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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-12-05
EDoRrlEID, C. HIS. C.soc,, s, ls4s.

MR. EDITOR I'VE herewith send you the
advertisement of Mr.. ALsToN B. ESTES, Com
mission Merchant and General Agent, in the
City of New Yorkswbich you will please incert
ih your valuable paper.
We take great pleasure in commencing Mr..
Estesto our Friends and others who may need
the service ofan Agent in The great Empori-
um Of trade. One Of our Firm, Mr.. Bland,
has known Mr.. Estes intimately for several
years-having been engaged at one time in the
same Mercantile Establishment with him. AS
gentleman of excellent taste and judgement,
and great probity, Mr. Estes has no superior
One indeed, who will transact business con6>
ded 10 him not only promptly but will do it
,0sR, having always in view the interest ofthose
confding in him.
Our house has ordered Goods upon sundry
occasions through Mr. Estes, and to our entire
satisfaction, and during the recent visit Of MIR.
Bland to New York, he availed himself ofhis
more extensive information and superior taste
in the selection of many articles; and while we
acknowledge the advantage fhis agency, we
are constrained to confess, that we think his po-
sition enables him to purchase goods to,0er than
most Merchants can who visit the North for
tha, purpose. Mr.. Estesis Southern man,
thorough business man, and one who has
good knowledge of the ,oants and taste Of The
South, and will hardly fail TO satisfy every one
who may con6de business to his hands.
BLAND g. BUTLER.
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Fair Warning.

ALL PERSONS indebted To the under.
N signed either by Note or book account,
are earnestly enlreated 10 make payment be-
tween now and January next, (1S50,) as 1 am
closing up my business in Hamburg. After
this notice. and payments not made within the
time mentioned above. hope those indebted to
me, will not think j, unfair if they find their
notes and accounts in the hands Of proper off.
GERS for collection.
]. J. HOWARD. .
P. S.-Should be absent at any time, my
Books and notes will be left in the hands Of
Messrs. Brindley. Rosan,ond & Smith, 10 whom
payment may be made. J.J. II.
Nov. IA, at as
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-12-05
Choice Articles,
JUST RE EIV Ed. /.

NEW BUCKWHEAT FLOUR,
lV English Dairy Goshen Cheese,
No. and No. 2 Mackerel.
Fresh Soda Biscuit, Fresh Currants,
Cilran, Rasins. Almonds, Pican Nuts, :.
Filberts, Figs, Prunes,
Capers and Preserves.
ALSO
Muscovado Molasses and N. o. Syrup,
Fresh Rice, Black Tea, and
7Kegs Duponts Powder.
All of which will be sold al the lowest market
price. G. l.. PENN, AGENT:
Nov. 81, If a
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COpartnership.

VM7E have this day associated with us, Mr.,
" J. E. BUCKMASTER, in the trans
action of the General Commission and Factor
age Business, which will hereafter be conducted
under the name and style Of JEFFERs, Cora:
RAN g. Go.
JEFFERS g. COTHRAN. :
Hamburg, Sept. 10, le49, If 50
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NEW
ARRIVAL OF GOODS
NOT TO BE SURPASSED IN
Price. Quantity or Quality.
CHEAP Cash STORE,
JUST FROM NEW YORK.
,uror tfcATr ANN prTKIf

