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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-12-24
GRADUATES.

The degree OF A. L. was conferred on
the following named gentlemen. al the late
commencement Of the South Carolina
College:
Wm.J Ball. w. G De Sanssure, Jas.
F. Edwards. Jas. NJ. Grimke. T. Hancklr,
John B. Legare. VIM. N. Lucas. Fl. II.
Manigault, Haskell Rhei,, ]. q. Shool-
bred. and d.. Y. Wilkinson, Of Charles
Ton.
Vim. NJ. Boslick. Jos. +. Bylhewood.
and ]. A. Johnson, of Beaufort.
Samuel Brady, and John lIeriot, o
Sumter.
John T: Brown, Paul G. Chappell, J
T. Goodwyu, r. L. Peck, aud E d
Smith, of Richlaud.
P. G. Edwards, and S. H. Wilde, o
Darlington.
e. D. Evans, and E. A. Gregg, Of Ma
ron.
James Is. Dawkins. Of Union.
Wesley Harper. Of Fairfield.
c. Halle, Of Kershaw.
John D. Mccullough. of Chesterfield.
J. e. Oswald, of ColIeton.
l.. w. Sprau, of York.
S. Tompkins, Of Edgefeld.
VIM. A. Walker. of Chester.
VIM. ]. Haley, of Erlisto Island.
r. S. Wright, Of Laurens.
S. e. Habersham, of Savannah, Ga.
Josiah Scott, of Mississippi.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-12-24

The Cotton CrOp.-By reports from the
apcounlry we learn thai the fuilins of The
crop will he greatest in those counties not
bordering Immediately on the Apalachico
In anil its tributaries. Georgia has suffer
ed more than Alabama, but il is moi anti.
cipared that. so far as this city il interested.
there will be any falling of IF the export.
The ravages ofihr caler!illar appear 10
oave been eccentric. Some plantations
appeared TO have escaped almost entirely,
while others adjoining have had almost
their whole crop destroyed. We may be
excused for Iameniing, this, az the same
pcsilence which has ruined one man, has
almost entirely spared another, WHO may
moi be more deserving, aud to whom the
misfortune would have been less disastrous.
ApaimhicoM Adr. 25M uh.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-12-24
ATHENS, Tenn, Dec. /

Death BY exposure 10 Cold.-We have
the painful duty to perform Of recording
the death of Mr.. Simeon Cate of this coun.
ry, caused by being Intoxicated and Wing
oul in the cold OIL Thursday night last
Mr.. Gale has been for number of years
a confirmed ,lrunkard-was found OH Fri
day morning about half a mile from town.
on the grade of The Rail Road, in the last
aaonies of death, his limbs perfectly cold
and lifclesa The medical faculty of Ath-
ems attended AM, used every means 10 re-
store him to life bul to no etl'ecr. lie was
taken to his residence about two miles from
town. in The evening, and expired in "A short
lime, leaving dsconsoale wife and sew
eral children. to mourn his unIimely death.
This should he warning to all inlcmper-
ale men.-HirasSee Patriot.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-12-24

DISTRESSING MuRDER.-A murder Of
the mos, distl esSine kind was cnmmillrd
on Friday night last, al BaiIy's Mills, JEFF
Icrson County, by. it is supposed, run
away negroes The victim was Mr. Jas.
Van. Horn, n resilient Of This city. who
was shot while enlravorina to defeud II
smoke-l'ouse which The negroes were try
iug To force open. Tw" shots were fired
one al the deceased and one al another
person, W was with him only one Of
which took effect. The camp OF. it is pre-
su,ned. The same nrsroeS, was discovered
only few DAYS prevlnns tn the murder
and about five hundred pounds of bacon
taken therefr0m. Mr.. Van Horn has left n
young aud Interesting family 20 NOUN his
loss.-Star c. Florida.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-12-24

Bad Ne,cs-,mr halr Of our Sugar crop
deStroycd.-Wc have converstd with IN
habi'aats of the bayou Lafnurchc, as well
as one or rWn persons residing in the river
parishes where cane is cultivated. and
they all agree that the cold weather Of
last week will have the effect of destroy ine
all the outstanding cane. If those per
SONS are tn be relird on. and they pass fir
men of veracity. then will this years su
gar making EalI nlT' 81. 0UD hhds. anil our
planters lose three millinns Of dollars.
n. o Courier, 2d inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-12-24

Milling Extraordinary The Tusca-
rawas, Ohio Advocate of The 9Th inst.
says "A question Of dispute with regard
to The quickness Of manufacturing certain
ouan,,v of wheat into merchanlahle -four
was settled last Saturday al Mr.. Seaton's
Mills. near this town. 1t was contended
thai one pair of stones could not manufac-
lure sixteen bushels Of " heat in an hour
Judges were selcctrd-tlre wheat weighed
nnt-lhc mill put in operation, and The six
rren bushels went through The usual pro.
cess of making sup-rfine flour. fiji for opor-
lalion in the shorl space of fiIiy-three min
u.s,, ~ i,I. ONO pal, Of ,mnes only"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-12-24

