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A BRIGAND STORY.

We give another little story from "Dumars in his
Cufricle," as we find il in Blackwood They
serve to show the style Of the writer, and as agree
able effusions from the mind Of man Of enlarged
observation, dashed with little good humor, II
will be read with interest. What follows Is one oil
his seriouss sketches. 1t relates to the vardare,
band of outlaws which for some time invested
Calabria and the Capitanato.
Gaetano Vardalelli was native of Calabria, and
one of the earliest members of the revolutionary
society of Carbonari. When Murat, after some
time hvoring that society, began to persecute it,
Vardarelli fled to Sicily, and took service under
King Ferdinand. He was then 26 years Of age,
possessing the muscles and courage Of hon, the
agility of aIchamois, the eye ofan eagle. Such q
recruit was not to be despised, and he was made
Sergeant in the Sicilian guards. On Ferdinand's
restoration in 1916, he followed him to Naples, but
finding that he was not likely ever to rise above
very subordinate grade, he became Disputed with
the service, deserted and took refuge in the noun
tains of Calabria There two Of his brothers, and
some thirty brigands and OUTLAWS, assembled
around him and elected him their chief, with the
right of life and death over him, He had been a
slave in the town; he found himself king in the
maintains. As6& t
Proceeding according 10 the old formula observ-
ed by bandtti chiefs, bothin Calabria and in Meo-
dramas, VardareIli proclaimed himself redressor
general Of wrongs and grievances, and acted up to
his profession by robbing the rich and assisting the
loo hara A
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THE MILLER AND HIS WHIG CUSTOM


The Illinois State Register happily illustrates in
the following jeu d'esprit, the force of that re-
markably conclusive dogma, that high duties make
low prices.-.dgus.
Some weeks since Mr. Mcconnell was in Mr..
Douglass congressional district making democrat
ic speeches, where he met staunch democratic
friend ofhis who accosted him very faniilarly, and
said: Friend Mack, hear you are going to make
democratic speech here to-day about the tariff
Well, says Mr. M, I'll think of it; have you any
objections, friend Bob' r
Well, have, said his friend; am afraid you are
going to interfere with my interest with your con-
founded discussion about the tariff, and about high
and low prices. - fs.
If that is SO, Bob, am very sorry, said Mr.. M;
pray how can that happen?
Well now, Mack, will tell you in private way
like, but don't want you to be blabbing it all
around the country and make blowing horn Of
yourself about and get me into deal of scrape,
perhaps into the newspapers, besides.
Oh, of course, says Mr.. NJ, will not schipr
ii 10 any one; but how is it, 4.
Well, says Bob, now you know am miller,
and keep gristmill and grind for toll.
Yes, know, and first rate mill IT is too, and
all your neighbors say that you are an anomaly in
nature; first rate, accommodating and honest
miller, that never takes too much toll. y -.
Oh yes, I understand you'll understand your
gst Of soft corn hut that is neither here nor there
jet me tell you how il was,
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From the Nashville Union.
GEN. JACKSON AND ANNEXATION.

