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Saw and Grist Mill.


factory. on which is q 3. -. =
Saw and Grist Mill,
in successful operation, with comfortable i'm,
provements, and several tenements and small
Improvements on different parts ofthe place.
500 acres Of land suitable 70 the cultivation OF
Grain, Corn; Rice, or Cotton,
part s,ranp and clay 5auadGtion. The planta:
tion is.in good repair, with an Orchard OF good
Apple trees. On said premises is also good
ROCK QUARRY, which has been worked IN
fer ltablic and private ase, and IS anexhaustl'
bic. The sitnation OF the timbef on said 3and,
for Saw Mill interest is anterior 70 none M the
District, it being handy, easy of access, and
tnoughto sapply one saw for many years, II
is the only large body of timber containing
water privilege now between Il End Hamburg
The situation of llis Mill in a commercial
point Of view, is most advantageous, command.
ing not only the custom of Hamburg and sur.
reminding country, but all the up country trade
in Lumber, by route which brings the Mills
on The public road leading from Hanhnrg to
Abbegiile, &c. The location is healthy and
convenient to market, being 10 miles 10 Ham.
burg, Ia 10 Edgefeid c. H., 10 to Aiken, and
q to VaucuseI Factory. with good toads radsng
to each. The place aboanfs with excellent
springs. The range for stock is unsurpassed.
Adjoining is large body Of pine land belong
ing 10 the estate Of Fox, deceased, winch can
be had at some future time.
A1so-The crop Of Corn, Fodder, and Grain;
100 head Of tame Hogs; so head Of Cattle, 9
woke of Oxen; | Carry-log;2 Ok Carts; ]
Horse Cart, and the Sawyer, together with all
the Plantation Tools, &c. -, So,
The titles are indisputabie, made By The
heirs, and the executors Of Fox, decd.
Terms will be part cash. TO pay the executors
of Fox, and Judgment cfedstoasi the balance
on note of one, two and three years, If wished,
". 8. HOWARD,
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AGHlGUL.TgJRAL.
soUTHscARoLINA STATE AGRIets.5utJAE' Iets.5utJE'


SsOuTH.CAROLINASTATEA AGRfGULs
J e. TURAL SOCIETY. -:
fS;;S IN { consonance with q resolution passed at.
: the last meeting Of The State Agricultural So.;
t.ciety, the following premiums are offered sfor:
stock, atsthe exhibition 10 be held an Green.
8 vile, ION the I'd w Vednesdayi September next.
: Eorthe best Stallion over years old Tor
harness purposes, a silver ca 2, slo- w
For. the best Stallion; over S years old,
for saddle purposes, a silver cup, % w
For the besa Stallion tor Celt under S .iE
:, years sas old. ia q silver silver sa6ps 40 90
For the best Mare or 3 FLY hinder S yrs. gS
~ old; ;a silver cnp, 81 10 90
For the best Mule, over yrs. old, bred
~ bya member, silver cup, 10 90
J For the best Mule, under years old,
bred by a member, a silver cup, 10 90
ottbe best Bull, over year:old, a si- \. 8
Vertcup, s., 20 = - Is 90
For the best Bull, under yeaI old, a 8, 8,
silver cup, - . ~ = - - - 90
Forsthe j best MIeh Cow. silver emp, 90
For the best Heifer. underl year old, q :.
silver cup, - 10 OO
For.he best Boar. over l:year old,a -
Foraba: as beai M Boar, under j year old,
..ssiiyercnpt Il. - = 900
For the best Sow, over lyearoldsa "a sil. 5,
Ferlhe beat Sow, under / year Old, a
silver cup, 60
: Forthe best Ram, silver cup, S 90
: For the best Eve, silver cup. 90
Amy citizen Of the State, paying 5 dollars
before the hour. Of exhibition, will be thereby
constituted a member, and entitled to compete
for the premiums. y s. q
:.5si..: JAMES sB. DAVIS, sec'y.
Allthe local Societies; are requested to seEd
Delegates to this meeting and Han. John B.
O'Neall is appointedto deliver an address.
Planters are requested 10 add to the interest
of the. exhibition, by sending stock TO the fair
for sale Ito which the Secretary will ekee.faltg
attend. ii ~, 8. :;
The following are awards offered at the an.
nual meeting OF the State Agricultural Society,
TO be held as usual on the lst "Wednesday Of
The session, in Columbia:
For the best managed Farm, silver
Cup $40 90
For the greatest product of Corn, per
acre, a silvercup, II 90.
For the greatest product of Short Sta
pie Cotton, a silver cup =, 'st.' 1e no
For the greatest product Of Sea Island
Cotton; q silver cup, 10 90
For The greatest product of Wheat, a
Silver cup. 10 90
For the greatest product of Rice, si4.
SEer cup, 10 00
For the greatest product. of Potatoes, a
K sllvercup, 10 90
For the best specimen Of Silk Fabric, :.
domestic; silver cup. 10 90
For the hest specimen of Woolen ,Fa.
brio, domectic, a silvercup, 10 90
For the bestspecimen Of Cotton Fabric,
domestic. silver cup, 10 90
Fortbe best specimen of domestic Cot 10 90
ton Bagging, silver cup.
These ,premiums are offered only to the sue.
cessfdi competitors -of : local Societies, and
where mo local Societies exist, competitor
may send a certificate of the fact and exhibit:
All local Societies. are requested to aid b.;
authentic facts, the proper decision the Agri-
cultural Societies in the above awards ~
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Notice.

