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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-10-23
PURGE THE GARNER.

We have written an article or two for our pre-
sent number, which we trust breathe the right
spirit They have been the result of an honest
and calm communing with our own heart. But
we wish it to be clearly understood that, in what
we say Of parties in South Carolina, we Danish
from our mind every thought of alliliation with
any men set Of men who are in the least tainted
with the teachings of Consolidation or Abolition.
And whatever reference We make to the Cooper
alton party Of South Carolina is made under the
supposi'ion that this party has as little affinity for
these enemies Of our rights and our institutions
twhether at home or abroad) as the Secessionists
have.
He, who is not blind must see and acknowledge
that, within the few past years, while Caroliians
have slept, the enemy has come and sown tares''
in our midst. And now it has become the high
and sacred duty Of every patriot in the State, be
he Cooperationisr or Secessonist to take an oath,
apon the altar Of his own peculiar country, never
to give "sleep to his eyes, or sumber TO his eye
hds'' until the garner is purged, the good wheat
preserved, and all filth and corruption cast out
from among us. We cannot begin the good work
TOO soon.
Believing that the Cooperation party (proper)
sympathises with these expressions, we have indi.
Gated our willingness to put our shoulder 10 the
wheel in promotion ofany scheme they may devel-
ope, which shall be efficient for guarding the
liberties, preserving the institutions and saving
the character of our common State.
But let that sitting out Of the tares first take
place. This is an essential requisite to such con.
ciliation as will result in positive good.
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VIEGINIA.-The two great parties in the
commonwealth of Virginia have held their
convention preparatory to the fall elections.
The Wigs have nominated rs their candi-
dates Geo. w. Summers for Governor, Sam
uel Watts for Lieutenant Governor. S. S.
Baxter for Attorney General. The Demo-
Gratis have nominated Joseph Johnson for
Governor, Shelton T. Leakc for Lieutenant
Governor, and w. p. Docock for Attorney
General.
The Richmond Examiner, in reviewing the
political life Of Mr.. Summers, proves him.
by his speeches and his political votes, to be
hostile to the institutions of the Souh-in
short. that he is little less than an abolition
ist. This is rapid progress.-South Caro-
lnina.
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THE PRESERVATION OF TIE UNION.

Mr.. PERRY, of the Puhiot, is an untiring
Unionist lie is, beyond question, "tenar pro-
rositi' on this point at least. We have observed
his editorial columns pretty closely, and we have no
hesitation in saying that he frequently gives read
ing matter, which would be quite entertaining, did
it not almost invariably run into " Union, Union,
Union' a man and woman can't get married
in Abbcvillc, but lie must take it as a text for q
Union DISCOURSE A poor old witness in Spartan
burg Court. can't swear that he abstained from
striking weak woman from a dread of making
her lose her infant, but the " Patriot" must make
an analogy between that too and the preservation
of the Union. Truly, ncighbur PERRY, this looks
very much like running the thing into the
1rnnnd "
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-10-23
OUR EXCHANGES.

THE first number of the GEORGIA HOME "a
zErrE," has been received at this office. 1t gives
its patrons an earnest of becoming an e1cenen'
laborer in the field of light literature. The "HoNE
GAZETTE" is published in Augusta, by ROBERT
A. WuYTE, Editor and Proprietor.
"Thc "WoRKIyG FARMER" for October is
also on our table, containing its usual variety ol
useful information.
We beg pardon for having failed to acknow-
ledge. hitherto the receipt Of the SOUTHERN
ADVOCATE" neat and well con lucted paper
Published and Edited at Anderson c. H., by NIT.
RICE. 1t is devoted, principally, to the cause OF
Southern Cooperation.
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PREMIUM OFFERED,

WE propose to take, from the shelves of our
Library, one of the very neatest volumes in our
possession and present it to the individual who
shall give us the most satisfactory solution of the
following question: What has caused the sad
decline Of sociality in our community of late
years!
Competitors for the premium are requested to
hand in their solutions by the lst of November.
It is hoped that each one will confne his remarks
TO two sheets of letter paper.
Ourself, our predecessor, and thirr person, to
Be chosen by us, will form the court Of adjudica-
lun.
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HARVEST DAYS.

