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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26
THE NEW COSTUME,

WOULD you believe it +! This t:BLooMEn" mode
Of clothing ladies is actually about to be taken up
and adopted. AZ least there arc manifest indica-
tons of it in all large cities, except Charleston.
We arc no a'lepls in female dressing, and cannot
therefore describe in proper phrase, the various
parts of this dress Without descending TO details,
the long and short of il is, that the skirts are short
and the pantaseitcs long. The latter are .tvsible
to the naked eye nearly as high up as the knee
The former of course, come down to that point
precisely The pnntalettes are, as yet full, after
the Turkish style; Int it is expected that the next
step will be into pants Of tighter fit, and so on
BY degrees, until the exact dress OF the French
opera girls is reached. The proprie;y of these
changes VIC will not dare to discuss. I. belongs
to the ladies' 10 decide and act upon them. We
would simply ask this question: Is this peculiari-
~ of Dress even wien carried out as anticipated
moro unnatural, ulsec!nly, unbccoming or unchris-
fan than the monstrous tournures, Of the year
1902 W" submit this qucry, for discussion, 10 all
our gossiping colcrics.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26
Certain other inlcrrogational arguments Of Capt
Brooks will be nc.;ced at our leisure.
uCooD NEWS FROM A FAR COUNTRY

IT is evident that the action of the recent Con-
vcntion Of Associations has had the happicst pos
sble effect upon the entire Southern Rights party
of the South West. Thus far at least, the prc(lic
lions Of those, who opposed the measures of that
Convention, have stopped greatly short of fulfil
mcnt. The result has been such as to "grapple
to us with hooks of stcel'' all our true friends.
We feel assured that those, who prophesied evil,
will ioyfully acknowledge that they were much
mistaken. The cause is prospcring to degree
that could scarcely have been anticipated The
feeling, in taror Of thc Increment in South Ca7oli-
ma, is going on conquering and to conquer
True, neither Georgia nor Alabama nor Mssissip-
pi is ready, at this time, to PURSUE the measure Of
Sccession but there are uncqrivocal proofs that
the body of the people in those States are ready to
sustain South Carolina in taking tlla: step, with
all the means God has given them. Many of the
strongest indications Of this condition Of public
sentiment arc TO be found in direct responses to
the action of the Charleston Convention.
How then can any man continue TO assert with
any show Of reason, that this action was so i'll
advised and so culpable, rs to call for q rcbuttal
through primary meetings Of the people! If has
satisGcd-nay more, gratiGed the great mass of
our friends abroad should it not satisfy and graft
| f. our friends home! If il is considered by the
most distinguished leaders of the Southern party
in other States. as the best thing that could have
been done for the advancement of that party,
shall Carolinians from petty pride Of opinion,
still insist that it is not the thing, and refuse to ad
init its unmisakeable effects! Surely not Feel
ings of genuine delight should ill the hearts of all
of us, when hearing, again and again, the glad
,idngs that COURSE thus far. meets the nquali-
fed admiration and appreciation of the Southern
party every where. I" 10 Triumphe!"
The dawn has fully broken. The mists arc dis
appearing. The path Of duly is proved to be,
nom cucr, the path of safety. 1t lies before us,
clear and bright. We have but TO march boldly
on. The heights of independence arc already in
view. "Io 7'riumphc!''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26
EapIECN PAPERS,

WE return our thanks to Capt W. for severaf
comics of the Liverpool Mercury and Liverpool
Journal In one of them we see II noHceo Us ah
item of &c American News" that I" the people OF
South Carolina are threatening dissolution OF
the Union.' So il seems The doings Of this little
8: Rice plantation, as one of our good citizens is
wont 10 term his State, have actually been heard
of across the Big Atlantic. And paper Of note
mentions the fact without so much as cracking a
smile.
The bright Lord MAYOR. with whom Nlr.
WEBSTER feastcd ct Liverpool, has found out per-
haps that New York and America aie not exactly
synonymous terms: tina, is, if he :akes the City
papers.
We arc indebted also to our friend, JAMES RAINS
FORD Esq. (now in LondOn) for copies Of the
London Times and Liverpool Standard.
Any one DESTROYS of reading fresh London news
out of London papers, can have that privilege by
calling at our office.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26
THE SOUL OF MUSIC.

