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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-01-16
Southern. Institution,
FemlaIe Ir,stituts.

EdgcfieEd Female INSTITUTES.
YENEE Trustees Of this h,sti tuition have muehl
q pleasure in announcing to the publcits per-
feet success during the past year, and they feel
more than ever justified in narecommen ing ito:
public patronage. z
Believing that private direction;of Scholastic,
Institutions is more conclusive to- tleir: success
and utility than public governance, they have DIS
posed of the property; under proper restrictions:
to the. present Principal Professor R. HI NIcH=s
OILS, and feel confident, that, under his experis
enced guidance, the Institution must prosper:
Every step has been taken to renderit q ruly
SOUTHERN ScHoLL by divcsting it, as far as pos
sibe, of Northern influence, either literary or
personal, and they feel that they have nowsass
School in their mids adapted to their utmost pre-
sent and future need. "a liz
In rclinquishing the prorrietorship Of the Inss
stitute, they by no means lose their solictude for
its sn""ess-on the contrary, they viii always reS
main 'atchfu guardians Of syital interests; aAd
cxis still as aeorporate body, thcys Boz
rcau, to protect and foster it.
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CANDIDATES.
For the State Convention.

w The Friends of Hon. a. P. BUTLER
propose him IS suitable person to represent
this District in the State Convention.
W The Friends Of Hon. F. w. PICK
EMS, propose him rs 4 suitable person to
represent this District in the Convention.
w@ The Friends of Col. r. B. BOUk-
NIGHT, announce him as suitable person
to represent this District in the Convention.
w The Friends of COL Z. w. CAR
VILE, respectfully announce him as Il suta-
BILE person to represent this District in the
State Convention.
~ The friends of Col. L. II. MUNDY,
propose him as 4 suitable person to represent
this District in the Convention.
~ The Friends Of DR.. N. GALPIIlN,
announce him as suitable person to represent
this District in the State Convention.
~ The Friends of Col. JOHN BAUs-
kETT, suggest him as q suitable person to
represent this District in the Convention.
sHe Capt. WILEY HARRISON, is prof.
posed by his friends, us suitable person t.
represent this District in the Convcption.
20" The Friends of Gen. .aS JONES,
respectfully suggest him as a s9iable person
to represent this District in the heConvention.
w Dr.. ]. C. READY, issugsested by
his friends, as suitable pcrSn to represent
this District in the State Cojvcntion.
w A PERRIN, Esq respectfully sug-
gested by his friends, as asuitable person to
represent this District in.hc Convention.
w The Friends ofDr. JOHN LAKE,
propose him as suitable person to represent
ihe,people of this Distict in the Convention.
-y Fhe Friends of Gen. n. L. BON
sNAM, announce him as Q suitable person to
represent this District in the Convention.
sy Col. NJ. C. NJ. HAMMOND, is res
pectfully announced by his friends, as suita-
bic person to represent this District in the
State Convention.
H Maj. TlLLMAN WATSON, is pro-
posed by his friends as = suitable person to
represent this District in the Convention.
For the State Convention.
Mr.. EDITOR The following gentlemen
are respectfully suggested, as suitable per-
sons to represent Edgefeld District in the
State Convention:
Hon. A. P. BUTLER.
Gen. JAMES JONES.
Hon. F. w. PICkENS.
Gen. NJ L. BONIIAM.
Col. NJ. G.. NJ. HAMMOND.
ABNER PERRIN, Esq.
Col. R. B. BOUKNIGHT.
Butler Lodge. No. II I. 0. 0. F.
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Post Office.

rT7lIE POST OFFICE REGULATIONS 10
L not require Pustnmstrrs TO open for the de-
livery OF Newspapers end Letters, on Sundays
the public are, therefore, respectfully informed
that the Post Office at this Place will not he OPEN
cd III the future, on Sundays for the delivery Of
Letters and Papers.
G.. L. PENN, p NJ.
Dec 10 If II
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Eerpot lots.
Positive Notices

rs HEREBY GIVEN to all those indebted
i to the undersigned, either by note or open
account, due tic first OF January 1851, and pre-
vous, that are not settled by the 10th Of Fcbru-
ary next. will find their accounts and notes in
the hands Of M Attorney, for collection; for
owe money and mast pay my debts.
JOHN L. DOBY.
Ian O 81 ~
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
N DPDlN AnY


