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PROSPECTUS OF
The Carolina Baptist.

TT is proposed 10 publish. with this title,
Il Periodical, at Greenville. Sc, nn-
derlhe editorial conduct of Rev. i: w:
Haynes. .s..
Plan AND OBJEcT..~ -
The New Tes,amentC Church--its menu
bership-its government-its officers--ils
order--its ordinances-is union-its gem
ius-ils laws-ts spiril--its morals-its
doctrine. as understood and maintained by
BaPtists, will claim primary at,ention7in
The original articles Of the Carolina Baptist.
Our aim will be 10 develope, FIRST, the
christian, and, secondly: The Baptist, ard
neither TO merge the christian in ihe> Bap-
list. nor TO be less christian because Bap-.
list, in our editorial bearing. Dignideds
christian courtesy 10 al men and towards
all denominations of christians will sbe>
studiously maintained, while manly.
frank and independent avowalsof. our. cher
ished views of revealed ruth will be- no
less marked. The golden mein betwist
bigotry aud latitudinariansm will be. our
aim. The Carolina Baptist will, as far as
its size, form aud period of issues will ad-
init, be Baptist Family Newspaper and,
Library Of Useful knowledge to parents.
children, farmers. ministers, deaeons and
churches: as well as olher classes of QUE
readers. ITS plan and ollectis to propa-
gate truth.
Terms-SiEe- Form.
The Carolina Baptist will be ISSUED!
monthly, neatly printed on new type, in
quarto form, with three columns on apage,
upon double medium sheet, each num-
ber containing l6 pages, with neatly ex-
eculed colored cover, wiIh-anindeS TO each
number and to each vUlume.. This form
is suitable for binding. Single copies for
one year, 81 25 each, payable on the re-
ceipl of. the FIRST number. Twenty-Five
copies one. year. $25, A similar,discouuI
10 Churches, Ministers or Agents.
The first number will be issued as soon
as 1000 names ;shall be reported:to tho
Publishers otfice,if doaa promptly. No
payment expected until subscribers shall
receive the firsl number. Let those who
procure subscribers, simply make.a list of
their names, wrilien plainly and 10 full,
with the name OF the Post Office, District
or County, and State, and request the F.,
Master to farward, under bis frank, aad
thus save The charge Of postage.
! ADDRESSES.
Alt letters referring 10 The business de-
parmeht must be addressed 10 o. H..
Wells, Proprietor and those designed for
publication, the Rev. T. w, Haynes, Ed
ilor-always free Of postage to them.
I. Agents. - =
AllBaptist Ministers, Clerks Of Church.
es and Deacons, and all Post Masters, are
authorized aud requested 10 act as Agents.
TO Baptist Churches.
/ II is respectfully submitted 10 Churches
whether they might not, as Churches, in
struct their Clerks 10 order any number
of copies desired for circulation within
their respective limits.
o.. II. WELLS,
! Publisher aud Proprietor.
! April is, l545.
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Fire and Loss Of Lie-A FIRE broke
ont in The dwelling of Isaac Ross Wade,
in Jefferson county. Miss, which consum
ed ihe whole ofthe dwelling, furniture, &c.
The fire was doubtless The work Of an in-
cendiary. In the second story slept Mrs.
Richardson, wife OF e. Richardson, Esq +.
ofthat county and sister TO Mrs. Wade,
and her three children; Two of these chill
dren escaped, the eldest, little girl aged
about eight, perished. Mrs. R. herself
sank senseless and lnotionless at the foo,
of the stairway, but was rescued by a
faithful negro who rushed in and bore her
through the halncs hu, her head aud neck
were so badly burned that her life is now
in imminent danger.
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commercial.
HAMBURG. Nav /

HAMBURG. MaV ].
COiton-ln this article we have to remark
but that little variation has taken place in pri.
ces since our last report, perhaps prices are a
little more firm, with somewhat increased de.
mand. On Saturday last we We're put in pos
session Of Liverpool dates by the Caledonia to
the 5th inst. showing that marketin be in p.ety
much the same state that il was on the 29llIuit,
when the Great Western left. hence the mate
rial effect has been produced in our markets.
by these few DAYS later accounts We quote
to day with fair demand Ordinary to mid
ding AZ to IS; middling fair TO fair ST 10 5! ;
fair to good fair So to 6 cents'-Republican.
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Another ARRAY We are informed that, at
q Battalion muster held at Red Hill in this Dis.
trict, on Saturday last another fracas occurred
in which Mr.. James E. Kilcrease was severely
stabbed under his left shoulder blade, by Amos
Bush. Bush was Immediately arrested and
brought to Jail, where he. now remains. Mr..
klcrease' wound is supposed to be dangerous.
When last heard from, he was not expected 10
live. We forbear making any comment. as
we trust that this, as well as similar disgrace
full scenes, vii! undergo full investigations
and that the guilty may be punished.
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NEW GOODS
a ra,THHE ECAIEAPCASEa STORE

