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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

pWe are indebted to the politeness of the
Hon A.. Burt, for several public documents
during the past week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

A very severe hail storm passed through
the country, some four or five miles west
and north Of this place. ON Friday night
last. lis course was from south west to
northwest. Its greatest violence was con-
fined TO lhe width Of a mile or less; and
although we have had warm sunshine
since, we understand that in some places,
it is ye, on the ground. lit had happen
ed later in the season, the injury would
have been great. to the crops --Pendleton
Messenger, Aprit5.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10
ReginnleulfaU ORDERS.

HEAD QUARTERS. 10Th Regt ). c. NJ. I
April j, 1874. {
TNyHE Tenth Regiment s. C. Militia, will
III parade in lhe'lollowing order, viz:
The I'd Battalion AT Col. Tow!es' the third
Saturday in May next by 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
equipped according to law.
The 1st Battalion at Mount Willing on the
fourth Saturday in May next, BY 10 o'clock,
A. H.. equipped according tolaw.
The commissioned and commissioned
officers will attend their respective parades the
day previuils by 1U o'clock, completely equip
ned, for Drill and Instruction. A.general and
field returned will be required.
Tie Lieut.. Colonel and Mujor will forthwith
extend So much of the order as relate 10 tireil
commands.
By order Of Col. J. Qua,ebum,
nj. M. GRAHAM, Adjt.
10th Rest. 8. c. M:
April 8 81 10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10
New Spring Goods.
CHA RI ES SANF OR ID,
rs now receiving and will continue to re-
E ceive alfkinds of

~ MI u w " " ~ y
Of the latest and niost fashionable styles, suitd-
bile for the season. large assortment Of Ca
licoes and Printed Lawns, a good assortment Of
Spring and Summer Goods for mems wear.
such as;Back Drap d. Eta Fancy Ribbed and
Plain, Brown and White Linen Drills; also
Fancy Ribbed and Plain Worsted and Cotton
Gamboons, Ves.ings, &c. 3-4 10 GA brown and
bleached Shirtiugs and Sheetings, ffom S cents
mp. A good supply Of Ladies and GentleL,en's
Shoes; also Fur; Wool and Palm Leaf Hats
all of which will be sold low for cash.
Hamburg; NJ arch %. IF q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10
.GsEsa. .ss,Sstrsfos.'s Notice.

a LII persous indebted to the esiate Of Jes.
IA. see McLendon, deceased, are requested
to make payment by the lst Monday in May
next. aud all having demands against The same
will render them in by tha, time, as the estate
will then be brought to close.
OLIVER TOWLES, Ad'mr.
April 10 3t il
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

% We are authorized to announce DANIEL
HOLLAND. ESQ.,. candidate for seat in the
House ofDelegates, at the ensuing election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10
COLUMBIA. Anril 9

Cotton.-There is but little coming in, and
the market is quite dull. with decline ofabout
! a cent, in consequence Of the late unfavora-
Bile advices from Liverpool, by the Caledonia;
and we now quote prices ut Al to 8 cents
Car0linian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

Tezian Minister-Mr. Henderson, Minister
Plenipotentiary from Texas to the U. States, ar
,ived at Washington on the 2a,h ult. Rumor
says. that one object Of that gentlemans mis-
sion is to make proposals for the annexation of
Texas 10 the Union.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10
South Carolina Female
INSTITUTE e,

TyHE Midsummer (or private) term, com.
H menccs on the 18th June ensuing and
closes on The F5,II October.
This Term is intended as a preparatory
course for Pupils who are to join the Institute
at the general term in October. 49,.
ELIAS MARKS, M. D.
Columbia, March 90 Ct 10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10
.YgeASc0L Notice.

