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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN EQUITY.
Elijah Still and others,

,
Elizabeth still and others. ra
NOTICE rs hereby given that by virtue Of
~ an order from the Conrt of Equity in
this ease, ! shall sell at Edgefeld Court
House, on the first Monday in July next, the
following real estate Of Joseph Still de.
ceased, viz. '..'-':--'
The Home Tract containing three hun
dred acres, more or less, situated in the Dis
trict and State aforesaid, and adjoining lands
of Benz. Stephens, J. B.. Lowrey, Clara Lam
drum and others.
Also. the Upper part of Tract of Land,
described in the bill as containing four hun
dred acres, more or less. and adjoining lands
of John Quattlebum, George Outz, S. F.
May, John B. Hamilton and others. The
said Upper part of said Tract of 400 acres,
said to contain two hundred and twelve
acres, moro or less.
Also, the Lower part Of the above Tract
of Land, described as containing four hum
drcd acres, more or less. Said Lower part
or Tract said to contain one hundred and
ninefy-four acres, more or less.
Said lands will he sold on credit Of
twelve months from the day of sale, except
cost which must be paid cash. Purchase
money to be secured by bond and good
personal surcties.
S. S. TOAfPKINS, c. E. E. D.
Comm'rs Office, June a, 1851.
June s, st 90
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ANDERSON HOTEL.

II THE Subscriber, late Of Edge
HHafA TS safsA field District, having taken the Ho-
,.s'e@ tel nthis place, formerly occupied
.G}AaS by Daniel Brown, takes this method
of informing his friends and the public generally,
that he has settled permanently Che hopes) IN the
pleasant Village of Anderson; that the house he
has taken charge Of, has undergone considera-
bic repairs, and is well furnished, in neat and
comfortable style.
The virtues Of the mountain breeze, the pure
and delightful water Of Anderson village, have
been so long known and so generally tested that
presume il is not necessary here to say anything
in their praise. The proprietOrs assures those
that are pleased to call at this OLD EsiAB-
LISHED HOTEL, that the best of everything
that the country affords, shah be provided Tor
their accommodation, 5and no pains spared to
make all comfortable. With liberal patronage
and our best cxcrtiuns, hope to make Ander-
son just the place.
In connection with the Hotel, is Livery Sta
bic, where horses will be well attended to. Also,
Hacks, Buggies, &C., kept on hand and in good
repair, for the accommodation of the public gene
rally. +. l.. HlbbLEN;
Anderson, June 19, At ~
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NOTICE is hereby given, that the above
~ Mills, Of two run Of the BEST FRENCH
BURR STONES, is now in full operation. Ono
ruin is arranged in the Merchant style of grind
ing large parcels to engagements of time the
otlier one to grind small parcels in turn. They
arc both arranged with the best and latest style
of Cloths. To the Mills is attached an excellent
cleaning apparatus, warranted to take smut out
of we'll dried wheat mo wheat will be ground
that is not well dried.
In addition to the above, there are two run o.
Granite Stones for grinding corn.
The above Mills are situated abottt scten miles
East of Lofts ond six miles South of the Ridge
Tile Subscribers return their thanks to theil
patrons for past favors and solicit continuance
Of the same, only SO long as they merit it.
Any communication addressed to us at Edistc
Mills, will be thankfully received and promptly
attended to.
". +. Sc r. j. COLEMAN.
June 9, 1851. On 90
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a G ard,

T BEG leave respectfully to inform the citizens
l. of Edgeield, Village and Country, that have
commenced MERCANTILE BUSINESS i'm
the house situated between MIR. BRyAN's Store
and the Court House.
My STOCK, consisting of all the varieties
usually found in Village Retail Store, has been
recently purchased in Charleston, from Houses
that import their Goods, principally, direct from
Europe. And I hatter myself, that an ,s ex-
bing House in Charleston, together with other
facilities, has enabled me to get STOCK Of
GOODS. that will, in point of STYLE and rRIcE,
compare favorably with any Establishment in the
place. Persons wishing to purchase Goods for
CASH or on credit until first of January next,
will loose nothing by giving me call: -.
A small share patronage is earnestly solicited.
LOD. HILL.
Edgehea c. H., Mar II, 1851. If o
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Great bargains i'm
DIR Y GOODS.
WILLIAM III. CIR AN E

