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o B 4 r u A R v,

Died at his residence in Abbevile District,
on the 18th instant, Thomas " MoRroy, Esq,
in the 57th year of his age.
The deceased was Il native Of the State Of
Virsinia, but for several years resident in
this District. until his removal into ALbeyie in
December last. Few men have passed throus h
the various scenes OF life with less difficulties,
aud secured the permanent friendship ola lar.
ger Number OF friends, than lie. In the year
1881, Ga year dear in the memory of many, J
he was enabled to reppse his confidence in ihe
Savior Of sinners, and attached hmself TO the
Baptist Church Of Christ al Bethany, of which
he continued l consistent member until his
death.
But a short time after he had made n public
profession Of his faith in the Saviour, that faith
was called into exercise in the severe Irla!s
through which lie had to pass. Within il few
weeks he had TO surrender 10 God who gave
them all his Children save an only son still sur.
wives. Amongst these, (four or five in num-
ber) was an alniable and promising son, who
had just completed his education in our State
ministry Of the Gospel. lie, however. who
thus heavily afflicted him, gave strength ac-
cording to his day, and grace sufficient lor his
him good" "The Lord gaye, and the Lord
tukeih away, blessed be the name Of the Lord"
Ills wife and one son were the only near
relatives remaining to bean with him this atfiic-
tive dispensation. An now that wife and that
son are called 10 mourn his death. In his case
the language of the Scriptures was most illus.
triousIy e1empllied, The righteous hath hope
in his DEATH. His health had been feeble for
four or five months previous TO his death, and
his system greatly reduced by disease. lie
hadapprehension of his decease, aud udexpresscd
himself willing to depart. believing that Jesus
would be with him in the trying hour, and "af
terward receivehin to glory ;" The writer of
this notice had 4 short but pleasant interview
with him d few days before his departure, in
which he expressed his entire confidence in
Jcsns Christ as an all.snfficent and welding
Savnr. Ono or two occasions, he desired
a neighbor who caltedlu see him, TO engage in
prayer for him, that he might cling to nothing
ON earth, and lloldto Christ alone. IN his last
moments lie was calm and composed-sensible
that lie was dying. and willing to depart--and
committing his soul into the hands Of Jesus his
happy spirit took its flight into the presence of
his God. Thus has society lost n useful clti.
zen. the Church a valuable member, and his
family kind husband, an allGctionate parent.
and humane muster. JIM. C.
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May 21
State of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.


EPY JOHN HILL, Esquire, Ordinay for
LID Edgefed District.
Whereas, NJ. w. Abney. Esq, harhapplied
10 INT for Letters of Administration, on all and
singular the goods and cfattels, rights and cred.
its Of D.. C: Abuey, late of the District afore-
said. deceased. these are. therefore, 10 cite and
admonisll all ana singnlar,th kindred aud cred
iturs Of snd deceased, 10 be and appear before
NE. ut our next Ordinaly's Cumr lor the'said
District. to be holden ut Edsefeld Tour, House,
OIL the I'd day OF May instant, 10 Show cause.
if any why the said administration should net
be granted.
Given under nay hand and seal, this 18th dav
Of May, in the year of onr Lord one thousand
eight hundred and forty fvc and in the sixty
ninth yeai Of American independence.
JOHN HILL, o. Y. b.
May 81 q 16
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Edgefeld Confectionery!
OPPOSITE BLAND & Blu,

