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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-30
From the Quincy Sentinel, Ma, 2.
INDIAN BARBARITIES.

INDIAN BARBARlTIES.
It is our painful duty to record the pre-
petration of more brutal murders by our
savage foes.
On the 23d u]timo, the wife of Mr.. John
MLane and three children, were most In
humanity butchered, about II miles from
this place. The attack was made about
sunrise. Mrs. MLane was at the cow
pen, with two or three of her children, and
was apprized of the approach Of the enc
my by the fright of the cows. She IN
stantly retreated to the house, caught up
a child, and directed her eldest daughter,
aged about twelve, to take up another, and
then fled in the direction of the hammock.
When within about ten yards of the ham
mock, they were all overtaken and killed
with pine knots and knives. Mrs. M
Lanes throat was cut, and she was also
stabbed. The children were knocked in
the head, 'and the eldest girl scalped. A
son of Mr.. M'Lane, (who was an invalid,)
about l6 or II years of age, seized a rifle
and followed the hapless victims; but being
fired upon, returned to the house, shut the
doors, and prepared for defence. The
cowardly wretches tried every expedient
to fire the house: he, however kept them
of, and thinks he killed one, who, at the
crack Of his gun, dropped his torch, fell,
and crawlcd off on his hands and feet.
After bcsieging the house nearly all day,
burning the out. houses, and trying every
expedient to fire the dwelling, they ceased
their efforts for while, and retired to the
hammock. In the meantime, the father
returned home to witness the frightful
scene. He and his son fortunately made
their escape, though pursued and fired on
by the enemy, and gave the alarm. A
company was formed as soon as possible,
and visited the place early next day, where
a most heart-rending sight was presented.
There lay the fond mother in the cold arms
of death, weltering in blood, and by her
side the tender infant, who, torn from her
last embrace, was sleeping the sleep of
death. There lay the girl Of l2 and the
child she had heroicaly endeavored to res
cue, cold and mutilatcd. But we turn
away from this mournful picture, and leave
the reader to imagine what must have been
the feelings of the father and son, in view
inc the scene of dcsolation on the follow
ing day.
Men have been in pursuit of the enemy
for several days; but thus far without sue
cess. His numbers are not accurately
known, but supposed to be about 20 or 80.
The utmost praise is due the gallant
youth who So bravely defended the dwell
ling. "
Several gentlemen went out from this
place to afford what aid was in their pow
or, and Capt Hunters company with great
promptitude, marched i'll seaich Of the
enemy.
Since writing the above, we have learn
ed that this ban2 came up from below,
and their retrea. being cut off by the troops
between Tallahassee and St Marks, they
have doubtless, tried to make their way
bsck by some other route.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-30

A Depot on the Petersburg Rail Road,
between Petersburg and CASTOR, was de-
stroyed by fire on Friday night last. Fif-
teen bales of cotton, and several boxes of
goods were destroyed in the warehouse.
The turn out track was dsstroyed.-The
fire originated by burning chips in one of
the houses.
Raleigh Standard,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-05-30

Alabama, ;howsis Gen; Harrison to dosit,
a man holding no one principle with the
people, and bound TO them by no tics
whatever. If a distinguished Tennessean,
after having been intimately associated
with the people of North Alabama, could
not obtain their sufffages agains: Mr.. Van
Buren,, it is worse than folly to attempt to
transfer such men as Gen. Harrison.
On them. "Log Cabins" and lizard vi;
der can have no effect, because tney VIII
reject both. They are purely whlg medl-
cines; the dose does not suit Demecrats-
Montgomery Advertiser.
THE WHEAT 'Caop:-The complaints
of the ravages of the Fly, are becoming
more general. Ehe Annapolis Republi.
can of Wednesday has The following pa
ragraph:
The WHEAT CRor.-Two or three
weeks ago we referred to the then very
promising appearance of The wheat crops.
Since that, a most woeful change has been
developed. Whole fields that then bid
fa;r'for an abundant yield, it is now evil
dent, will not return the seed that was
sown upon them. The Fly has made tre-
mendous havoc in all our neighborhood.
1t Pennsylvania, similar'complaints'are
beginning TO be made;
The GROWING WHEAT.-We regret to
learn from various sections Of the country
that the Hessian Fly has already made its
appearance in the wheat fields.-In Bucks
County it has done some injury.-PhI.
North Amer.
In Chester County, the Village Record
of the 10Th inst. says-We are informed
that much OF the Wheat crop which two
weeks since looked very fourishing, has
been attacked by the fly, which is suffering
severely.
HEss1AN FLY.-The West Chester Ame-
rican Star of the 10Th inst. says" We re-
gret to learn from Farmers in our vicinity
that this destructive insect is ravaging the
Wheat fields TO considerable extent"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21
EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER,
w. F. DURIsoE, PROPRIETOR.
TER M S