YENHE subscribers have associated them.
q selves in the Practise ofMEDIcIsE. MID:
wlFERY. and SURGERY. in Edgefield District,
under the firm of Jennings g. Keith.
w D. JENNINGS,
T. F. KEITH.
March 81 #
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

.Seabrook on Cotton Plants.-We would
respectfully suggest to the different Agri-
cultural Societies Of the Stale to order
such number of copies of The Essay of
MIR. Seabrook on the cotton plan;sas would
supply their several neighborhoods. Mr..
Seahrook is desirous to make The sale of
the work pay The expenses of publication
aud thus avoid the necessity on The part of
the General Society of the Slate Of devo.
ting any part of their fluids to this purpose.
The work has met with the mos, unquaIi-
fed praise every where, and there is not
doubt 'ha, every planter in the State
would be glad 10 have copy placed
within his reach. The most eilectual way
If doing this would be the one above sug
ges'ed. The journals Throughout, the
State would benefit the fatmins interest
by making the plan proposed generally
Known and they are requested TO notice IT.
Copies may be had in Columbia, Han,
burg. Camden, Charleston and Savannah
-Charleston Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

AnnsratiOn and the Ierans. Our read
ers may have seen it stated in The papers,
that there was but one member of the
late Texan Congress, opposed 10 annex
ing that territory TO The United States. |,
is NOW said tina, the painful anxiety he
evinced upon :lhe subject, his earnest and
serious opposition to The measure-aroused
the curiosity of members, when on inqui-
ry, it was ascerained that he was a native
of the United States. and ran off 10 Texas,
under circumstances which might warrant
The arrest of fugitive from justice =
Camden Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

Honor and Shame from no Condition
Rise. John Il. Steele, the Governor
elect TO New Hampshire, was born in N.
Carolina. and was carriage maker by
trade. He emigraed 10 New Hampshire
aud was distinguished for his ingenuity,
aud gel in motion the first power looms in
The town Of Peterboro. He is man of
sound intellect and homes, principles, and
his present elevation is a high compliment
10 his character and alrainmen,s.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

1rrioal and reception Of Mr. Gag IN Charles.
ton.-The Patriot of Saturday last, states. that
Z" Mr.. Clay arrived here about2 o'clock. Pre-.
l,arations were made for his reception in q
manner becoming his public character. In
King, from George 10 Wenlworth-streets, sew
era beautiful arches formed Of Eyersreens and
Flowers were thrown across King street, with
embamatical devices. hr Clay was received
atthe Upper Depositafy by the Wing Com
mttce of Arrangements, where be entered a
handsome Barouche, drawn by four splendid
horses, and procession being formed of per-
sons in Carriages and on Horseback, it pro-
ceeded down King TO Broad down Broad to
Meeting Street, and up Meeting street to the
New Theatre, where Mr. Clay was received
by the Committee of reception, the Chairman
of'which the venerable Revolutionary soldier,
DR.. William Read, addressed him in eloquent
terms, welcoming his arrival and tt, dering to
him the hosptalities of the, city. MIR. Clay,re.
piled at some length, but we must defer 10
another opportunity any notice ofhls remarks." "
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

Posiages.-The following are the rates Of
Postages recommended by the Post Office Com
rnittee in the House Of Representatives:
All under 80 miles cents.
All under 100 miles 10
All under 400 miles Is
All over 400 miles 25 e
The only difference between the above rates
and the present ones is their adaptation to the
Federal currency.
Brick Maehinc.-A new machine for making
pressed Brick, has been invented by Messrs.
Baker g. Clifford. ofTroy, N. Y, capable Of
pressing from eight to ten thousand brick per
day, with the services ofone man and,wo boys.
The Bricks when they leave the machine are
ready for burning.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

Revenue.-The amount Of duties at the New
York Custom House during the quarter ending
on the lst inst, was SIS ,73l ,5s4 81, being more
than the estimate Of the Secretary Of the Trea-
sury fiom all the Custom Houses of toe coun.
try.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10
Tbe annerttse t.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10. 1914.
EDGEFIELD c.. II.