Or the whole three hundred and siyty-fve,
these arc, TO the Farmer, the most drlighliu--we
mean now tic Fall Harvest. The incoming of
the Summer Harvest is agreeable enough 10 the
sght-but the inlolcrablc heat Of the June and
July sun, greatly diminishcs the real enjoyment of
the occasion. Bracing old Ocobcrs Harvest has
no such drawback. Then, the healthful frosts
have begun to come, destroy rhc foul malaria Of
Summer The winds are changing round from
South to North The woods are bright and beau.
tifu with the varied hucs of Autumn. The sun
set glow is rich and mellow. The latterng Par
fridge startlcs the Eu>bandman in every dingle of
his pleasant farm. The Doves are collecting in
hocks, and are winging their graceful, whistling
flight to find bclimes the most abundant feeding
places. The Cows come lowing up at evening.
tide from their ncwly.opcned pastures, with ud.
ders well distendcd. All the brute creation is
growing fat and merry. The contcnted farmer
secs il and reioices with the rest He luoks hack
upon n well-sreut summer. He is gratefully
watching the return of his labor He is happy to
see his wcll.fcd servants "driving their jocund
teams aiicld to gather in the remnant OF his crop
At twilight blazing fire cracklcs upon his
hearth.stone-his all are gathered around in
pleasant crcle-from without comes the joyous
sound of tile corn.shucking chorus-and, anon, a
responsive shout reaches the ear from some neigh
boring farm The hour of rest finds all ii the
enjoyment of balmy, refreshing slumber. The
nights are growing long-and, at daylight, all are
aroused from their sleepy couches, and the happy
davis work is again begun, befure the g russet
mantle of morn has been superseded ny the glo'
rious upward march of IIypcrion.-Eut, hcy-dey !!
we are growing terribly grandiloqucnt Let us
pause in time. And yet it is happy season !!
Would that we could all be morally purified by
| its renial influences!
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Land and Mills for Sale,

T HE Subscriber offers for sale his well known
IL MERCHANT MILLS, situated in Abb
bcrillc District on the head waters Of Turkey
Creek, within one mile of the Greenville and
Columbia Railroad Together with the adjon-
ing tract of land containing about $40 acres, on
which there is considerable bottom and reason
able quantity of Wood Land.
The Mills are in complete order, running ono
pair of Burr and on, pair OF Cop stones, with
a shutter and all necessary machinery for man
uElcturng flour. The Mill House is three sto-
rics, the basement story of rock, with first rate
frame thereon.
On the premises il a tolerablc good Dwelling
House and all necessary oulbuildings, Nliller's
House and Carpenters shop
If not sold previous to the 18th Of December
next, they sill be offered at Public Sale, on the
Premises, on that day. Terms made to accom-
nodalc the purchaser.
For further particulars apply to the subscriber
or to d. L. Donald OH the premises.
JOHN DONNALD, Sr.
Oct % It 40
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OBIT U A 2 Y.

DIED, on the Gath day Of September, Mrs
SARAH ADDISON. in the sixty-s"vrnth year Of age.
During her protractr'l Illness of fnnr months,
she bore her alliicion with the utmost Christian
f,rtitudr, until about three weeks before her
death, when she lid not appear to enjoy the
company of her fr;onis. y few days before
her death she appeared rational, and conscious
Of lcr approaching -ar.monisling her
children aud friends 10 prepare To meet her in
Heaven after having experienced the goodness
Of God in the forgiveness of sins. She was 4
member Of the Baptist Church for forty years.
Well nmy we adopt the language of Revelation,
Fright blessed are the dead that die in the Lord
yea saith the Spirit. from hcncciorth they do
cease from their labors and their works do fol-
low them"
Dearest MOTHER thou hast left us,
And thy loss we deeply feel,
But Ills God that has bcrcft us,
And to his will We ell must yield.
The busy scenes of life are closed,
AM! active life is o'er--
The body's laid in calm rcposc
And sin shall ne or disturb it more.
The happy soul is gone TO rest,
Where care no more shall spoil its peace,
Reclining on its Savunr's breast
1t shall enjoy eternal bliss.
The writer of this obituary has long been ac-
qulintcl with the deceased, and during her i'll
ness called frequently to see her She often
solicited the prayers Of the people Of God,
nanitrsting resignation TO the will of her Divine
Master She died leaving Il family and large
connection 10 bemuan her loss. III.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFfELD DISTRICT.
IN ORDINARY

DY JOHN HILL, Esq, Ordinary of Edge
ID field District:
Whereas Tandy Buckhatcr have applied
to me for Letters of Administration, on all
and singular the goods and chaltlcs, rights
and credits of Joseph Summerlll. late of
the District aforesaid. deceased.
These are. therefore. 10 cite and admonish
all and singular, the kindred and creditors of
the said deceased, to be and appear before me
at our next Ordinary's Court for the said Dis
trict, to be holden at Edgefeld Court House
on the Sd dav of Oct next to show cause if
any why the said administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand and seal. this the 9Th
day Of Oct., in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and fifty one. and in
the 10th year of American Independence.
JOHN HILL, o. Ed.
Oct % ct 40
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HTME NAL.

