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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03

Health Of Selma and Ticinity Our
beautiful little village has NO, escaped in
The general sickness of the season. For
three or four weeks past, there have been
numerous cases Of fever. fever and ague.
&C., though usually very mild and readi-
" yielding TO medical treatment. The
surrounding country is suffering greatly
from the prevailing diseases. Nolwiih-
standing the unusual number of cases,
I"wever, we have heard Of comparatively
'i'tle fatality. Rains have been very fire.
qncn' fnr Two or three weeks pasl.-Sel-
aln Free Press.
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"A Valuable Plantation
EiOES SALE.
Aug %, 1910

YEVHE Subscriber offers his valuable planta-
IL ton ior sale, sitatedon the road leading
from the Island Ford on Saluda River to
Hamburg and Augusta three miles east from
Cambridge, in EJgetied District containing
five hundred acres, two hundred Of which Is
fresh cleared. There is two hundred acres
lying in the woods and is well tilnbered. The
above land is under first rate fence, and is
well adapted to the growth of cotton and grain.
On the plantation is an excellent Dwelling
House, Barn and Stables, and all necessary
out-kuildings. The spring attached 10 the
Plantation cannot be surpassed by amy in the
up country, its waters are of the purest kind,
very cold and healthy. The situutun is as
healthy as any in the up country. The neigh
borllood offers the best range for stock Of all
kinds the State affords The above Plamta.
ton offers us many inducements to purchasers
as any i'll the country. Those who wish to
purchase will do well to call and examine for
themselves. Terms will be liberal and ac-
com,nodating. For further particulars apply
to the subscriber living OH the Plantation.
THOS. J. COLEMAN.
August %, 1910 e3l
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HANnuEG. Ang. %. 1910

HAMBURG. Aug. %. 1910
Since the report of last Saturday, we notice
another week OF active business in our market.
The Cotton receipts have been large. aud sales
extensive We however, have hui Il slighl
alteration To make in the prices of Cotton, as
there is none arriving bu: that of ast years
crop. Prices range from s to 81 cents. .Av-
eragc sales :! Cts a choice lot will bring 81
ccns. The late advccs from Europe have
caused 4 firm market, and buyers are tdispnsad
10 deal literally. Business is rcvving rapidly
Groceries,-Thc market is beginning 10 be
well supplied with such articles as the planters
nred. We notice several arrivals oi'fresli Gro
ccrics for ulir Merchants.
Baogine.-We are now forced to alter our
quotations. Tie article has gone no full 3 cts.
within the a>i llrcc weeks, aIid wc are ncn-
ii 10 think t.al il will &c some higher; Our O..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
UMBRELLAS, &c.

II Case domestic and Scotch ngham I'm
e. brcllas also Ladies Silk Umbrellas and
Parasols.
In addition to the above, and just received,
new English and American Prints, Pavian
Gauze, Blond Nett, Bandana, Spiariicl'l, and
Pongec llandkcrcheCs, Fancy do Bed Qn;lts.
English and American Long Clntlls. Velvet
Ribbons, Spool Thread Patent do. Vrslings.
SuspemderS, Gloves, Guilt Back Common
Shelf, small plain. white hoIn. Twist Victoria
Log Cabin. Common and French Dressing,
Fine Ivory and Negro Combs. &c. &c.
JOHN o. B. FORD
Hampurg, Aug IL. lS.iD If 20
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&traycGl OE Stolen

HROM the Subscribers wagon, IA miles
IL below Abbcvillc G. ii. on the Augusta
road, on the night of the 9Th of August. rst Il
light bay HORSE, with dark flax mane and
ta'l-lourleen or fifteen hands higll-hIind in
one eye, which is not disiigured, however. and
has brand upon one hip. Any person taking
mp SAID horse aud giving information TO Joms
ARCHER, at GrcenvilIc &. II. where he NAV
Dr. ionnd, will be liberally rewarded, and paid
all necessary expenses.
J. C. BARKLEY.
Aug % ~
The EdgcGcld Advertiser is requested to give
lEc above two Insertions. and forward his ac-
connt TO this Oilice for paymcnt.-GrccnciNc
M0unt0ineer.
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The Baptist ministerial Com