GEN. JAChSON AMI ANNEAAllON.
We present our readers to-day with another
letter from Gen. Jackson on the subject of the
immediate annexation of Texas to the United
States, in which he brings this important question
before the country in its true light. This letter
comes forth at the earnest request of General
Jackson's numerous friends, who have addressed
him of late, and expressed desire to know if his
sentiments have not changed in regard to annexa-
ton, since so much information has been brought
to bear upon this question, by the letters of Mr.
countryI
HERMITAGE, MAY l3, 1874.
To the editor of the Union:
SIR: am induced to address this letter, because
have, within few days past, received letters
from many of my friends who have expressed IA
desire to know whether my views in relation to
the policy of annexing Texas to the Tinted States
have been changed by the light which the subject
has received from the recent letters Of Mr.. Van
Buren, and other prominent citizens; and because
it seems to be necessary that should answer or be
misunderstood.
Having no connection with the question except
the interest which, in common with other citizens,
take in all that concerns my country, what have
heretofore said upon it was dictated by no desire
to be prominent actor. 1t was certainly far from
my expectation that there should be an effort in
any quarter to make the question mere party one.
Hence when it was brought to my notice by the
Hon. Mr.. Brown of this State, answered his
inquiries with promptness and frankness.
had not forgotten the principles by which my
administration had been guided when attempting
to obtain Texas by negotiation with Mexico, nor
the care which was taken to convince Mexico,
afterwards, that this government had no agency,
directly indirectly, in the steps resoIted to by
the people of Texas to establish for themselves an
Independent government. In the reference which
Mr.. Van Buren has made to my conduct as presi-
dent in these respects, he has stated what is entire
ly true, and has delineated with the ability and
perspicuity which SO eminently distinguish him,
the general principles which characterize the course
of our government IN its intercourse with foreign
powers But just and accurate as he is, and SUBJ
scribng most fully as do, to all that he alleges as
applicable to the question as it stood in my admin
istration, and as it did under his own, think that
the circumstances are so Ear altered as to give
new aspect to the whole question, and to authorize
a corresponding change in the discretion with
which our government may now act upon it.
At the present period, it cannot be doubted that
Texas is able to maintain her independence of
Mexico if each State is left to its own resources,
and unaided by any foreign power.
Eight years have elapsed since the memorable
battle Of San Jacinto, and there has been serious
attempt on the part of Mexico to occupy the coun-
try, and it is certainInone can be made with any
of success. In this state of affairs, ac
by ourselves and the principal powers
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POETRY.
HOPELESS LOVE.
BY MRS. AMELIA b. wELBY.

The trembling waves beneath the moonbeam
~ quiver.
Reiectng back the blue, unclouded skies;
The stars look down upon the still bright river,
And smile to see themselves iu paradise;
Sweet songs are heard to gush from joyous bosoms
That lightly throb beneath the greenwood tree,
And glossy plumes float in amid the blossoms,
And all around are happy-all but me!
And yet come beneath the light that trembles
Der these dim paths, with llstless steps to roam
Forhere my bursting heart no more dissembles;
My sadlips quiver, and the tear-drops come;
come once more to list the low-voiced turtle,
To watch the dreary waters as they flow, :
And lay me down beneath the fragrant myrtle
That drops its blossoms when the west winds
blow.
OH there is one on whose sweet face I ponder,
One angel-being mind the beauteous band,
Who in the evenings hush comes out to wander
Amid the dark-eyed daughters ofthe land
Her step slightest where each light foot presses,
Her song is sweetest mid the songs Of glee,
Smiles light her lips, and rose buds mid her tresses,
Loop lightly up their deep redundancy.
Youth, wealth and fame are mine, all that entran-
"A Ces,
The youthful heart, on me their charms confer;
Sweet lips smile on me too, and melting glances,
Flash up to mine-but not glance from her!
Oh! could give youth, beauty, fame and spicndor,
My all of bliss-my every hope resign,
To wake in that young heart one feeling tender
To clasp that little hand and call it mine!
In this sweet solitude the sunny weather,
Hath called TO life light shapes and fairy elves,
The rose buds lay their crimson lips together,
And the green leaves are whispering to them
selves, ,.,.
The clear, faint startling the blue waves flashes,
And, filed with odors sweet, the south wind
blows,
The purple clusters load the lilac bdshes,
And fragrant blossoms fringe the apple boughs.
Yeti am sick with love and melancholy,
My locks are heavy with the dropping dew,
Low murmurs haunt me-murmurs soft and holy,
And oh, my lips keep murmuring, murmuring,
too!
hate the beauty ofthoss calm, sweet bowers,
The birds wild music, and the fountains fall;
Oh! am sick in this lone land of flowers,
My soul weary-weary of them all!
Yet had that sweet face on which ponder,
Tobloom for me within this Eden home,
That lip to sweetly murmur when wander,
That cheek to softly dimple when leone,
How sweet would glide my days in these lone bow
ers, a4-
Far from the world and all its heartless throngs
Her fairy feet should only tread on flowers,
I'd make her home melodious with my songs.
All me! such blissfulhopes once filled my bosom,
And dreams of fame could then my heart en-
thrall, =3ga
And ioy and bliss Ground me seemed 10 blossom,
But all these blissful hopes are blighted-all!
No smiling angel decks these Eden bowers,
No springing footstep echoes mine in glee-
Oh am weary in this world Of flowers!
Isigh-Isigh amid them allah me!
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BY j. r. NORRIS.
EVERY FRIDAY MORNING,