"We ,oiN cling to the Pillars Of the Temple Of
our Liberties, and fi,must fall, zee ,oiH Perish
amidst the Ruins."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

Cotton.-our exchanges give the following
as the prices Of Cotton in their respective mar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

Road Commissioners Duty.-We, some time
since, called the attention Of The Commissioners
TO the law relative to the putting up of" Guide
Boards and Mile Stones" throughout the dis
trict, thinking, that word to the ,rise would
be enough. and that the work had been ere
this completed, am. paid for; we were some,
what surprised, upon perusing the Greenvile
Mcunlaineer, of the 29lh ult. at finding the fol-
lowing editorial remarks upon the negligence
of duty on The part of the Commissioners Of
this and Abbeyile District, with an extract from
the law annexed. We would advise our Com:
missoncrs TO SGT about the work Immediately,
as travelling editors, like candidates. have very
little mercy upon negligent officers. and they
may, should some i'll natured editor loose his
way, be nlulcted into damages
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10
Notice.

A LII persons indebted to the estate Of G. F
"a. RusTos, deceased, are requested 10 come
forward and settle their accounts, and those
having demands against said estate, are solicit
cd to present their accounts, legally altested.
w. N. MOORE, Executor.
March 81 If 9
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10
State of South Carolina,

EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
GQtlRE BURNETT, living on Cnaee.
- town Creek, TWO or three miles from
Phoenix Post Office, tolls before me, bay
HORSE. aboht sixteen hands high fifteen or
sixteen years Of age, star m his forehead, both
hind feet and one fore font white. white spots
on his hack and shoulders, right hip. lower than
the other, marks of gear. and shod all round,
when taken up. Appraised al fifteen dollars.
~. p HOLLOWAY, Magistrate.
April 10 (S2 0W 1am4t II
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

Conneetiew.-The Wings Of this State have
succeeded in electing their candidate for Co.
vernon, and a majority of both Houses Of the
Legislature. thereby securing the election Of
two Wing U. 8. Senators.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

Swindling.-VVe have been shewn hand
bill, (says the Charleston Courier, dated Ian
caster. (Pa.) March 80, describing the person
of swindIer named Martin Light, or Light,
who obtainfdfrom various persons some $1,000
and for whose detection reward of two hun.
dred dollars is offered. The description is as
follows:
Light is about % or 80 years of age. re
markably broad and round shouldered, very
horid complexion, with cut on his upper lip,
rwo teeth out in front, which are sometimes
replaced by artificial ones. light or sandy haii
slightly pox marked, FIVE feet FIVE inches high
very strongly made, and somewhat bow-egged
He speaks German ffuenlly; carried on the
milling business extensively five miles from
Lancaster, at Peters Mill, in Manor township,
Lancaster county.
This individual absconded on the ODD ol
March. and is supposed TO have from $4,000
to $4,000 in his possession, he having swim.
died other individuals of this county ont OF
large amounts"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10
From the Mountaineer.

ETUm M6 HOuHtNtHSS.
Guide Board and Mile Stones.-We know of
nothing which gives the traveller more comfort
aud satisfaction, when passing through Sec
ton oil country he is unacqnained with, than
for the road 10 be properly supplied with correct
Guide Boards and Mile Stones These remarks
were very torcibly brought 10 our mind, lew
weeks since, whilst journeying upon main
market road ihrongh AbbeviIle aud Edgefield
Districts In those Districts, there are no
Guide Boards al many important forks Of roads
{as we learned To our cost, in one instance, ut
least) and q large number of the Mile Stones
are either incorrect or so nnintelligible as moi
to give the traveller any information at all.
Similar complaints are made in The upper Dis
tricts Of this State. but not 10 SO great an ex-
tent In order 10 remedy these evils, our LIE.
gislature passed very sautary Act at lis last
session, from which we republish the following
extract, and hope Commissioners Of Roads will
pay particular attention to it,
Every Commissioner OF Roads. in his re
spectivc road divisiun, shall cause all the roads
in his division 10 be posted and numbered. and
at each Fork of said Roads pointer debating
the direction OF such Roads; aud any Commits
sioner failing or ueglecting 10 do so shall he
liable TO pay the sum OF ten dollars foi each
and every such neglect, 10 be recovered by in
dictmen; in the Court Of General Sessions nf
the District wherein the same occurs, 10 be
paid when collected, to the Treasurer of the
Board to which such delinquent belongs: Pro
rided. no Commissioner shall be liable to said
penalty who puts up said pointers at such time
as he works his road division"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