OPPOSITE BLAND & BuTLER's.)
YHHHE Subscriber respectfully informs his;
III friends and the public at large. that he
has recently opened a Confectionery
and Fruit Store, inshe Village Of Edge
field and has just received from Charleston.
a large assortment of
Candies. Fruits. Preserves. Pickles. &c.,
consisting in part as follows:
Candies and Sugar Plums, a good assort.,
nlenL
Raisir,s, Curants. Figs, Prepared Cocoa.
English Walnuls. Soft Shelled Almonds,
Lines, Cocoon Plnms. Fruits in Brandy.
Preserved East India Ginger, and Cor
. diaIs, assorted.
ALSO
Leacock s. Co Madeira. Cherry, Sherry,
Brown. Pale, Golden and Port WINES
London Porter, in quart and pint bottles.
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Discovery Of Ancient Trsasure.-We
learn from source which we think enti-
He'd 10 full credit, that large deposit OF
silver coin was discovered about Two weeks
since OH lie East bank Of The Altanaha
River, about five miles below the junction
of the Ocmulsee g. Ocopee, in Ta,nall
county. The place Is called MiIligau's
Bluff, near Halls Ferry. The circum
stances as related. are that a: man by The
name Of john Mazo, discovered three
dollars, which had become exposed by The
blowing up Of Tree. He commenced ex
amining The earth below, and the coin
continued to appear, un'ilh he had exhumed
the handsome amount Of Forty i've thou.
sand Spanish Dollars. They appeared
10 have been deposited in canvass bags,
and Il! some remote period as the latest
date on the coin was over 100 years since
The place where they were found had
lhe appearance of an ancient fortiffcatiun
such as are common in many parts ;o
Georgia, several Of which may be seed IN
This vicinity. When, or by whom this de
posir was made, does nor admit of a rea
souable conjecture. It is undoubtedly
from the date Of the coins, more recen
than the expeditions Of De Solo and
others, of which we have some authentic
account.
Fhe money, we understand, was found
on the land of Mrs. Gray, a widow, in
needy circumstances and relative of the
fortunate discover, who has shared il witt
her.-Macon Ga. } Messenger.
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Notes fol. Sale,

YENHE undersigned has on hand q consider
IL cradle amount Of. NOTES on OLIVER
SIMPSON, payable to ,ayself and others, which
will dispose OF at a discount. as they will be
all object to those who wish to make invest.
ments,n thut way. Upon consultation with
eminent lawyers, 6rd purchasers will incur
no risk whatever, in purchasing said claims.
can he seen at the Drug Store Of Stewart
d. Beggs, 2 duois below the Eagle and Phoenix
Hotel.
S. D. CLARKE.
Augusta, Ca, Mays 2t 16
The Edgefield Advertiser will copy twice,
and send account 10 8. b. S. c. Daily Jour.
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May 81
State Of South Carolina,


pY JOHN HILL Esquire, Ordinary,
Abof Edgefehl District.
Whereas James Rushton hath applied
to me for Letters Of Administration, on
all and singular the goods, and chalels,
rights and credits of Samuel Noten, late
Of the District aforesaid, deceased, these
are. therefore. To cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors
of the said decea'd, to he and appear before
me, at our next Ordinary's Court for the
said District, 10 be holden at Edsefield
Court House, on the Cd day Of June
next, to show cause, if any, *Iry the said
administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, This
18th day of Nay. in the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
forty five, and in The 69th year Of Amer-
can independence.
JOHN HILL, o. E. D.
May 21 q l6
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DAN GING
IN TWELVE LESSONS. WARRANTED

y
WHONs.. BERGER; from Charleston, res.
lEE pectfuly Inform lbe Ladies and Gentle
men of EdgeGeld and vicinity, that he has
opened a. Dancing school, in Edgctield
Village. where the Quadrills Or Standard Co
tllipls are taught 10 II essohs-price SIP.
All may rest assureR ,ha, this is no hnmbug,
as the money will'not be required until the ex'
piratinn OF the twelve lessons and then il the
pupil dois not dance well, no puy will be de:
manded, provided, the pupil attends each
lesson. Lessons will be given either at the
Planters Hotel or at private families The
best references can be given
Mons. BIS. stay in this place being limited
those desirous to join the class are requested
to call Immediately. For particulars apply al
Planters Hotel.
May 2f If I6
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state of South Carolina,
EDGEFlELD DISTRICT.
EDY JOHN HILL, Esq, Ordinary of Edge.
a I'd field District

EBY JOHNHlL Esq, Ordinary of Edge.
d ID field District:
Whereas. G.. NJ. Roper hath applied to me
for Letters of Administration, with the will an
exed, on all and singular the goods and chat,
tells, rights and credits of Charity Deaughter,
late ofthe District aforesaid deceased these
are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and
singular the kindred andcreditors of said de-
ceased. 10 be end appear before me. at our next
Ordinary's Court for the said District, TO be
holden at EJge6eId Court House on the 2nd
day of June next, to show cause. if any, why
the said administration should not be granted:
Given under my hand and seal. this 18th
day OF May, in the year Of our Loid one thou
sand eight hundred and forty. five. and in The
sixty.uintF pear of American Independence.
JOHN HILL, o. E. d
May 81 Ct 16
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commercial.
tIsMRuRG. Nav