AUGUSTA, GA.
rs DESTROYS of selling off his large and
l. extensive assortment of SUMNER GOODS
before purchasing his Fall Stock, offers them at
greatly reduced prices. Among them are many
rich and fashionable Goods, such as
Elegant figured Chene Silks,
Rich figured and plain Black Silks,
Foulard Silk and figured Tissues,
Rich figured Hernamas, Grenadines and
Barages,
Fine Printed French Jaconcts,
Rich White Lace Capes and Collars,
Black Lace Mantillas (new styles)
A large assortment of Irish Linens,
Rich Embroidered Lace Curtains,
Plain and bordered Turkey Red Cambria,
A large assortment Parasols and Umbrellas,
.Jackonet, Swiss and Plaid Muslins,
Fine Table Diaper, Damask Napkins,
Fine French and English Drap Ell,
White and Brown Linen Drilling,
Black Mohair Cord, for Pants,
Fine le-4 Marseils Quilts,
Changeable PopHns. Grass Cloth,
Cotton Osnaburgs, Marlboro Stripes,
Brown and Bleaehed Shifting and Sheetng,
together with large assortment of all kinds of
Goods usually found in Dry Goods Store. He
respectfully requests those visiting the City to
cali and examine for themselves-they will find
good Goods at pery lOao p,iees,
June - 81 sl
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Ladies' Dress Goods.
SNOWDEN & SHEAR
AUGUSTA Ga.

AUGUSTA, GA.
TTAvE now on hand. beautiful supply o
II LADIES DRESS GOODS, among which
are -
French Printed Jaconets, of new and beautiful
styles,
Rich Embroidered and Fancy Colored Grena
dimes, Of the latest STYLES,
White Dotted Swiss Muslins for Ladies' Dresses
Rich Embroidered Colored MusGns and Fancy
Baregcs,
Superior White and Colorcd Grcnadine, and
Grape Shawls,
Ladies' Worked Lace and Muslin Sleeves, O.
beautiful styles,
Ladies' French Worked Muslin Chimasetts, Col
lars and Sleeves,
Ladies' White Lace Scarfs and Mantillas,
Ladies' French Worked Muslin Mantillas, ..
Ladies' Hem-stich Riviere and French Lawn
Handkcrchiefs,
With great variety of other articles, to which
they respectfully invite the attention of the ladies
June 26 If 70
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Constantly on Hand and
Still Receiving.

THE Subscriber has just received some beau
i tiful EMBROIDERED GOODS, to which
he invites attention, among them may be found
Worked,Muslin Mantillas and Sacques,
I" g and Lace Capes,
&c Sleeves,
Chemezettes and Inside Hand
kerchief,
Collars and Cuffs,
Col'd Barage Manttles and Mantlas,
Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs,
White and Cold Canton Grape Shawls,
Sewing Silk de-
Gents and Ladies Sup. Kid and Silk Gloves,
Bleached and Brown Sheetings, and Pillow
Castings,
Rich Furniture Prints,
Figured Damasks for Curtains,
Some Silk and Cotton Hosiery, &c:
ALSO
A few more fine WATCHES and CHAINS
Ladies CHATALAINS and BREACHES,
KEYS, CHARMS, Sc, &c.
W. P. BUTLER.
May 90, If 10
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Arrival of the Mail Steamer Arctic.

NEW IoRK, June Y, 1901.
The Arctic arrived at New York to-day,
bringing 100 passengers. She brings dates
10 the Ilth. The sales of cotton since the
7th have been 2l,O0o bales; of which specu-
lators took $500. The market is 6rmer and
the demand steady. Breadstuffs advanced.
Flour also advanced 6 Cd. Sugar active
snd steady. Coffee in demand. Molasses
quiet. No sales of naval stores. Money
steady. The bullion in the Bank of Eng land
has increased ConsolS closed at 81 Is 4
9S. American securities inactive and un.
changed
The accounts from the manufacturing dis
tric.s are more favorable.
Hyde, :. cotton broker, has failed. His lia-
bilitics are from E2oo,000 to f3o0.000-
Messrs. Finch, iron merchants, have also fail
ed for flS0,O00..
Trade in Amsterdam is stagnant-coffee,
sugar. and rice declined.
The crops of England are promising Par
lament adjourned over 10 Whisuntide.
The committee on India Navigation re-
ported ag,ius: Panama, and in favor OF tile
Cape of Good Hope route.
Lamartine is in favor of revision OF the
Constitution. The President is abon' max
;ar anoli,er tour through the provinces
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no the Patrons of the
EdgefeId Female Institute