pY JOHN HILL, Esq, Ordinary of Edge
- field District.
Whereas, Silas l.anicr, hath applied TO
Ire for Letters Of Administration, on ;ll and
singular The goods and challcs, rights and
credits Of Martha Hull, late of tho District
aforesaid. deceased
These arc therefore, 10 cite and admonish
all and singular, the kindred and creditors OF
the said deceased, TO be and aPpeas before me,
at our next Ordinary Court for the said Dis
trict, 10 BE- holden at Edgeficld Court House,
on TIE o7tll day Of January inst, to slow
cause, il amy, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this the
18Th day Of January in the year of our
Lord orc thousand eight hundred and ffiy-onc
and i'll The scvcnty-liItIl year Of American In
dcpende:cc.
JOHN HILL, o. E.. D.
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FOR TIE ADVERTISER.

Mr.. Editor AS my ramc, through the
kindness of friends, has been announced in
your columns for seat in the Convention, |
deem it duty owe to them and the people
of the District, thus formally to declare, that
do not wish to be considered i candidate
for the position.
Imake this formal declaration Of mr par
pose. that may return my sincere thanks to
those Of my friends, to whose partially am
Indebted for the announcement; and at the
same time to- relieve myself from the awk-
wardncss of seeming TO occupy an cquirocas
position before the people Of the District.
However willing, may be. at all times to
serve my District. in this or amy other posi-
ton it may chose to place me, yet, | am un-
willing 10 cmbarrass the people in their choice,
by allowing my name TO be used for so high
and responsible an office, without some more
decided manifestation Of public sentiment,
than the Kindness and partiality' of few Of
my friends. Very respectfully,
LEROY II. MUNDY.
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TOR TIE ADVERTISER.

Mr.. Editor In answer to the call for
their sentiments upon those whose names are
before the public for seats in the Convention,
will answer briefly: That think secession
should be effected by cooperation with one
or more of the slave States. If that cannot be
obtained, South Carolina should, i'll the last
resort, seccde alone. Ii is her indiSputablc
right, and the first act Of aggression if any
should follow it, must be committed by Tie
u. S. Government. Such act of aggression
should bring every slave State to our aid
but should it not, we Should rather meet the
consequences Of asserting this right, than
leave it to be done by our Children, in far
worse condition than ourselves for such an
issue. NJ. L. BONIIAM.
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For tho State Convention.

C!?" The friends of Chancellor T. II.
WARDLAW. propose him as Il suitable per-
son to represent this District in the State
Convention.
s-E:f1 The friends of JAS SHEPPARD,
Esq, propose him a suitable person to repre-
sent this District in the Slate Convention.
~" Mai. JOHN B. HOLMES, is respect
fully submitted by his friends, as 4 suitable
person to represent this District in the State
Convention.
,c?55' The Friends of Hon. T. W. PICK.
EMS. propose him rs Il suitable person to
represent this District in the Convention.
~" The Friends Of Col r. B. BOUK-
NIGHT, announce him us Il suitable person
10 represent this District in the Convention.
,--s5@ The Friends of Col. Z. w. CAR
VILE, respectfully announce him as q suita-
bic person to represent this District III the
Stale Convention.
~ The Friends of Dr.. N. GALPHIN,
announce him rs suitable person to represent
This District i'll the State Convention.
rss7 Capt. WILEY HARRISON, is pro-
posed by his friends, us q suitable person to
represent this District in the Convention.
I5y" The Friends of Gen. JAS. JONES,
respectfully suggest him as 4 suitable person
to represent this District in the Convention.
cgF Dr. J. C. READY, is suggested by
his friends. as Il suitable person to represent
this District IN the State Convention.
c7-EF" The Friends of DR.. JOHN LAKE,
propose him rs suitable person to represent
The people of this District in the Convention.
c-:7" The Friends of Gen. NJ. l.. BON
HAM, announce him us u suitable person TO
represent this District in the Convention.
ez" Col. NJ. C. NJ HAMMOND, is res
pcc'tully announced b. his friends, as sulta-
bic person to represent this District in the
Stale Convention.
..g Maj. TlLLMAN WATSON, is pro-
posed by his friends rs q suitable person to
represent this District in the Convention.
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Johnson Female Seminary,
AT ANDERSON, S. C.