HAMBURG, May IF.
ColtOn-Snce onr last report the arrival Of
the Steamer Hibeinia has put US in possession
of English advices 10 the 10Th and French 10
the 10Th ult.. which, although i, first thought
to be unfavorable, has had tendency TO make
this and Charleston market firmer, and sales
have been made a, better piices than conld
have been procured, for the same parcels, pre-
vious 10 the receipt of the advices We quote
to-day-Ordinary to middling Al to 81 mid
ding fair 10 fair 81 to So fully fair TO good fair
81 a cents.-RepuLlican.
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From the Charleston Mercury.

| III the last M 80. fleTUtu. TOT OufseiFeS,
we have no faith in it, aud under all the
circumstances, think il of mighty little
importance whether it is true or not
What interests lis far more, is the state
men, in the last South Caroliniun that MIR.
Calhoun's health is quite restored.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM WAsHINGToN.
John C.. Calhoun probably going TO
ENGLAND. Oregon and q Com
merciat Treaty.
We received from Washington last eve-
ming, by a private and well Informed cor
respondents; who has the best means of in
formation. some intelligence OH The move
men,s of the administration of Mr.. Polk,
of great and increasing importance in the
present critical position of our relations
with England on the Oregon and other
questions.
We are informed that Mr.. Polk has
under advisemen, project to appoint on
special mission 10 England, John C..
Calhoun, of S. Carolina, with extraurdi-
nary powers and large discretion, 10 trea,
with that Government, both ON the Oregon
| territory and Commercial treaty, on The
basis of reciprocity and equal duties. We
are assured alsu that MIR. Calhoun will
certainly accept such mission, although
he refused the ordinary mission few
months ago.
l.: will be recollected that this mission
the ordinary grade-has been successively
offered To-. and refused by, both Messrs.
Elmore aud Pickens, Of South Carolina.
The refusal of both these gentlemen have
been caused by The belief among the
southern statesmen, that in the present
crisis of the country, and particularly
since the recent position Of the British
Government, as assumed by Sir Robert
Peel, has been announced, no man posses
ses the peculiar and happy characteristics
for such mission, in so eminent degree
as Mr.. Calhoun. A rumor was in circu-
lalion some time ago in this cfy that MIR.
Van Burcn was 10 be offered such mis-
sion. This rumor was, however. started
ny some Of his partizans here, who had
an inkins that The President preferred
Mr.. Calhoun. 1t is well known That on
the Inauguration of Mr.. Polk. the sarnc
mission was offered To AIr. Ca'.ouu--bur
the relations of the UIiled States With
| England were mol lhen III the menacinS
condition that they are now, nor did they
require such position and force of charnc.
ter in the Envoy that might be appointed
to negotiate. The apple is now ripe.
MIR. Calhoun is peculiarly fA:ed fer this
great mission. His seuIimens on The Ore,
gon question are known, AID command
confidence al the North and among he
ommercialclasses. llio opinious Oh rhe
tariff and the principles of reciprocity,
carry the whole South. Fhe selection oi
this great statesman for such mission
would also seem 10 indicate that a new
! light had broken over the councils Of Mr..
Polk. We hope it may be so.
Our Rail Road.-The following slae-
menl from the Books of the Company.
will show The continued increase of pros
pcrity which attends this institution,
l
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From the N. Y San.
TITLE TO OREGON.

The English ministry attempt 10 make
oul their lille 10 Oregon by right OF dis
covcry, when Spain, from whom We dc.
rive title, not only discovered but possessed
the country as far as Noolka Sound, (norlh
latitude 49, and our treaty with Russia
fixes the northern boundary at 81 ~ north
Latitude. Our southern boundary with
Spain, and mex, with Mexico is az north
la,. The mouth Of lbe Columbia is about
46d. north lat. By discovery, by actual
possession iu 1911, in advance Of any En-
glish settlement, and by purchase from
Spain and France we became The propri-
elors OF The territory. At The close of The
Revolutionary war England did not pre-
tend TO have any claim To Oregon, and as
late as 1926, she offered TO extend the
eastern Rocky Mountain boundary fixed
at the close Of The war (49d north lat to
the Pacific, asking at the same lime a
transfer Of our rights north Of that line 10
lat. 81, as defined in our treaty with Rus
sia. This would have given England five
degrees, and the U. States seven degrees
Of territory. But our government very
properly rejected the proposition, which
has been again renewed, we have reason
to believe, by the Minister now at Wash
inglon. The London Times says that
1.-The tone of Mr.. Pslk's address does moi
lead US TO suppose that hc would even ad-
here 10 the ulimalum Extending the boun-
Diary along 49d north lat. of 1926, and the
Times is right. Although that line would
give s,he flee navigation Of the Multno-
uiah and Lewis's Rivers, (the great south.
ern tributaries Of The Columbian and the
Columbia for TWO to three hundred miles
from its mouth, it would exclude us from
The northern half of The Columbia river
and from Clark's river, its great tributary,
as well as from Noolka Sound and seve-
rel valuable hurbors along the coast. JUS
lice to posterity requires great sacrifices 10
retain that territory, aud however much
we may wish an amicable settlement by
negotiation, we cannot see how our gov
crnment would he justified in giving up
any part OF il.
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pros. on all pendiug,iudictments for pol:i-
cal offences, RENTS all fiues and penalties
incurred under The act, aud provides that
no prosecution shall be hereafter commen-
ced for offences therein mentioned. The
bill did not pass the Senare on Wednes-
day; there was. however, no doubt it
would pass that hody, though fears were
entertained as TO the Assembly.-Boston
Post.
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To the Public,