Nh n HE CAAEAF CASE1 81 V1SE,
(OPPosITE Mr.. GooDMAN's s HoTEL.) -
FHNHE Subscriber has just returned with
IL new. fashionable and well selected stock
Of Goods. consisting in part of
Muslins, Of various kinds,
Calicoes from 81 to 25 cents per yard; /.
Domestics, of all desrriptions; -
Ladies' Genllemens' aud Children Shoes;
While and Black Satin SHOES, at 50 cents
per pair
Bonnets; Gentlemens' and Boys, White
Black. Leghorn and Palmetto Hats.
Cutlery, CroekerB. Groceries. Medicines &c., SC.
A rull assortment of
r E DY MA DE CLOT HIN G..
For LADIES WEAR, n new and fashionable
style of Head Ornaments, Hairpins,
Bracelets, Fancy Combs and Neckla-
ces.
Thankful for that liberal patronage which
has been bestowed on him, he would respect:
fully inform his friends, and customers, and the
public generally, that he will always endeavor
to sell as due for Cash us can be purchased in
any City.
Please call, sec, examine and satisfy your
selves.
j., COIN.
April 9 If IL
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ST. Landry Sugar Crop.-The ST.
Lanary Wing has the following observa-
lions relative to The sugar crop Of tina, re-
gion.
We gave. last week, the products oI
our Parish iu 1874; and, so soon as we can
get hold of it, shall give'a list of them for
lS45. In The meaning, 10 show the in.
crease, we have taken some pains to as.
certain the number of hogsheads Of sugar
raised in the parish the past season. and
find them to be about fourteen hundred
an increase over the previous season o
upwards Of seven hundred bogsheads. The
next crop will triple the products Of this
years.
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ReS'aaR a5ead Quarters,
Urn RET'NT. |. S. G. NJ.
EDGEFIELD C. H., g C..
1..D1n
JOSEPH LLOYD.
lm4m Is

. Orders No. 9.
VHHHE Upper Battalion of the 7lh Reyimen,
0 Infantry, S. c. NJ, will parade for review
and drill. nj the Pine House, on Saturday the
18th of june next
The officers and non.commissioned officers
will assemble the day previous, for drill and
instruction.
The Lower Battalion Of the same Regiment
will assemble al the Cherokee Ponds. on Thurs
day. the Sd ofJuly for drill and review. or
6cers and con.commissioned officers the day
previous, fo, drill and instruction.
Lieut.. Col. Posey and Major Mills are char
ged with the extension of this order TO their res.
pective Bailalions.
BY order Of Cot. WIeFALL:
G. D. MINIS, Adjutant.
April 90 8 ID
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Destructive Storm and Loss of Life
On Wednesday evening, the 10Th instant,
the plantation ofthe heirs ofihe late Judge
Rhea, on Thompson's Creek, in the Par
ish of East Feliciana, was visited by a
wild and desolalins hurricane, which left
death and havoc in its train. The account
was brought to Clinton by slave be-
lonins to the plantation. He reports thar
every building on rhe place was laid
PROSTATE, and that The trees in its course
were topped as though an axe had been
used. The overseer rith The negroes and
plough horses who were al work iu The
adjacent field, sought refuge under The
gin house, upon The approach Of the
storm. The fancied protection proved
instant death. The house was blown
down burying amid its ruins the overseer,
Mr.. Beverly Phelps, young, Industrious
and highly meriorious young man. and
seven Of he negroes. and badly wounding
tour other negroes, some of whom had
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The working Of the Gold Mines al the
South is said To be increasingly profitable
A letter from Mr.. GiLbon. Of the Branch
Minr. a, Charlottesville. N. c.. published
in SiIliman's Journal, states thai increas
ine quantities Of gold are received at that
Mint. from mines in North Carolina aud
South Carolina-occasinnally, also. from
Georgia and Alabama. Gold bullion, 10
the value Of S272000 was deposited for
coinage during the last year, exceeding BY
nearly one hundred thousand dollars The
deposits of any preceding yearly period.
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HamRuRe, Saturday: Nav g