MYHE subscriber begs leave 10 intorm his
.H friends and the community in general:
that he is al this time receiving and opening an
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"Whenesery other land rejects us,
This is the soil that freely takes u.s."
The word Texas is a corruption of the
phrase used Ia the last line.-Cin. Rep.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-06-12

2ts,;s PersscRted gfdn---; yogel mode. %
eSiTtstip aslr: G Casey. y.5who iyesa.O Out:
ives, recen3lyS testified in court that the,
Widow Aianning who iyos desperately i'm
: love; with him, s.not only asked him 10;
marry hesbut9 when herefnsed she followed
and chuck ked bricks sas him. and played
various games of that sort.. Poor Mr.
Casey So ~;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-06-12

,:s..T Fake care Of lbatpaip,, . as The city.
girls. say when a fellow goes:to Kiss them.
MUSIC and drawing taugh, here as.lhe.
man said when be was pulling a wheel
barrow through the streels Withou, any
OIL on lis aSies. SIM laying down the
law, ssa elieatsaid when he flogged his
coanse selior. 2: ~ :, -
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.H0E1cP,

80 Notice. - -, /
R&R. JAMES RAINSFORD, living on
lVM Horns Creek, near the FIVE notch road.
sir or sssen miles south west Of Edge6eld e
a., tolls before me sorrel HORSE, abSnt
fourteen and half hands high, with star r.
the face, and a scar near the left flank. Sun.
posed to be six years oldi appraised at twenty
A, 3. ADDISON, Magistrate. )
May n Iapi4t II
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-06-12

Origin Of the ,oord "Tsras."-It has
exceedingly puzzled many persons to de-
termine the real meaning Of the word
Teras. l, originated in the couplet used
by the earlier emigrants to that "land OF
nro,n;ca >,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-06-12
;AfPNiYadesSaIe,.

ED mutual consent Of the heirs and cfedi.
ssffz-l5 stors Of WIS. Howard, THAT Yaluable.bo:
i3y5of prime land; the late residence of John
Howard, decd L, situated In Edsefetd District
on:Littls Horse Creek. containing APO acTea
more or less, adjoining lands Of R. Carter, Mss
:Fiiebtower, BaTtlettif Bledsoe, John Cnrry, Jn.
lius Day, George Delangbter, and Vaaeinse
factory. on which is q :, Z e
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-06-12

Fifty sSco1ad drsl The Barre Gaz.
!, .,e,te iellsa Story of au iucosg giioIe offender.
who, while on friai, and while addressing
.1he Court and jury. observing ,sffat one Of
/ the jurors had apparently fallen asleep. in.
terrupied ths counsel f0T the3 SStale BY
gFemarki1g. yon: may as web stop, sir
you have talked one. Of HE prg:to sleep;
The counsel Indignant at3,he fascal's a1s
idacftY launched forth into a torrent Of
abuse. which however, had ,bnt the effect
30 arouse the Intention Of The jury and the
sbystan|ders the accused allihe while re-.
mainiug dnmoved. hen the speaker
had mensasily stopped 70 ,geihef breath
s;the thief ftenaFke kedinSth The mosluppassionate
manner: onceivables sssAY ou eau proceed
with the ar rlent low rare
WaEsd l.sm APP. ~: s=sisss s
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These premiums are offered only to the sue.
cessfui; competitors of local Societies, and
where no local Societies exist, competitor
may send certificate of the fact and exhibit:
All local Societies. are requested to aid by
authentic facts, the proper decision ofthe Agri-
cultural Societies in the above awards
- .:::ss,s -! JAMES B..;DAFIS, Sec'y,
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The Lady AEashingtonian held aaem5
psrancs festival at Bangor, Maine on theI
lst soi IN ay, in the large hatl OF w iIderl
ytorss dwelling Conspicuous among the
notices displayed on the occasion wasit The
following Eofal abstinence or no hus
bands Several ladies addressed the as.
semblage. - -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-06-12

