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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-18

ana fronting the [lWeTtCuH flotCt,
HAMBURG, S. G.
ID ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
lG the public generally, that lie has opened a
New Grocery Store,
where he will keep constantly on hand, choice
Stock of FAMILY GROCERIES, GLASS
AND CROCKERY WARE, which will be
sold at the lowest market prices.
The public are earnestly solicited to call and
examine my stock before buying elsewhere. and
every exerlion on my part, will be made TO satis-
f. those that call.
There is now in Store large supply Sugars,
Cofecs, Teas, Molasscs, Syrups,. Wines, Liquor,
Porter, Mustard. Pepper, Spices, Ginger. Nut
megs, Cloves, Rice, Flour, Bacon, Lard, Cheese,
Butter, Tobacco, Segars, Snuff, Powder, Shot,
Lead, Lamp anl Paint Oils.
Also, Tubs, Buckets, Churns, Brooms, Brush
cs, Backing, &c.
Also, 10000 lbs choice BACON SIDES, and
2,0U0 lbs John Fitch & Son EXTRA HAMS.
August I, If 80
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A Card.

T BEG leave respectfully to inform the citizens
l. of Edgefcld Village and Country. that have
commenc a MERCANTILE BUSINESS in
the hous ituatcd between Mr.. BnvANs 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 fron'
Europe. And ! fattcr myself, that an ex-
pcricncc of five years in an Importing and Job
bing House in Charleston, together with other
facilities, has enabled me to get STOCK OF
GOODS. that will, in point of STYLE and PRICE,
compare favorably with any Establishment in the
place. Persons wishing to purchase Goods for
CASH or on a credit until first Of January next,
will loose nothing by giving me call.
q small share Of patronage is earnestly solicited.
LOD. HILL.
Edccicld c. IT,, Mar II, 1851. If
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dsraupiteviEIe Cash Store!

TNllE Subscriber respectfully calls the atten-
i ton of farmers and the community gene
rally to lis Store in Grantcvr, where he keeps
constantly on hand NEW and WELL AS
SORTED Stock of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, SHOES
BONNETS, RIBBONS,
and nearly every variety of Goods, and is selling
at the Cheapest rates eucr kno,nn abore Char
lesion! lie buys for CASH and engages to
sell rs CHEAP as Augusta, Hamburg, Aiken,
or any other ncighboring market.
Ladies wishing TO buy Bonncts Of the latest
style, either trimcd or untrmcd, will do well to
examine lis Stock before purchasing elsewhere.
He is prepared to have Bonncts trimmed in the
latest styles or t. order at the shortest notice.
All who advocate
CHEAP CASH SYSTEM
will be sure to save money by giving him trial
10 The highest market price will be given tor
ali saleabe produce in exchange for Goods.
4. b. MULLIGAN.
June i, If ~
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A MEMBER of the Lazy Club has just
been expelled for going at faster gait
than Il walk. The rccusant offered, in
mitigation of sentence, the fact that the
sheriff was after him, but the society was
inexorable.
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q eIcc.
Notice.

A PPLICATION will be made to the Lcgisla-
~ turc of South Carolina ut its next Session,
TO vest the title of the State of South Carolina in
the Estates Of .]ohn B Logan and Charles Logan,
deceased, in NJ. W. Lilies ard his wife Rcbccca
Ambrose Nieks and Eliza his wife, and Edwin
p. Holloway and Amanda his wife.
August 7 3m 90
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-18

A YOUNG GENTLEMAN in the country
winds off his letters to his sweethear
with the following couplet:
My pen is poor, my ink is pale,
If you can't read this letter, send it back.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-18

GIRLS, never run away from your pa
rents till you are sure the young man
you elope with don't intend to run away
from you. This advice is worth a years
subscription, but we give it gratis.
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Boarding for Young Ladies.

