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Gen Candles, Governor of Tamulipas WAS pre-
ceedug TO Ma,smOras, aud Gen. Albaago. was
on his way 10 meet him, whether IS friends ur
foes was uncertain. 1t was supposed that Ca.
males will assume the chief Command of the rev
o'uiion's's' an act that will displeass tho Amer
lean partizans.
We have received Vera Cruz dates to the ith
by which We learn Letcher. American Minister
arrived at that port On the first October. He
Immediately proceeded to the capitol
Accounts from the city Of Mexico represent the
Government Ia be IN great confusion. the Treas
ury being at the lowest ebh, and the Government
finances being almost annlhdated
Many attempt, had been made to form new
cabinet. but all were Intellectual
The accounts If the revolution in ths northern
provinces had not reached tue capitol
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Bills Of an institution bearing the above name
have made their appearance among US and As
there seems TO be some curiosity in reference to
their paternity, and uncertainty as to the proba.
bility Of their being redeemed &c, &c, we have
taken the pains 10 run down one of item with
the view of learning something about it by exa.
mining it, counlenancc. II nothing else can be
said in their favor, it mus. a least be owned ,ha,
the bills are beautful-the perfection Of copper.
plate printing. Besides the pictures" there is
upon the face Of the bills the following in plain
English;
Authorized By the Legislature efths Stale Of us,
4 CArrAL $4,000. H. 1
DIT III. (vignette, locomotive 6c) No. 40
ILLINOIS RIVER BANK
Of TAYLOR ooFFiNG, rERu,
Pay 10 III, bearer One Dollar on deindnd in cur.
rent bank bills, and charge 10 account Of the Sa.
hsb,ry Plank Road Company
To SEru PAINE Esq 1rsasr. Oct. l@ 1851.
Personal secwitgpiedg
ed and private CHuRcHILL CoFFISG,
Property holden. President
Accepted: SEIu PANE, Treasurer
TIE authorized by the legislature DC, we un.
derstand has reference to a clause in the Salsbu.
ry Plank Road Charter, which authorizes that
company to issue checks Of this kind
! We have been urged by several persons, since
/ these bills have made their appearance, TO give
them fits" but on reflection, We can see no rea
son why we should do SO, unless we make &c
neral business of it. These checks appear to be
drawn by the Salisbury Plank Road Company OF
! CoRing and aylor, bankers, who, by their Irea
surer, Seth Paine, Esq, accept them They thu
become the issues Of Coffing d lay lor, who ART
bound, We take it, to redeem them to the extern
Of their last shilling They possess, then, two ele
men,s Of security which are not possessed by
Geo. Smiths Wisconsin +. d NJ Insurance Com
pany issues, and these are that The persons ISSUING
them are individually responsible for their re
dempton, and that they are not issued in violation
Of law. Our people who know Coifing d Taylor
and their reputation MS business men and men o
wealth, will, with this understanding, know ~
actly how much credi, to give these bills. W
notice by tie Peru Democrat that besides bcin
redeemed in current bank bill, by Taylor & Coffin
at their banking house in Peru, they are also II
deemed in gold and silver or in New York drafts
at per cent.
While we then refuse to single out this 'lllinoi
River Bank for denuncation, while such nst,t
tions as Burch's Bank, Geo Smiths Bank, III
Southwestern Plank Road Company, DC, are a
lowed to set the law q, defiance, we would, how
ever, by no means be understood as lending cour
tenance to these or any similar issues We ar
merely speaking Of their reidiire value. They al
all shnpasters only of different degrees, aud ar
always infinitely less safe than tho hard
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DR.. Storm. Celebrated Scotch Cough Candy.

Country Merchants, Druggists and Physicians,
residing in the interior should lose no time in
getting n supply Of Doctor Storms Scotch Cough
Candy, from the Wholesale agents, either for cash
or on commission, the article commsnds itself to
the afflicted as the best sugar medicine ever in
vented. We must all acknowledge that great
benefits will result from the introduction Of a
remedy so powerful in its operation, and yet SO
agreeable to the taste as to cover all objections &c
its timely use in checking the symptom. of Con
sumption. Price. 10 cents per roll, roll, for 9;
cents or 81 per dozen. The Candy is neatly pu,
up with directions for use, handsome engra
wing Of the Scotch Coat Of Arms, and the writer
signature of Hamilton Wade, (proprietor) is oil
the outside wrapper Of each roll and package.
BARNARD BRO d. CO, St Louis, Mo-, Gen
eral Agents for the United States and the Cana
das.
Walker 4 Hickling and G Thompson. Agent
Ottawa Ill.
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Ohio Election.