WHITTIER has it fled! There was time when
Edgefeld acknowledged no superior in the various
kinds of musical excellence. Pianos, guitars,
flutes, violins, aye, and even Il venerable Harp,
were once heard sounding at evcntde from parlor,
porch and piazza and filling the moon-lit air with
all manner of joyous notes. Those were indeed
pleasant days. A spirit OF gallantry then anima-
ted both old men and young. The desire Of harm
less mirth was felt and acknowledged by matrons
as well as madens One of the empioymeuts Of
life seemed to be, to give each other pleasure
The witching strains of music were regularly en-
listed for this laudable purpose. All well do we
remember our first serenading exploit! 1t was
when the sweet influence Of "cllarmed melody"
was really felt and admired by our community.
Of our two companions in that nocturnal udvcn-
turc, one has since become well-known General
the other, Il College Professor. OF course VIC
were their junior; bnt they kindly took us b. the
hand and led US around from house 70 house And
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26
DOCUMENTS AFLOAT.

IT is currently reported that several Egciicldians
are in possession of PEEEy's speeches b. the
quantity and are actively engaged in putting them
off upon various persons as orthodox publications
Now this is to inform all whom it may concern,
that these speeches are from the pen OF one who
differs from BUTLER, BAEHwELI, OER and others
opposed TO separate action, more aidely than do
those who advocate action. Mr.. PERRY pri,lcs
himself upon being Union man 10 the extent of
submission. For this view, BUTLEE, BARNwELL.
&C., have as little tolcraion rs any men in South
Carolina. Mn. PERRY is utterly opposed TO any
thing that threatens dissolution Of the Union.
BUTLER, BARYwELL, &C., earnestly desire Z
Southern Confederacy, and with present pros
pcct of such Thing, would rejoice in immediate
disunion. Mr.. PERRY is on good terms with an
administration, which BUTLER, BARNwELL &C..
would sccTn 10 approach. Mr. PERRY's paper, il
not q tool Of that administration. is abundanllv
acceptable to it and receives it's cordial smiles OF
favor. BUTLER. BARNwELT. &C.. arc known 10
be enemies to the Government at Washington and
arc anxiously awaiting an Opportunity 10 throw
off their allegiance to it. 1ir. PERRY speaks mp.
provingly of Mr.. CoEB OF Georgia, and shakes him
by the hand as good and true ally. Judge BuT-
IER has denounced him as n deHcricr who has
"turned and fired on the camp of his comrades. y
But 1t is useless to continue the contrast.
1t Is very certain that Mr.. PERRYs creed, ii
tested BY the STANDARD of Carolina politics, is not
orthodox. Therefore, we would suggest to all who
may chance TO read his argument. to bear in mind
Al. Il C,I,, Al
cal afIini;ies
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26
G HOT'S THE CRAP ~

Ours is brag onc-allhough uc say it that
should not. As to the District at large, the an
swers will be various. Oats failed almost every
where except on Turkey Creek (rhat nerer
fails) Wheat is turning out generally well. Ear.
ly Corn in several sections (Chevcs' Creek and
Beach Island for instance) has suffered almost ir
reparably. In other places, it is ike ours.
Cotton is universally promising well-aias! VIC
fear too we'll for the price mex. Fall.
Watermclons don't IauehD are coming o;
cheerngy. Hrcklebcrrics arc just over--black
berries are now in full blast. and, last but moi
least. Cow-ncas is up.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26

Northern abolitionisln. Inccndinry documents:
wilfbe flooded among us; the seeds Of discord
and dissension will be rapidly sown among our
people, by means of Federal gold and Office: and
soon a host of enemies will spring up in the very
midst Of us, that will more endauger our i,sttu-
TONS than MI our enemies from abroad -tb;.
way Northern funaticism, under the triumphant
career Off absolute, despotic government. viii
continue its agressiOns, til, ripe for the last net
OF the political tragedy, it will overtu,n INV ,.o;,
latire enactment, to be enforced by the F.n,s.,
ARMY, the institution of slavery in the st,,s.
Then indeed will come the so much dreadsa -.
rors of civil war, in which our citizen. a,
drink the blood of each other, and riot in &, -.
excesses Of anarchy and confusion! h4 o,ik
safeguard for slavery in the Southern State. :, :,
dissolution Of this Confederacy: Le. ii then &
dissolved-f possible, by all the Southern State,
if not by all, BY one State; and if; needs be L..
that State be SOUTH CAROLINA.
RUTLEDGE,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26
HERE 1T rs,