Fl1HE Subscriber willacconinolate with beard
ing, ten or twelve Young Ladies. lis
House is roomy and pleasantly situated, convent
ent to the Female Academies. Parents and
Guardians may be assured that every attention
necessary will be paid to Girls committed to his
care. EDMUND PENN.
Jan. |. 1851 If so
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INTo HIM ABOUT A FooT.-A mathc-
matician being asked by wag eff
a pig weighs 100 pounds, how much will
large hog weighw replied, "Jump into
tie scales and will tell you immediately
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"Anw said old Mrs. Jane Doosenbury,
Charming is great thing, I've often felt
the need of it. Why, would you believe
it, Pm now sixty-fve years old, and only
know the names Of three months in the
year; and them's spring, fall and autumn ;
larnt the names Of them when | was a
leetle bit of gal lr'
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WHY was Jonah in the fish's belly like
a fashionable young ladys
Because he had more of the uhale5oae
about him than was good for him.
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A LADY had duck, which, on hearing
that it was to be killed for dinner, walked
into the garden and deliberately stuffed
itself with sage and onions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-18

SOME WAC, at late temperance din.
ner, recommended that the temperance
cause be carried on with ardent spirits.
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JEW DAV1D,s HEBREW PLASTER

TIIE great remedy for Rheumatism, Gout. Pain
i in the Side, Hip. Back. Limbs and Joints;
Scroflla. Kings Evil. White Swelling. Hard Tu-
mors Stiff Joints. and a fixed pains whatever
Where this Plaster is applied. Pain cannot exist.
1t has been beneficial in case Of weakness, such as
Pain and Weakness in the Stomach. Weak Limbs,
Lameness, Affection of the Spine. Female Weak
ness, &c: No female subject to pain or weakness
in the back or side, should be without it. Married
ladies' in delicate situations find great relief from
constantly wearing this Plaster. n -
The application of the Plaster between the
shoulders has been found certain remedy for
Colds, Coughs, Phthisic, and Affections Of tho
Lungs tn their primary stages. Itdestroys indam-
mafinn by nersnirnfinn
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~ Pay what you owe, and you will
know what you arc worth.
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March 13,
r, NJ, FULLER & CO.,
Longmires; S, c., July I,
GROCERIES,!

GROCERIES,!
TNHE Subscribers continue to carry on the
i Wholesale and Retail Groce"
ry Business, at their old stand, just above
tic Globe Hotel, and within few steps of the
Warehouse of Mcssrs. G. WALKER & SoN.
They beg TO inform the Planters and families
in South Carolina that they arc now receiving
their Fall supply of
HEAVY AND FANCY GROCERIES,
which they will sell on the most reasonable
terms. They now offer for sale
100 Bales 46 Inch GUNNY CLOTH,
500 Coils Inch kentucky ROPE,
so HEds. New Orleans and Mnscovado
200 pass soean, Pline1 Al-ss4.4 aud Java
COFFEES,
SO Hhds. Cuba MOLASSES,
100 Bbls. Crushed. Ground and Granu-
lated SUGARS,
95 Chests and half Chests choice TEAS
100 Bbls.. Hiram Smith, and Baltimore
FLOUR,
100 Boxes Sperm. Adamantine and Tai
low CANDIES,
500 Kegs Cut NAILS, all sizes,
rs Boxes TOBACCO, various qualities,
So, 900 Lbs. HAMS, SIDES, and SH0UL-
DERS, -
I,59O Sacks Liverpool SALT.
Together, with SPICES, PICKLES., PRE-
SERVES, SEGARS,5and all articles usually
kept in the best Grocery. houses.
U- Goods for our Planter Friends will be de-
liyercd at any point in Hamburg, free of charge.
J.R.S& w. M. DOW.
Augusta, Aug. 90, 6m 81
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Iron.
Notice,

A III Persons arc warned against trading for
N Note made payable to Theophilus Hill
or bearer, for about five. hundred and eighty-6ve
dollars by the Subscriber as principal and James
NJ Richardson surety. 1t was given in ,Janua-
ry, and will BE- due the 2Jth December next, but
its consideration having proved inadequate, l
shall resist its payment.
CHESLEY ATTAWAY. 81
June 10, 1851. If 90
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CALVES" You are from the country,
are you not, sir?" inquired dandy clerk
in book store, of handsomely dressed
Quaker, who had given him some trouble.
"Yes."
"Well, here is an essay or the rearing
of calves"
"That," said the Quaker, as he turned
to leave the storey " thee had better pre-
sent to thy mother"
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american Hotel!
HAMRrRG. s. G..