Ifthegold should be in form Of grains; itis
to be run into ingots or bars ut the expense Of
the Assayer, provided it does not exceed 1000
pennyweighls, and ift exceeds that weight,
be has the privilege Of charging 8 cents an
ounce for the excess The same is applicable
10 bars or ingot, that.it may be necessary to
recast.s
The portion of the bar or ingot clipped in
making the Assay is to be KEEP, by the Assayer
and taken in part payments of the operation,
If 1t Should moi amount to the full charge, If
exceedngit, the difference must be paid by
him
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

C1argc toT Erdmin'ng Coins.
lfit be simply 10 mnke such examination, as
to decide upon the genuine or counterfeit char.
acter of the coin. moi to exceed so cents, II
the coin should he counterfeit and the exact
composition be required. not to exceed 50.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

M agistrates Blanks,
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

Mr. Culpepper.-The Temperance Advocate
says: 1--WE are grat6ed to learn that this gen.
tleman will visi: various portions of the State,
as Temperance Lecturer, under the authori.
ty of the Executive Committee of the State
Temperance Society
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10

Neu Post 0Gees.-A new Post Office has
been established in the upper part of Greenvile
District called Highland Grore, Of which Lew
is H. Dickey Esq. is Post Master Another
has been established in the same district7 miles
east Of the Court House, called SazJy, Of which
Edmund Miller. Esq. is Post Master.
In Kershaw District, one has been establish
ed called Hanging Rock, ofwhichJ J. U. Ingram,
Esq, is Post Master.
The Greenville Moun'aineer states that
Enoree P. o. is at Van Paton's Shoals, on the
Enoree river about 90 miles from the villages
Of Greenvile, Spartanburg, and T.anrens, and
is on the route from Greenvie tc Woodruff's
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-04-10
Tax Collectors Notice.

H WILL atteud ut the following places 70 co
E lect Taxes for the year 1S43:- -
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-07-05
POETRY.
. 81 STRIKE MY FLAG

~ . NINE M1 Law,
Were the dying words of Commodore Hull.
The Rev. Walter Cotton gives the following bea
tiful poem on this striking exclamation Of t
expiring hero: -
strike not to sceptered king
A man of mortal breath
A weak, imperious, guilty thing,
a strike to thee, o, Death!
strike that flag, which in the fight
The hopes of millions hailed,
The flag, which threw its meteor light
Where England's Lion quailed.
strike to thee; whose mandates fall
Alike ON king and slave, ~
Whose livery is the shroud and pail,
A palace court, the grave.
The captive crowd the caverned earth,
They fill the rolling sea,
From court and camp, the wave and hearth,
All, all, have bowed to thee.
But thou, stern Death, must yet resign
Thy scepter Ger this dust;
The power that makes the mortal thine,
Will yet remand his trust.
That mighty voice shall reach this ear,
: Beneath the graves cold clod,
This form, those features reappear ~
In life before their Cod
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BY JAMES R. MORRIS
THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY
BY j. r. NORRIS.
Is pupLIsHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING,

TERMS 81 80 per annum in advance; 90
If paid within six months; $3.50 if paid within the
year. and SO 90 if payment be delayed until after
the expiration of the year.
0J-No paper will be discontinued, except at the
option Of the editor, until all arrears are paid.
lo- All communications sent by mail must be
postpaid.
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at the usual rates
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SPEECH
SPEECH
OF MR.. MCDOWELL, OF OHIO,
ON THE TARIFF.

Delivered in the House of Representatives, May
3, 1874.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-06-07
NEW AND CHEAP GOODS
Best Bargains in the County,!