L Ii II WI ~
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uduance-Three Dollars and Fifty Gents
If not paid before the expiration Of Six
Months from the date of Subscription
and Four Dollars if not paid within twelve
Months. Subscribers out Of the State are
required to pay in aduance.
No subscription received for less than
one gear, and no paper discontinued until
all arrearages are paid. except at the op-
ton of the Publisher.
All-subscriptions will be continued un-
less otherwise ordered before the expira-
tion Of the year.
Any person procuring five Subscribers
and becoming responsible for the same,
shall receive the sixth copy gratis.
Advertisements conspicuously inserted al
62i cents per square, (l2 lines, or less
for the first insertion, and 432 cts. for each
continuance. Those published monthly,
or quarterly will be charged 81 per square
for each insertion. Advertisements not
having the number Of insertions marked
on them, will be continued until ordered
out, and charged accordingly.
All communications addressed to the
Editor, post paid, will be promptly and
strictly attended to.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21
To Merchants, Physicians, Plan
tiers. and the Public in general.

NNHE Subscribers are now receiving, in
addition to their former Stock, large sup
plies of DRUGS. SC. &c /, making their as
sortment the most complete ever before offered
for sale in this market. To which they would
call the attention of the Physicians, Merchants,
Planters, and all those who wish to purchase
any thing in their line. Among the many arti
cles of which their Stock is composed, are the
following, viz:
OILS-Sperm or Lamp Oil, of different
qualities, Linseed or Paint do, Train or Tan
ner's do, Meats foot do, Castor do, Sweet do.
PAINTS, VARNJSHES, Sc.-White Lead,
Of different brands and qualities, ground in oil,
and in kegs of 2OOlb l0Olb, 50lb, and 25lb each.
Dry White Lead, Chrome Green, Chrome Yel-
low, Chrome Red, "a beautiful article and a
substitute for Vermillion, at much less price, }
Yellow Ochre, Stone Ochre, Red Lead, Litfl
arge, Lampblack, Verdigris, dry and ground in
oil, also Blue, Green, Yellow, Black, and Paints
of all colors, ready mixed for use, Spirits Tur-
pentine, Copal Varnish, 1st and End qualities,
Japan Varnish, Black or Leather do.
BRUSHES-Paint Brushes, of all sizes,
Cloth do. (something new and superior,) Hair
do. do, Tooth, Furniture, Flesh, Nail, White
Wash, Backing, Horse, something fine, Tan
ners, Counter or Dusting, Crumb, Hearth,
Shaving, Ga very fine artcle,) Comb, Sweep
ing, Scrubbing, and Painters Dusting Brushes,
together with a variety of other Brushes used
BY Painters and others, not herein mentioned.
DYE STUFFS-Among which are Spanish
Float Indigo, Carolina do. Madder, Copperas,
Logwood, Brazil-wood, Nicwood, Camwood,
Annatto, &c. &c.
MISUNDERSTANDING the many of which
are the following. viz: Sui phate Quinine, Sui
phate Morphine, Acetate Morphine, Piperine,
Sirychnine, Iodine, Elaterium, Hydriodate Pot
ash, Kreosote, &c. &c.
PATENT MEDICLNES-Among which
are the following, viz: Houck's Panacea, In
dian do, Swaim's do, Smiths Anti Mercurial
Syrup, or Swaim's conqueror, the Hygean
Syrup, Spohn's cure for sick Head Ache,
Green's Tonic Mixture, "a cure for Fever and
Ague.) Also Peters Pills, Beckwith's do,
Spann's do, Cooks do, Lees do. Evans do,
&C. together with general assortment Of the
most popular nostrums Of the day.
ALSO,
A full assortment of Perfumery and Soaps,
Of the finest qualities.
ALSO,
An assortment Of Glass Ware. for Physicians
and Confectioners use; such as Specie Jars,
and Tincture Bottles of different sizes, Gradu-
ated Measures and tunnels.
ALSO,
Window Glass of various sizes, from 6 by 8,
TOGO by 80, all Of which they will sell on favora-
Hamburg, 90. 8, 1889 sfss
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21
Tie Missionaries Eaten bu the Snua O