HAMBURG, s. G..
TIIE Undersigned having taken the above
Il Hotel, known as IIuBBARD's old stand, ana
late by WM KErcuAM, would respectfully solicit
the patronage of the friends of the above hotel
and the public generally. They pledge them
selves to afford as good accommodations as is
kept in the State. having supplied the House
with entirely NEW furniture Of every dcscr!p-
tion :,
Persons travelling to and from Hamburg will
find Carriages and Bugeies, always ready to
convey them to the Hamburg Depot, and also'
to the Georgia Depot. free of charge.
THOS. II. TRENT, Virginia,
ISAAC SMITH, Abbeville, s. c.
August 81 .r6m 81
u The AbbAville Banner and LaurensvllIe
Herald, will please copy for Gmonths,r and tor
ward account to 1. q ..
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"DoEs your arm pain you, sir!' asked
a lady of gentleman who had seated
himself near her in a mixed assembly,
and thrown his arm across the back Of
her chair, and touched her neck.
"No, Miss, it don't; but why do you
askg"
because noticed it was out of place,
that's all"
The arm was removed.
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For Ordinary.

WILSON T.. COLEMAN,
WILLIAM II. MOSS.
HENRY T. WRIGHT,
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New Family Grocery /!
S. e. BOW Err s

At the corner opposite RoJiason's Hardware Store
and fronting the American Hotel,
HAMBURG, s. G.
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CANDIDATES

CANDIDATES
Fer Tax Collector
J.. A. BROOKS,
THEOPHILUS DEAN,
WILLIAM L. PARKS,
HENRY II. HILL.
ELIJAH II. RAUCH.
JOHN QUATTLEBUM,
B. +. GOUDEY,
F. w. BURT.
Derrick HOLSONBAKE,
ISAAC BOLES.
SAMPSON B. MAYS,
ROBERT CLOY,
For Sheriff.
HUMPHREYS BOULWARE,
THOMAS J. DYSON,
WESLEY BODIE,
ALFRED MAY,
LEWIS JONES,
JOHN HILL,
THOMAS w. LANHAM.
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Sugar and Coffee.

OHTIS. SUGAR, different brands,
- Barrels ST Croix Granuatcd Sugar,
l6 Barrels Crushed and Powdered Sugar,
1000 Lbs. Loaf Sugar, double refined,
80 Barrels Coffee Sugar,
IS Bags prime Rio Coffee,
25 " best Old Government Java Coffee.
For sale by A. BURNSIDE.
Hamburg, Feb Is # 4
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For Clerk.

THOMAS G.. BACON.
PETER QUATTLEBUM,
EDMUND PENN,
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Ihe arm was removed.
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&c Gentlemen, sfFea, that that -day-f drapped
the courtin business, and never spoke to a
gal since! And when my hunt is up on
this yearth, thar won't be any more FISKs!
and it's all owing to Deacon Smiths Brin.
die Bull"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-02

SENATOR SUMNER FR.E sonIsM.-The following let
ter written by Mr. Sumner TO the Chairman Of the
Free Soil Committee Of the Legislator on
his first nomination for the Senatorship;
BosToN, Saturday, Feb %, 1851
desire TO repeat 20 you in writing, what have 70
constantly said to you and others by word of mouth
Early in life formed determination to hold
political office, and Of course. TO be candidate
any. My hope was (might 80 aspire) to show that
without its titles and emouments something might be
done for the good Of my fellow Notwithstanding
the strength ofh determination often declared have
by the confidence the friends Of freedom in Boston,
than been pressed into the position Of candidate
and by the nomination Of the free soil and demo
cratic members Of the Legislature of Massachusetts,
rary TO my desires, specially made known to all who
communicated with me the subject, / have been
brought forward their candidate for the the
United states. Pardon II say that personal regrets
minge with gratitude for the honor that has been
done The office of Senator though elevated and i'm
portan is to me less attractive than other and
quiet fields Of labor Besides, there members Of
party valued associates in struggle to whom
gladly defer representatives Of the principles which
We all have at heart trust therefore that the friends
Of freedom in the Legislature will not hesitate.
ground Of decacy toward to transfer their support
to some other candidate faithful to In this
matter, pray you do not think of have politi-
cal prospects which desire to There is nothing
in the political field which covet Abandon me- then
whenever you think best without notice apology
The cause is everything; l am nothing. | rely upon
you IN some proper to communicate this TO the
free soil members of the Legislature. Believe my
dear sir, very respectfully yours, CHARLES SUMNER
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NIsfFNN FA~SANT.
Lcn LirfrpooL. FIR. az Nsr York. Pa