MARRIED on the lG;h inst, by NJ. NJ. Padgct,
Esq, Mr.. WILLIAM CHAPMAN, Of Lexington
District, to Miss FRANCES, daughter of Abram
Chapman, of Edgcfcld District.
MARRIED, in Augusta Ga. on the 9th inst,
by the Rev Dr. Johnson Mr.. ANDREW G.. Ia
TASTE, Of that city, to Miss MARY ANN NAPIER,
Of Edgcficd District
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NNfEcc.
Oct. % 1851

SEhLED PROPOSALS., will lie received
~ by the Chairman Of the Committee, until
the lst December next, inr erecting Church at
Go"l IIop" Of the following dimensions:
The building to BE- &c feet long by lt feet
wide; II feet pitch. with two isles running the
full length of the house, TO be four feet wide
each, together with cross isle of the same
width opposite the side doors. There will be
four Grrcrln frldng ,l"nrs. 4 feet wide and I
feet high: - large windows of IS lights each
0by - glass also. nnr small window at the
back of the pulpit Of la lights. 10 by - glass.
V,nctian blinds will be required for al the win
dnws-tllr blinds and doors Ia be hung with
suitable hinges: also. one knob lock for one Of
the doors. The walls and overhead to bccrlcd
with narrow ceiling plank the flonring to be Of
good heart plank. . or I inches thick The pull
pit to b. G feet long, 4 feet wide, resting upon
pillars. G inches square with neat moulding ut
the top aud bnttom. The body Of the pulpit to
be Of neat pannrl work. showing 3 feet from the
top of the pillars to the breast board, with neat
hand railing AMI steps to the same. There will
be ) rows nf seats. three in front, and one at
each end of the pulpit; the seats to be - feet
long, II inches wide, j inches thick; the seats
tn he placed on the flnnr d ~ lcet from lne
back to one scat to The front Of the other; the
backs to be put on with screws: the lower back
to be - inches wide. the top to BE- 4 inches wide.
The weather bnarling and shingles to BE- Of good
heart lumber The building IN rest upon Is pill:
lars Of well burnt brick H. jinchcs high. \ pair
of strong steps To each door.
The unlrrtakcrs will be required to give bond
and security for the Eaiil.'.l performance of the
work. all to be cunIplcci by the 18th Of Au-
gust 1851.
The money to be due by the lst Nov. 1852.
Address Robert Bryan, Sr., Meeting Street,
Edgcfrll District, S. C.
Oct 81 Ar Al
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ooh. Dalhn.n. ,hou great God Of war.

HER Majesty Of Spain has declared her desire
of going to war forthwith against the United
States of America. A etter-wrtcr to the New
York Sun, frun Madrid, expresses the belief that
the general voice of her nation comedies with the
Queens desire That Aurora Borealis, VIC do
suspect meant war after all. Oh! for q MAC
BETms voice to scream aloud:
"IIang out our banners on the outer wal! "
"And join the dreadful revelry."
Shades of SHAKESPEARE and CAMPBELL, for.
give us!
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Brought 10 the Jail

nF this District. negro man WHO says his
" name is BUGER. and that he belongs
to Mr.. VIM. Lane, of Newberry District, and
that he was hired to Mr.. VIM. Morris, of the
same District. Said boy is about IA years
of age, 5 feet inch high, dark completed.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, and take him
away, otherwise she will be dealt with rs the
law directs.
II. R. SPANN, J. Ed.
Oct % IF 40
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WH00PING.COuGH,

As we have heard that this complaint is preva-
lent, at this time, in several sections of the Dis
,rict, we pluck from exchange paper the follow
in, simple prescription. The Editor, who gives
:, AYERS that he has tried it in his own family with
success:
"a1, equal portions of rum. honey and linseed-
nil nnd give one tablespoonful :, whenever the
couph il at all troublesome. 1t Will elect cure
in few days"
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Notice.

pY an order from the Ordinary of Edgc6rld
- District. shall proceed to sell at the late
rcsidcr ce Of Oliver 1owlcs, deceased, on Mon
day, the 10th day Of November next. all the
personal estate of said deceased, consisting of
THIRTY SEVEN LIKELY NEGROES,
Horses. Mules, Cattle, Hogs, Corn. Fodder,
Oats. Wagons, Carriage. the crop of Cotton,
Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plantation,
TOOLS. &C.. on credit of twelve months with
note and approved securities
r. Nj. SCURRY, Administration
Oct. l6, 1851 1T 81
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ELECTION RETURNS
OF THE
Deputies to Southern Congress-
AsFAR AS HEARD FROM.