TERMS 81 so per annum in advance; So, 90
ifpaid within six months; $3.50 if paid within the
year. and 800 if payment be delayed until after
the expiration of the year.
QJ- No paper will be discontinued, except at the
option Of the editor, until all arrears are paid
03- All communications sent by mail must be
postpaid. n lfl dl
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at the usual rates.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-01-17

zey; Luther Riall VS. Charles Lamar, two
thousand acres of land whore Charles La, !,
mar lives, made up sof several original
tracts adjoining each other ;also adjoining
Wade Glover.
Duke Goodman VS. A. G. Leek, and b.
F. Griffin, one thousand acres OF lana
where defendant Leek lives, adjoining
lands of Il. w. Pickens and others.
William Bronson, Admin, VS. Abner
Youneblood, The defendants interest 10
the ,rac, of land where his mother lived
at the time of her death, adjoining lands
Edwin Presley aud others. ;,
S.R. Fuller and others VS. Caleb Broad.
water, one hundred aud fifty acres oi
land. adjoining lands of William. Garrett
and others.
Terms cash.
S. CHRISTIE, $. E. D. .
Ian 10 at oo
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Dzs. CMA NaPgesN's

VEGETABLE, AHTi-BlLiOUs, ANTI DYeP"P-
TIC PURIFYING AMP CATnARTIC PILLS,
Possessing toar important properties jur Tie
cure Of diseases, carcinHyand correctly combined.
one article 10 assist tie etec, cfanythcr, for The
benefit Qf Tie health Of mankind.
This medicine is recommended to the atten
ton Of those afflicted with Liver Complaint,
Dyspepsia, Dropsy. Bilious habits, Co,live-
ness, Cholera morbus. rheumatism, Scroiula,
ionl Stomach, ,dcpravcd appetite, Worms, Con.
dialsea, (which is known by a sinking sensa
lion al the pit Of the stomach, Jaundice, Head
che and sick stomach, palpia,ion of the heart.
DiarhGa, Dyseniery. orilux. Nervous atfec-
tinn. Heart burn, White swelling, and all
those diseases arising from impure blood.
Price 25 Cts. per box, aud for sale by
FRAZIER 81 ADDISON,
Edgcfcld c. H., S. c.
RISLEY d. co. Hamburg, 5. Z.
HAYILAND, RISLEY. ~ co.
augusta, Gro
Also, in nearly all Of the towns and villages,
md by numerous cnuntry agents in all the
Western aud Southern States.
Ju 29 6m %
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sHgsDGEDaE&. sc.