IAMBUKG' oaIHruay, May ..
Cotton.-Following up The slight changes that
have taken place since Monday last. we have
found no indication ola general feeling among
buyers to operate very extensively, unless at
reduced prices. until the accounts by the next
steamer from England comes to hand. The
market is not oppressed with arrivals. and
sales are made without much stir. with adccliDe
from last weeks prices of 10 &c. per lb. We
quote extremes from 4d a6-DaiLy Journal.
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Plantation for sale,

Va HE Subscriber offers for sale his valuable
u Plantation, situated on Stephens Creek.
in Egefed District,and about 10 miles above
Hamburg. The Tract contains five hundred
and fifty acres, Of az good, well ,in:bered land
as any on the Creek aud is well adapted Ia
Corn. Cotton. and small grain About 26O
acres IRE cleared, and under good fences and in
cultivation. On the premises are.two Dwell.
Igs Gin House and Screw, and all neces.
sary outbudngs. The situation is as healthy
as any in the District. and the water is excel.
lent. A reasonable indul lgcnce will be given.
with Note and approved security. Persons
wishing to purchase, can call aud examine for
themselves.
If not previously disposed of, the above
Plantation will he sold on "Wednesday the 3rd
Of September next.
JOSEPH LLOYD.
May7 lm4m Is
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Dreadful Accidsnt.-On Monday eve-
ming last at about 10 o'clock. as the
Camden Stage was entering this town,
the horses took fright at some objec, and
ran away turning corner abruptly, ran
the Stage against it, throwing Mr.. Daniel
Mclean, who was on the box with the
driver, into the stree, and fracturiug his
LEG in such manner as il is feared will
mske amputatiou nscessare. The driver
also had his shoulder dislocaled, and one
Of the passengers was much bruised.
The stage was literally shattered TO pie
Columbia Chronicle. ,30h utt.
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GEN. JACKSON AND THE SARcoPHAGUS.-The
New York Courier & Enquirer was recently
quite merry about letter which Commodore
Elliott, of the U. S. Navy, wrote to General
Jackson, offering him Sarcophagus. when
ever the old hero should die, and have occa-
sion for such all article. General Jackson po-
litely declined it. as il is said that he did no,
wish TO be placed in repository supposed 10
be prepared for an Emperor. We think that
the present of coffin from one friend 10 ano
;her who is SICK ID a little odd. Few persons
would relish sucha gift. Bat Commodore E.
is rather odd himself Some years ago lie
brough, home in United States vessel NUN
Der Of JuckaSScs. Some Of the Commodore's
enemies said at the time, that the cid sailor
himself was grea, ass.
The following description Of The Sarcopla-
gus ls above leir.red 10.
The sarcophagus is Of marble, aud was
brought from Deyrout. in Syria, by Com
Elliott. having contained The remains "f
Julia Hammila. who was Queen Regenl
Of Rome during the minority other son
Alexander Severns. II is about six feet
in height and eight in lensth-similar in
form 10 plain cottage; the roof two feet
aud half from the ridge point to to the
caves, above which the corners project
yearly foot, and ale rounded inverseI,
The four sides are hieroSiphically en-
bellished with representations of serpents.
festoons Of fruit heads surmounted by
wings, OK heaus, human figures, etc.; aud
the front portion of the roof also presents
two rough and unfinished forms of men,
in a recumbent posture. The sarcopha-
gus is broken in several places, and mere
glance, without being specifically 10 de-
monstrates that it has seeu much service.
10 the living. it seems any thing but desi-
rable place Cor the dead"
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Fire at Zanssrilie,-A fire occurred at
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, two weeks ago, which
consumed some twelve or fifteen of the
mos, substantial buildings in The city. A
Mr.. Cooper, a young son of Judge Cooper,
Of that vicinity, expired during the confa.
grafton. of excitement produced by The
terrific appearance of The conhasra,ion.
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their legs, and their arms broke. TT Q
course Of the tornado is no, known il IS
presumed, hn Never. that It's passage ha
caused even greater loss Of life aud limb
and destruction of property than has been
as vel ascerlained.
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State of South Carolina,
EDGEFfELD DISTRICT.