VVTALKER & HICKLING are now receiving
w and opening at the CHEAP CASH
STORE in Ottawa. direct from New York and
Boston their Faland Winter supply ofmerchan-
die, which wasexpressly selected for this market.
The supply embraces general assortment Of
DRY GOODS,
A large lot of new style callcoes, from
10 cts. per yard upwards ; brown mus
Inns; ticks and checks; painted muslins.
brown and bleached drilmgs and muslins,
rery cheap; saltinets; jeans and cotton
yarn; shawls aud handkerchiels. a supe-
rior assortment; together with general
variety of articles for the especial accom-
mediation and convenience of the ladies',
who are earnestly invited to call and eX'
anime our stock before purchasing else
where. Also, large. and complete as
sortment of
BOOTS e. SHOES,
Queensmare,together ,cith afM supply Of
GROCERIES,
Embracing choice lot of brown and loaf
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, &C., &c.
Also,
DRUGS &. MEDICINES.
Oils, Paints and Dye Nv0s, Wmdo,o
Glass, Nails, &c., &c.
And general variety Of articles usually
kept in Dry Goods and Drug e. Medicine
establishments.
b. Remember ice charge nothing for
showing our goods, and that zoe haze
ARRAYS sold as cheap as the cheapest
Ottawa, Sept. 30, lS43. If
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-06-07

ygylIlS tenn may be justly applied to the disco
i very Of compoundng medicines with the
best double refined Loaf Sugar in such a manner
that children aud adults may now cat medicine
with az much pleasure as they do the best confcc
tIonafy.
Forth discovery we are indebted to A. Sher-
man, NJ. D., of the city Of New York, who has
been a regular practitioner Of medicine in that city
for the last ten years; and also a member of the
New York Medical Society.
The Doctor after dGyOling his attention for
long time to the subject, about three years since
onrrrd bisinvcnt'on to the public under the name Of
SHERNhN'S INDICATED LOZENGES,
Since which time they have gained "A celebrity for
the cure of different combinations for which they
are recommended, unprecedented in the history Of
any other medicine they consist Of
COUGH LOZENGES,
Which are the safest and most clectual remedy
or Coughs, Colds, Consumption, Whoopiug
Cough, Asthma, &c. ever offered to the public
They Operate 10y promoting ezpectoration, alay-
ing the imitation Of Coughing, and removing the
cause Of disease.
WORM LOZENGES,
The only iuflllihlc Worn medicine ever discCv-
cred In over 100000 cases they have never been
known 10 fliI. Many diseases arise from worms
| 5nd occasion long aud intense suffering and even
death, without their even being suspected grown
persons are very oitca afflicted with them, and
are doclored for various complaints, without any
benefit; when one dose of these Lozcngcs would
speedily cure them.
CAMPHOR LOZENGES,
For nervous or sick head ache, palpitations of the
heart, nssituac and nervous affections generally
Peraons travelling or attending large parties, vii
find the Lozenges really reviviug, aud imparing
the buoyancy of youth used after dissipation
they will restore the tone of the system generally
aud remove all the unpleasant symptoms arising
from too free living.
CATHARTGC LOZENGES,
The best cahartic medicine for removing bile from
the system and preventing attacks of the billion,
and intermittent fever of this section of country,
FEVER AND AGUE bOXENGES.
These Lozcngcs have been tested by celebrated
physician in practice of twenty years and hav,
never been known to fail in removing this dis
trcssing disease In addition to which, If the d
rcctiuns be followed, the disease will not return
SHERMAN'S POOR MANS PLASTER.
This Plnstcr, Of which over ,000, 900 are SOLE
yearly, is believed to be the bcs, plaster for rheu
mo,ism, lumbago pain in the back, breast, side, OF
Amy pun w tH' HohN WV P''phl'"' anu
price (only l2l ccnts) brings it within the reach
of every person in the community.
MA large supply of these celebrated
: articles just received and for sale by
c. i. THOMPSON sole agt. for Ottawa
$. G.. SMITH, Peru.
Eff. IL s. PUI.SlFER, IIcnnepin,
b. ct. ALLEN. Juliet.
GEORGE SNYDER, Lacon.
August II, lsi3. ".
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-06-07
NEW GOODS.
Take Notice.

HNIlE subscriber offers for sale al re-
Il duced prices for cash or produce.
road-Cloths, Cassimeres, Salinetts.
French Mernos, Bombazines, Satin and
Silk Velvet Veslings, Stocks, Cravats.
Handkerchiels, Shirts, Shirt Collars,
Suspenders, white silk and kid Gloves,
and every thing in his line of business.
JOHN SHULER.
Ottawa, March 10, 1874.