A S THERE appears to be misunderstand-
n inc about the Sessions Of our School, we
will inform the patrons, through this medium,
that we were placed in the School by the Trus-
tees on the 18th March, and as it was understood
at the time, that we were employed for the re-
maindcr of the year, we divided the time into
two Sessions, of four months each; consequent
" the first Session will close on the 17th Of July,
at which time our connection with the School
will cease, as we have been dismissed by the
Trustees.
We will, therefore, expect all the Scholars to
pay for their Tuition from the time Of entrance
to the 18th Of July. would prefer that the
scholars continue until the end of the Term.
NJ. CORNELlA PELOT,
ELIZA P. PELOT.
June 91, 1851. st ~
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New Commission House.
HAMBURG, 8. c.


TTNHE Undersigned having been engaged in q
GENERAL COMMISSION and FAC
forage BUSINESS for the last fifteen gears,
in this place, takes pleasure in informing his old
customers and the public generally that he has
opened House to transact said business in all
its various branches.
From the long experience he has had in this
business, enables him to say in confidence, that
he will do as ,oel for those who patronise him as
any other House in the United States or Cali
fornia, and that no effort shall be left untried, on
his part, to do BETTER.
Consignmcnts of COTTON and all other spe-
cies of produce, as well as MERCHANDISE
for the Country will have his individual and per-
sonal attention, for which, he hopes, his labor
,r,sy be beneficial both to his constituents and
himself.
A. M. BENSON.
Anil I 1871 6m IL
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Ready Made Clothing.

TUST received large assortment Of READY
81 MADE CLOTHING, consisting Of .
Alpaca, Linen and Gro Deta SACKS and
PALTOS.
Linen, Cottonade and Gro Deta PANTS,
Black Satin Silks and Marsails VESTS, all Of
which will be sold VERY LOW.
WILLIAMS & CHRISTIE,
May 90, If Is
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JrEiIL Stones foa. Sale.

TNIIE Subscriber, living on Clouds Creek,
i respectfully informs the public that he is
now engaged at in the MILL STONE CUT
TING BUSINESS, and will be prepared at the
shortest notice to fill any order that may come in
his line of business. The Stones are of the best
quality, and the Workmanship warranted to be
inferior to none in the State.
For further information address the Subscri.
Der at Leesvie, Lexington, S. c.
GEORGE Z. HENDY.
REFEREScEs.-Maj. ISAAC BoLEs, c. j. Clio,
YER and AMBRos WHITTLE.
June BIN ~
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Ladies' Mourning Goods,
SNOWDEN s. SHEAR.

SNOWDEN = SHEAR.
AUGUSTA, Ga.
TJAvE received from New York, a large
III supply of Goods for MOURNING, among
which are
Iupin's superior Black Bombazines,
Superior Black Alpaccas, Of the best style and
quality,
Superior Enc glish Black and White Prints and
Gingllams,
Plain Black Silk Grenadines and Black Bareges,
Black MarGuisse and Plain Black Grape De
Paris,
Black Grcnadine and Love Shawls, and Black
Grape Wells,
To which they respectfully invite the atten-
tion of the public.
June 26 Il %
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MOTTO

THE Undersigned having sold his interest in
L the CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT,
in Hamburg, TO Messrs. SALE g. BRowS, would
respectfully inform oil persons indebted to him,
either by note or account, that he finds it neces-
sary to wind up his business Immediately.
Those indebted to me, will please call on Mes
srs. SALE g. Brown, who are authorized to re-
ceipt in my name, and make payment as soon as
possible.
In retiring from the concern, would return my
sincere thanks to my friends for their liberal sup
port, and recommend the new firm of SALE &
BRowH TO the confidence Of the public.
JOHN X. HORA,
Hamburg, April7, 3m IL
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Notice.

Notice.
L OST OR MISLAID, in June 1919, two
il notes on VIM. A. Murrel ono of said
notes was given Goth April ls4a, for ninety dol
lars and thirty-thrce cents, payable 1st of Janu-
ary 1850. The other note given on the 2Uth
April 1919, the amount not rccollcctcd, but il
was between twenty and thirty dollars-I think it
was twenty-nhe dollars, and payable lst Janu-
ary 1850.
All persons are hereby forcwarncd from ira
ding for either of the above notes.
VASHT[ MURRELL.
April 12, 1851. 3ts 81
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:ToJg Notice.