The majority for Cooperation cut of the
above 40, $40 votes is 1852, from which must
be deducted the Williamsburg majority, and
added the majority in Clarendon, which will give
total thus far, of S,016.
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Administrators Sale.

DY an Order from John Fill. Esq, Ordinary
ID of Edgclicld District, I shall proceed tc
sell, on the Tuesday the / Ill, November, Mt the
last residence of Nathan Norris, decd, all the
personal property of s;l;"' eG.cd, consisting Of
FORTY-T TWO LIKEIY NEGROES,
Stocy. Horses. Cattle, Hogs, Shrcp. Corn, Fod-
der, Cotton. Household and Kitchen Furniture,
and various articles too tedious to mention.
NATHAN 4. NORRIS, Adm'or.
Oct a3 st 40
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COM III e CIAL.

Correspondence Of the Advertiser.
HAMBURG, OcT. 81, 1851.
Since my last account Of our Cotton Market
no material change has occurred. There up.
pears to be firmcr feeling, without an actual ad'
vance We quote extremes "a TO y q. Re.
ccpts light.
We note no change in other articles.
FIDALGO.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-10-23
Our Future.

We said, in brief comment on the cleo
tion, that it really settled nothing as to The
action of the State; that the Cooperation
and Secession parties would meet in the
Legislature, which called the Convention,
and in the Conrrntion which embodied the
sovereign power of the State, and would
there try the great question of Resistance
or Submission We onl " limited az this
matter then; we desire to dwell upon it
more at length.
The Legislature passed the Convention
bill by an almost unanimous vote. The
same body of men will be called upon to
fix Il time for the asscmblage of the Convcn-
ton. The wrongs which it WAS intended to
redress, have in 10 particular been modified,
save that the only ONE of the Compromise
measures which was given to the South, rs a
compensation for the injury, insult and rob
berry of all the others, has been fully proved
to be worse than worthless. The LegiSla-
ture, then, would naturally be unanimous in
fixing the time for the Convention. From
all that we have heard, we are convinced that
such will be their decision.
Now there are not ten Unionists in the
Convention, unless the members have gross
" bclicd their real sentiments. 1t will be an
asscmbIagc of men bent on the dissolution
of this Confrdeucy:o Of men devoted and
pledged to resistance.-an this because they
believe the very existence of tic South, as
republican and civilized communities, is in
imminent peril under the present govern
mcnt. In these positions there is no differ
cncc between the Cooperation party, as
such, and the SccesSionists. The leaders Of
the former are the most eloquent teachers of
dsunion, and from them have come the
burning words that inHamcd the people 10
resistance. They will not, they cannot, take
back their words. They will not bc allowed
to forget them; we do not fear that they will
desire 10 do so, or that they vii! shrink from
the responsibility they have assumed before
the State and the South.
When this body of Resistance men as
scmbles in Convention, and Co-oprraioniss
and ScccSsionists face each other. and. under
the imposing responsibilities of that position
explore to their depths the great questions
before them, is it to be believed that they
will separate without adopting some cllrctu"l
and decisive measure? Is il TO be feared for
a moment that they will sink down to the
level of the Georgia platform? That thSy
will avow n lie high and stirring wordsnf
Cheves and Butler, the bitter wrongs and
crowding dangers of the South, in order that
we may arrive a, The impotcnt conclusion
that the remedy is patience! No, no! Il
thousand times, no! These arc not the men
thus to stultify themselves, and fix upon
South Carolina, before all tie world. the
stigma of being community of mon!hcrs
and braggarts. They will 60 for resistance
in some practical and decisive form. Hence
we say that, MS between Resistance and Sub
mission, this election has decided nothing.
Charleston Mercury.
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NOtiCe.

A IL those having demands against the Estat,
n of Abncr " White, deceased are requested
to toprcsent them, properly attcstcd ,and those in
debted to make payment.
JOHN HILL, Adm,
April 20, If Is
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For the Ladies!