yEIFIE Subscribers respectfully Inform their
e friends and the pnbc that they have re.
ceived large and fresh supply of GOODS,
selected by one of The firm, in Neg York, Bos.
ton, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Charleston,
which in addition to their former stock. COM
prises The largest and best assortment of Goods
ever offered In this market, consisting in part
as follows:
40 hhds. Porto Rico. New Orleans and
ST Croix Sugars.
$50 bags Rio. Cuba, Porto Rico, St. Do
mingo, Java, and Mocha Coffee,
20 hhds. West Iudia Molasses,
10 tierces Cuba do.
IS bbls. New Orleans do.
10000 lbs. Bacon, Hams, Sides& Shoulders.
S0.UD0" Swede Iron. assorted sizes,
5000 4" English do
1900 Z" Band aod iioop Iron.
1900 4" Nail Rods & Horse Shoe shapes,
2,UDO Cns:, German. & Blslered Steel,
900 sGtts Wagon Boxes,
100 sacks Salt (bleached sacks,)
2,0U0 bushels Salt, in bulk,
500 pieces Hemp and Tow BagginS, 43
10 AZ inches wide,
80 pieces Gunny Bagging,
1000 lbs. Bagging Twine, (SVeaver's,)
$50 COILS Manilla Bale Rope,
100 do Hemp do do
I,5OO yalds Osnuburgs,
5000 lbs. double refined Loaf Sugar,
5000 +" /" I" cfuslied do.
5000 powdered do.
1000" single refined Loaf do.
90 boxes Turpcnune Soap,
10 +" Sperm Candles,
20 Hull's patent Candles,
5 tierces fresh ground Rice
=, 1000 lbs. White Lead No. Union Mills,
25 bbI. Canal Flour, (cioicc brund)
40 doz. dining. parlor, rocking and
cldren's Chairs,
7cases Hats and Caps,
$50 casks Stone Liule. (in fine order,)
20 kegs Dupont's FFF g Powder,
1000 lbs. Bar Lead,
40 boxes Window Glass Sx10 s. 10xl2,
$50 bags Shot, assorted sizes,
$500 pairs Shoes,
Tea, Pepper, Spice, Ginger, Chocolate. CIn-
namon, Almonds. Starch, Nutmegs, fine chew
ing Tobacco, Negro Cloths, Blankets, Shoe
Thread, Cotton Yarn. Cotton Cards, Wool
Cards, Tacks, Sieves, Plough Lines, Indigo,
Madder, Blue Stone, Copperas, EPSON Salts,
Linsced Oil, Lamp Oil, n Superior article,)
Trace Chains, Fifth Chains, Smoothing Irons,
brass bound cedar Buckets, horse Buckets,
Pails, Tubs. Keelers, Willow Wagons, nests
Measures, Feathers, &c. &c &c.
SlBLEY a. CRAPON.
Hamburg July, ], lsd3. If 20
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a CERTAIN and elfectual cure for Ague
IA and Fever; also used successfully in the
treatment Of Bilious Fever, Nausea, General
Debility, and Nervous Weakness. IT,
The most flattcring Recommendations Of this
Medicine have been received from many euli
nent Physicians and others who have used it.
And it is presumed that no medicine has ever
been used whose action has been more bencfi-
cia, pleasant and invigoraling, and called forth
from afflicted sufferers such expressions of.
heartfelt gratitude and hankfuIness. Persons
taking the Pills, soon find themselves relieved
Chill oxen! Fever gone!! Stomacliaud
head free and healthlul! 3! Strength and ap-
petite increasing and improving, and all lie r
vpus weakness fed.
When taken according to the directions ac-
companying them, they never fail to cnie the
Chill and Fever the first day. and never sickcn
the stomach or operate upon the bowels.
Their action upon the whole system is so
charming. that persons are invariably surprised
and pleased with their rapid aud complete
restoration to health.
The Pills are. purely and solely Vegetable {,
and the happy combination of>the ingredients
and their proportions are such as 10 produce u
medicine which never fails to- relieve wien
reliefis at all attanable. -.
Each box contains 20 doses OF Pills-Price,
One Dollar. For sale by
HAVILAND, RISLEY,& CO..
= Agents. Augusta. Georgia.
j. D. TIBBETS,
~ Edgefeld Court House. J
q DR.. w. w. GElG Err,
Cherokee Ponds.
Aug. 16 Gm 20
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DIR. CHAMPIONS
Vegetable Ague Medicine.