Brother HARRISON. of the Anderson Gar,
ette, thus pointedly diseourses of the aSou.h-
ern Patriot": ',''
"THE SOUTHERN PATRIor--Thc editor
ofthe Patriot, in his last humber, compliments
Howell Cobb, of Georgia, and hopes fiat he
may be successful in the gubernator;al ,,n.
vass. Who is Howell Cobb! ,The-mar,
who has said that the conduct of South Car.
olina is "disgraceful and infamous;;n = and wfyy
Because she has stood up manfully'for the
constitutional rights of the South, through
veal and through woe. Nor does Cobb stop
there. If elected Governor, he has said that
he would hold himself ready to march against
South Carolina, in the event of secession,
with the militia Of Georgia, and coerce her
into submission to the General Govern
ment: And yet the Southern Patriot, is
gratlhed Mt the prospect Of Howell Cobb's
election. Mark that, fellow citizens
Aye, mark it well-but be sure to mark it
with charcoal 'as''= ~. - ~ -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26
LEWIS STRAW CUTTERS.

THESE admirable machines are now ready for
delivery to all who may desire them We have
seen one of them in operation. and have beer
struck with the case and rapidly Of It's execution.
The construction is simple, but very complete.
All who wish to save time and labor b. the guam
tity. in cutting mp their Oats. Straw. Shucks, &C..
would do well to order Immediately one of these
useful implements. Price, $50. Manufactory in
Hamburg. Orders sent either to WM LEWIS, tthc
inventory at Hamburg, or to the Proprietor of the
Advertiser, at this place, will be promptly attend
cd TO-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26
GEORGIA SARSAPARfLLA.

In this weeks paper may be seen an advertise
ment of Dr.. DENN1s's Sarsaparilla, an article of
Georgia Manufacture This is said TO be most
excellent preparation. In addition to this, i; is a
Southern preparation. Equal as it is to SANDS,
TowNsEHDs &C., in real merit, and superior in
the locality of it's birth, should it not have the de-
cided preference of all Southern invalids! Of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26
NEWSPAPER REGISTER,

The receipt of this is acknowledged. Ii is pub
lished quarterly in the City ofPhiladelphia, by C.
PIERCE. and edited By Master PIERCE. The pre-
scat number contains a list of all tie Newspapers
published at this time in the United States.
The curious can also see this by calling ''round
the corners
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26
E0DEEyS LADg,S-po0K.

THE July number ian excellent one) is upon onr
table. The contributions TO it are all from Amcr-
can ladies. This month begins the 22nd year of
the existence of this periodical May i; flourish
% years longer under the direction of The same
capable conductor
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CDe 5s1gsftel1 aEuerttaer
is rUBLIsHED EVERY THURSDAY BY
W. T. DURISOE, Proprietor.
ARTHUR SINlKINS, Editor,

FEE2NTS.~-Two DOLLARS per year, If paid
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Usher. Subscriptions from other States must DC
accompanied with the cash or reference TO some
one known to us. ,.,.J
ADVERTISEMENTS will be. .conspcuously inserted ri
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insertion and 81 I-2 for each subsequent nsertlo.
When only published Monthly or Quarterly One
Dollar per square will be charged. All Advertise
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forbid and charged accordingly.
Those desiring TO advertise by the year can 20
so on liberal terms.-it being distinctly under
stood that contracts for yearly advertising arc con-
fined to tile immediate, legitimate business OF the
firm or individual contracting Transient Adver-
tisements Must be paid for in advance.
For annCuLcing Candidate, Three Dollars,
in advance.
For Advertising Estrays Tolled, Two Dollars,
to be paid by the Magistrate advertising
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26
SOMA FONT,

ANY one wishing delightfully."- cooling and re-
freshing glass of Soda Wafer, had better drop in
at MIR. G. L. PENIS Store. He keeps a regular
supply of the coolest ice and syrups Of tic finest
quality
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26

eve invite attention to The new advertise
men.s of the we'll known firm of SHowDEN and
SHEAR, Augusta Georgia.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26
From the Charleston Mercury.
+" The Eambure fy6eet;ne1