Judge GaSton.-Thc Charleston Cnuri
or of the 9Ih inst. >ays--"T'hc Hon. WM
E.. CASTOR. Of North arolina, was soil
cited 10 offer for ;le l.. S Senate from
that State, previous To The late election,
and gave the following reasons for declin
ins a noninaliop:"--
Aier so long n retirement from the rur
n,oiIs Of political life, to re-cntcr upon
them al my years would probably he tn
sacrifice my happiness, and az apprehend
without obtaining The unl y equivalent that
can he offered !i,r sut ra sacrifice. the con-
sciousncss Of fulfilling the duty. The si,ua.
tion which now hold from the Kindness
of my fellow citizens has become perfectly
agreeable 10 me. ind that /, suits my
health keeps my intellectual powers in &C
iiou without overhurleniue them. and
gives ME- leisure AMI relish for domestic
enjoy ments and my agricultural pursuits.
II is a kind Of Intermediate estate between
The hustle Of temporal and the calm of
eternal existence. SO cnnSenial tn The con-
telnplativr character of age. Ii obtains
fpr me what The wise soldier Of Charles
the 5lh, when be resigned his commission
declared necessary, ".4liquid temporis in
tercsse debri riidm mortem que" Besides,
| believe that the faithful performance of
the duties of my present Office, is as i'm
portaut TO the public welfare as any SER
vices Ilich it would be in my power to
render in the political station to which you
invite me. TO give Wholesome expnsi-
tim OF The Laws, to settle the fluctuations
and reconcile the seemingly conflicting
analogirs of judicial decisions, TO admins
ter Justice in the last resort with steady
hand and an uprishI purpose. appear 10
me among the highest of civi! functions.
And so long as Gml spares me health and
understanding TO perform these faithfully,
how can better serve my country.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-12-24

The Popular Totr.-The whole num-
her of votes. says thr New York Journal of
Cnmmrrce. pnIr'l at The recent election,
is about 2,400. 400 : shuwing an increase
in four wears of atour 100000, or 60 per
cent. The wlis majority in The Union,
exclusive of South Carolina, is about l42.-
600: which, by fair allowance for South
Carolina, would he reduced to 125.0OO =
This may be "dcemcd aud taken" as liar.
rison's majority in the United States.
1t is worthy of notice that by change
of :357 votes. viz: 206 in Maine and Isl
in PENNSYLVANIA. Mr.. Van Buren might
have had 100 Electoral votes, instead Of
60, big present number.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-12-24

An important sui, has been tried within
the last week in Mobile, which will excite
general interest in Alabama.
The suit IL brought bv the State Branch
Bank against debtor, who >ers up as 81
defence. The unconstitutionaliiy Of STATE
Banks Much ability is said to have been
disp,ayed on both sides of the argument.
The Court has taken the case under adj
visement. Whatever may be irs decision
the case viii go 10 the Supreme Court
Montgomery Journal, 9th inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-12-24

The Sugar Crop.-We have conversed
with several gentlemen, (snys the New
Orleans Bulletin of The Sd inst who have
returned 20 the city ON the coast, and are
informed by lhcm that the freezing weather
of last week has nearly ruined The stand
ipg cane. In the Parishes of Lafouche
Interior, Trrrebone, &c the frost was Sc
verer even than it was on the river. The
qualify OF the late made sugar, in conse-
quruce. will he inferior. and the quantity
manv thousand hossheads less than was
confidently calculated upon two weeks ago.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-12-24

Censusof!S. Caroiina.-Thc total popu-
Ialion in this State, by the Census just Ia
ken is j94 .439, showing about our natural
increase of l0pcr cent, in The last 10 years.
In The statistical report of The Marshal il
appears that $4,000 lbs. of sugar were pro-
duced in ST Johns. CnIlelon, during the
year lS30-I0.-C Char. C0u.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-12-24
D.Ecofe Operation.-Several surgeons

DrEcate Opcration.-Several surgeons
IN Philadelphia are operating with great
success upon cross eyes Ohliquitv of Wis
ion is caused bv The universal strength Of
the muscles wIlirh direct III" eychalI and
the operation simply consists in dividing a
portion of the muscles upon one side, to
restore the equilibrium. IT is done almost
instantly by skiIful opcra.or.-Br. John.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-12-24

One TERM.-Thc Wings arc all in ia
vur of elecling President for one term
only. There political ancestors, the loun-
,lers of The federal school were also in IA
vor of eIecting u Presiden, for only one term
and that TO last during life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-12-24
Communications
Mr.. Editor