CLEVELAND, October 18th.
Eight townships and wards heard from in
Franklin county. Democratic majority large.
The county, it is believed, will go handsomely de.
mocra,ic along the whole line. Framen,, 1913 (,
Sandusky Allen, but town heard FROM S. D.
oti's majority in this county, over 500
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DEAN SWIFT said that nature has given every
man a capacity of being agreeable, though not Of
shining in company, aud "there are hundred
men Sufficiently qualified for both who, by very
few faults, that they may correct in haitian hour
are not so much Is tolsrable.' The world would
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-10-18

"THr GRuSpY YooMAS" is the title of a hand.
some weekly paper the publication of which has
jus, been commenced ut Morris, Grundy county,
by &c Waters, Esq The paper Is a credit to
tho place, all bu, its politics, which, being whig
gish we should think were particularly uusuited
to the climate.
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On the 9th ballot Mr.. Galloway having receiv-
ed majority Of all the votes cast, was duly de
clared the nominee of the convention for the Of
fee Of county Treasurer.
On motion, Mr. Joseph IL. Wagner WAS unani
mously nominated Tor the office Of county Survey
or.
On motion, the convention proceeded to the no
mination Of a candidate for the Office of Schoo
Commissioner, which resulted as follows viz;
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The Revelation IN Mexico.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct liz,
The steamer zach, has just arrived from the
BH,os with new to the le.h inst The news
from Northern Moxico is exciting. The liberat.
ing army was still is a successful move. and bad
taken the town Of Rcynosa, where they me,
but little resistance. One field piece and guam.
tiiy ofother arms fell into their hands at La,a.
rents,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-10-18

We are authorized to announce BEACH Eel.
Lows as an Independent. candidate for the office
of County Treasurer, at the approaching election
We are authorized to announce JONI F. NAsu
rs an independent candidate for the Office Of
School Commissioner at the approaching election.
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Foreign News.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER ATLANTIC
No.. ~, c.,

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER ATLANTIC
Nav YuRK. Sept bpm
The steamer Atlantic, which left Liverpool ol
the lst, arrived At half past Fix o'clock this morn
my, She brings lao passengers
The steamer America from Boston and Hall
fax, arrived At Liverpool at q quarter past tire,
o'clock on Sunday, Sep. IS, having made bel
passage in 10 days 5 hours.
The Roman Catholic Defence Association had
Just commenced it's career Of action by issuing
IN address to the Catholics Of the United King
DOM declaring hostility to the Ecclesiastical II
ties Bill, and ecclesiastical policy Of the British
government generally, aud calling upon the whole
Catholic population to unite in an united resis
lance 10 both. The address was signed by Or
Cullen, Catholic primate of Ireland, and Mr
keogh, Secretary of the Defence Association, ac
tlsg IN behalf OF IS prelates, % peers, and sons
Of peers, ten barouets, 2S members Of parliament
and so justices Of the peace aud 10000 clergy.
men and lsymen of The United Kingdom.
The AmattcanMni,tsr Is making tour through
Ireland, where he is received with the greatest
possible demonstrations Of respect from the PEG.
pie and the various city corporations
e. The potato crop in Ireland promises less unf,.
voraby than had been feared
On SUNDAY, the 2S;h of Sept, the sub marine
telegraph between Dovers Engand, and Calais,
France, was brought into successful operation
Several narrow escapes from failure and great
deal Of anxiety and labor, were attendant upon
The experiment.
The closing of the Exhibition remains fixed for
the / tn inst and the Commissioners gave formal
notice on the 9th to Fox 4 Henderson of their
intention Of having the building removed
AusrRn-1he Emperor Of Austria reached
Milan On the 2lst Sept lie was but colily re.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-10-18
Dress Making.

Mrs. GEORGlANA PARMlLEE wishes 10
wi call the attention of the Ladies Of Ottawa
and vicinity. that she has opened shop
Up Stars, oser Mrs. Grtgg's Millinery Shop.
where she is ready to make 10 order Cioak, Dress-
es ManhIlas. &c, at the shortest notice and in
the most fashionable styles Ladies wishing to &c,
work of this kind done will please give US cali
Fall and Winter Patterns Jus, received di.
rect from New York and for sale
ALSO-Plnn Sewing done 10 order Of the
shortest notice. Oct 10
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talifOrn ians.