David Nicholson and Wife, Bill .
and others, Is for
Mary Steile and others. Partition
EFT appearing 10 the satisfaction of the Com
q missioner that Philip Steile, William S,ei-
Ae, aud Udolphus Truslet or Tushlet, and
Mary his wife. (if living,) Defendants in this
suit reside out of the limits OF this State; on
motion Of Mr.. Terry, Comp1s. Solicitor. Il is
ordered, that the said Defendants do plead, an
swer or demur to the Complainants Bill within
three months from the publication Of this order,
or the said bill will be taken pro confesso
against them.
8. 8. TOMPKINS, C. E. E.. D.
April 8 3m II
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Fire.-We regret 10 learn that the Kitchen
Of Mr.. John Rochell was consumed by fire on
Monday morning last. The fire was first dis.
covered between Sand o'clock, P. NJ, aud it
was with grea, difficulty that his dwelling was
saved. Tie fire is supposed to be the act Of
IN nincendiary.
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NOTICE.

M )TICE is hereby given to any and all
ia persons, not 10 trade for a Due Bill pay.
able on demand, given Ivy me To- Welhers,
or bearer. The property 70, which said Due
Bill was given proving Of doubtful character.
will not pay the same unless compelled by
law. The Due Bill is dated April 25th. 1915.
S. w. KENNERLY.
May7 IF is
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Anneration Of Terus.-The Texas Ma
tional Register. of the 10Th ult. states that
Maj. A. ]: Donelson, Charge d'Afaiys of
the United States. arrived al that place
on the Both March. and on the following
day made a communication 10 The Gov
ernment, presenting The wo first sections
of the acl passed by Congress for their
consideration. The remaining portion Of
the act tMr. Ben1on's) has been tsays the
Regislerl deemed impracticable, both by
Mr.. Tyler aud Mr.. Polk and, therefore,
has moi been presented 70 the Texan gov
ernment as basis of aclion.
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Tcras.-President Jones Of Texas. has issu-
ed Proclamation appointing meeting Of
Congress on the sixteenth day of June next, foi
the purposeof considering the resolutions of
the Congress of the United States, for the an
nexation Of Texas. We believe, that large
majority Of the people Of Texas, are in favor
OF annexation.
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The Kentucky Yeoman says Mr.. Clay
has recently received rich presents from
his friends. His debts to John J. As,or OF
$4,000, aud to tile Lexington, Ky. Bank,
OF $4,000, have been paid for him.
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ed

M7ROM the Plantation of the Subscriber. a
Ill few weeks past. a yoke Of young OXEN
-one is Of a dun color, pointed with white and
the other a black, with the ends of both horns
sawed of. Information will be thankfully
received, and all reasonable expenses paid
BENZ. r. ADDISON.
&c
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EBUTCMEREyE'G.

THE Subscriber having purchased Mr..
IL C. NJ. GRAY's interest in The Butch
ering business, respectfully informs the cit'
zens of Edgefeld Village. that he in nds 10
continue to supply the Market with choice
Beef. Veal, Mutton and Lambs, on as reasuna-
BILE terms as the times will afford. He will
commence on the fist Monday in April next,
and will continue to furnish his customers on
Monday and Thursdays until the month of
June when he will furnish the Market three
times week during the Summer. Thankful
for past patronage, he hopes by ST ict attention
TO merit share Of the public patronage. He
wildevotc his whole time to the interest Of his
customers.
WM ". GOODMAN.
N. B. Cash paid for fine Stalled Beeves.
March 26 al 9.
T The friend offs Lieut.. JAMES B.
HARRIS, announce him as candidate Iur
the Office Of tax Collector at the next cleo
lion
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Twelve new Church edifces are about
to be erected in Cincinnati, viz Pres
byterian, 3 Me'hodis.2 2 Baptist, 2 Roman
Catholic aud Bethel.
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.ATCTION!

VWvHE Subscribers will sell at Auction. on
q Monday the 18th of May, their remain
ing Stock of Goods, consisting of Dry Goods,
Groceries, Hats, Crockery, Hardware and
Cutlery.
All sums under ten dollars, cash all over
that, on credit until the first of December
next, with note and approved sureities.
FRAZIER & ADDISON.
May7 it Is
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ID IS S3 g y s g A Ia
nR. C. I. WARD would respectfully in.
~ form mis- former patrons and friends that
he has returned, and will resume the duties of
his profession at his own house, one door east
ofthe Episcopal Church, or visit patients as
formerly at their homes.
May Z 4t Is
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Nr10 Regular Packet betwecn Charles
ton and Philadelphia The Philadelphia
North American Of last Saturday, says
To day at p. NJ, fine barque OF
about 260 tons burIhen will he launched
from the ship yard of Jacub Tees. in Ken.
singlon, first above Penn's mouumenl.-
She is said to he the handsomesl model OF
her size ever built in this por'. She is de
signed TO combine three valuable qualities,
viz !: TO sail fast and carry a large cargo,
and draw slight draft Of water. She is
intended as a regular packer between this
city and Charleston, S. c.. for A. j. Har-
per & Co.'S new line.
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April 9
Edgefeld Confectionery