Mr.. Edit0r-
request the favor Of you, to give publicity
TO the following Resolutions in the columns Of
your valuable paper. The Convention, by
which Body they were passed, has lately held
its Anniversary in Sumptervile. The Meeting
was deeply interesting.
Yours Respectfully,
WIN. B. JOHNSON,
President Of the Baptist State Contention,
IN South Carolina.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-11-06
FASHIONABLE TAILORING

a OsEPTI w. NEWBURGH, would res
- spectIully inform his old friends and
the public in general, that be carries on
tine above business in all its various
branches, one door East Of J. |. Smiths
Store, where he may lat all times be
fonnd to attend 10 all work intrusted 10
him. He fatters himself il will be
done as durable, neat and fashionable,
as it can be done in the country, as he
intends at all times 10 keep IN his EN-
ploy good competent workman, and he
means 10 receive the Fashions isamply
provided for.
TO accommodate hIs frieEds in the
country, be will take nearly all kinds
country produce.
N. b. One or,two apprentices vans
ted Immediately 10 learn the Tailoring
business. Boys between the age of ID
and is, would be preferred. They must
be Of good character, as recommends
tiOns of industry, honcsly,l and sobro>
ly, will be required.
Canal Dover, Aug. 15, 1889. IT,
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-11-06
JOHN HERRIMAN

RESPECTFULLY informs bis friends and
the public in general, that he still continues tIe
BLAKSMTrHING BUSINESS, in the TOWN
OF LOcKPORr, where he respectfully invites
theFarmer's and the public generally togive him
a call. He feels thankful to the farmers for the
encouragement he has received, and hopes by
strict attention to business, to receive share ol
pubic patronage Having purchased quanti-
~ of Iron at a reduced price, he will shoe l1or
ses all round with new shoes Cor one dollar and
a cents for removing. All olher work done in
proportion. ,o,o
Lockport Sept. 10th, 1910.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-11-06
TIE IRRELlGIOUS. HOMIE.