SloGns Ointment and Condition POWDERS are
almost indispensable articles for every company
who design to make the trip across the plains, ell
Their TO Oregon or California, the ensuing season.
A letter before US from company who lei, las,
spring says 1--WE have reason to thank you fol
advising US to take with US Soan's medicines iol
our animals When they were strained, bruised
skin rubbed off, or boot injured the medicines ope.
rated ike a charm. No California company should
be without it," Supply yourself in time.--iH
Journal, Feb 6, 1851.
See Sloaus Adusrtiam.nt in Anotier Column
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A NEW SUPPLY

& w. CuEEvER has just received and opened
-. another stock OF prints for winter trade to be
sold at prices that defy competition &C, Is.
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SIGHT EXCHANGE

On New York. or any pnr, OF England, Ireland
Scotland, or Wales, in sums TO sui, purchasers, 10
sale by april SLY NJ. ii. SWIFT.
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Z 5. Since The above was put in type and part
of.our edition printed of we have had several Of
the supervisors down upon Us like thousand of
trick' for an erroneous statement in the above Il
appears j. was the resolution Of Mr. Buber-,o
the eaac, that, as tie board had determined to
audit no other accounts, it should also in Justice
no. audit the accounts Of its own members land
which resolution was voted down that the clerk
Tas directed not to record aud not the resolution
voting themselves pay. As stated above, we had
o.aoeess to the record, aud were obliged to take
op,sido information We disclam all intention
to DO the board injustice They shall have no Just
cause o! complaint against ia on that score We
,hsll give the record in full in our next
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Board Of Supervisors.

We have not hsd access to the minutes Of the
clerk so as to email" "e ." r,%l'-'. de l'oessi-
ings Of the board Of Supervisors, which met pur.
snant to adjournment on Monday. The board adj,
journed again on Wednesday morning, leaving a
committee to settle with the Collector. A reso.
uton was adopted and adhered to, to audit no
accounts which had accrued since their las.
meeting, until the next annual meeting of the
board There was indeed one departure from ths
rigid resolyc--but the case was So meritorious as
TO be excusab!e, Tho members did pass the poe
try bill-they voted themselves their per dienl--
bo. they modestly instructed the clerk not to put
the fac, on the record--so it will never be known.
Wegve in another column the report, making
provision for the paupers, and shall attempt to
look further into the books by our next, and give
some more Of the important savings aud doings Of
the board
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Will county.

A friend stopping a few days in Joliet, drops US
the following line. 1t will be seen that vii goes
strongly for her Mattcson for Governor, AMI rs it
1t i, conceded that tie north is entitled to the can.
ddate, it would be difficult to select n better
man. We know Of no man whom Old La Sale
would more cheriully support;
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NOTICE

Pf an order passed by the Judge of the county
ID court of McDonough county. llhonis, shall
proceed to sell to the highest bidder at Peru in the
county of La Sale, on Saturday, November I'D
1851, AT 10 O'Clock A VI. ofsaid day. the undv ided
fourth part OF the undivided twelfth part OF the seflq.
and the pt of the swirq of No 81, in township
50 north, Of range east OF the 81 p IN, which sam
uel Demarest late of said county, died seized Of
\ credit of nine months will be gwen by n bond
and mortgage on the premises being gwen 10 secure
the payment Of the purchase money.
oct lS' DANIEL BAUaUMAS Administrator
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LoLrEr- Oct lG 1871


NssSrs. Editors: attended Il democratic con.
vcntlon at this place yesterday, composed of de.
lpgates from the several towns in the county, rs
senbcd for the purpose OF nominating candidates
for county officers. The towns lpFaa~ed al 10 be
fully represented, and after q few ballots first
rate democrat was nominated
A committee on resolutions wa, appointed who
reported resolution in favor Of the distinguished
Douglass for President. and also a resolution in
favor Of lie Hon J. A. Matteson of this place, for
Governor. These resolutions were adopted una.
nimousy and unquestionaby express the senti.
ments Ut the whole democracy Of Will county.
Douglass think will beyond doubt be the de.
mocratic candidate for president, and Matteson
20 be the favorite for Governor Of the state
The signs Of the times, think. clearly indicate
this result, The Convention adjourned with three
cheers for Douglass and Matteson. VIsIIR.
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be more happy If persons gave up more OF then
time TO an intercourse Of friendship"
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q. II. COLI.