(oPfoslTE BLAND 6 BJTLER's.)
HEYH Subscriber respectfully informs his
IL friends and The public at large. that he
has recently opened Confectionery
and Fruit Store. III the Village Of Edge
field and has just received from Charleston,
u large assortment Of
Candies. Fruits. Preserves. Pickles. &c.,
consisting in part as follows:
Candies and Sugar Pluns, a good assort:
!. menl.
Raisins, Currants. Figs. Prepared Cocoa,
English Wanuls. Soft Shellcd Almonds,
Lines, Cocoa PIuns, Fruits in Brandy,
Preserved East India Ginger, and Cor
dias, assorted.
Leacock & Co Madeira. Cherry, Sherry
Brown, Pale, Golden and Pon WINES
London Porter. in quart and pint bottles.
Family Groceries.
Smoked Beef. choice article; Pine Apple
Cheese, Fresh and PickeIed Salmon, No
Mackerel, Sardines in Oil. Scotch Herfings
Boston and Soda Biscuits. English mixed Pick
els, Olives Capers. Prunes, Macarony, Pepper,
Allspce, Mace, Nutmcgs. Cloves, Cinnamon.
lsinglass. Wanul, Mushroom and Tomato Cat.
snps, Pearl Starch. an excellent article.
Fine and Extra Fine Spanish SEGARS, and
Caventlishs TOBACCO. &c, &c.
All of which will be sold cheap for CASH, Or
OIL shor, credit 10 punctual customers
LOUIS CoVAR.
March 26 # 9
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PY virtue Of sundry writs of Fieri Fa-
I'D cias,'in The above stated cases, I will
proceed to sell, commencing on Wednes-
day, the 7lb May, al The Store lately occu-
pied by S. D. Clarke s. Co. in the Town
Of Hamburg, So. Ca, all that stock of
DRUGS, consisting in part of Medicines,
Chemicals, Perfumery, Paints, Oils, Win
dow Glass, Dye Sluffs, Brushes, Fancy
Articles, Surgical instruments, and vari-
Gus other articles. :.
Also, a, the same time and place, loi of
Furniture, consisting Of / Bureau,:2 Q Look
ing Glasses, 3 Tables, l Wash Stand,
lot of Crockery, Map, 6 Chairs, 2 Beds
and Furniture,I small Stand, l Siheboard,
Carpet, 8 Lamps, small Bed, j Safe, l
sci Fire Dogs and Tongs. Sale to con-
tnue from day to day, until all is disposed
Of
Terms Cash.
H. BOULWARE, S. E. D.
April % 3t 13
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New Goods! NeW Goods!

TIME Subscribers lake this opportunity
IL of informing their friends, customers.
and the public generally, that they will be re-
ceiving the present week their Stock Of
New Spring and Summer Goods,
which in addition to their former Stock. will
embrace handsome selection Of Goods, suited
to this murket, among them may be found a
variety of Gonds for Ladies' wear such as -.
Organda Musl,ns. neao style. Muslin Glng-
hams. Victoriu LawnS. Baizurines,
and other fashionable Goods.
-AlSo-
LADIES AND MISSES BoNNETs.
which we respectfully invite their attention to
call and examine. Also,
Hats for Men, Boys & Children.
Hardware, Crockcry. Groceries,
&C., &c. and also fine stock of
Shoes, various styles, fnr:Lades', Misses, Men
Boys and Children, together with many
styles of Goods, too tedious 10 emu
nerate. All Of which, we pledge ourselves tc
offer our customers on az good terms as car
be afforded in our market.
On time us usual 10 good customers, and 4
liberal discount made for Cash
PRESLEY s. BRYAN.
March 26 Ct 8
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Ne,rs from TexaS.-We learn that Gen.
Houston has al last openly declared him
self sainst annexntiou We have been
long expecting this, consequently we are
moi disappointed in the slightest possible
degree. We are happy in the belief, how
ever, that he does not possess sufficient in
fluence TO Ihwart this great national mea-
sure.
Our readers may expec, some startling
developments with regard 10 British policy
and British intrigue, in short time. We
cannot, at present. tell all we know about
the matter. II is glorious consolation 10
know that We have President who is
equal 10 any emergency thai may arise