TE EHIiE undersi. .ned having seema Cald, over
H the signature of 5. d. Clarke, in the
Daily Hamburg Journal, of the 9th instant, in
which The writer says, that lie has on hand n
number Of Nules "on Oliver Simpsons. pnya
bic to himseIfand Others" which he offers to
discount, &c. fbcs leave To inform The Pub
lie, that the Notes spoken of by alr Clarke,
belongs TO The late firm of SD. Clarke s. Coz,
Of Hamburg-aiId the undersignedis partner
of that concern, and consequently, the Notes
referred to, is partnership property. The un.
dersigned will further stale. that himself and
Mr.. Clarke have dissolved partnership con.
ncxions, but have had no settlement ip refer
ence to that partnership concern. that he has
used every reasonable effGit to bring Mr..
Clarke TO a settlement, which has proved una.
valIing-that MIR. Clarke suddenly absconded
from the town of Hamburg, taking with him
the Books and Notes Of the firm, which he is
las the undersigned has been informld) Ell.
deavoring to convert 10 his own use. The
undersigned will conclude therefore, by for.
warning the. public from trading Tor a,y Notes
Of bis, or settling any Accounts on the Books OF
The concern, with s. D.Clnrlre. :.
. OLIVER SIMPSON. :,
Hamburg, May 10 2t l6
The Advertiser will copy the above twice.
and forward accountto o. S.-Da1ly Journal.
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AUGUSTA. May II.
COtton.-This article is in moderate demand,
at prices ranging from a. 10 Ga. The principal
sales nre at from 81 to ST, and very lille will
bring more than &c. The rise in the river
caused by the late rains has the effect Of sus.
tanning prices, by affordng increased facilities
for speedy hipnent-Wash'n.
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Rhode lsland.-Wc learn (says the
Provijence transcript, of Friday,) from
passengers tina, no action was made yes
terday upon the Act of Amnesty, and that
when it is brought up ii will be postponed
until Juue. There is majority against
the liberation of Durr III the Senate and
in the House.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-05-21

II is with a degree Of no ordinary grail
ioaion, that we announce to our readers,
from good authority, that the Hon. +. w.
Pickens has accepted the invitation ten
dered him by the Euphemian Society to
10 deliver an Anniversary Address before
the Literary Societies of Erskine College,
on next commencement, day, which will
be The third Wednesday in September
next.-Ab5eyiYe Banner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-05-21

0The friends Of Maj. S. c. Scorr,
announce him as candidate for Tax
Collector, at tho ensuing election.
Nov 6. If II
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Rhode Island.-0u Wednesday, Mr..
Brownel, of South Kingstown. introduced
in The Senate general amnesty bill. pro-
viding for The immediate aud uncorditon-
al release of Thomas w. Dorr, and Of
Messrs. Bosworlh and Wilma-tb. The per-
sous just committed TO Newport Jail. The
bill restores to their rights and privileges
10 full all persons convicted of treasnn
under The &C. Of April 1912, directs not
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-05-21

The Court Of Errors is sill in session,
and in all probability consume the re.
naming portion of this week in inveslisa.
ting the Cases on the Dockel.
The following cases have been argued
and the opinions delivered.
|. Nath'l. Pope ads. John Robertson.
Black and Preston for The motion, Arthur
contra. Motion dismissed.
5. R. Lison vs. O. B. Irvine. Young.
Dean and Perry, contra. Motion granted.
7. r. G. Norton vs.. John Wallace
Martin. Devant and Bailey contra. Now
trial granted, ,--South Caro-. 18th instant.
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Annexation Of fsras The Washing
ton Union" Of Saturday expresses conil'
denlly The opinion, based OH recent adVi-
ces from Texas, that the Annexation mea-
sure will be speedily eonsummaled.-Pat
riot. l4th instant.
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0n 0nGA REST BURNT BRICK.
cV,VVV For sale at Potterspitle.
May 81 tf 16
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