ference Of the Edgelied Baptist Association,
is requested To assemble at Ilardy's Meeting
House. ON Friday llh Of September, ut ten
o'clock, the day bei"rc the Meeting of The AS
Socalon. All persons VIII" may he pleased to
attend. are respectfully invited 10 be prcscn, at
the Meeting.
The Conference, a, iis late meeting, approx
ed OF the above call ofthc Chairman, and ear
nestly invite their brethren generally tu attend.
The following subjects are appointed for dis
cussion At the called meeting:
What is meant by the departing of the
Spirit Of tine Lord from: Saul! Samuel IL
ch, l4v
2.What was the sin of David in numbering the
people Of Israel! Chrnu. II ct, l-1:S vers
3. Was the repentance Of the Nneviles
Spiritual: Jonah 3 c!l.
BY order of the Conference.
w. B. JOHNSON,
Sept |, 1910 Chair. Of the Con.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03

z OST about the 18th, July last, on the low
IL or Columbia Road, leading to Hamburg,
between Mr.. Watsun's end the Old Wells
large
LEATHER POCKET BOOK,
containing Mites and hcrountS viz: one Note
OH Absolum Horn. for Thity-(our Dollars
given in March last. and due the 2itll, of De-
cember next One on Julius Satchcr for Four
teen Dollars. given in March last and due
sometime in June last One on Arthur Lott, for
Three Dollars and fifty cent, date not recoIlec-
ted. Mr.. Derrch Holsonback was witness to
both Mr. Sachcr's and Mr.. Lofts Notes. All
persons are hereby cautioned from trading for
said Notes, and the drawers are requested not
TO pay them. unless accompanied with an order
from me. A,y information respecting said
Notes or Accounts will be thankfully received
SYDNEY NORRIS.
Aug. 10, 1S40. GO
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ESTEe AYEBD.

ENRON the Subscriber, about the 18th of
Il March last, = Colts, one dark iron grey
filly. three years old; when she left, she had on
a common size iron bell, attached To leather
collar, fastened IN with Iralhrr latch. The
Other. year old, br ght bay horse colt, with
some white hams OH the body, and blaze in
the face. | will satisfactorily reward any one who
will stop said colts, or either OF lIlem and give
me inloruutiun; direct to Alt Willing Post OF:
ficr S. C.. SIM!ON CROUCH.
MI. Willing, Aug. 22. 1910 h 30
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
C0TT0N WAREHOUSE.

EVIlE Subscriber having put his WARE
Il HOUSE in thorough repair, and raised
it about five feet hi cher than before, which
makes it 10 high waler Planters and Mer.
chants may rest assured fno danger from high
water in storing Cotton in this Warehouse
tie is thankful for the liberal patronage of his
friends heretofore, and hatters himself that by
hls personal mnd strict attention 10 business he
will merit Il continuance of the former liberal
patronage bestowed on linn.
Any Co:'on,hai he mrny have in store or that
may be sent To lIimto be shipped to Charleston
or Savannah, will be strictly attended to
W. p. DELPHI.
Hamburg, Ang 20, 1870 u3l
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
"A CA ~ I'd.

VHJHE Subscriber takes this method of in
Il forming his friends and the public gener-
ally, that he will continue a
General Commission and FactOragc Business.
in this place. He will attend 10 the selling. re-
ceiving, forwarding and storing of Cotton, Or
other Produce and Merchandise, and to the
buying any article or bill of articles entrusted
to his cturge, 10 all of which lie will give his
personal attehtiolr. and will also make liberal
advances on Cotton shipped through him, to
Charleston or Savannah Whilst soliciting the
patronage of his friends he bcgs leav" to return
Them his sincere thanks for past farors
II. l.. JEFFERS.
Hamburg, S. C. July %, lo4O 3m 26
IN Store, and for sale, to order or otherwise,
large assortment of
Hemp and I'oo Baggi"g, Bale Rope
and 1Icine.
II. L. ].
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03