AT ANDERSON, S. c.
ENERCISES for 1851, commence on First
IL Monday in February.
TEACHERS.
Mrs. Mary Z. DANIEL and Miss P1loBA
PAINE, Principals.
Miss CuARLorr PAINE, Vice Principal.
Rev j. Scorr MURRAY, Instructor in Ancient
Languages ann Mathematics, Lectures on the
Sciences, illustrated by apparatus.
WILLIAM WAGsrAFF, Professor oi Music, i'll
structs thoroughly OH every Instrument in Use.
Miss MARGARET ]. McDowAL, Assistant in
departments Of Music and fine arts.
COURSE OF STUDY.
Embraces cvcry thing taught in the highest
Female Colleges of the Country. Commencing
with Primary Instruction, and extending through
the various Sciences, Music and the Fine Arts !;
with the Latin and Greek, French, German,
Spanish and Italian Languages.
SCHOLASTIC YEAR,
Consists of 10 Months, divided with two Scs-
suns of 5 Months each the first commencing on
the lst Monday of February, and the Second on
the I'd Monday of July Annual Commencement
Thursday the 3lst July.
TUITION,
From 81 to slS per Session, the higher bran-
chrs inclusive of every thing below.
EyTRA-Nlusic with use Of Instruments, Paint
inc, Drawing, Needle Work, Embroidery, &c.
students commencing 4 Session, will be char
gca from the time Of entering till the end OF the
Session.
Boarding at Browns Hotel, where the Teach
ers reside, or in numerous private families, lden-
tilted with the Institution, including washing,
fire, lights, &C., SS per Month
The unparalleled SUCCESS that has attended
this Seminary during the three years Of its exist
cncc, has induced the Trustees 10 add to the for
mcr Corps of Teachers, Miss PHGBA PAINE and
Miss MARGARET j. McpowAL: the first very
extensively known in the Southern States as
Lady of prc-cnnent nlcnts and attainments, and
of great experience as Teacher and the &C.
cond young lady of high character and intcl-
gcnce, well qualified to assist in the departments
Of Music and the fine arts
The principal Teachers it will be observed. arc
Females, whose attanmcnts and experience cna-
bic them to impart an cducati"r, at once the most
thorough and accomplished in every department
Of Female learning: and at the same time to
impress those peculiar graccs of manner, habit
and language so essential to the female character,
and which ,roman alone can understand or
teach.
Extensive improvements Of the Seminary
Building, are also about being completed which
renders them remarkably conlmodious and COM
Portable.
The Trustees, grateful for the very liberal
patronage heretofore bestowed on their efforts to
elevate the standard of Female Education, in
the up Country, respectfully announce to the
public that the arrangements for the year arc
complete, and it is urged as u matter of mutual
importance, that Students should'commencc with
the opening Of the Session. if practicable
ELIAS EARLE, CHAIRMAN.
JOIN E IIoRsEY Sce'Y. y. I.
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TOR TIE ADVERTISER.

iHr. Editor BY the kindness OF some OF
my friends, my name has been placed in your
paper, as suitable person TO represent the
District in the State Convention. am much
obliged to my friends for this mark Of their
kindness, but must say in all candour, that /
feel that it is position that | am not quail
fed 10 occupy. Should, however, the people
of Edgcfeld District sec fit to elect me, |
shall not shrink from the discharge of my
duty, and shall cndcavor to do what con-
crivc to be right, fcarlessly and independently
In regard to what course the State should
adopt at this time, will simply present my
humble views y think that South Carolina
should use every honorable means in her
power, to enlist the cooperation Of the other
Southern States, in forming Southern Con-
fcderacy, but should she fail in getting their
cooperation, after using all honorable mea-
sures to do so, think she should then take
the matter in her own hands; and il in her
wisdom, she thought it best TO secedc, |
should 20 for such measure, bc the conse-
qucnccs what they may.
Respectfully.
Il. W. CARWILE.
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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT OF
FURMAN UNIVERSITY.

WD Y act of the State Convention of the Bap-
"a D tist Denomination in South Carolina, the
FURAIAN THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTION
will be opened in the town of Grcenrillc, on the
first Monday in February next.
The Trustees have determined to establish, in
connection with the Institution. and under the
direction Of its Professors, a CLASSICAL
SCHOOL, preparatory to Furnan University in
progress Of endowment.
TUITION, Forty Dollars per annum. BOARD
can be had in Grccnvc, ut the rate of 500 for
twelve months.
For further information, inquire Of Colonel G..
+. TowSEs, Of this place.
BY order Of the Board Of Trustees.
J. S. MINIS.
Grcenville Dec. Is, 1850. 3,G
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rQI TIE ADNEKTIS.E.