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
THE REMAINDER of the Stock has
arrived, and the Subscriber takes this
method TO inform his friends and customers,
from Edgefeld, Abbeville, and the surrounds
ing districts, as also the public generally,
that among his SPLENDID STOCK can be
found.
500 pieces of Calicoes from cents, and
higher per yard.
500 pieces of Bleached and Unblea ched
Homespun. Also, Twills, Canton Flan-
mel, Bleached and Unbleacbcd. Bedtick
Checks, Lindsey's, and alarge election
Of various kinds Of Goods in This line.
100 doz. Linnen Cambric Handkerchief,
from 64 to rs cents.
Satin Striped, plain and 6gufd 'Alps cas-, as
also, Muslin De Lains fromsI2 up high
er. And handsome assortment of va
rious goods for fashionabl dresses.
Silk, Velvet, and Satin Bonnets for Ladies
and Misses, OF the latest style, and
cheaper than ever beforet offered.
ALSO, &F%
Fashionable Infant Hats, Caps, &C..
Infant Socks, Stockings Of all sizes and
color.
100 boxes, including Ribbons, ,sptigs, Tapes,
inside and outside Flowers.
ALSO,
The latest style of Gymph,S Black Silk
Fringes, Buttons, Colored Spool Silk,
SC.
Ladies' fashionable Velvet and Steel Bags.
I 900 pair Of Ladies Cater Shoes, Children's
Shoes, high and low quarter Youths
and Gentlemen's Boots. Brogands, & C.
500 pair of Blankets, from IS cts, up to 49,,
JEWELRY. !
There has never been sach an assortment.
Of rich an I'd rare Jewelry shownin this mar
ket j; including Plain and Figured Stone
Chased Rings, Breastpins, &c. all warranted.
Gold and Silver Pencils, Gold Watch
Kess, Gold und Silver Buckless, Plated do.
7 200 doz. Knives, from 10 cents up to So,
also Pistols, Bowie and Dirk Knives, Per,
cussion Caps.
50 doz. Glage, Flushing, and Cloth, for
gentlemen, Boys and Infants, from 10 cents
up higher.
HATS.
OF the Latest Style. Also Low Crown,
Broad Brim, and Fancy Boys Hats.
Saddles, Brides, Crockery, TiDrare, Vic.
Inns, Flutes, SC.
CLOTHING.
Fine Dress, Over and Sack Coats Pants,
Vests, suspenders, Gloves, &c. To emu
merate every article would almost fill the
paper; but if you cannot find an assortment
in this Stock, and cannot be pleased with
the prices, willingly would say, try some
other place and beat me if You can. All
ask is TO give me fair trial, and l am satis-
fed that Goods can be bought as cheap in
South Carolina as in Georgia. l would ask,
come and see roe and then try Georgia.
J. COHN.
N. B.-The store at Hamburg, is still con-
tinued, and handsome assortment, at low
rates can be found there also. ]. c.
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N o E.

A IL persons indebted 10 the estate William
IA Raborn, decd, are required TO made inl'
mediate payment, and those having demands
against the Estate, 10 present them properly
aitesled on or before The fifteenth day ofJanua-
ry next in the Court Of Ordinary, as l desire on
that day 10 settle up the Estate.
H. B. RABORN, Adm'or.
Nov. 70, N349. If "a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-09
Tenth Anniversary OF the Foreign Evan
geIicnI Society.

The tenth anniversary Of the Foreign Evangelical
Society took place last night at the Rev Dr. Iluttons
church, on Washington Square.
The ceremonies Of the occasion were opened with
prayer by the Rev. DR.. NonroN.
The report Of the Treasurer was then read showing
the receipts and expenditures for the year past fol-
luws Receipts, s24 20s 40; while tho expenditures
were S25 Asa 10 OF this amount, were expended in
France, S10S20; in Stockholm, $50; Russia, $500;
Marsecs and Italy, $780, Canada, 81 ,000 New Or
leans SGi0 10; New York, s3GS "a; Hayti, $735 80;
Mexican Mission, including expenses incurred last
year at AIan and Gibraltar, and the expenses of
moyal to San Antonio 81 800 South America $3.50 81
agencies and travelling expenses, $685. IS; other cx-
p,nsts. S1,o13 ~.
Inc annual report If the of the society
th'n read ny the Rev DR. BAND which showed that
lhuch hao been done during the pnst year. and the
E,a. erect IN the accession Of teachers aud Roman
'athoor ne revolutions Of France, Italy and Other
coN's CT Europe, have contributed to the success of
ihc taN'ei ana by thoFc revolutions nearly all the
couhtres cf thnt continent have been thrown omen 10
the reception e The gospel Fourteen wears ago upon
the formation oi the society IL difficulty To- raise
two or Three tlousand dollars, but for the post
year We have had receipts To the amount Of S2I 900
and $500 more Than the previous year and 81 600
more thGn any pre.gcS year During the year. in tho
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-09