llEALTn.-Il is astonishing how sirkly
our high and hitherto healthy country has
become. Hills in The pine woods are now
The aboCl"s OF disease. Our town, though
there are several cases of sit kncss in it, is
comparatively healthy 10 what the sur
rounding country is. We learn by our
exchanges, and by private sources, that
the country below us is uucommonIy un-
healthy. The mortality upon large plan
talionsi is grcat.-Uctumpka .irgus.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
NEW ASSORTMENT,
OF
GROCERIES,.
THE SUBSCPIREPs 9

lie SUBSCRIBERS
E-E AVE now on hand, ant! are daily rece;v.
~ ing, general assortment Of New Goods
when they offer Tor sale on reasonable terms.
consisting in part oflhe following articles, viz:
~ ~ hlidS good and prime Sugar,
quo lbs White Havana do.
,UOU choice Loaf and Lump Surar
5U0' double refined Crushed do, a clIoiru
article. WON
IS bags prime Rio and Green Cuba Coffee.
also, Old White Java do
5 tierccs Rice
III hlnlS hnlaSScs,
chests Tyson Imperial and Black Tea.
5,ODo bSillS Liverpool Ground Sail.
,oH) lbs German, Blistctrd and Cast S,ceI
oO,oUU lbs assorted Swcde iron, CONSISTING uf
.i lie following sizes: IL in. la l..-2-.
i-2i to 4Inches wide by to thick;
also, square and round Bar Iron. from
:, !" inches in size; also, Nail Rods.
Band AMI Hoop Iron, '''
IllU sctt wagon Boxes, assorted sizes.
lou Kegs Nails and Brads, do. do. Al.
50, a in. Spikes,
1UO coils Kentucky Rope,
50 do Common do j TO 2 inch.
5oO lbs Bagging Twine.
$4,000 lbs Bacon, (assorted, Sbopldcrs and
AliddIings
JO boxes choice Sperm Candles,
10 do mould Talfow do.
5OO lbs go"d Feathers,
lllO kegs White Lead MOL.
20 do Dmpont's Gnnpowder FFF
5uO lbs Sole Leather,
~ cases Boots and Shoes
SUI lbs Bar Lead.
PeRper' Spice Ginger, Soap, almonds, H. Gin,
Cog. Brandy Ptach anil ippic do. A.. F.
Ram, Rye HhiSscy, Cider, tincgnr. AIader;n
"tac, lcneriBc do, Port, do. lIalaea do.
-ALSO-
Cotton OSnaburgs; 81, Al, and 5-4 Shirincs
and Sherings; Red and White Flannels.
Negro Clothes, Blankets, &c. &c. &c.
FIFTY Pieces Georgia Nan-
kccns.
WOODEN WARE,
CONSISTING OF
RHSh and Cane Scat Chairs, Hooden Scat and
Spindle Back do., Chiidren's do. ITO. do.
TAINTED and Imprinted BHcEcts, Chidren,s
UWoto HagonS Nests of Measures, do. Of
Painted anil Unpainted Tubs, Brass and Iron
Ooand PaHS, Cradles, BroomS, &c.
ALSO
Timothy md Red md White Glover
Seeds.
In addition tn the above, the subscribers will
be receiving throughout the season. additional
supplies OF all kinds Of Goods, usually sold in
their line Of business
SIBLEY g. CRAPON.
Hamburg, Aug. lst, 1910. 1t 27
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03

pinlan is based upon the advance in the diler-
eml markets, all Of which show Il sudden rise,
and in some, the article is scarce.
Bacon.-lFc refer our readers 10 orr quo!a-
TONS But little arriving. COm-Dull sale at
10 cts OaiS-Salc5 have been lis low lis 81 cts
InmrnRl.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
FOR SALE.

FEYIlE Subscriber offers for sale his HOUSE
u and LOT nj Pottelsvillc. Also, Ills Couch
Building establishment. wilhall the work. finish
cd &uulinlsllrd. Also his Bhmk Smiths Tools,
and those used in the Wood and Paint Shops.
Also, his Stock on hand, such rs Leather, Cloth,
Lacrs. DC. DC.
Terms made easy to suit the purchaser
For further particulars apply to
JOHN McNIELL.
Prttcrsvile, Aug. 25. 1910 If 30
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ESSTaVces.