!9Ir. Editor The unusual calm in The
public mind in regard 70 the great duties. that
Iic before us, has forced upon me the cues
tion is Edgciicld District about TO occupy the
position of the Rip Van Wimklc OF South
Carolinas Is she to manifest apathy and i'll
difference to the momcntous events, that arc
in the progress Of development. in Which! her
citizens have so deep q stake, and III which
her sons arc destined to take IN active parl!'
cipatioD! trust not I believe her apparent
unconccrn, results from the unanimity OF her
people upon the grand issues before them,
and from the fact that her decision has already
been ealmly and fc;rcssly made. With her
the argument mas been exhausted, aud she Is
EG:v waiting in the attitude of one ready Tor
action. 1t will b. found to BE- the calm that
}rccedcs the whirlwind if oppression and
wrong do not stay their hands, and rrtracc
their steps. However unanimous her people
may be, and however ncrrcd for the hour OF
resistance, there yet .cn"in certain duties,
that call for nlaturcd consideration, as ncccs-
sarv to the wise and judici"ns discharge "t
;iicin and which fear will dcrolvc upon
them before they are prepared, unless they
shake of their present apathy, and come will
stout hearts aud willing minds, wl,hou: de-
lay, to the task before them. The period for
the election of Delegates to 4 Southern Com
rrcss, and Of those to Il State Convention is
not now four weeks of, and have not heard
4 suggestion upon the subject from any pub
lie meeting. or in the Newspaper Of the Dis
trict-not Il name has been Yet sugg' stcd for
either office 1t is certainly true, that the
public mind should bc directed to the subject,
so that BY reflection and consultation among
the voters, 4 safe selection Of candidates,
may be made in orcry WAY qualified, 10 par;i-
cipatc in the deliberations OF those grave and
responsible political bodies. regard the
present, rs the most momcntous period in the
history Of this country since the revolution
of l77G, and connected with the most event
full issues, that We're ever submitted to the
delibcration of a political assembly. The
future destiny OF South Carolina, and the
slaveholding States are indssolubly connect
cd with the course of measures, which may
bc adopted by either Of those political bodies,
ard hence the wisdom and duty Of selecting,
good and true men to represent us, men
known to the District, is Of tried patriotism
and frmness, and particularly identified with
US by the sacred ties Of family, and lirc-sidc
altars, by property, home and the obligations
which those relations impose feel that we
have approached point in the progress of
will be impossible to stop the onward tend
cncy of events. The portents furnished by
the measures Of the abolitionists Of the
Northern States, and the Legislation Of Con-
grcss. which is m"1c siI.sr:i ic!!t 20 Nc-!erl:
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CANDIDATES.
For the Southern Congress.

Mr.. EDITOR: | offer for the consideration
of the voters Of this Congressional District,
Col. i. w. PIcKEys and DRAYToS NANCE,
Esq, rs candidates to represent it in the
Southern Congress. They are gentlemen of
ripe experience Of tried patriotism, and united
10 the State by the highest and holirst ties
These gentlemen wonld possess some ad-
van;agcs from their attendance upon the
Nashville Convention above many others, no
less worthy and qualified in other respects.
A VOTER.
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Great Bargains i'm
DIR Y GOODS.
w wo ma @ @ a. AZ m 6

w %1e @a @ g2 a. AZ @
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA,
yJTISHlNG to dispose Of his Winter Goods,
w before receiving his Spring Stock, offers
them at very reduced prices. Those who wish
to buy Goods VERY CHEAP, had better call soon.
Among them are
Rich, plain and figured Silks,
Cashmere Muslin DcLancs and AIpaccas,
Mantlets and Vessctcs, very Cheap,
Shawls of every description, very low,
a large assortment of Ginghams and Prints,
Cloths, Cassimcrcs, Satenctts and James,
4 large assortment Of Rich Vcstings, at less
than New York Cost.
Super Ribbon bound Bed Blankets,
81, Cd Duff Blankets, Negro Cloth,
White, Red and Green Flanncls,
Brown and BIcached Shirtings and Shrctings,
and large assortment Of all kinds of Goods.
uJ- First Dry Goods Store, below United
States Hotel.
Feb 5, 1t
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$40 Reward,

yH7IIE above reward will be given for the ap
a prrhrrsinn and delivery in any convenient
Jail, of TWO NEGROES, the property OF the
subscriber. Il man and 4 woman.
The mans name is AUSTIN, very dark COM
plcctcd has one Of his upper from, teeth out, five
itct cig lit or ten inches hiyh and weighs near
two hundred pounds.
The Wcnan's name is PIllLLIS, copper col
orcd, chunky, and about % years of age.
The fellow ranaway about two years ago, and
was for nine months in Augusta, Ga, hiring his
time to different persons. 1t Is probable he is
now in that place, as when last heard from, he
was making his way i'll that direction
Half the above reward will be given for the de-
livery OF either Of the above negroes.
JOHN A. EICllLEBERGER.
Jan 50 Il
IT Tie Augusta Cunstutionast will copy
weekly, until notified 10 the contrary, and for
ward account to this office.
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JOIN r. IIoRsEY, Sce'y. i. L.
Trustees.
.,,.>., SIIhS.