all intoxicating drinks as beverage is the only safe
and effective way Of reform The traffic In them for
this purpose we believe to be morally wrong; and,
when carried It is in most OF our large cities,
on the Sabbath and when the poison is sent with the
missionary of the cross into the dark places OF the
earth which are full Of the habiatons of cruelty is
more espe ciay opposed to all the blessed designs OF
the gospel and inicts on man an endless curse Mucn
has been done but much remains to be accomplished
and great responsibilities rest upon ministers ana
churches.
he pulpit must speak out generally constant
w. and strongly than it yet has done Processing
Christians must their light shine clearly and
powerfully The Sabbath school must be made more
vehicle Of forming Alright on this subject the minds
of the Young The wide circulation Of the Iererdnte
Manuel and other good publications, must be encour-
aged Visible and public temperance organizations
Christian principles, needed in all churches and
CONGREGATIONS in which old aud young, male and fe
ings conducted in spirit of religious order and Chris
tian proprety, should be hed-meetings, not for en-
tcr,anment and tragic effect but in which light shall
be shed upon the understanding conviction fastened
upon the conscience and the blessing of Him secured,
| whose favor slife and whose frown is death.
With such instrume ntaites vigorously employed by
the pastors and churches, there could be other
than general revival and rapid extension of the
Those Who have long labored or now laboring, in
| il would find their hearts encouraged and hands
streng hencd. Opposers would be confounded and the
Indifferent seeing many burning with zeal, and devo
ing Christian love their energies to the enterprise
would be ashamed To all these instrumentalites, so
far as enabled in the providence of God to en-
poy them give our pledge
sin the name of our God, will set up ban
nersn We commend them to our brethren, of all de-
nominations, in all countries. We commend them to
the churches and above all, commend them to
God for His blessing The cries OF suffering thousands
and millions urge to action Our field is the world ;
end, the salvation Of souls, and the establishment
of the kingdom of Christ over all the earth
THOMAS DE WITT President.
r. H. CoNKLIS Secretary.
Rev Dr. PolMAN then invoked Ia blessing from God
upon the Convention.
1t was then resolved that each clergyman present
should furnish his and post Office address, signi-
flying his desire TO have similar Convention next
year,
The Convention then broke up, adjourning for a
tWelYemOnth.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-09
Police Intelligence.

.4rrest OF Bank Robber and Conrct.-On the 23d Of
last March, the banking house of Nesbit Co., at St.
Louis robbed of some ST. 900 in bills and gold by
five robbers three of whom subsequently arrested
and nearly half of the stolen money recovered Infor
forth that one Of the robbers called John Moran alias
Norman was an escaped convict from Sing Sing State
Prison, and thought likely he would return back
to the vicinity Of New York as his mother resided in
New York, and likewise the woman he had been in the
Bower and Reed attaches at the Chiefs Office ably as
sisted by Constable Southland Of Newark, after many
days search in Newark and its vicinity waite hing
at various points, when officer Reed espied Moran
coming along the road The rogue recognised Reed
immediately as Reed was the officer who arrested him
the charge that consigned him to the State Prison
for five years. Moran started, and ran Reed after
him. calling out Stop thief" Mr. Southland was close
after. Some men working on the road endeayored
to stop the rogue, but he was well armed Pull
ing out a large bowie knife, he threatened to stab
them If they touched him. Reed outran him finally
and picking up large stone threw it Mt Moran wbic
caught him on the side of the head and down he
went and before he could exricate himself Reed was
on top of his body, holding on to the hand which,
grasped the bloody knife. AT this moment MIR south
ard came up, and Moran was compelled to surrender
On searching his pockets the officers found n slime
shot and loaded pistol He then placed in irons
and the officers went down to his house whore tba,,
expected to find the $4,000, that being his portion
Of the bank robbery Upon visiting the house the
officers found another thief called Jim Dunn an o.
capped convict from Blackwcls island lie was likewise
taken into custody, and the two with their paramours
were brought to this city, and locked up by the chief
Of police. Dunn was charged with being an accom-
c.acr the fact in the disposition of tbo ho nh nun
ncy; also Daniel Dunn, the brother Of john was az
rested accessory after the fact None of tho
len money has been recovered yet although be o,cer
the track, and no doubt will succeed in short
time. i'
The Drop Game.-A fellow calling bimseIf rhomo,
Wright, was arrested yesterday by Officer Eastmanon
charge OF dropping worthless pocket hook at tbc
feet Of countryman by the name of Io,n Nc Niu,,
aud pcrssadng The poor grecnhorn to nav him az for
the worthiefs book. The magistrate committed the
accused to prison. '"0
Irdecen .issaut,-A man by the name Of Matthias
shauehncssy was arrested yesterday by Officer era
VS. OF 'he ronrth ward, on a charge of Committing
very hu' cent ault upon the person of young girl
ny me name OF Mary Riley, aged about is years ns
Icc McGIath hcd the accused to bill to answer the
clergc, ""'"e' '"'''
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-09
New York Ladies' Home Missionary Society
OF the Methodist Episcopal church.