EROM &c Subscriber, Oh The 9th August
III last, small light bay mare Mule, three
years old; roarcd mane darkl legs, some marks
Of gear about her shoulders. and has rcmarkn-
bly, brisk walk. ANY information respecting
her directed to the subscriber at Elton Post OF.
flee. Fdg"f"d Dist, 5. G., will he thankfully
received; and all 'rnnhle and reasonable cxpen-
srs literally rewarded.
JOSEPH ADAMS.
Sept:}, 1Sl0 If 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
~ ~ o { ice.

"A n Election will he held at Edgcfirld Court
IA House on the second Monday in Septcnl-
her next, for IN Intendant and four Wardcns Tor
the town of Edgcfcd.
B c. Bryan. WIN. ]. Glover, and VIM. P.
Butler will acl as Managers.
By order Of Cor ci,
A. B. .DDISON, Intcndant.
Sept !, 1910 b 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03

The South Carolinian Of the 2Slh ulr.
says:--tinving repeatedly heard enquiries
as to whether The Hon. S. ii. Butler is n
candidate for re- election, we take this
method Of stating, on the best authority,
that HE IS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
Lumber for Sale.

WNHE Subscriber having purchased tho
Il Mill formerly owned by Wm. NJ. But
Ter, deceased. offers for salc seasoLed Lumber
of all descriptions, al IS cts. per hundred AT the
Mill. The said Mill is situated OIL Sllaw's
Creek, three miles below The Pine House, and
about six miles from Mr.. John Lofts. All or
ders thankfully received, and promptly attend
cd TO. SAMUEL POSEY.
Aug3, 1910 IT "a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
NEW dssDasDS.

THNHE Subscriber is now receiving from
FL New York fourteen cases of
NEF DRY GOODS.
comprising Il general Assortment suitable for
the season, which will he sold low for Cash.
Former customers and the public generally are
invited to call on
JOHN .. g. FORD.
Hamburg, S C, Aug 5. 1910
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
State Of South Carolina.
A ABBEVILLE DISTRICT.

ABBEFILLE DISTRICT.
ED OBERT C.. RITCFTEY living about four
de miles nnrtl east of AbbcvIlc c. House,
tolls before me, one brown hay Mare, abuu,
fourteen and u alflands high, supposed to be
three years old last spring. black manc, tail
aud legs. No white, nor any other marks a.
bout her, appears 10 he quite gentle, and lrols
Appraised at 60 duars.
JAMES CARSON, J.Q.
Abbcvi.lc c. II. Aug u, 1910 and 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03

New CorroN-Nine bales ofncw cot
ton were received in this Town Yesterday,
from The Richiand Plantation Of Col. Rich.
ard Singleton. and purchased by Mr. r..
O'NeaIe, at S cents--thc quality not
strictly cIloicc.-Souht Cdroliniun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
ia @ { i ce.

a Ii persons Indebted tn the Subscriber.
~ either by Note or open Accounts, are ear-
nestly requested 10 make payment beinre t':c
first ui October next. or their Notes and Ac-
counts will he placed into the hands of an otli-
Ger, for collection
MIR. Abner Bushnell is unauthorized Agent.
during my absence from the District
THOMAS G. BACON.
August I. 1S40 If %
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
Nankin and Shirtinss.

n Case Georgia Nankin, one do bleachcd
II. Shirting. Also Brorn Holland, Bromn
Linen. Linen Drilling, Grass Linen, Mexican
and York MIXTURES. Also, variety Of Coored
Cotton Goods, for servants wear. Now OPEN
ing at the store of
JOHN o. B. FORD.
Hamburg, Aug lS, 1910 If 28
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
ArcrsrA Ann,1st 81 1910

