>Sion
if required a true account, TO the hest I"
his or her knoMledge, Of every person
belonging To such frtnily. respectively, at,
corIing tn tire sevcraldescripIinns aforesaid
ON pain of lnrItilins twenty dollars, l" be
sued for aud recovered in any ar'i"n "I
,Irln, by such assistant; the one half It
his own use. assd the other half 10 'l,e use
of The u. States.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

Domestic Silk.-five skeins Of fine and
beauriful silk, dyed Of various cnlors. are
deposited d, our office for Inspection
The silk was made and spun or a com
mon hahd reel, during this year by Mrs.
Henry At.ams, of Liberty Hill, Edge
field District. This p-udur;ion reflects
great credit upon Mrs. A. and "" hope
her example may be initiated by many
other ladies of The District.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04
Tan. 49,. q Shoe Shop opened:

Tan az. e. Shoe Shop opened:
Am the Edgefeld Road near Mt Vintage,
w where good Cow Hides will be bought,
Or tanned on stares-oue half for the other;
and fine Shoes, Boots, and Negro Shoes WILDE
made on as good terms, and OF materials infe-
rior to none in the State.
Wagon Harness made, and Carriage Har.
ness repaired. Any articles made will be e1-
changed for good Cow Hides. From applica
tion 10 business, and the best Of Leather, the
subscriber hopes the public in general will pa
tonize his new effort to accommodate this
District aud will call and see his work and
Judge for themselves.
MICHAEL GEARTY;
Near Mt. Vintage, s. c.
March 23. 1910 do
nR. JAMES H. MURRAY tenders his pro-
/ fessioua services to.ihe citizens oil Ham
O"1 T % Office Hs a, ii. R. Cook & Co.'S Drug
Store. so ,o.o
Hamburg, March 90, 1910 8 5mz
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-06-04

Brother rJonafhun.-We Gud the follow.
ing announcement ia n late number of This
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-04

almost ovcry crime which is denomnated such, that
man could be guilty Of My character, which had
iondly hoped u preserve unsuied us u boon and eX
ample for my family, has been much traduccd and
belied within few months past; and for this reasor
have sometimes regretted that your prediction had
made me candidate for Office but, nevertheless
claim sympathy of the Public on this score. only
desire you to examine my past conduct, 10 read tho
history Of your country, and ascertain my political
course heretofore and the principles which have
ever acted and you find that my doctrines are un
sound and unworthy Of your support it is your sacred
duty TO reject them. | ask not your sympathy or IA
yOr. ! want but common justice Let me have fair
flal, mud whatever may be your verdict shall be Sa-
tlsted. Investigate matters fairly and honestly com
paro the doctrines and practices of my adyersacs with
mine, and then decide rs you shall think right and
proper Cast aside your preulices and predictions.
and vote only from principle. 1t your duty To do 80
Heed not tho consurs of kuayish politicians who re-
prosch YOU with tho name Of ''turn coat" &c.
1t is not opprobrous to turn from party to your coun
uv We should despisc the odium sought to be hoa-
ped upon us by designing men, from their selfish mo-
lives, as they despso truth and honesty.
Hoping that tho right may prevail and mako our
country prosperous will only add tho wish that you
may long enjoy its blessings maintain its free nstl-
tutons, and rejoice in the independence Of happy
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-04

at the time of his death shall be paid to the
executor or administrator on the estate Of
such pcnsioncr, for the sole and exclusive
benefit of tho children, to be by him dlstri-
butcd among them in equal shares, and the
same shall not be considered as "A part of the
assets ofsaid estate, nor liable to DO applied
TO the payment of the debts of said estate in
any case whatever.
I'd. That in case any pcnsioner who is a
widow shall die, leaving children, the amount
of pcusion due at the time of her death shall
be paid to the executor or administrator for
tho benefit of her cldron, as directed in the
foregoing section.
Sd. That in case of the death of any
pcnsoncr, whether male or female, loav-
ing children, the amount Of pension may
be paid to any one, or each of them, as they
may prefer, without the Intervention Of an
administration,