MEssRs. ED1ToRs: AS some importance
seems to be attached abroad to Till, meeting,
its true character should be understood. n
A1essrs. William Gregg and .Ker Boyce,
late Gf not now) citizens Of Chareston. and
large stockholders in the Graniteville Facto-
ry, a few Northern men with Northern priin.
ciples" about Hamburg, and other few naive
born citizens, who oppose separate secession,
but 60 for resistance to existing wrongs, are
said to have been the prime movers Of this
meeting. mi
The call was signed by four hundred per.
sons, some of whom ordered their names
erased from the roll before the meeting, and
two hundred of whom could not have attend
ed it, rs it is conceded that there were not
many, if any over two hundred persons pre-,
sent. A large proportion Of these were from,
Graniteville and some from Georgia: Edge.
field has polled two thousand eight hundred
votes within the last eight years, md can psi
more. 8 - ~ % asiisSsSc
The enemies of the State can derive but
little comfort from this meeting, when they
remember in addition to the above facts, that
the speakers, Messrs Owen and WV. BoSce,
were "sent-for-orators; - the former having
been broughtfrom BarnweIl- l-the latter from
Fairfield. Judge Butler, and Cap" Brooks,
of this DISTRICT declined the honor 5Hsa :.
JUSTICE TO EpGErIEp DlsTRicT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26

TO the Citizens of Edgefeld District
who are Opposed to Separate State
action by South Carolina:
You are particularly requested TO attend at
Elgeieid Court House on the Grst Monday
in July, at which time you may expect several
speeches in opposition to separate State &C.
tion.
MANY ASTLSEcEssIoyIsTs
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EDGEFLELD. s. G.
THURSDAY, JUNE &c, 1851.
DTsTRIcT MEETING,

The citizens of the District are invited to
attend PUBLIC MEETING at the Court
House, on the first Monday in July, for the
purpose of intcrchanging opinions upon the
political questions which now so deeply agi-
tate the State.
Several speeches may be expected from
prominent and experienced gentlemen.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26


STRONG LASGUAGE.-We have heard much
said of warm and intemperate language
being used by the secessionists,. The fol-
lowing dose, being reply to one Of the ar.
guments used against secession, is from a CO.
operation paper, the Hamburg Republican,
South Carolinian. SO.
"Capital leaving the State is the last argu-
nent that will sway the true friend of Caro-
lima from his duty TO her. Every true heart
will be drawn nearer and nearer to her as
her need for them or theirs increases. Curs-
ed is that man who for filthy Iucre, or to
save it, would sacri6c every ennobling senti-
ment that stamps Gods image on the brow,
and voluntarily become, in soul, mind, and
sense, filthy mass of currupt earth. ~ 3"
:" a man who would desert his State mere
~ 10 save his plunder should be h0oted out
OF any community where he attempts 10 To-
cate himself, and We are we'll rid of them,
for in such souls we would find Anolds in
our midst should they remain. We cannot
think there are many such; who are they!
ifthcir reasons for leaving the State are so
well known, surely their names must be,
and as they have no objection TO their mo
tive being published, they car certainly have
none to giving us their name. But it is
cheering 10 see that as these mammon.wor.
shipping citizens of any land where they
can make money, and whose patriotic ardor
rise and fall. as thermometer, in exact pro-
portion to their gains, and whose patriotism
is now freezed down TO their heels, are fiy-
ing the State, true, loyal hearts are taking
their palces-bold patriotic hearts, who fear
no sacrifice"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26

- THERE is a rumor in circulation that
a bottle has been picked up upon the beach
at East Boston, containing piece Of. paper
upon which. is written the words The
lighthouse is now careeding-one sea moro
will carry US over-Wilson." Wilson, It
will be remembered, was the name Of one Of
the assistant keepers who perished with the
destruction of the lighthouse,--N Y. Cour.
e.. Eng,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26
FOR TnEezBfEnTIsEn.
TO THE HON. .AR1IJsTEAD BURT

=" 1t is grossly unbecoming in those who woult
discharge the trust of sentinels not only to qni
their posts, but TO turn round. and fire upon the
camp of their comrades ;'[Judge Buffers Charles
ton speech w. go
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26

TRAGEDY IN KENrUcKY.-The Frankfort
Commonwealth gives an account of a tragical
affair at Boosnvillc, Ows'ey, Kentucky, on
the 18th of May last. There had been some
difficulty between William Moore, John
Moore and John Reese, brothers-in.law, in
relation to the division of some property.
On that day they met in the open street and
had some compensation which resulted in
blows. The two Moores attacked Reese
with sticks and stones, and he defended
himself with large butcher knife, with
which he stabbed his assailants in such n
manner that they died in about ten hours.
The deceased each left wife and family.
Reese was severely beaten, but is expected
to recover. l ~; 5E7 su
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26