The fifth anniversary Of this society celebrated
last evening, at the Methodist Episcopal church in
Forsyth street The meeting called for half past
seven O'Clock, but at that time there but about
thirty persons in the house. At about eight o'clock,
the services were commenced by singing hymn, COM
mencins with
Doth his successive journeys run"
prayer next made by clergyman present
After the prayer concluded, the Reverend Mr..
Wood pastor Of the church in which the meeting was
held, came forward and presented to the audience
view of what the society was aiming at and
what it had accomplished within the past year.
again aa hs the Ssad of Mnaser Of
annual report to the friends who, during the
last year, have manifested deep an interest in
their welfare. They hail this fifth anniversary with
deepcned gratitude for the past year has been again
crowned with success and blessing There is to most
minds, amagic in the name of home, and we think the
influence Of this word has been largely realized by
society When those Of our friends, who dwelling
in homes where plenty and religious influence
bne to create sunny atmosphere, have gone forth,
and in their daily walks Eave met the poor, the suf
ferng and the degraded ut every step, the contrast
has urged them to action and gratitude to the God of
their unnumbercd mcrccs, has rcdoubled their efforts
for his poor. And when, the contrary, friends
have gone forth from saddcncd home, where be-
knees loss has clouded lifes pros
poets, and rendered dark its pathway, though
multitude of blessings still remain, sympathy with
those who are suffering still more kecny from the add
I'd stngs Of poverty and vice. and before whose darken
cd vision the vista Of life and immortality is still un-
opened has urged then, with peculiar force, to weep
Win those VINO weep, ana
alleviate the euferngs which their own experience has
taught them to estimate. We have not had one OBJ
lection Of distance u foreign shore useless
pndture to combat The facts here visible, tan
gblc unc.asing appealing to Christian hearts by the
ring look of mute cntreaty, of the impassoned
cry Of Uncomfortable suffering. The appeal has not
been, aud We are confident will not be, III vain with
theec remarks he would proceed to give outline OF
the at labors and success Of the society.
The church now located in Jane street was the rst
m sioDaiy effort Of the society and very success
full. 4 he congregation and Standardization are now
lnrU IA fII ia
lister iioin the onicr,ncc on the terms with
the other city churches The society has not had any
Official elton with this church for some years put
the m,mb always think of il with interest as thcy
r,m,nb,r with what trembling interest II was COM
nopc,d with what anxiety IT. was fostcred, ana now
its suce.ss Encouraged the board TO attempt other pro-
.ots which the failure OF this first one would probably
have prevented. The Dry Dock Mission was the next
'n"Tt lie Blocpnsdslc Mission hos been strady i'm
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Army Intelligence.

This favorite and most efficient of the national
Defence it will be by the annexed Order is about
to be increased:
GENERAL ORDERS, WAR DEPARTMENT,
Adjutant Generals Office, ;
No. % Washington April 81 1849 y
l. Under the provisions of the act of March g. 1S47
authorizing four additional companies " to be organ
lied and equipped Light Artillery" the President
directs the following designated companies to be
gained and equipped
5 1st Reeg't of Artillery Comply Capt Magruder
"a d, Capt. Shower.
4th Z" A" I" G., Capt Freeman
-Four pieces, and forty-four horses will be allowed
each company, and all the necessary supplies will be
furnished acquisitions duly forwarded to the proper
departments of the staff agrceably to regulations.
Company B, Sd Artillery, will proceed without
necessary delay, to take post at West Point for the
purpose of aiding in the practical instruction Of the
Cadets in this important branch of the military
vice. under its Captain Brevet Major Shower the pre-
sent instructor of Artillery at the Academy. The
lieutenants on extra duty will join the company. By
order, r. JONES, Adj. General.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-09
Our Philadelphia Correspondence.
The Gold Douar-Modern Improvement Talbo-
tvDes-UidrIets &c