The Missionaries Eaten by the Sauages.
The N. York Observer Of this morning.
publishes an extract from a letter dated
Sidney Now South Whales, December
lst, 1889. which states that two missoners.
named Williams and Harris, connected
with the London Missionary Society, had
been killed and eaten by the natives of
Ewomango, one Of the New Hebrides
Island. They had gone 10 the Island
for the purpose of communicating with
them in the subject Of religion, but they
had no sooner come in sight Of the savages,
than the war cry was raised. Mr.. HarL
ris being sickly and feeble, and Er. WiII
liams quite an old man, they were over
taken, aud pierced through with spears
A third person who was with them, Mr..
Cunningham, being of stronger frame than
either Of the other succeeded in makeing
his escape.-N. Y. paper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21
Fashionable Summer Goods.
BRYAN 8 MINOR,
.WERCH.aJV'T T.aELORS,

HAVE just received general assortment
EE- OF Goods for Gentlemens ware, Of the
latest and most fashionable style. Consisting
in part of
London Cashmere, French and Tibet
Cloths.
French Bombazin Gambroons.
Honey Comb, Striped, and Ribbed Linen
Drillngs for Pantaloons.
London Weltings, Chaies, Plain and Fig'd
Satin Vestings.
4 complete assortment of
GLOVES, HOSIERY, STocKs, CRAvATs,
SHIRTS, CQLLARs and Bosoms.
Also, good assortmentof
FASHIONABLE HATS.
With many other articles, too tedious to men,
ton. To which they invite their customers,
and the public generally to call and examine,
before purchasing elsewhere.
Edge6eld C. H., April 6, 1s40. do.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21
CAMDEN MAY 2nd,


The Robbers dgain.-On Wednesday
nigh, last, or rather on Thursday morning,
about four o'clock, all unsuccessful attempt
was madcio force the brick fire proof safe
to Messrs. C. g. F. Malheson, attached
Of their counting room. One Of the young
men who sleep in the store was aroused
by the noise of the Williams, and on making
his appearance at the door, they fled to-
wards the back lot; he then returned. put
OH his cloak and took pistol with him;
on reaching the back lot, he discovered
two persons whom lie took to be negroes
secreted in a corner formed by the fence
and the back store. They Immediately
fled on his approach, when he fired on
them, but with what effect, if any, is not
known. One of them appeared 10 be a
tall fellow dessed in a round jacket
Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21

La6our Saving Soap.-The following
is recipe for making the labour-savins
soap, $50 called, which is an excellent ar
licle for washing, aud saving oflabour.
The recipes for making have been sold at
from S5 10 $40. and the soap seven cents
per pound: but can be manufactured for
about Two cents. Take two pounds sal
soda, two pounds ofyellow bar soap, and
Ten quarts Of water; cut the soap in thin
slices and boil all together two hours, then
strain it Through cloth let it cool, and il
is fit for use. Direction for using the
soap Put the clothes in soak the night
before you wash, and to every pail ol
water in which you wash, and to every
pail Of water in which you boil them, add
one pound Of soap. They will need nc
rubbing; merely rinse them out, aud they
will be perfectly clean and white.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21

We copy to-day, from the Charleston
Courier, balance sheet Of 1889, of the
Fire Insurance Company of Hamburg,
Germany, that great, ancient city, This
is done in order to show that very near
likeness exists between that city and our
own aspiring town, Its name sake, in A
merica. In Hamburg, Germany, there is
water continually flowing throug b the city,
by means of canals, &c., beside the other
beneficial arrangements against fire, which
will be seen on reference to this balance
sheet. In Hamburg, America, pure, fresh
water is continually passing, in reservoirs,
through the principal streets, from the
abundant and never failing springs which
rise out Of the hill, and extend far around
The limits Of lhe town, and only requires
The closing of the well arranged food
gates, 10 give full supply Of water a.
sainst fire, at any emergency. Indeed,
taking the history of the two cities in view,
we will find tina, each is very near alike
in many respects. Their Hamburg bor-
ders on The river Elbe, and our Hamburg
on the river Savannah, both never failing
streams.
II, therefore, their history be so closely
connected, should they not be allied 10
each ether in commerce and good feeling?
They are. And should not the editors in
these two cities, situated in different quar-
ters of the globe, exchange papers for in
formation, although we cannot read Dutch
ourselves, yet the Founder of our Ham
burg can.-Humburg Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21