James M. Sullivan d wife
Sarah s..
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Hamburg July, l, ls43. If 23.'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-28
June p

IF there be a pleasure on earth which superior
i beings cannot enjoy, and which they might al
mos: envy men the possession OF, il isthe power of
relieving pain How consoling then is the cen
sciousness of having been the instrument of res
cung thousands from misery, 10 those who pos
sesdn, What an amount OF suffering can be
prevented BIZ the use OF SANDS SAESAPA-
RILLAi The unfortunate victim OF Hereditary
disease, with swollen glands, contracted sincws,
ami bones halfcarous, has been restored TO health
and visor. The Scrotnlous patient, covered with
ulcers, loaihsome 10 himself and 10 his attendants;
has been made whole Hundreds olpersons who
had sroaned hopeleSsly for years under cutancous
and gandular disorders, chronic rheumatism and
many other complaints springng from derangc-
ment OF the secretve organs, and the circulation,
have been raised as ii were from the rack of dis
case, and now with regenerated constitutions glad
" testify to the efficacy of this nestimable prepa
ration.
For particulars see advertisements in this and
other papers.
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, and
for expectation, by A. B. SANDS & CO. Drug
gists and Chemists, Granite Buildings, No. 10
Broadway, corner of Chambers street, New York
Sold, also, By ALEX. DUVAL & CO., Agents.
Main Street, Richmond, Va. Price, 81 per bot
tie or six bottles for IS
June IS l5-N
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-28
#orp uxIoy IS Prnrrcr. WeIscr.

We now have the pleasure 10 announce ,l'a'
The union Of our party is perfect In Rocking
ham shenandoah. Page, HARDY Pendeion, Bath,
and Augusta. The Democracy are anning and or
yanizins a, every pon, Of the bane in Noyem-
Der. Il seems to be the determination Of our
fnends 10 come on, in their strength The
tenth Legion especially is aroused and deter
mined TO perfect her organization Never before
have our friends been So thoroughly alive 10 the
Importance of the contest. as they now are
The Young, the old and the middle-aged are all
resolved TO make such a manifestation in favor
of The republican candidates, as will make lcde-
lalism quake, quail and rembc.
tPocliani1m RcniIcF.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-28

The Statue of Washington, made by Mr.. NJ
6. Kahle. of our village, was raised 10 lis place
on the cupola ofthe centre building ofthe collegs
on Saturday last. The figure is represented with
sword in the right hand, scroll in The left and
robe falling in graceful folds OYER the form pre-
scnting fine commanding image OF the solder
and statesman This is Mr.. kahc'> first attempt
at any thing oiihc kind, and we have heard better
Judges Of such matters than we can pretend TO DC;
speak of it as a we'll executed work OF ART IN The
highest terms of praise. Our friend. kahc, is
kind of universal genius and whatever he ,!'IhS
his hand 10, from the Statue OF the Father oil MS
Country, down to cradle Tor some newborn
American, he does with all his might, ana IN d !,
way tha, is hard 10 beat. Mr.. Kahlc is one OF
our most ingenious and enterprizins mechanics,
and deserves the encouragement, and patronage
OF a liberal community.
fJc,.jo,rt0u (Td) GG- cftc.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-28

Tur SrRrxGs.-visi,erS arc already beginning
10 gather at the different watering places III Inc
mountains of Western Virginia. we learn from
The I,ewsburg Observer. that there were ahont
g visiters at the White Sulphur. Is or 20 AT the
Blue, and number al the Red, Salt and Sweet
Springs more than a week ago Those delight
f retreats are said 10 be filing up very rapidly.
The Observer thinks the present season will be
ilotlrishng one.
We have several beautiful and pleasant retreats
in Rockingham. which we presume will soon be
opened for the reception OF visiters
[Hociinehom Register
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-28

Clay QrAkrx5.7 The Texas question is
likely 10 shake Clay ont Of his shoes and mex,
pTcsSibles The probability now is, thai he viii
lose even Kenucky itself Mr.. T. F. Marshall
one of the most popular orators in the State, 1t Is
said. has taken the stump against him, in favor OF
annexation, with plod;sious effect II poor old
Harry, with his present light conld only he PER
united 10 write his anti-anncxation letter over
again. what a very different affair il would be!
Ncrars Morning Pest.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-28
TIE WOIF-CRY OF aDIsuNICN "