The Gold DoNay-Modera Improvement albo--
types-Niarkets, &c.
The gold dollar has at last been issued from our
mint, quite number of them having been put in cir
culation this morning. The size of them is so much
smaller than the half dime, that none need mistake
one for the other, even in the dark. On one side
is the head of Liberty and the stars; and on the re-
verse, on the margin, the words " United States Of
America" with wreath enclosing "one dollar,
l849." The delay In issuing them has been occa-
stoned by the preparing Of the die
The old Shipper mansion, in Fouth street, below
Walnut, which was erected prior to the revolution
by the elder MIR. Shipper, and subsequently the re-
sidence of the Rush family, is now being torn
down, 10 give place to two modern mansions A
peculiar interest attaches toihis ancient building,
from the fact that within its walls Benedict Arnold
welded Miss Shipper, in his original character
OF brave and chivalrous officer of the American
army.
Our editorial fraternity have all been Talbotyped
by the Messrs. Langenheim, and the result has
gathered quite gallery of miniature portraits,
which, as it includes the various colonies in the
corps, cannot but contain some good-lOoking fell
lows, This art of daguerreotyping on paper has
been brought to great perfection by Messrs. Lam
genheim, and having become the fashion, their
rooms are now thronged every fair day with per-
sons anxious to test the new art.
The Board OF Appraisers, under the new law In
relation to tavern licenses, has been formed, and
consists Of Casper Heft, John F. Read and John
Campbell.
MARKETS Srock SALEs.-Firs Board 81 900 City
6s, 70, 1O1h $500 S. Nav. 6's, 45a; $500 Penna 5s,
s34; $500 U. s. 6s, 49, 1Os 5000 do 1877, 49, $4,000
US: 6s 67 Eds, ll2; $235o Wilmington e's, IS; $500
Co Loan 101 SO shs Morris, 9h; IA Pha Bank, 1901;
so Man. and Mechs 24i4 Second Board.-s10s Sus.
Canal Bonds So $500 State 6s % $500 City 6's 49,
1919; $4,000 Ches and Del. Canal 6s, s6h 20 Wes-
tern Bank, sos.
The rainy weather causes our markets to be very
inactive and many cargoes that have arrived cannot
be discharged in consequence. There Is but limited
demand for -four and the sales have been small at 81
IS for common brands for shipment Rye -four sells ut
whsa are not tho is sma
the demand is very limited. Sales of 1000 bushels
Pennsylvania corn at Coo. for weight. Six hundred
bushels Southern oats at SOC and Pennsylvania at &c.
The inquiry is better for cotton and prices frmer
Whiskey continues firm at 22c. In bbls. and hhds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-16
VERMONT PHOENIX.
Braltleboro, Friday, Feb, 10, iS4s.
Opening Of the Vermont and Massa-
chusetts Railroad.

The citizens Of Bratteboro have determined
to celebrate the opening Of the Road TO this
place, by appropriate ceremonies aud festivities.
A committee has been appointed to make suit
able arrangements for that purpose, which have
been in part completed.
Tho celebration will take place on Tuesday,
Goth inst, and the following officers of the day
have been appointed
chief larsAal-Dr. Charles Chaplin.
Presideni-Dr William H. Rockwell.
On the arrival Of the cars at the Depot (abonI
. at noon), II isexpccted that the invited guests
aud stockholders will be formed into process.
sion, under the direction Of the Marshal, and
march through the village, escorted by the Firc
Companies, in uniform.
On the return of tho procession, dinner viii
be served, in the Depot buildings
Amer which, there will he an intellectual en-
iertanmcnt Of addresses aud speeches, at soms
place to be provided.
llage's Band Of Music will attend from Bos
ton, and in the evening a splendid ball is to b,
given at Wantastiquel Hall.
Stockholders ,r@ be furnished iri1 Geteis tol
he dinner at he Bools,ore Of Mr. Joseph Sec,
Of his ritla9e.
Further particulars will be given in pro
gramme, hereafter to be published.