A S some of the Proposals received have not
N been sufficiently explicit, the time for re-
ceiving proposals for building NEW JAIL at
this place, will be prolonged until Monday the
3Oth inst, at which time the Commissioners will
meet to decide upon such propositions as may be
received. The Proposals already received will
be considered as scaled up to that time-any
wishing to withdraw or modify can have the
privilege to do so Specifications may be seen
in the Sheriff's Office.
JOHN HUIET, CHAIR'N.
June 10, 1851. ct %
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Subscription Receipts.

The following persons have paid up to tn
time affixed to their names:
Galphin Simkins, to lst May 1859.
Mrs. Mary Glanton, to Sd Jan '52.
HIT. Jennings. to Sth May '52.
D.P. Self. to Sd Jan '52.
Capt. A. j. Hammond, to Sth Feb '52.
VIM. C. Harden, to 4th April '52.
B.w. Bledsoe, to 5th June Isl.
B. Nj. Martin, to 5th April '52.
R.D. Bryan, to 22d May '52.
Samuel Nichols. to Sth Nov Isl.
COL John Quattlebun,, 9Th Feb 81.
E.P. West, to Sth May '52.
Jesse P. Bodie, to Sth May '52.
A. p King, to 9Th May '5S.
A. T. Traylor, to 7th Feb '5S.
John B. Harrison, to 9th March '52.
Hiram Adams, to I'd April '52.
James NJ. Bell, to goth May '52.
Rev. R. Graham, to 18th May '52.
Wilson Abney, to 22d May '5s.
G. Mccoy, to 26th May '52.
T. D. Padeett, to Sth May '52.
John Cogburn, Esq, to Slh Feb '52.
DR.. S. G. Merriwether, to 5,h June '52.
Joel Curry, to goth March 49,
Evans Robertson, to Goth March 50.
Capt E. B. Belcher, to sth Feb '52.
VIM. B. Dorm, Esq, to sth Feb '52.
Col John Gaskin, to lst Jan '52.
VIM. Dean, to let May '52.
Levi R. Wilson, to 9th June '52.
]. C. smyly, to 5th June $50.
H. T. Barley, to 5th March '52.
r. II. McKie. to 18th Oct Isl.
Ebert Morgan, to Tth July so.
John II. Moss, to 9th Feb '52.
Dan. Matheny, to 9Th March '52.
VIM. Mobley, to 18th May '52.
Lee Holson, to 9Th Dec 81.
George Spearman, to 5th Dee 81.
Lewis Collins, to sth Feb '52.
W. ". Kemp, to lst June so.
Lewis Clarke, to 9th March '52
j. W. Zimmerman, to 9TH May '52.
Umphrey Edison, to 18th June '52.
Miss Mary A. S. Abney, to 18th June so.
B. Minis, to 18th June so.
Dr. B. W. Tredwell, to 18th Jan '53.
II. R. Williams, 26th June '52.
Thos. Y. Logan, to 9th July '52.
VIM. B. Cantclo, to Goth Feb '52.
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Destructive ToRyADos AND Loss OF LIFE.
"A most destructive tornado passed over
Walworth county, Wisconsin. a few days
agn. In one place twenty-five house We're
blown down and three lives lost. Every
bridge and dam were carried of, and q vast
amount of'property destroyed.
By the recent tornado in Richmond, ILL.,,
several houses were blown down; Lewis
Peterson was dangerously wounded, and his
wife and TWO children instantly killed; Sum-
ncr Nelson's wife was killed; and immense
damage was done to farms and mills.
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He a do uar ters.
syp REGIMENT CAVALRY,

EDGEFIELD c. H., june I'D, 1851.
ORDERS NO.
A COURT MARTIAL for the trial Of De-
n faulters of the Edgcfeld Squadron Of Cav
airy, for the Squadron Parade at EdgeGeld Court
House in May last, will convene at Edgefeld
Court House on the first Monday in July next.
The Court will consist Of Capt BURnIss, Prcsi'
dent: Lieuts. YELDELL and HARRISON, and Cor
nets MILLER and HALL Members; p. S. Brooks
Judge Advocate. BY order Of
THOS. W. LANTIAM,
Col. End Reg't Cav'ry.
June5, 1851. st 20
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OBITUARY..

DIED, at his residence in this District. on the
9Th Inst. after severe and protrac;ed illness Of
near three weeks. ELBEnr ii. Norris, in the
.5ith year Of his age.
The writer of this notice has known him for
many years, and feels sensibly how much easier
i. is To eulosize and love those shining virtues
which bore him trumphanty through the trials
of this life than It is to initiate or practise them.
He was kind parent, an atfectionatc husband
and an ob!iging neighbor. In a word he was man
universally esteemed by all who knew him. He
bas left wife and three children with large
circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
BTY.
The Southern Christian Advocate, will please
COPY
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CopGrtnership ~ office.