COf0n.-Thc business transacted in this sta
Dic within the last three weeks has hecn so
limited as scarcely to lc worth reporting
Tic recent intelligence from Europe has had
10 c!irc; on t!:c MARKET, and prices range from
u: To Gents. the latter. we understand, is the
extreme price that can now hc obtained for any
cotton nOw on market. Our stock at the pres
cnt time is very light, and but little Oh the mar
ket Tor sale.
Grocrries.-In the Grocery line there is not
muciI doing. Most of our merchants are at
the North, laying in their supplies aud as soon
It's the fall business opens they will otler good
aud well assorted stocks for sales
Erchaage.-- There is not much demand foy
Northern Exchange, and ii is dull at the quota
tons given below.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
Plain and Figured Hoods,

a LSO Devan Straw. Braid Cottage, Flor
"A ence Braid, and French Rutland Bonnets,
just receivedhy JOHN o. 3. FORD.
Hamburg. Aug II, 1910
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
The Esdscficld Philosophical

and Agricultural Soriely will hold its next stat
ell meeting, in the Count House. AT half past
s"ven O'Clock, on Monday evening 9TH ralant.
A lecture on Electricity with experiments may
br expected
Sept !, 1sl0 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03

RIlc Es9sefilei Baptist ASSOei;a-
ton will hold lis annual session this year,
al ten O'Clock on Saturday before the 2nd
Lords dav in September, with the Big
Stephens Creek Church, al liardy's Meet
ing House.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
Valuable Land and Stone Ware
MANDATORY FOR SALE,


Y5N HE Subscriber offers for sale at public
A ou;cry, OIL Thursday the 10Th of Octo-
Der next, il not previously sold, the Plantation
OIL which he now resides, about eighteen miles
abovc Edgriield c. House, and one and half
miles south west Of MIR Williams Steam Saw
Mill
Also, his Stone ,rarc Manutuctory, with an
excellent Furnace, aud every thing necessary
to carry OH the Stnne ware business, all i'll good
ortcr Also. three or four Negroes, one road
Wagon, one Barouch, one Mule, one Ox-cart
and Steers. and Stock Of all liinds,such asllogs
Sheep. and Cattle. AIsu, Household and
kitchen Furniture.
Tcrns-.ill Sums under S. cash; under 800,
on credit until the 2J,h December lao and
all Sims over $50, OIL crcdi, of II months.
JOHN PRESLEY.
Aug %, 1910 f3l
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State of South Carolina.
BARNWELL DISTRICT.

BARNWELL DISTRICT.
IN EQUITY.
Charles Cosnahan, and Others, Bill for
vs. Thomas Cosnahan and
Lucy Moslcy. Distribution.
E L is ordered that the Defendant Thos Cos
n nahan, who is said TO he absent and from
without the limits of this States, do plead, an.
swer. or demur to the Bill Of the Complainan.s
in this rase, within three months from the pub
tication of this order, or the bill will be taken
pro contcsSo.
A.P. ALDRICH. C. s. r. E. B. D.
Commissioners Office,
Burnwell District,
July 20, 1910. &C 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
Extracts cfic'tcrs rcccircl in Charleston lated,
MCPHrRSoSVILLE, Aug. 2J.

lean give you hu: Il very gloomy ac-
count OF the Cotton, Crops in t!iis section
Of country, such uniavorabe weather for
Cotton, | have never witnessed. We have
had heavy raus for the last two months,
with iniermisSiou Of hut very few days.
My own crop looks badly, very badly. and
| have not seen one solitary crop that is
promising, or likely to yield much more
Than half of what was made by the same
Planters the last year. have heard from
Beaufort and the neighhorino Islands. aud
their crops are represented there MS being
nearly destroyed. The Provision Crops,
for such 4 season, believe, are seneraly
tolerablY good"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03

BEAUFORT. ACG. 81.
Our Cotton Crops continue rerv had,
aud | fear will end very short. rt."-Chartss-
ton Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-03
f'OJkET Egeek AOST.