Black Satin Dr.. CHEN. Satin DU NORD,
and heavy plain Black TAFlTA SILKS.
Rich f;eHrci GRAPE DE PARIS, OF rev
and beautiful styles for Ladies' evening and spring
Dresses.
Superior Black ALpACCAS, and BIZ Can
ton CLOTHS.
Lupn's best Black French BOMBAZlNtS,
and black Mons. lc I-ainrs.
With a great variety Of other articles suitable
for the present season. and 10 which they res
pcctfully invite the attention of the public.
Lam so. If
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Equality Or independence: iTis been her
watchword: no thinking man can deny that
the former is lost 10 her, and is forever unat-
tainablc, i'll this Contcdcracy and ii her cour-
age equals her sensibi!ity to insult and injury
she cannot decline 10 strike early and reso-
lutely for the latter.
For one, should vote for scccssion and
with the concurrence of 4 respectable lnajorl-
ty Of her people, for unqualified secession.
Very Respectfully,
NJ. {. NJ. HAMMOND.
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Land for Sale!

VgNITE Subscriber offers for sale that excellent
-H tract Of land whercon he now resides, sit
uatr'l in this District, OH the Martintown and
Key Roads, twenty miles from Hamburg, and
eleven from Edgefrld Court EIousc-contanng
five hundred and sixty (560J acres.
Said lands are in a healthy locality, well water
cd with excellent springs Of water. Attached
TO the premises are . good Gin-IIousc and Screw,
with all other improvements, necccsary for farm
ing purposes.
NICHOLAS MERIWETIlER.
Jan O. If 81
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ESicll Carpets.
SEOWDEN Il SHEAR,
A,,:i.SiA. Ga,

AuGu$TA, Ga.
TTAVE Received from New York, and have
i L pow in store, Il lar,e supply of rich and
splendid CARPETS. among which are Velvet
TAPESTRY, Tapestry BRUSSELS, Three Ply
Ipnran and Venetian and Brussels Stair CAR
PETS. of new and beautiful styles.
Also, rich Tuitcd and Chenille RUGS, plated
and Brass Stair RODS, Gilt CORNICES, White
Muslin CURTAINS, splcndidly worked.
Rich colored DAMASliS, for Window Cur
toins with Cords and Ta<srls to match.
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine the assortment.
Jan 30 Il
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NOTICE.

FENIIE Undersigned will sell at public Auction
\ at Edgeficld Court House Oh the first Mon
lay in February next, by order Of the Court Of
Equity, a NEGRO WOMAN named Mintv,
about 81 years old, belonging TO Frances II
Blackstone. their ward
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Boarding for Young Ladie

IN. IL Subscriber will laccommodatc with b.
Il ing, ten or twelve Young Ladies.
House is roomy and pleasantly situated, con
cnt to the Female Academies. Parents
Guardians may be assured that every ATTIC
necessary will be paid to Girls committed
care. EDMUND pen
Jan. l. 1851 If
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Positive Notice.

rs HEREBY GIVEN to all those i:
i to the undersigned, either by note o,
account, due the first of January 1851, an
vious, that arc not settled by the 10th Of J
ary next, will find their accounts and nc
the hands of an Attorney, for collection
owe money and must pay my debts.
JOHN L. Dol
Jan.o, st
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A G. A Il d.

DR. JOHN c. LANIER, having perms
~ ncntly located at Liberty Hill, offers hi
professional services to the citizens Of the Vilog
and its Vicinity, in the PRACTICE Of MEDl
CINE. in It's various branches.
o. Office Liberty Hill, where he may Mt ~
times be found when not professionally engage
january lG, 1851. st 81
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Executors Sale.
Notice.
lost

ON Saturday the ! lth instant, note Of hand
" given by DR. Elbrrt to Nancy AlcCarty, for
sGn0 with Maryland Padgctt, as security, ana
NJ. White, witness.
CHARLES MCCARTHY.
Jan. lG. & 52