The Whig leaders of the South, alarmed al
the rushing wave Of public sentiment 10 The an
pexation question. have raised the cry Of "Ds-
union" as if grown men, were 10 be frightened
from their dearest interests by such i-timed bug
bears. These sagacious, far-sceing politicians
little know the torrent that is moving. Ther
cannot arrest il with such films: fabrics as sRp-
posed "disnnion," when they kn0rr disunion is not
intended They might as easily stop the Ocean
with hull-rush. The Alexandria Gazette init
males, that in consequence OF the proceedings Of
a few public meetings in South Caro,ia0, "An-
neyation IN Virginia RAJ be scortcd dora by 0cc!0-
n,a,ioan Little does the Gazette understand the
patriotism, Intelligence. or State pride of The Old
Dominion She has always 0cted tor hcrsif, and
is never led by any man or STATE. In going for
the ACQUISITION of Texas she acts for the sake OF the
Union, and il is a caumny upon Tie Democracy
of Virginia 10 fout in their face the flag OF dis
union"
But ,rc shall not attempt, BY a long argument or
array of facts TO repel this unjust charge. We
give below The evidence OF one, whom the Wings,
in and ont of Virginia, must listen 10 with re-
spect We copy from Yesterdays Wing the fol-
lowing letter Of James Lyons, Esq, an Elccgor
for the Eastern Division of the Old Dominion.
We give The entire letter, Just as We find it: so
that it NAV carry along il whole moral weight.
Il is full OF meaning II shows an independent
spirit which all must admire-it displays bold
man, struggling with the shacliles that party iy-
rannv would throw around his mind and body
For full defence of the Democracy of Virginia
and the South against the charge of "diSunioniss
or rapacous spectators, 50 loudly vociierated BY
the Wing organ here, and some of the Wing
"chiefs" in and about this city. VIC point with
pride 10 the powerful rebuke Of Mr.. Lyons, which
runs Throughout; his letter Mr.. Lyons maintains.
| Il IT,. II
ion and ably demonstrates its vital importance in
preserving The Union. Would that he could in
fuse this, the proper spirit, into his fellow
Wings of,he South. But they have gone too far.
in their mad career. The Wing, commenting
on Mr. LIS letter, says, 1--WE really regard it as a
small matter al laa, rhetdcr she Teras IS ANNEXED
or not People of Virginia, listen to this language
of the Wing organ of your State! A small mat
Ter" TO check the grasping aims OF G. Britain upon
our free institutions Ia ''small matter" 10 erect
bulwark against European attacks upon our
domestic safety and happiness-a "small matter
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-28

New JrRsEY.-The Constitutional Convention,
now in session at Trenton, appears to be ap-
preaching The close OF lis labors. Ii has nearly
or quite gone through with the several depart
ments of Government The following are some
of the prominent features OF the new Constitution
agreed upon: :,
The Gorernor 10 be chosen BY The people for )
wears.
The Lcgiaaturc to consist OF a Senate, elected
one member from each county for three years
one-ihinl each year; the House, oil members ac-
cordinglo population every year ....-.,
The Jnqicioyv 10 consist of supreme and
County Cour,s chosen by the Legislature in Joint
Meeting for limited number Of years; justices
of the Peace to he elected by the people; Chancel-
Tor and Surrogate General by the joint Meeting.
Erccutirc Officers generally are 10 be chosen by
the Joint Meeting the Attorney General prosec'l-
tors. Secretary OF state, and Clerks OF the Su-
premc Court and Court of Chanccry, to be appoint
ed by the Governor, with the approval oil the Sc
nate.
The Legislature is to have S3pcr day for forty
DAYS aficr that Il 30. II can contract no dcn'
for L longer term than - years.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-28

man who desires 10 be President for the next tour
IfTeyas should accept the offer Of France and
England, and he 'lostto us forever, the people oil
Virginia, of the South will know upon whom to to
throw the blame. They will hold 10 an awful
Accountability ;l those Wings, who had it in their
power To raily the important negotiation. but
,madly threw away The rich boon, 10 crafty me
vauliing ambition of Henry Clay. y Tors DC
last arc must ch0tsc he fotat result 10 ne "att-AMc-
rjrou foursr cf IcAfB CI0U.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-28