SOpttg LhCk CzCtP eSOSCSSs
TNTIE Undersigned having purchased the in
Il tercst of JOHN X. HonA, in the
CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT,
would respectfully informs his friends and the
psblic generally, that they have associated them
selves in the Clothing Business, in Hamburg
under the name of SALE & Brown, and will
continue to occupy the old stand of HonA &
NEwDY, so long and favorably known to oil per-
sons visiting this place.
They would also inform the public that on en-
tire new Stock Of
" READY MADE CLOTHING
is now being received, consisting of every variety
of articles for Spring and Summer trade, to
gethcr with superior Stock OF
HATS, CAPS, TRUNKS, BUGGY AND HAND
UMBRELLAS, CARPET BAGS, &C., &c.
Call and examine, for every effort on our part
will be excrtcd TO sustain the former reputation
of the House.
". ". SALE,
GEO. F. BROWN.
Hamburg, April I, 3m j
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State Of South Carolina.
Executive Department.


To all and singular the Managers Of the
General E1ections, for the sereral Districts
Of The State Of Scuth Carolina:
WHEREAS the Legislature OF South Caro-.
w lima, at its late session. did pass an Act
to provide for the Election Of members to
Southern Congress and whereas said act re-
quires the Executive authority to issue writs Of
election to the Managers of Elections: | do
hereby require You and each Of you, after giving
legal notice. and being duly qualified, to proceed
to hold an election ON the second Monday Of Oc-
tobcr next, and the day following, for two DePu.
tics to represent you. respective Congressional
Districts and after having determined on per-
sons duly elected, you will certify to the same
according to law, to the Governor, for the time
being.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the
State, in Columbia, this, the lst day of June, in
the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and fifty-one.
J. II. MEANS,
Governor and Commander-n-Ch Chief.
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~ REv1vAL.-The Southern Sentinel,
columbus, Gcorgia.) says: "The religious
meetings in the Methodist Church arc still
in progress Largely over two hundred
have professcd conversion.
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NO&iCc.

A IL Persons arc hereby forewarned from
n trading for a Note of hand giving by the
Subscriber to F. w. Pickens, for ninety $500
dollars, as the considerations for which sad note
was given has been violated, am determined
pot 10 pay the same unless compelled by law.
j. II. BLEASE.
JUNE % " 81 23
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Cheap Goods!

Cheap Goods!
- MAR YARDS pretty Chene Mus
%. .UWN lins at 10 cents per yard,
5000 yards pretty Chenc Muslins, Madder
colors, l2d cents per yard,
10 bales Brown Homespun, Ga cts. pr. yd.
S cases white do. CT do
blue, bluf-striped and plaid Home
spun, 10 cents per yard,
ease Apron Checks, 10 a 70 cts pr yd.
9 eases Gottonades, for pants, IL to %
cents per yard,
500 pieces white, pink, blue, green and or
ange Mosquito Netting IS cts to 81.
100 pieces 1874 Lace Netting,
Gcorgia-stripcd Osnuburgs and Homcspuns;
at Factors prices, just received at
GRAY BROTHERS,
300 Broad street, Augusta, Ga:
June 10 If 81
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Edgefeld Female Institute.

TIME TRUSTEES of this Institution, have
the pleasure of announcing 10 the public,
that they have engaged as its Principal, the Rev.
CHARLES A. RAYMOND, under whose
care and superintendent it will be opened about
the middle of September next. In the mean
time the buildings will be much enlarged, and
every arrangement made for the accommodation
of a large number Of pupils.
The Trustees are anxious to establish Fe-
male Institution, which shall command the conf
dence and secure the patronage Of the comnuni-
ty Mt large.
cess and competency of Mr.. RAYMOND as Teach
er have been furnished; and shey do not hesi-
fate TO recommend him and the Institution to
the support and entire confidence of the public.
Mrs RAYMOND will hate charge Of the Musi-
cal Department, and is cminently qualified for
its duties. For the details the Trustees refer to
,i,e printed circular OF the Pri ,cpal.
T. Fl. sWARDLAW, :,
N L. GRIFFIN.
EDMUND PENN,
s. F. GOODE, s
r. T. MINIS.
EdeefcId C. H., June l6, 1851. If 90