TNIIE Subscriber has a large and beautiful as
i sormcnt of
Plain and Figured, Black and Cold Silks,
Handsome Cashmere and De1aines,
Fir'd and solid Colors lpacca and Persian
Cloths.
French and English NIarinocs,
French. English and American Prints,
Earlsion Ginghams,
Mantas, Long Shawls and Scarfs,
Worked Sleeves, Collars, &C.. &c
w. p. BUTLER.
Oct. 1G, If 80
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Notice.
OFFER for sale the PartlOW Home

T OFFER for sale the PartlOVT HOmc-
i stead Tract, containing nine hundred
and sevcnty-sevrn acres, productive lands open
to yield twenty five hundred bushels of Corn,
aud one hundred bales Cotton. weighing 400 lbs;
besides grain and POTATOES well watcrcd. he;atly,
beautiful site, well improved, Northern bounda-
ry nearly parallel with Rail Road-distance to
Road II miles distance to Greenwood Depot
J! miles
\ better tract of land cannot be found within
ten miles of Greenwood. The land will be open
to sale until middle Of November, unless sold.
Corn, Fodder. Sc, can be had with land, at
average ncighborhood prices.
J. W. JONES.
Oct l6 # 80
o.. The Newbcrry Sentinel. Laurcnsvillc Her
aid and Abbevillc Banner. will please copy three
times and forward accounts to the Abbcville
Banner. J.W.J
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Notice.

4 IL Persons indebted to the estate OF Mrs.
N Sarah Nixon, deceased, will make Imme-
date payment. and those having demands against
said estate will present them properly attestcd' as
we are determined to settle without delay.
G.. W. NIXON, Administrators.
FELIN G. PARKS.
Oct. l6, 1851 ''
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Notice.

A IL persons indebted to me either by note
IN or open account. will do well to come i'm
mcdiatcly forward and pay the same. My Books
and Notes are ut the store Of Alessrs Sale, Lark
e. Co. A. BURNSIDE.
Hamburg, Oct ., 1851. At 40
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

IN ORDlN AIRY.
DY JOHN HILL, ESQ.,, Ordinary Of Edge
- field District.
Whereas, VIM j. Walker has applied to me
for Letters of Administration, on all and sin-
gular the goods and chattlcs, rights and cred
its Of William Hall late of the District
aforesaid, deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular, the kindred and crcdi ors of
the said deceased, to be and appear before me,
at our next Ordirary's Court for the said Dis
trict. to be holden at Edgcficid Court House,
on the 3d day of October next, to show
cause, if any, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this the
Goth day October in the year of our Lord
ore thousand eight hundred and fifty-one
and in the seventy-sixth year Of American In.
dependence.
JOHN HILL. o. Ed.
Oct. % 1851 ct 40
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Cheap Boot and Shoe Store

THEIE Subscriber in addition to his usual Stock
i has received great variety Of Gcntlcmrns,
Boys and Youths BOOTS AND SHOES,
suited f'r the season.
Ladies' Caters, of various colours.
q Jennyriind lsnameled shoes,-s bcnuti-
full article. for. r............-...Sl w
= French Kid Walking SHOES, for. %
" 's SLIPPERS and Tics. ...... 90
Clillrcn,s Shoes. e5
Gents Shoes worth 81 80, for.......... 90
Cheap SLIPPERS and Negro Boots and Shoes in
abundance.
Us Call and see at the BooT AND SHOE STORE
of WM. McENOY.
October is If 50
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JeWelrV.
For Every Body.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS |!

h. NJ. FULLER e. CO.,
A RE daily receiving their FALL AND
N WINTER GOODS. direct from New
York They have the most beautiful patterns of
Plain Black and Fancy F1g'd Alpaceas,
French and English DeLaincs. of all styles
and prices,
A new style of Thibct Cashmere,
Choice Gingharns at ID cts.
Shawls of all qualities and descriptions,
Latest Paris styles Of Fancy Cassimcres,
Vesings,
We are certain to please in our Prints,
Our Kcrscys. Geo. Plains and Negro Cloths,
stand unrivaled in price.
We have on hand full supply Of
Dry Goods, Groceries. Hardware,
Drugs and Medicines,
and in fact, any thing You are in want Of
r. NJ. FULLER s. co.
Oct 16 If 80
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Notice.

ALL those indebted to the Estate OF Aoah
N Robertson, deceased, are requested to make
navmcnt and those having demands to present
'ne"' pi'pe' JOHN HILL, Adm.
April 90, 10