An INTERESTING CONVERSATIONAL Wash>
ington correspondent of the New York Her
ald gives the following as the substance of a
conversation between. Secretary Corwin and
Wing applicant for Office: "a, Wing
applicant for office, who pleaded services to
to his party as entitling him to, place, was
told by Secretary Corwin that there are no
parties now" The applicant replied, well,
where were the parties a year ago, when
you got your Office? Did not party mako
you Senator, and the Secretary of the
Treasury and thereby enable you, at one
dash, to realize fortune of one hundred
thousand dollars-and now, forsooth, you
can know no party" g. ..,,e
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-06-26

MANY AHTI-SEcEssIoyIs1s.
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SNontcsqieu-Spirit Of Laws,
The Plymouth pilot. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1851-1852, 1851-07-23

The Hartford Times vouches for tine
truth of the following story:
Pat Malone, you are fined five dollars
for assault and battery OIL Mike Sweeney.
have the money i'll my pocket, and
III pay the fine if your honor will give
me resate.
We give no receipts here. We just
take the money. You will not be called
upon second time for your fine.
But your honor, I'll not be wanting 20
pay the same without | get resate.
= What do you want to do with it.
If your honor will write one and give
it to me. I'll tell ye.
Well there is your receipt. Now what t
do you want to do with it,
III tell your honor. You see one these
days I'll he after dying aud when get to
thu gate of heaven I'll rap, and st. Peter
will say, who's there? and III say, its
Pat Malone, and he will say, what do
you want? and I'll say want to come in,
then he'll say, did you behave yourself
like decent boy in the other world,
and pay all your fines and such thing?
and then he'll want TO see the resa ties.
and I'll put my hand into my pocket and
get ont mi resales, and I'll not have to
be plodding all over hell to find your
honor to get one."
The Plymouth pilot. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1851-1852, 1851-07-23
Communication.
For the Pilot.
SABBATH SCHOOL CELEBRATION
1t Hopewell, Greene Township, Mar.
shGU COuufu.

SABBATH SCHOOL CELEBRATION
1t Hoperell, Greene Township, Mar
shall County.
The 18th Anniversary Of our National
independence was celebrated at this place
by the members and friends of Sabbath
Schools in this place and vicinity. At
l | o'clock, an assembly Of about 800 per-
sons were convened in beautiful shady
bower prepared for the purpose in front
of the north school-house, near which
waved in The breeze the stars and stripes
of our country suspended from a pole
near so feet IN height, an emblem Of lib
erty.
The exercises of the day were opened
by beautiful aud appropriate music by
the choir, conducted by John A. Mccoy;
prayer by Rev. MIR. Richmond; and read
ing of the Declaration by ID. w. Butler.
After which, Rev. N. l.. Lord entertain.
ed the audience with an eloquent and in
teresting address, happily suited to the
occasion, and which was listened to with
marked attention and doubtless with
profit. At the close of the discourse
and music by the choir, the teachers and
scholars with other youth assembled to
the number Of about 200 marched in pro-
Il IL
the whole company richly entertained
with a repast Of the bountiful luxuries
prepared by the ladies in a style chafac.
teristic of their noble hospitality on all
such occasions. When the young peo-
pie had amused themselves during a
short recess, all were again seated. AT.
ter singing, Rev. Mr.. Richmond succeed
ed in an able and thrilling address in his
usual home-thrust style we'll calculated
to instruct and profit. During his re-
marks, good attention was paid and
through all the exercises the scholars of
the various schools considering the meet
ing as their own, for their benefit show
ed cheerful and respectful interest in
all that was done. Singing and prayer
followed and the assembly dismissed
The exercises of the day passed off most
harmoniously and pleasantly, and left the
impression that whatever other ways Of
celebrating the Fourth there may be, the
method adopted in this instance was a
suitable and profitable one. How beau
tiful the sight! Hundreds of children
and youth; and in some places, we pre-
sumo, thousands might be collected in
orderly procession, with their banners of
peace and good will, assembling where
they can have the privilege of taking
some active part ir celebrating this day
of jubilee, and early learn to appreciate,
in common with us all the great bles-
sings and privileges we here enjoy as a
people and as a nation.
OFFICERS OF THE DAY.