Spring Term. 1915.
TT is ordered that an Extra Term of the
ACour. Of Common Pleas and General
Sessions for the Trial of.ihe Cases not
disposed of at this Term, be held at Edge
field Court House, on the second Monday
in July next, TO continue two weeks.
EDWARD FROST,
" Presiding Judge.
t. G. Bacon, &C c. P. 6 G. S.
May II Ct l6
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Family Groceries.

Smoked Beef a choice article; Pine Apple
Cheese, Fresh and Picksled Salmon, No:
Mackeret Sardines in Oil, Scotch Herrings.
Boston and Soda Biscuits, English mixed Pick.
els Olives. Capers, Prmnes, Macarony, Pepper,
Allspice, Mace, Nntmegs, Cloves, Cinnamon.
lsingass. Walnnr Mushroom and Tomato Cat
sups, Pearl Starch, an excellent article.
Also
Fine and Extra Fine Spanish sEGhRs, and
Cavendish's TOBACCO. &C.. &c.
All of which viii be sold cheap for CASH, or
on short credit TO punctu;l Customers.
LOUIS COVAR.
March &c If 8 .'-
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Accident and Lossof Life.-A boiler at
tached TO the boundary Of McLeish g.
Mitchell. Gadsden's wharf, exploited yes
ter,lay morning about Z o'clock. The
head OF the boiler was driven through the
roof, tearing the roof off 10 considerable
extent, and otherwise injurnS the building.
A black man, fireman, who was near the
safety valve al the time, was so badly in
iured that be died shortly after the acci-
dent. II is a fortunate Circumstance that
no other persons were near the boiler at
the time. The operations of the Fopn-
dry will still be carried OH, as The injury
received is not extensive enough to cause
Them 10 cease work.-ChuS. Mercury.
The Secretary Of The Treasury-Ths
Tdrif.-A recent number of the Wash
ington Union, giving glance at,he doings
of the different Departments, has the fol-
lowing remarks on the mos, important of
all.
The Secretary of the Treasury is pro-
verbal for his industry, and marked for
his sagaci'v. He, too, is constant in the
execution of his duties; and it gives US
much pleasure 10 stale. than we can well
express. tha, he is actively engaged in col
lectiug from all parts of the country every
Information that may be necessary to as
sist him in the management of our fnan-
ces. We have no doubt that lie will be
prepared 10 lay before Congress a large
body Of the most useful statistics, so as TO
enable them, without loss of lime and
with The aid Of the best materials, to pro-
ceed in forming the best, and wisest, and
most nearly equal system Of revenue tha,
can be adopted. We have lille doubt
that The Secretary will at least do his par,
in bringing the treasury back 10 a fair.
equal, and just Terenue standard: and in
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The South Carolinian Of The 18th inst,
says" The following gentlemen were
yesterday admitted to practice in The Chan
cery Courts Of this State.
R. B Boylston, J. w Cook, w. Gra-
ham, S. M. keiil, J. NJ. Taylor, w. Bland
ing.
The following gentlemen were admit
ted to practice in The Law Courts: w.
H. A. Atkinson, S. H. Brodie. John NJ.
Buchanan. w. B. Carlisle, w. II. Gas
ton, D. G. Peoples. J. B. N. Hammer, E.
Moore. w. u. o. Scott, B. J. Ramage, L.
G. Palmer, jr., e. j. Porter, r. o. Stew
arl.C. E. Whlden, E. NJ. Reith, Il. Earle,
A. H. Buchanan, J. N. Cochran, NJ. J.
NJ. Murphey, James La Roche, H. H.,
Raymond, F. F. Davey. John Isham, j.
Nj. Perrin, w. E: Wording.
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HAMsuRe. Saturday, May II.

HAMBURG, Saturday, Nay II.
Cotton-Therc is so little doing at this time
in Cotton, that a regular quotation of prices is
almost useless. were it not to keep alive busi.
ness appearances. The quantity coming III
is on a small scale, whilst shipments are going
OH rapidly. Principal sales are from 5 to 5ic