If there be one curse more bitter than anoth'
er to man, it is to be the offspring Of irrcli,o'
home-of home, where the voice of prayer
and praise ascen,s not to God, and where the
ties of human affection are not purified and ell
Hvated ,, the refining influences of religion.
feeling of home, if the cares and sorrows Of
life shall bring religion to the heart cannot turn
without bitterness of feeling without anguish
and ye1ation of spirit. II there be cnure 10
any country where the truths Of religion are
known, the deepest aud bttereSl curse which
can be inflicted on it, is multitude of homes
like that which have supposed Such homes
send forth their sons uucheked in evil thoughts,
unbalIowed in their habits, and mtnught in love
u. ;;.c t..,-.--.no -uamo and Cross OF Jesus Christ
STAMPED perhaps on their forGheads, hut not
written in their hearts--and they send them
forth to prey upon land aud to become its curse
and ITS destruction. But on the other haLd.
there is blessing to the religious home, whieh
TO tongue can speak, no language can describe!
The home, where in early years the heart train
ed to a love of God, and to take pleasure in his
worship and service, nterweaves with the exis !
tence of man. 5 holy affections, which die not
with the circumstance which gave them birth; |
which last Iong, even though they may be for
gotten and neglected and which exercise at
least some check on the evil Of the human
heart, and often, nay, co nmonly. recall TO hear |
again the voice of God and to return to the
paths of hoihncssRnd peace.
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TIE
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SATURDAY NIGHT ElOw many assoc
.tseas awset and hallowed, crowd around tha
sbort seatsncs. Saturday night. II Is indeed
I'm, prelude 10 more pure, more holy, niors
-hssvaniv associa,ioas, wiftch the hred fatne
sn5 thankful soul hals with new and renewed
10 ,.T each succeeding return. lis then the
AZ oc hnsy lifa;-that cares and aHxieties are
e.. that the worn out frame seeks its need
"A Sanasa and the mind its relaxation from earth
md ne coneerns--with joy looking for the CON
d. ios J,v of rest, so wisely and beniicieHtly set
anart. .fbr rnst's peace andhappiness by the great
(yreator. Tue tired iaboTer seeks nov his own
neat cottage, To which he hhs been stranger
perhaps tue past week, where loving wife
aud smiling children meet him with smiles and
carrssses. Here he realizes the bliss of hard
earned comforts; and at this time. re haps. moe
tlsan any other, the happiness of domestic life
and It's attendant blessings. Released from the
oistractns caresscf the week, the profnssionsl
man gladly beholds tho return of Saturday
night, and as gladly seeks, in the clustering
vines nourishsd by his parental care, the reai>
,y-of those Joy which a:e only his TO know at
these peculiar seasons and under these congeni
al crcrmstanceS--s faithfully aud vividly svi.
denced by this periodical scene Of enjoyment
aud repose. The tOne widow, too, has t0iled
on, day after day 10 support lfer little charge
how gratefully does ste resign her cares at the
return of "Saturday night" and thank hOr
God for these kind resting places IN the way of
life, by which she is encouraged from week to
week hold on her way.
But on whose car does the sound of "Satur>
dav night strike more pleasantly than the de>
voted christian 7 Here he looks up amid the
blessings showed upon him, and thanks God
with humble reverence for their continuance.
His waiting soul looks forward to that morn
when, sweetLy smiling, the great Redeemer
bursts DEATH portals, and completed mans re-
'dsmption. His willing soul expands at the
thought of waiting on God in the sanctuary on
the coming day and gladly forgets the narrow
bounds Of time and its concerns, save spiritual
that he may feast on joys ever new-ever
beautiful-ever glorious-ever sufficient to sati
ate the joy fiaught soul that rightly seeks its aid.
1t lead him TO the Lamb ofGOd for redemp ton;
and nationally points out the way to Joys on
hish--an endless Sabbath perpetual rest for
the vIgant the watcbfhI, the faithful.
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|, East side Of said Lot by Sebastian Branard all
winch said tracts are situate in the I'd quarter
Township Noss range in Iuscarawas county
Ohio. Also one other tract Of land situated IN
Rush Township Tuscarawas county Ohio, and
known as the North west gu. Of Sec. No. %,
d. l3 in r, of the Sieubenville District cons
ianIng l60 acres with a reserve Of 5 acres of
from said quarter sold by said Sebastian Brain.
ard to Joel Vail which has been surveyed and
set off on the side next 10 said Walls house, olsa
a reserve of ~ by $50 feet described IN deed
from said Sebastian to Henry Carter. Said bill
also alledges that said Sebastian Brainard just
preyi us to the rend lion Of said jhdg ment and
for the purpose of preventing said Complain-
ant from recovering the same conveyed sad
lands and tenements to said Lawrence Brainard
and that said Lawrence purchasedsaidlandfo
purpose of preventing the Complainants from
recovering said Judgment That said Lawrence
Brainard paid no money or consideration, nor
gave any notes for the purchase money OF said
Lands and tenements to saidlSebastan Brainard,
for the same or it any notes were given they
were given on long time to prevent said Com-
plainant from collecting its said juGgment--said
bill also alledso that none Of SAID defendants to
said Judgment hvae any property DeiSOna orreal
on which an execution at law can be levied.
The prayer ofsad bill is that on it's fRa hear
ing the court will decree said sale of said lands
and ienemonts from said Sebastian to said Law,
renee Brqinard, to be null and void and that
SAID lands and ienements 5e sold TO satisfy said
Judgment, in favor Of snid Complainant and for
such other relief as The equity of the case may
require. Said bill will he for hearing at tho next
Term of said court of Common Pleas Of Tus-
Caravans County Ohio.
HARRIS & BROWN,
~ Sol. for Complt.
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G. Cabinet q e {
Making.

THE subscriber thankful fur past iavors respect
fully solicils continuance OF the public patron.
age. He is prepared 10 make to order all kinds
Of CABINET WARE, that is in common use
in this connlry, which he warrants to be made
in The best manner and Of good materials, and
on the most reasonable terms.
A lot of Cabinet flu niturs always on hand
Hgis also prepared with the necessary materi-
ais for making and conveying G0FFlNS safes
ly to any partof the county where he may bs
called to atleud OIL the shortest notice.
VIM, klCk ETS.
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SIS 40. Reward.
STRAYED OR STOLEN. from

STRAYED OR STOLEN, from
h subscriber, living on the waters of
Kings Creek, Brook County Va, on
The 25lh of August last, a BLACK
MARE. sixteen hands high; her of
white foo. is white; some saddle marks;
heavy name; mark from a cut below
the pastern joint on the left hind foot;
natural trot'er, six years old Twen-
tyssdoilars will be given for the mare
alone; if she be stolen. forty dollars will
be given for The mare aud thief he be
prosecuted TO conviction.
JOSEPH GIBSON.
The Examiner Washington, Pa, and
Ohio Democrat, Canal Dover publish to
amt of ofSl, and charge this ollice.---
SIeubenWllo Union.
Sept, ], 1910.
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DISSOLUTION
OF PARTNERSHIP.

OF PARTNERSHIP.
The Partnership heretofore existing
under the firm Of McMeal &c S'eese
Medical Practitioners, is this day dis
solvcdby mutual consent.
All those indebted 10 The firm, srooks 3
quested 10 call and settle, as the b res
must be clOeed Immediately.
Ed. McMEAL
]. sTEESE.
Sep. l. 1910.