This company, after n short, but most brilliant
campaign TO the Lake cities, being en- route for
their winter quarters. the Magnificent AmphiiAt.
aire in St Louis will, nj the request Of many inilu
entail citizens, stop and again perform in Ottawa
on
Wednesday, Oct. %, 1881,
and present an entertainment matches IN grace,
elegance and daring. formnga meidnge divertlsc-
ment Of Exquisite llorsemnnshp, panItigeurs. Py-
ramids, Dances, Tumbling. Vaulting, Singing
Jokes Ciorn's Comicalities, Trained Horses and
Dogs, Dancing Ponies card exercises, &c
The popularity and excellence of this Troupe Is
too well established TO require an elaborate descnp-
ton, and he public may rest assured, that this see
oud exhibition will be
NOVEL N THE EXTREME
Doors open n, 9 and ?. NJ
Dress circle, 50 cents; Pit IS cents
oct Is T. f. CHAMBERS, Agent
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SASH
STOVES +!

LIVERY variety of Cooking Stoves. Coal Stoves
II Crates, and Hollow Ware, manufactured by
Cushman & Co, and for sale a, Foundry price,
BY Oct is GRIpLEY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-12-04
BOard of Trustee
To the Public.

A T the Prather place, one milo from the Sa-
n vannah river and FIVE miles above Peters
burgh, next year will open Schools, male and
female. The locality iswcll watered and health
full.
Scholastic year, two sessions Of five months
EACH First session beginning 10th January.
TuIrIoN.-3 classes: lst class ST 50 per ses-
sion, Cd class 81 so, Sd class $50 90.
Music, separate, for two sessions. ..... $40 90
Use of Piano each month th............. SO
Minimum price of tuition per school year IS 90
Maximum with music combined. ....... GO 90
" Use Of Piano. ........ 85 90
Board candles exceptcd) per month. j.. 10 90
Upon reasonable terms board can be had in
select families convenient to schools. Number
of female pupils will be limited, but males will
not. Assistants will he employed to suit the
number of scholars
Professor RoEcHss will give lessons in music
on Piana and Melodeon.
Professor FARNElsEN upon every instrument
wind and string
The Principal will labor hard to discharge his
many and trying duties, in giving instruction and
enforcing high toned discipline.
j. w. JONES Principal
New Market, Nov. Is m4m 45
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-12-04
Executors Sale,

pY virtue of an order from the Court OF
- Ordinary, will proceed to sell, on Mon
day, the 9Th day Of December next, at the PLAN
tation Of Mrs. Mary Carroll, deceased, situate
on Cyper Creek, some fourteen miles North
West Of Edge6eld Court House, the bulk Of the
personal estate of the said deceased, consisting
Of nearly Sixty Negroes, stock of Horses,
Mules, Cattle, Hogs, crop Of Corn, Fodder, Oats,
Peas, Plantation Tools, Household and Kitchen
Furniture.
The negroes are remarkably prime and likely,
and as gang will compare with any in the State.
Among them are four Carpenters, two Of whom
have for many years been hired out at not less
than $40 per month.
Terms Of Sale--A credit OF two years with
interest from day Of sale, and the purchase mon
ey to be secured by bond or note, with two ap-
proved surctes.
Also, on Friday, the 18th day of December
next, on credit Of twelve months, and upon
like security, at tho late residence Of the de-
ceased in the Village of Edge6eld, all and sngu-
lar the residue Of her Personal Estate. consisting
of Carriage, Barouohe and Pair Of Horses,
good Two Horse Wagon, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, few head Of Cattle and
Hogs, and small quantity Of Corn and other
Provisions.
j. P. CARROLL, Executor.
Nov 90 3t Al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-12-04
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN ORDINARY.