Chinch Bug,.-We regret to states that
the ravages of this insect are already ap-
paren, on our corns--in some low places
they have actually killed it-although last
year the bottoms seem 10 have been less
troubled with them than the ridges. A.
farmer who resides within Is miles Of Co:
lombia informed US that last year from
forty three acres he gathered one Uagoz
load and t,co cotton baskets of carson 12
other acres he made nothing at all.
South. Planter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21

The Boston papers announce the death
Of the Rev. John Kirkland, D. D., former
ly, for many wears, president of the Haf-
ward University. The deceased was SON
Of the celebrated missionary 10 The Six Ma:
tions-the Rev. Samel Kirkland. He
was a very amiable mankind hearted
and benevolent-a good scholar, and Of
much refinement Of manners.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21

TotPrser0e Currants.-Ga,ber Them
when. green and seperate them from tie
stems then pat them:in junk bottles, cork
the bo ties close and put them in a cool
part of the celIur. Currants may be kept
fresh and green in this manner the year
round, and make excellent pics IN winter
and spring.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21

1t is estimated that $4,000 etnigran,s
will reach America from Europe. this year.
5000 lrishmcn will embark from Lime.
rick, III May.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21

Natchez under the Hammer.-The United
States Marshal has advertised the CITY
Hall with the Market House and Public
Square of The city Of Natchez for sale;
under all execution for the purchase Of
some lots, by The city, few years since.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21

On motion Of R. w. Seymour, ESQ., it was
Resolved, That an Executive Committee to
consist Of 30 be appointed by the Chairman Of
this meeting, to Recommend such measures-a as
may from time to time be necessary for the
successful maintenance Of the principles we
have pledged ourselves TO support.
Resolved, That the Chairman be also re-
ouested at his leisure to nominate Committee
of Correspondence for the purpose of enforc.
ing upon the public mind The importance Of
the principles which now unite MS.
On motion Of H. J. Hardy, Esq. it was
Resolved, That the Executive Committee
are hereby requested to nominate in each Ward
of the City and for the Neck the following Com
mittees of Vigilance,
in Ward No. 1-Commiltee of 100
In Ward No. 2-Commiltee of 100
In Ward No. 3-Committec of 100
In Ward No. 4-Committee of 100
On the Neck-Committee of 100.
The proceedings were ordered to be pub
ished and the meeting adjourned.
H. l.. PINCKNEY, Chairman.
s; Wa' N; D WtsEra, tas41s. : Secretaries,
May 9Th, 1910.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21


The New-York Herald, Of 18th inst,
contains long list of American vessels,
said TO have been engaged in the slave
trade, on the west coast of Africa
Among them is enumerated the I" Charles
ton, Of Charleston, sailed from Gallinas,
in January last, with 300 slaves" This
is incorrect. The only vessel of the name,
owned here, is the brig Charleston, which
left here lllh Nov. last, for ST. Valley,
France, J from thence proceeded 10 Paler-
mo, and sailed for N. Y, and is now, we
understand, up for Baltimore. The Charles
ton sailed from here some year or so ago,
for the coast Of Africa, from thence to-
Pelermo and Malaga, and came home
with cargo of fruit, &c. bu, was GER,
tainly never engaged in any way with tho,
slave trade.-Charieston Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21

Il ne,o Kind Of Light.-A store has
lately been opened at No. ITO Walnut
street, for the sale of Webb's patent cam
phine oil and lamps adapted 10 burn it in.
From The brilliancy oGhe lights made use
ofin the store, one would suppose the ar
ticle well calculated Tor It's purposes. We,
are told that the lights produced by this
manufactured oil, are more economical
than either the common lamp oil or gas
in addition to which is more pleasant on
account ofits neatness, the fame not even
soiing the wick Of the lamp, and emitting
no smoke. A number of our citizens have
already tried it, and if it prove truly as re
presented, of which we have no reason
10 doubt it, it is an invention of impol tance
TO the public and one which will secure a
fortune 10 the patentee.-PhI. Ledger.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21

Multi BOlc Cotton Seed.
WyHE above Seed can be had at the Store
of G.. L. g. F.. PENN g. Co. on good
terms. Warranted genuine.
Harch4, lsd0 II
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21
State of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

UVOLLED before me, by Jacob Green Of
L: said District an estray horse, Of the fol.
lowing description, viz: light colored bay, a.
bout thirteen hands high, three years old, a
star in his forehead, both hind feet white a scar
on his nose below his right eye. with slight
marks ofgear. Appraised by John McManess,
Drury Phenix, and James Falkner, Sen. to
be worth forty dollars.
JOHN QUATTLEBUM. J. P.
Sleepy Creek, April 81, 1910. Ia Im4m
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21

Pride ofa Co,o.-A correspondent in
forms that, while on visit at the country
house ofa lady, it one day happened tha,
they passed the cow house just at the time
when the dairy maid was driving home
the cows to be milked. They all passed
in quietly enough, with the exception of
one, which stood lowing at the door, and
resisted every effort of The derry maid 10
induce her to enter. When the maid was
interrogated as TO the cause of this obslina-
cy, she attributed it to pride; and, when
surprise was expressed at this, she explain
ed that when any other ofthe cows hap
pened to getin before her, this particular
cow would seem quite afron:ed, and
would no, enter at all, unless the others
were turned out again. aud she had uu
opportunity Of walking in before ,hem.-
This statement having excited curiosity,
and wish TO ascertain its accuracy, the
maid was desired to redouble her exertions
10 induce the cow 10 enter on which she
chased the animal through every corner
ofthe yard, but without success, until she
at last desisted from want of breath, de-
claring that there was no other remedy
than 10 turn out the cows. She was then
permitted 10 make the experiment and
no sooner were the others driven out than
in walked The grati6ed COW, with a stately
air, her more humble minded companions
following meekly in her lrain.-Penny
Magazine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-05-21
NO. 16.

The Court of General Sessions and
Common Pleas convened in this city, yes
,erday, Judge O'Neall, presiding. His
Honor, on the organization Of the Court,
delivered an eloquen, charge TO the Grand
Jury, in relation 10 the indictments for
criminal offences to be laid before them,
and in relation to their duties as the grand
inquest Of the district, charged with The
care of the public police and noralss
and with the supervision of the public
buildings of the district, and The conduct
of district officers; and he took occasion
10 enlarge most impressively OH the tenn
perance cause, and the evils Of the system
of retailing spirituous liquors, as means
of debauching and corrupling the people
generally, and especially our slave popu.
lation.-Charleston Courier, May 6.
Il Prominent Cause oft the Depression Of
the Price Of CoLton.-lt will be recollec-
ted by those who read for the pursose of
storing their minds with facts, that in the
year 1887. Humphrey and Biddle, the
Liverpool agents ofthe Bank Of the United
States, issued a circular, proposing to ad-
vance on cotton at the value of IA cents
per pound. This arrangement of the
Bank agents had the effect of concentra-
ting in their hands heavy amount of cot
ton in The hands ofthe agent Of the Bank,
upon which certain price was demanded.
This was the object avowed in the circu-
lar TO prevent the depression Of The price
Of cotton, ard 10 compel the manufatur-
ers in England to buy at that price,
Instead of producing the effect Intended,
it had The effect of producing a combina-
ton among the manufacturers at Manches-
Ter, 10 buy sparingly, thereby preventing
the consumption of the usual quantity
The consequence was, when the new crop
came to marker, the greater part of the
previous crop WIS on hand. in the hands
Of the agents Of the Bank Of the United
States. The new crop being immensely
larger, added to the large amount already
on hand, glut,ed the market, and as the
value Of any commodity depends on the
relative amount Of supply and demand, it
requires no particular skill in political
economy in determining what cause has
produced the present depression in price
of cotton. l, had its origin in the impro-
per interference of The Bank of the U.
States, in going into market as purchaser
Of cotton.ANorth Carolinian.