Prftcrsvllle, Aug. %, lS40 If 30
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-01-25
MASSACHUSETTS,,

Marcus Morton * now declared Governor of the
State of Massachusetts, On !hc 18Th inst, the House
accepted the Report tro, The Senate. The Globe says
that
Tho Federal party in the Legislature of 1ias5achu
sets have At last after dcmurrmg at every step. coa
scnted 10 announce Marcus Morton Governor of the
State Thi; was not submission 10 the VIII itt" ma,
ori. Of the people BIZ whose suiraecs he was elected
but 10 the fear that By defeating him, under the petty
pre:ey suggested 10. The purpose they would increase
his majority al the next election The principal "hcc.
ton taken with view 10 sci aside his election, was
that the certificate oil the returns from OF the towns
making his majority, written upon the o"iS'd' 81
the paper containing tic polls instead of "stds, al,
thoush the law is silent upon the point
The Boston Morning Fest, speaking Of the grave
exception TO the polls by winch the Snlragcs OF mp
wards Of: fiity-onc thousand Tcemen we're 10 be annh
lated calls It he miserable qubbir tiat the town clerk
Of Wcstfcld put his acsta,on on the onfSt"c Inscad
Of inside the sheet continuing the returns, which are
auly certified For this desperate attempt TO over
throw an election made by Democratic sutrages, I'm
Federal members in the Senate and toriy:hrc IN the
House of Representatives Woodland th:s notwIth.
standing majority Of their committee had report
cd Morton duly elected.
"The Democracy ofthc whole [ mon will hail the re-
sui, as mes, glorious triumph triumph over fcdc-
rslisn before the people Of observation-disclosures tri
u.nph over lis trckcry and cunning IN body where IT
holds decided ma ority.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-01-25
Republican state Rights Meetings.
NAN.l.MnNn COZ WY.

~
At a meeting Of portion OF the Democratic Rcpnbl
can Party Of the county Of NauScmond. held al the
Central Hotel, IN the town of Suffolk, on Monday
the 18th Of January, l>0, for the purpose of NOM.
mating gentleman 10 represent sai party IN the
Republican Convention To be held in the city Vi
Richmond, on the 18th Of February next, RoErEE
Lawrence, Esq, was called 70 tho Char, and IIrCu
H. KELLY appointed Secretary.
The object Of the Meeting having been cSp planned by
the CHAIR, the following resolutions were adopted
l. EeSoirfd, Tina, DR. ROBERT II. WEBB be appoint
cd Delegate 10 represent this county m SAID Con'"n
ton.
2 Re.oircd, That III til" event OF no Delegate 81.
tending III" Convention from the county .: NaAsc
moni Coonc! iHTHrH SvTU, Of Isle Of Wight, 90.
and he is hereby requested to represent Us IN the Co"
vcntion aforesaid.
3 Rrso'rsd, That these proceedings be Forwarded
10 the Editors OF the Old Dominion, Chronicle, and
Richmond Enquirer for publication
And il.en on motion. the meeting adjourned.
RIO. LAWRENCE, ChaJmaa.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-01-25
Hard put TO il!

Tile la-r;Sonaas must be very much puzzled for ar
runrns in behalf Of their candidate when they are Try
M To make capital of III" trash which may appear in
one or two ncwspap ers-Thry seeking TO Great" a
false sympathy FOR the Hero. because paper has
i,cuouslr said that he lives CABIN, the Clerk
os Court, and tim; he nurht n he rewarded with 4
barrel Of cider. &c Ridiculous ii may appear I"
any OF SENSE 4 appears that III" v h'Es are look
inu for sccur. tier rca: necessities, 10 such iritcs
as this Who MI, -. this stuff. Was It SOME Wing.
who put ii out for the sake of effect or some SILLY
.ag Of Republican who fuoI>iy put III newS-
paper BE It OF the other we Will b" the
first 10 scout such cxpressonS-stiil more, to de-
nouncc the ariitil use which the Wings wish 10 make
Of them. To What cAtremtirS are they driven; What,
elect Gen Harrison President cf the United States,
mol because of his own merits. but because some
kiayc smplcton has put into newspaper.
that he lives in og.cabin (Which be docs noll \
pretty recommendation indeed such stuff as this The
whole Republican party isapproves ni such things be-
inr said about any candidatc-and vr! the &c. OF III"
Wings s, II maxim" the attempt 10 saddle the whole
party with the trick Of Wing knavc, or the folly OF
one simplcton.