pY JOHN HILL, Esq, Ordinary of Edge.
ID field District
Whereas, S. J. Watson, has applied to
me for Letters of Administration, on all
and singular the goods and chattlcs, rights
and credits of Mary Watson, late of the
District, aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular, the kindred and creditors Of
the said deceased, to be and appear before me
at our next Ordinaryis Court for the said Dis
trict, to be holden at Edgefcld Court House
on the 18th day of December next, to show
cause, if any, why the said administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this the lst
day of Dec. in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and fifty-one, and in
the seventy-sixth year of American Indepen-
dence. JOHN HILL, o. E. D.
Dec ct as
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d % @ az Eoe "a @@ S@a @
AUGUSTA, GA,
rs receiving very large assortment of FAN
Il CY AND STAPLE GOODS, which
were laid in since the late reduction in the prices
of Goods generally, and are offered at a mode
rate advance. Among which will be found:
Changeable Glace Silks.
Black Gros de Rhine, various widths and pri-
ces.
Striped Changeable Silks.
Changcabe Gros dc Antique.
Chine Silks.
Armure do.
Brocadc do
Black Satin dc Chine.
Rich Plaid Silks.
Black Levantine Silks.
Super rich Figured Silks, black and fancy
colors.
Plaid Silk Poplin.
Black Silk Velvet.
Real French Bombazines.
Silk Mantillas.
Black Italian Grape.
DO. do. do. for wells.
Extra fine Black Alpacas.
Assorted colors do.
Sup. Black AIohar Lustre.
Do. do. Canton Cloth.
Fancy Cashmcrcs and DE LANES.
All WOOL do. do.
Cherry, Pink, Maroon and Blue plain De
LANES.
Rich Persian Cloth, for Ladies' dresses.
French Merinos and Cashmeres.
Fancy Prints, in great variety Of styles.
Furniture do do. do. do.
Real English Prints, some suitable for laid
work.
A Bordcrcd and rich Figured Turkey Red
Prints.
Low priced and sup. Wclch Flannels.
Real Welch and Saxony do.
A pure Irish Linens some very fine.
A Slate and Brown Linens.
Low priced and extra fine Birds Eye Diaper.
S-4, "a, 1914 rich Figured Damask do.
Toweling, of various kinds.
Linen Towels, with colored borders.
Plain and Dotted Swiss Muslins.
Nansook and Null do.
Cambrics, Jaeoncts and Bishops Lawn.
Linen Bobnct Inscrtngs and Edgings.
Scolloped and Inserting Trimmings.
Trimmings, for dresses.
Rich Needle Worked Collars.
Do. do. do. Standing Collars.
Low priced and extra fine Linen Cambria
IIandkcrchicfs.
Mourning Linen Cambria Hcnkerchicfs.
Cotton Frnges.
Gents Cotton and Merno Nett Shirts.
New York Mill Shirtings, and other kinds.
1874 Linen and Cotton Sheetngs.
IA and 1874 Crump Carpcting.
Rich Piano and Table Covers.
Silk, Raw Silk, Mcrno and Cotton Hosiery.
Boys and Misses Worstcd and Cotton do.
Very fine Gauzc Flannel.
Green and Yellow do.
Plaid and Plain Lnseys.
Apron Checks and Bed Ticking.
UMbleachcd Diaper and Table Cloths.
Very fine Marscillcs Skirts.
Together with many other articles, all of
Which will prove to be such as represented when
sold. Nov. 81 3t As
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Fresh Supplies.

TUST Received and now opened the follow
C ing articles in the Grocery Department,
Bbl. very choice Smoked Beef Hams,
Z" Beef Tongues,
9 Perkins Fresh Goshen Butter, yellow as gold
30 Boxes Choice Goshen Cheese,
Chest fine favored Black Tea,
I" Green Tea,
9 Bbls. Superior Cider Vinegar,
10 Boxes Pale Brown and Salt Water Soap,
Superior Pearl Starch,
Tierce best new Rice,
! Small Rice, "a lbs to the dollar,
Boxes Adamantinc Candles,
Sperm
Taow
8 Bbls. Double Refined Crushed Sugar,
6 Boxes Layer Rasins,
Box Citron.,
Box Maccaron,
and various other articles, all of which have
been purchased with CASH, consequently they
can and will be sold at the lowest market rates.
If you do not call and price these articles and
avail yourself Of tho bargains offered, you must
not blame me for it.
G.. L. PENN, AGENT.
Nov 26 If As
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN ORDINARV
PY JOHN HILL, Esq, Ordinary of Edge.
- field District:

PY JOHN HILL, Esq, Ordinary of Edge
lD field District:
Whereas L. B. Cochran has applied to
me for Letters of Administration, on all and
singular the goods and chattles, rights and
credits Of e, w. Cochran, late of the District
aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular, the kindred and creditors of
the said deceased, to be and appear before me
Mt our next Ordinary's Court for the said Dis
trict, to be holden at Edge6eld Court House
on the 18th day of December inst. to show
cause, if any, why the said administration
should not be granted
Given under my hand and SEAL this the
1st day of Dec, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and fifty.one and in
the 10th year of American Independence.
JOHN HILL, o. E. D.
Dec 4 at 46