A Sldx.-Orville Bradley, Esq, of East Ten
nc.see, one otthe most active and powerful sup
nor,crs of Gen Harrison in 1910, is now excring
himself with equal efficiency for POLK, Dallas,
and Texas" Mr.. Bradley is gentleman OF
wealth of great political information, and pre-,
dominating influence, which the Wings may well
dread. our informant heard Mr.. Bradley IA
ransung upon The stump. Were we betting
man, and had the pewter" we would plank ituP
on the vote of Tennessee-tha we wcuid.
Abingdon Banner.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-28

The Catholic Laiiy of this city have issued an
address, which will he found on our iir>ii page
They make an imporan, declaration when they
say."we owe no allegiance whatever TO foreign
prince or polen,ae, and add-"as Catholics We We
are free in our political sentiments uninliuenceGt!
BY our religious lcncts, or by our spiritual guides
[Phiia. Gazette
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-28

GENERAL DRoMGooLE-This able and saiIaHI,
cbamnion Of Democracy, addressed a large and
respectable audience al the Court honse' on
Tuesdy last. He spoke two hours with rare a il
litv and efect-presen,ing striking contrast pei
tween the men and measures OF the wing ana
Democratic parties lie was one OF ,'ic M !"
one ot' lis slcadicst and strongest defenders, and
one If The last Ia pull ii down. vel, he declares his
determination 10 give his whole strength 10 PoLh
and DALLAS, and expresses the strongest con
GJencc in their success. The work is well begun
in ( Frc,icricksbuTs This first stroke for Polk
and Dallas will he followed up by such enlhllsi-
asm as has no, been felt since the d y, OF odd
Hickory" himself The fire is enknded, and
canno, be cxtingui>hed until modern Whlgsery
becomes cxiincl-[ ErcGcric&sbi"" Rceor6@'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-28

-
Thomas w. Johnson Plaintiff:
against
Miner Woodson and Nancy his wife, Sally
Woodson, Elizabeth Johnson Patsy Johnson,
widow of John Johnson, deceased and William
johnson, Jane, who was formerly Jane johnson.
and - -, her husband, Louisa, who was
formerly Louisa Johnson, and - her
husband Joseph johnson and---, whose
names are unknown, children Of said John John
SON deceased, DeicndanlS:
This day came the plaintiff, by his Attorney.
and filed his bill, and the defendants Patsy John
son. widow of John Johnson, deceased and VIII
liam Johnson Jane, who was formerly Jane John
son. and - her husband, Louisa, who
was formerly Louisa Johnson, and - -.
her husband, Joseph Johnson, and - -.
whose names are unknown children of said John
Johnson. deceased, not having entered their ap-
pearance ard given security according 10 the Act
of Assembly and the Rules of this Court, and ii
appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
they arc not inhabitants Of this Commonwealth !:
On the motion Of The plaintiff, is ordered that
the said absent defendants do appear here on the
third Monday in September next, and answer the
plaintiffs BILL and that copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in some public newspaper print
ed in the City OF Richmond, for two months sue
ccssively and posted a, the front door of the
Court House of his county. A Copy Testc,
MAR. w. MILLER, ID. G..
Junc Is I5-w2m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-28

Remlred That the treaty for the annexation OF
Texas lie upon the table and the Preslaen. .,, pe
advised 10 cause an additional article to be neT 10
tialcd extending The period within when o l,e
treaty is 10 he ratified, and the raIflcaliohS ca
,b,,,aod ca as 10 afford farther time for full ana
deliberate expression of the opinion Of the pcoPie
Of The Tinted States upon the subject, AMI also
for reasonable and amicable effort 10 obtain the
concurrence OF Alcxicoin a conventional airahse-
meni for asccllainng and establishing ule no''n.
do,ics which shall separate eradJacent provinces
to the West ard the North from the territories OF
Texas.
fMos, OF the above Speech is able-and does
credit to Mr. Rivcs's talents But TO what iallc
and ilnpolent conclusion does he conduct us! III
the first part he only erecls some powerful ma
chincry, 10 blow himself up at last. IL MI, ~
would give free play 10 his understanding, perfect
" Gorgs;u of the eilec, it may have upon his ",r@
position he would men do more Justice 10 MS
cause. and some to himself-EaqufcFJ
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-28

Wehave SKINNED over the Address of the De-
mocratic Wing Central Committee OF Virginia.
II is the most extraordinary STATE Paper we have
everreai. More interesting matters prevent our
noticing it to-day
The Norfolk papers inform US that the steamer
Thomas jefferson was sold in Norfolk, last week,
for $1,000 10 some person in Baltimore,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-28

TN CHANCERY.-VRcINIM-l In Goochland
/ County Court, 18th June, 1914:
Thomas w. Johnson Plaintiff: