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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-10-02
Balloon Ascensiom!! :!

NT r, WISE, (Eronaut.) respectfully an
IVl nounees 10 the Ladies and Gentlemen of
Columbia, and of the surrounding Districts,
that he will shortly have the honor of appearing
before them for the purpose Of gratifying them
with one of his magnificent E RIAL ASCEN-
SlONS. Having understood with regret that
they have already been disguised with faiIure
IN the way of Balfooning he would be induced
TO approach them with more reluctance were
he not aware of the characteristic liberally Of
the people Of the South in bestowing merit
where it is due Knowing that he possesses
the ability in this particular, he hazards nothing
in inviting all, far and near. to come and see,
for he assures them there will be no mistake.
He will make his SD Ascension IN his beau
tful new!BALLooN Venus" from the enclosure
in front of the Circus, on the AErERSooN Of
FIRST SATURDAY in OcToHER ensuing, (the 5th
Day. at4 o'clock, P. NJ.
The Gates will be open at 2 o'clock, atwhich
time the process of INITIATION will commence,
(afd which is by far the most interesting part
Of the eIhibilion;) at o'clock the beautiful
Car and apparatus. will be attached after la.
king his sent the Cords will be cut, and he will
soar nloft to the admiration Of all who may be-
hold him. a,i,,
Suitable Seats will be erected for the accom-
mediation of Families. which can be secured
on application to Mr.. |. II. COLEMAN. OF whom
Tickets can be had at One Dollar each; chill.
dren accompanying their parents and servants
at half price.
The Winnsboro' News, the EdgeGed Ad.
vertiser, and Camden Journal, will please in
sert three times, and forward bill. with paper
continuing the advertisement, TO Mr.I. Fl. Cole
man, at Columbia, who will pay the same.
Sept. II 81 SO
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EXTENSIVE SALE
of Furniture,

BY w. E. JACKSON & CO.
WEDNESDAY, October 9th. at 10 o'clock,
on the premises, will be sold:
MNURNlTURE, &c.-The Household and
Kitchen Furniture the Eagle and Pho
nix Hotel, consisting in part of beds, bedsteadsi
cotton, moss and hair mattresses; bureaus, Ia
bles, washstands, sofas, chairs, looking-glasses,
carpets, &c. &c.
VEHICLES ALSO, Carriages Buggies and
Carryall.
1.-THE Edge6eld Advertiser, Madison Mis-
celany, and Macon Messenger, will insert the
above weekly until sale, and forward their bills,
together with paper containing the advertise.
ment. to tho Auctioneers.- Chronicle.
Aug usta, Ga, Sept Is. 81 81
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Charleston q
Female Seminary.

;FHlHlS Institution will be opened upon
IL an extensive scale by MRS. s.. H.
NOISE on Tuesday;th I'd Of October, at that
airy and commodious residence formerly occu-
pied by the late Madame Prud' 'hamme, Hud-
son.sree,. north ofthe Citadel, and two doors
west OF Meeting.st., well known as one fsthe
most salubrious locations in the city. No pains
will be spared in procuring the most competent
and efficient Assistants; and Professors viii bs
employed to lecture upon, and illustrate sthes
Sciences, as q complete Chemical and Phiio-
sophical Apparatus will be furnished. /.
Every branch comprising complete course
Of English will be taught. . =
Also, French Spanish, italian, Vocal and
Instrumental Music on the Harp. Piano and
Guitar, Drawing. Painting and Dancing
Young Ladies will be received US boarders,
whose studies, morals aud department will be-
under the immediate superintendent of Mrs..
Noise. ~ g -
A careful Dircctress will preside over the
sDormitories and Laundry, and every effort will
bemade 10 orender this institution equal to any,
in the United Suites. 80 .ss5:...
Those who have completed their English
scholastic course, and desire to perfect them-
ceived as Parlor Bonrders, and have the benefit
of the best Professors.
TERMS: PER ouARTEH.
For English, from SO to $l5 90 q
French, Spanishand Italian, each 10. 90 : :
Music on the Piano, 2 7 20 90 -
{" Harp,
Guitar,
Drawing and Painting,
Dancing,
Boarding, including light and fuel, SO 90
Pupilsentered for the whole term, will be re-
ceived at less price than by the single quarter
Charleston, So. Ca, Sept lst, 1914.
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state of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN EQUITY
James Blackwell and others, mn
I.ucretia Rlacl,yyelI


Lucretia Blackwell. Partition.
NOTICE is hereby gwen that by virtue oil
~ an order from Chancellor Harper, shall
offer for Sale to The highest bidder. at RocHEL's
Old Stand, and near the premises, on Saturday
the 26th October instant. the Real Estate OF
John Blackwell, deceased. consisting Of the fol.
lowing tracts of land, viz.
One tract containing twohundred and eighty
one acres, more or less, whereon the said John
Blackwell resided at the time of his death, siru
ate in the District and State aforesaid, on Plum,
Branch and Hickory Creek, waters of Bi.
Stephens Creek, adjoining lands of Martin N.
Minis. DR.. A. G league, Chesley Wells, Al.
ticus Tucker and others
Also, one other tract known as the Minis
tract, contanining one hundred and twenty.
nine acres, more or less. situate in the District
and State aforesaid.on Plum Branch and Hick
ry Greeks. waters of Big Stephens Creek, nd
joining the above tract of two hundred and
eiglty-one acres.
Said lands 10 be solo on credit of one and
two years in equal annual instalments, exec pt
so much as will pay the cost Of the suit which
must be paid in cash. Purchasers to give bond
with approved sure,es and mortgages Of the
premises fof Il g purchase money
Plats of re.survey Of said lands will be exhib
tied on the day OF Sale.
8. s. TOMPKlNS, c. E. E. D.
Oct. J. 1914 At So
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NEW YoRK, Sept. 9;

New YoRK, Sept. 25.
Cofee.-The market is rather heavy than
otherwise, bul prices have not varied. The
sales comprise 200 bsas Brazil, at 81 a 7 cts |;
1000 Laguayra, "a; 500 Green Java, 81; 300
sumat-a, 81; 100 Manila. 81; 400 Cuba 81, a
and 6 mos; snd IsO0 st. Domingo, part for
export, So So cash.
Cotton.-The market since our last, with
fair demand, has been very steady and uniform,
and prices have not varied. The sales are 1900
bales, including l4OO Upland and Florida: or
dinary to middling, at 6 cents. middling
fair TO fair 81 81; and 1900 Mobile and New
Or ans, ordinary to middling, So a 6, and mid.
ding fair 6s "a, in the latter, there was very
little done,
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AUGUSTA, Sent. 26

AUGUSTA, Sept. 26.
Coltoa-The last advices have operated some
what unfayorably upon our market. A slight
decline has taken place, and the market still e1-
hibits rather a downward tendency. Consider.
able activity has however prevailed, and the
sales have been very fair. The receipts in
comparison with The other weeks ofthe month
has deem large. The sales effected. with the
exception Of forty.hree bags choice cotton,
which sold at 6s cents. have been at prices
ranging from 3 to 6 cents, which we give as a
fair quotation Of the market Constitm;onalis..
-. September %.
Cotton.-We have very little change to notice
in the price Of this article since our last publ.
cation. We continue to qnote Al 8, with the
remark that superior article in square packa.
ges occasionally brings higher price; 10 one
instance superior parcel, the growth of this
county, prepared by Carvar's gin. was sold at
81 cts. The demand is fair. The river rose
yesterday to naYisable height, and will prob.
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State Of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
TnT n n Frrrrrr


IN EQUITY
Susan L. Yeldell. and Wm.) 1,,
II. YIedell, by their Guar por,;,ion nni ior
dian. Vs. Elizabeth L. Yel- "i'''o"'
dell and others.
NOTICES hereby given that by virtue OF
lN an order from Chancellor Harper, / shall
offer for sale to the highest bidder, at Edgefeld
Court House. on the first Monday in October
ncrt, the real estate of William FL Yeldell, de.
ceased, consisting of the following tracts OF
land, viz:
One tract containing FIVE hundred and
ninety (590) acres, more or less. situate in the
District and State aforesaid, on Cuffetown
Creek, being the late residence of the decd,
and adjoining lands Of E. B. Belcher, Beverly
Burton and L. Fl. Mundy.
Also, One other tract in the District and State
aforesaid, on Winn Creek, containing one hut.
dred (l00) acres. more or less, aud adjoining
lands of George Martin, Samuel Slalnaker and
others.
Said lands 10 be sold on credit of one and
two years in equalinstalments, except so much
as will pay the cost of this case, which must be
paid in cash. The purchasers giving bond and
approved sutetes and mortgage of the pren,i.
ses 10 secure the purchase money.
8. 8: TOMPKINS, c. E. E. D.
September4; 4t 80
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State of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT. b

State of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
PY JOHN HILL, Esquire, Ordinary
Dof Edge6eld District.
Whereas James Bean. Jun. hath an.
piled 10 me for Letters Of Administration
on all and singular the goods. and cbatrels,
rights and credits of Bartleit Bean, late of
the District aforesaid, deceased. these are
therefore to cite and ad i1onish all and sin
gular the kindred aud creditors of the said
deceased, to be and appear before ME, al.
our next Ordinary's Court for the said Dis
trict to be holden q, Edgefeld Courl House,
on the fourteenth day of October next, to
show cause, If any, why the said admins
tration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal. this Both
day of September, 10 the year ofour Lord
one thousand eight hundred and forty-four,
and in the Goth year of merican Indepen.
dence.
JOHN HILL. o. Ed.
Sept. 80 2t SO.
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Sept. 80
State of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

RY JOHN HILL Esquire, Ordinary
4D of Edgefield District. M -,
Whereas James Bean. Sen. hath applied
to me for Letters Of Administration, de
bonis non with the will annexed. on all
and singular the goods, and cha,lels. rights
and credits Of James Bean. Sen. lale oflhe
District aforesaid, deceased,,hese are lhere-
fore TO cite and admonish all and singular,
the kindred and creditors of the said de.
ceased, to he and appear before me, at our
next Ordinary's Court for the said District,
10 be holden at Edsefeld Court House, on
the fourteenth day of October next, to
show cause, if any, why The said admins
tration should moi be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this
18th day of October, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
forty -four, and 10 The 69th year Of Ameri.
can independence. -
JOHN HILL, O. Z. u.
Oct,2 q SO
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WAREHOUSE
AND
Commission Business.

HAMBURG, s. C.
EHyHE Subscribers have connected them:
Il selves in the WAREHOUSE AND
COMMON BUSINESS, at the old stand of
G. WALKER, under the firm OF
WALKER e. PEAR ON.
They would beg leave 10 offer their services
to their friends and the public generally, in the
transaction Of n CoAMIssioN BUSINESS, in all
its branches. They are prepared to attend to
The Sale, Storage and Shipping Of Cotton, Ba::
con. Flour, and other Produce. Receicing and
forwarding Goods, purchasing TO order, &c. &c.
They feel assured from the favorable location
of their " are. House, well known to the pub
lie as the WATER Proof WARE HOUSE.
and for its many advantages IN point Of location.
and from the longI experience Of Mr.. Walker in
the Cotton business. who will devote his per
sonal attention to the sales Of Cotton; and
from their determination 10 deYote theirnnd
viced attention to the business. they willsbe
able to give general satisfaction.
Their charges will be forselling cotton 25 cents
per bale; for shipping do l2t cents; for selling all
other prnduce "a per tent; 25 cents per pack
age for reteiviiig and forwarding Merchandise.
No commission will be charged our customers
for: The purchasing Of goods. Having fine
Whlrf attached to our Ware House., no
wharfage VIII be charged on Cou0n consigned
10 our care, either for sale or to be shipped to
Savannah Or Charleston. Liberal adYices on
produce consigned 10 us. will be made when
desired.
We pledge ourselves not to speculate in or
purchase one bale Of Cotton, but devote an un-
divided attention to the interest ofour customers
which we hope will insure Us liberal patron.
age.
Yours, Respectfully,
WALKER & PEARSON.
G. WALKER.
l. L. PEARSON.
avail myself of the present occasion to re
turn my thanks 10 my friends and patrons. for
their liberal support during the past four years;
and assure them properly appreciate their !.
kindness and confidence; and in return will
use my best personal efforts 10 protect their
intetest when confded to Walker & Pearson,
for whom would soicity your confidence and
support. 81 rs.
Yours, Respectfully,
G. WALKER.
september4 4, Il 80
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Temberance in Abbeuille. Whilst upon
a visit 10 Abbevill last week, we were
somewhat aslonished to learn. that there
is not a single person in that District who
has a license for retailing spirituous liquors
and what is s,jH more remarkable q praise
worthy, not one of their large number of
candidates will treat during The canvass !:
In fact, I've were informed by some Of
shem, that to pursue a different course
would ensure almost certain defeat. Is
there another District in the State, OF
which the same can be said ?-Grenviile
Mountainneer.
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New ORLEANS. Sent. 81

NEW -OKLEANs, sept. II.
Cottoa.-In our review of Saturday morning
last, we noticed that the Cotton market had
worn dropping aspect subsequent to the re-
ceipt of the English news, and that buyers could
not be induced to operate without consenting
to reduction. During the early part OF the
week the market was characterized by the
same features, and as holders would not relin-
quish in their demands, only limited business
was transacted Within the past few days,
however, factors have offered their stocks more
readily, which brought purchasers forward,
and the market has presented an animated ap.
pearance. Tne sales of the week amount to
fully $500 bales, and prices have given way 5c,
more particularly in the qualities below Fair.
These operations were effected for Spain,
France and England, and we are not aware Of
any purchasers for the North.
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ably rise higher, as there are manyindications
ofrain at an early period -
{ Groceries.-We have to report a decided i'm
provement in the demand for articles in this
line since our last publication. The fall busi.
ness has now opened, and we think with a fa-
.Vorable prospect.-Pashingtonian.
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COLUMBIA. Sept. 26.
Cotton.-There is considerable doing in Cot
ton at this time, and prices about, or nearly the
same as last week, say 41 a 81 extremes, most
sales 81 a g. TIE receipts during the week
have been 2.l07 bales, col Of which were stored.
The shipments per The Rail Road amount 10
1866 bales.
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GP After long drought, we once
more have a prospect Of bountiful sup
piy of rain. The river is very low, so
much SO that pole boais can scarcely reach
the wharves. We hope however that the
present cloudy weather together with what
rain has fallen, will raise the water cour-
ses. and keep them at proper height FOR
some lime.-Hamburg Journal.
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MERCHANT TAILOR SHOP.

FENHE Subscriber has just received from
IL Ne,o York his FALL SUPPLY OF
MERCHANT TAILOR'S GOODS, consist
ing in part Of
Sup. Sup. Wool Dyed Black Cloth,
Blue, F"
Brown I"
Black French, Z"
Cashmere.
Fancy Checked.
- Striped
Is Checked Tweed,
Checked and plain Tweeds Cloth for Sacks,
Checked SilkVelyet Qestings,
Striped Woollen
Sup. Sup. Black Satin,
Z" Velvet,
Buck Gloves,
Hoskin
Z" WuoIlen
Black and Figured Scarfs and Cravats.
Suspenders, Stocks, Collars and Hats, DC
All of which he offers for sale at reasonable
prices, aud begs these wishing to buy Clothing
to give him call.
He is prepared TO make Clothing up in the
latest style and in the best manner, and iatters
himself that by his long experience in business
he will be able TO please those who may favor
him with their patronage.
JOHN LYON.
Oct.2 If Sc
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State Of South Carolina.
EDGEFIEIn DISTRICT

IN ORDINARY
Bates Wrenn, Joshua Harris !
and others, Applicants, Us. Partition for
VIM. Wrenn, Mack Wrenn the sale of
PENDANTS.
n T appearing to my satisfaction, that VIM.
Ill Wrenn, Mack Wrenn, and Jackson Wrenn,
Defendants, resides without, this State. it is
therefore ordered, that they do appear and OBJ
ject 10 the division or sale of the Real Estate of
Bates Wrenn, sen., deceased, on or before the
first Monday in January next. or their consent
TO the same will be entered of record.
JOHN HILL, o. E. D.
Oct l, 1874 12w Sc
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: LIsTp OFF LETTERS


Remaiug in The Post Office al EdgefeId
H, Sept. 3Oth. 1874
0 SIS H., A. .J
Andersi VIM jr. Anderson. Allen
Aver, I'm jr. Abney, ] Esq.2
B.
Blease,'B B Boone, Miss P
Bostwick, A S Bury, Miss J
Cloy, Miss t Cogburn, John
si.. Cook, J
-, D.
Darlington, Mrs.C Delaushter. George
Dowd,C A DuBose, Rev. j
s9e Elder H B.
-. - F.
.-.5' Frish, Mrs. B
: G..
Gibbs, Jasper Glib, J w
Gomillion, Love GalIman, Harmon
aiil ,'>=5 H.
Hardee, MIS- HRS Huntington, w
Hatcher, MrsE A Harvey, T b
Howard, Mrs J
JOHNSON, heuDen Jorden, RJ
Jones, George VIZ
X.
King, Albert Esq.
L. -
Logan, lWm Lee, JF.
Nj. Il N.
Mitchell, A Mitchell, Caleb 2
Mitchell, Joseph Martin, Temple
McLemon. E J McCleon, A
Medlock. Mrs. Nj Moore, Miss S
McNeai, John Mays, E s
Nenby, Mr..
g O&P.
Ogilvie, John Pope George !.
o'Neal, Hon J B :; Peoples, Alexander
Pi,tsman, S
@. g. R.
Quares, Starting Rumney, B w
Quat:lebum, D Rosco, A
Robertson, James
S g. #.
Swearensen, Moses Tally Caleb
Thornton, John Tillman, Mrs. T
Taylor, T ] Tilton, N Fl
W.:
Whitlock, Geo. Whillock, TIL
Wit. J A Weatherrord, J
Persons calling for any of the above Let
ters, will please enquire for Advertised
Letters. All letters not called for within
three months from this time will be sent
TO the General P. o. Department.
NJ. FIR iZIER. P. nj.
Oct l, 1874 81 67 36
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Murrelrs Wherabouts. The Clarksville
Standard says that the notorious John A..
Murrel is few miles above Robbins
Ferry, on the Trinity. Texas.
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Extra Court of EduIty.

A LII Suiiorsand others nterested, are hereby
u notified tha, Court of Cilancery to hear
all casea not disposed Of at the regular June
Term of said Court, will be held at Edgeield
Court House on the first Monday in November
next.
BY order Of Chancellor HARPER:
s. =. TOMPKENS, C. E. E D.
Sept. 25 It IS
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Heelth Of Columb,a.-To our friends
who are absent, and who may entertain
apprehensions as to the. health Of our
Town, we are happy to be able to say
that Columbia is al This time, perhaps as
healthy as any town of its size in the Uni
ted States. We. hear Of no sickness, and
having conversed with several of our res.
peclable physicians, learn that there has
been little or no fever or other sickness
here during the summer. Charleston is
also unconmouly healthy, and those who
may be returning by tina, route, need EN-
terrain no fears in passing through that
city. The weather which has been warm
and dry, has become cool and pleasant
Temperance ADVOCATE.
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s The weather continues dry, and al
though there have been partial showers in
some parts of the district, they have had
but little affect in raising the waters,
which are unusually low. The drought
seems to have extended to great distance
buth north and south Of us.-Peadleton
Messenger.
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Fall and winter Go0fis.
WM. KETCHAM "a .C(


HAMBURG, sc.
"A RE now receiving their ALL AND Wis.
EA TER stock of =. ;s.5. *,
:. FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS,
NEGRO CLOTHS, BLAsKErs, BoLrINa CLOTHS,
CARpETlNG, BoSNETs, and
all the fine and fashionable articles for Ladie.
and Gcntlcmen's acear.
We have completed such arrangements as
will put us in the receipt ofnc,o Goods ucekly,
during The business season, SO thar all The new
styles of fashionable goods can be found at our
Store, as good as the best and cheap as The cheap.
est, as fast as they shall appear in the New York
market. a.
THE MERCHANT TAILOR SHOP,
will stIlfbe conducted
By Mr.. G. " sDIcKINSON.
A fine assortmentof Cloths. Casimeres, Yes.
,,ings and Tailor's Trimmings constantly on
hand.
WM. KETCHAM g. CO.
September II, If 33
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

YENHE Subscriber would respectfully inform
u the citizens Of Edgefeld District that he
has on hand good assortment of home made
BOOTS and SHOES, which he will sell cheap
for cash. and on reasonable and approved
credit. Also, a small lot of Northern PEGED
Doors, first rate article, at the low price of SO
per pair.
Also on hand, a large lot of home made
PLANTATION SHOES; Of the very first
quality. which will be sold in lots to suit pnr.
chasers. Persons in want Of Negroe Shoes will
fluid it to their interest TO calland examine them
before purchasing elsewhere.
E. C.. REMER.
Sept 25 ~: IF 35
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House and Lot for. Sale.

hnOeasC saahea aUC 1Va SseASs
VW7ILL be sold, at Edgefeld c. H., on
wv SATURDAY the 18th Of October next, at
10 o'clock. A. NJ, by public outcry, the House
and Lot in the Village Of Edgefeld, belonging
to the estate of George Pope, deceased.
credit of one and two years will be given,
the last illstalment bearing interest from the
end oftLe first year.
THOMAS III. POPE,
- Qualified Executor.
sept.25 4t IS
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The Selma (Ala.) Free Press says.--A
most tragicaf and affecting murder was ;,
Perpetrated few days ago IN Wilcox
county, the circumstances no connexion Tex o.
with which we have not heard with suih-.
cien, precision 10 relate them with entire
accuracy. The particulars. as they are
have been related 10 us, are these: A
syoupg gentlemen by theFname OF RiSes,
a LAWYER al Camden, was engaged to
marry Young lady whose parents (named
TaitI opposed the match; but they reluc.
tautlyyieided their consent. In conformity
wi,hth consent, thus reluctantly Obtained
Riyes arrived at her fathers to consumate
the nupitals. Upon his arrival, ayouug
MIR. Tait tbroiher Of the young lady 10
whom Riyes was engased) who was also
opposed 10 Rives marrying his sister, in
vited him TO walk. Rives consenling they
had retired but shor. distance when an
encounter ensued between them in which
Riyes was shot with pistol ball. He was
taken to the house and fingered a short
time, during which he was married 10 the
young lady.-ffait made bis escape, and
has not been apprehended.
The Caterpillar The New Orleans
Tropic says: A commercafhouse in the
city has furnished us with extracts from
letters from Eighty respectable gentlemen
in Carroll and Calahoula parishes which
give deplorable accounts of the deslruc.
live ravages of the caterpillar. The wri-
ts.from Carroll estimates that the cotton
crop WILDE reduced one-third TO one-half
of,he usual yield while The gentleman who
writes from Cataheula estimates the loos
at fully one half
He says-"lhave been thirty odd years
planting and have often seen the worms
DO mischief, but this year they are live,
fold worse than have ever known them.
I have 900 acres in cotton. and now
doubt if shall make 400 bales.