a Safe and certain cure for the Chillsand
"a Fever in all its complicated forms, also an
eheclnaI remedy torlevers ofevery description.
This Medicine has been used by the prpprl-
etor number of years in extensive practice,
during which time, he has treated some thou
sands of cases of fevers and from l,esucce
Of this mode of practice. he is confident IL must
and ,oHL be the prevailing practice in ieyers;;
Ii never fails To perform cure OF ChIlls anu
Fever the FIRST DAY.
Bilious, Typhus, Nervous, CongestiUc, Ipintcr
and YeiLo,o Heccr. all yield to the use OF this
Medicine, ( are cured by this system of
practice in u .a..,ilcr time and with much more
certainty than by any other system of practice
that has ever been recommended.
CERTIFICATES.
SHEFFIELD, Fayette Co. Ala. Jan. 10, 1912
DIR. Champion Dear sir, have been a
great favorile of DR. Sappington's Pills. and
until last fall had no, heard Of your ps. Your
agent has left some in this country, and have
used them in my practice to a considerable ex-
tent, and can with pleasure say, that as far as
my knowledge extends, they are much supe-
rior to any medicine have used in cases of
Feyers am so forcibly and from personal
knowledge convinced Of the salutary and all
important effects of your pills, that am ex
lremey anXiuus 10 have you make an agent in
this vicinity. There can be a large amount
sold here for cash. Yours truly.
II. P. LEONARD, NJ. D.
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LCIRCULAR.l
ITO Planters s. &'SHseSCEegs3S IS.

TCIRCULAR.
ITO Planters &'JHercElGs.ss.
M BEG leave To- inform you, that continue
H the WAREHOUSE E and COMMISSION
BUSINESS t.my old stand. known as the
WATERPROOF WAREHOUSE. Dcach.
ed as it is from other buildings, liz location zen.
ders it nearly as secure from fire, as il it was
fire.procf The floors have been elevated above
the high water mark of the great freshet Of
May, lod0.
Planters willlhus be secured from the posi-.
bili,y ofloss and damage by frescls.
avail myself Of the present occasion, to re-
turn my thanks TO my friends and patrons, for
their liberal support dnring the past season. |
solicit from them and the public generally, ii
continuance ofthis confidence, and assure them
that in return for their patronage, will use my
best personal efforts to promote and project
their interests. committed to my charge. In
addition to this assurance, L pledge myscftllat
/ will in no case purchase a bale OF cotton, d.
rectly or indirectly. Twill attend personally 10
tie sale aud forwarding Of cotton to Savannah
or Charleston; also, 10 the sale Of Bacon, Flour,
&c. &c, and to the receiving and forwarding
Of goods to the up.country. Having fine
wharf attached TO my Warehouse. no Wharfage
will be charged on cotton TO my cale, either
for sale or 10 be forwarded TO Savannah or
Charleston.
My commissions for selling cotton, with be
25 cents per bale, and 121 cents for forward
ing. Twill also attend to the buying CT goods
per order.
Very respectfully yours, &c.
G. WALKER
Hamburg August 2, la43
Augusta 6m %
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The Honser Manure.

WE7E are now prepared TO furnish the agri.
wv cultural public with full and detailed
instructions and analytical explanations and
dcvelopements of this wonderful system which
enables the fariner to have perfect control over
the extent, quality and preservation of his ma
nures. For the Patent Rightfor individuals, on
for any State or Country 10 the South or West
of PennsyIvaniaand Delaware. apply 10
ALBEIT & co.
Proprietors for the Southern aud Western
States, No. 10, Lombard-stroct, Baltimore,
up stairs.
Baltimore, Novr. %, 1915.
NJ Deer. q If 81
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Jan 10
G0roraer's Sale.

UBY virtue ola Writ Of Fieri Facias, OF 8
III b Christie vs. Milton Parkns, l shall pro-
ceed 10 sell at Edgeiield Court House. on the
first Monday in, February next, the tract o o'
Land whereun.the Defendant now lives, con'
tanning two hundred and lhir,y.one acres, more
or less, adjoining lands of William Padset'
William Mays, and others.
Also-Will be sold. at the same time ana
place. by virtue ofa writ Of FierI FacIas, IN The
case of s. Christie vs. Rudolph Carter, and
Elizabeth Carter, tract ofland whereon The
defendant Rudolph Garter lives containing
seven thousand five hundred acres. more or
less, adjoining lands of John Wise, Mary
Hishtower. William Howard, and others
Also-A negro boy, Dick.
Terms cash.
DANIEL HOLLAND. C. E. D.
To, ~, 4t 50
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Easnaiay Groceries.

=
yEyHE Subscriber respectfully informs his
friends and the public generally, that he
offers for sale. at the brick store formerly occn-
pied by Messrs. Sibley Il Crapon, nearly op,
posite MIR. James Hnbbard's Hotel. large
and general assortment of GROCERIES, par-
ticulary adapted TO the wants OF families, con
sisiing in part OF
New Orleans, Porto Rico, and ST. Croix
10. SUGARS.
Lump. loaf. crushed Sc powdered Sugars
Cuba, Rio and Java COFFEE,
Back, Tyson, Gunpowder and Imperial
West India and New Orleans Molasses,
Hups Patent Candles, 4s, 5s, & Is.
Sperm do. 4s, 5s, g. IS
Canal Flour, in whole aud half barrels,
6 casks prime Goshen Cheese,
90 boxes do. do. do,
Buckwheat in IA and 1-S barrels,
Pickles in 1.2gal. jars, qts. and.pints,
Walnut Walnut Ap do. do. do.
50 sasks Liverpool Salt, (bleachcd saclis,)
30 boxes Table do. "a fine article,)
25 brIs. Irish Potatoes. (RoaiD
2 terccs Onions. (rcd and silver skin,)
ALSO,
Bar SOAP shaving soap. cotton cards. wool
cards, pals. buckets, tubs, keoIcrs, pIssins, IN
dso nlalder copperas. rice. lard, chocolate,
Bakers cocoa. cocoa paste. Goshen butter. So
da biscuit, lemon bscHit ,c nc truckers, WI
tei crackers. butter crackers, pilot bread. al,
monds, cnrranls citron, cloves. nutmces. mace.
cinnamon, pepper, spIce, ginger, saso, pearl
Barley maccaroni. vcmlcill. capens, mustard,
starch West India aud American preserves.
Pesons visiting Hamburg. nre respectfully
requested to call aud examine for themselves
H. a. KENRICK
Hamburg. Novr. % It IA
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water Proof, & NO Rgistalke!
n, l., LETTERS d GO, :

WAREHOUSE & GENERAL COMMISSION
Observation-Disclosures, 5. c. ~.
EB EG leave to inform their friends. and the
HB public generally, their NEW V4iIEf
PROOF WAREHOUSE, with large conye..
nien close Stores attached, is now completed
and ready for the reception of -si !.
Cotton, Merchandise, &c.
1t is situated OH the principal street lending
into the business parl.cl the town. four feet
above the highes! water mark by actual survey,
en,rely,remoie from all other buildings. which
renders it fire.proof, and conveniently situated
for. loading and unloading wagons. -
They are nov permanently located in this
place, aud pledged not 10 speculate in Cotton
on their own account, but TO give their undlvl.
ded attention 10 tic interest of their customers,
and are fully prepared to attend TO the Sale,
Storing and Shipping. of
Cotton, Flour. Bacon, &c.
Receiring and Foricarding MERCHANDISE.
Purchasing Goods to order. Sc. sc.
Their charges will be as follows:-For, sell
ling Cotton 25 cents per bale; Shipping do,
l21 cents per bale. Commission for buying or
selling Merchandise aud Produce 21 per cent.
Forwarding and Storage, in accordance with
the established rates All Cotton, Flour, &
received by the river free from Wharfage. L.
beral advances will be made when required,
OIL any consignments made to them.
Hamburg ScDlr. Il 50
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COrdsS off HIRE STOOea
Jan 10
Notice..

FEYHE Subscriber takes pleasure in ini"rm'
q ing the public, that he has succeeded in
engaging;the services of an experienced Miller
for the ensuing year, and having his Mills in
thorough repair, is prepared 10 do any quan,
ii,y of grinding grain at the shortest notice.
Persons having Wheat, and wishing superior
-four made from il, ure invited to give him a
call. His terms are the lepth.
S. w. NICHOLSON.
Dec 5. 1913 6ni" 40