Tur Cay Is sritL TnrY Coma beautiful clipper
schooner has ust arrived and lying at the foot Of
Be,lmnn street She was built by Mr.. q. W. Baldwin.
OF Fair Haven. Connecticut and launched the 18th
inst. Her owners VI. Rogers \ Co.. and Mr. u. r
Wttcls aud she Is named after Mr.. Charles A. Stetson
Of the Actor House This vessel u 20 sail for the
Worlds Fair via the Bahamas where she will take In
load Of pneappes for London the great centre the
worlds attraction. she Is commanded by Capt. Y. W.
Miller.
TpiprTr or Rrsrrcr-The Boston Commonwealth states
that splendid gold mounted sword has presented
to Capt james v Watkins. Of Roxbury, by officers II
her hajestys ships Columbine. Fury and Hastings for
the gallant assistance which he rendered in the
tion Of Chinese praca neet on the I'D of Ser tember
and Sd Of October lsle Capt Watkins at that time
IN command q the steamer Canton the Of China
aud while cruising In search Of missing vessel
fleet of junks, and the British war brig Coumbne
In pursuit lie made fast TO the brig and towed her
position where she enabled TO bring her guns bear
with good effect The fight and pursuit continued
until the junks were taken and $500 pirates either
Killed made prisoners After the pirates were driven
into a creek. Capt wilkins joined the Of the Co
lumbne In pursuit. and himself slew dozen 81 the
pirates. besides catching fellow by the tail and
hauling him aboard the boat prisoner. Capt Wat
lins Is now Ia command Of the L :. mail steamship
Panama, which u plying between Panama aud San
Francisco This rich token ~ respect from his comrades
In The fight with the pirates has been placed In the pos
session 20 hir family who reside In Hoxbury and who
cannot but feel proud Of This token Of esteem and graft
tudc.
sHrwRrcK Tho British schooner Thistle Rent from
Boston for Annapolis " g. went ashore In the gale Of
the 10th inst Gerrish Island outside of Portsmouth
harbor and the vessel will BE- nearly total loss Her
cargo has been saved In damaged state Among the
sidcnt In Boston, who had started a visit To her
friends In Nova Scotia, whom she had not visited for
nine years Being enable to herself by the same
means employed by the she threw her infant
board and rcoccd t. II safe In the hands Il
Of the brave men. she then jumped over herself aud
was rescued aud got safely shore but the hardship
she had endured and the pNaton and anxiety she had
undergone proved fatal and although everything was
done ior her comfort she expired on Friday Wing ard
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-02
Shooting Intelligence.

srocrssrrL nrNrfso LxcrRsioS - CAsAp.-The Mon
treal (Ca) Gnse's ~ the Doth inst says:-We have
been kindly favored by correspondent with account
Il hunting match in the county a sheord from which
we extract the following particulars II appears that the
good people ~ and about the neghbnrhoud Of trostc Wiz
lage, came to the conclusion few days that there
rather more In the county than needfu
profitable for the crops; and after holding council
rived at the conclusion that they had better
war Of determination At the meeting. Captain A. H.
Foster aud Captain A. Wood unanimously appoint
ed to take the arrangements In hand IL was agreed
that they should choose styenty-hve men each
side, and after tho expiration ~ week. make
turn of the game each party had killed Saturday
Ing the 10Th inst the day appointed for counting
the slain and tmmittoc chosen by the respective
PARTIES for this purpose. The following result made
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ADJUSTMENTS IN PHILADELPHIA.

DARNUMS MUSEUM. PIITLADELPHlA.-P 7. BAR
- mum, proprctor Ii. SANFORD, Assistant Manager
Second week OF the and rancng Chinese
termed the Bronze Horse" witnessed aud admired by
thousands Of the citizens Of Phla de- phia the
1t is emrhaticaly proyerb Of beauty Will als0
formed this week the comedies called Love Law, and
Physic Presented at Court" " Weak Points" Sc with
dancing by Miss y. Warren and Mr.. g. Williams The per-
in the afternoon the comcA
Iarces, the finest OF Vaudeville Petite Dramas popular
Melodies charming Dances sc. Then. the thousand
curosites q the spacious saloons fu
Adm these and
under t. years l.ls cents.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-02

ALABAMA AND THE UNIoN.-At Union meeting
recently held at Mobile, the following were among
the resolutions adopted
That in this spirit have maturely considered the
action Of Congress, embracing series Of measuresor
the admission Of California into the Union the organz-
ton OF territorial governments for Utah and New Mex
ico the establishment Of boundary between the latter
aud the state Of Texas the suppression the trade
in the District Of Columbia and the extradition of ug
tive slaves and connected with them the rejection Of
propositions TO exclude slavery from the Mexican terrific
res and to abolish it in the District of Columbiaand
whilst We do not wholly approve, will abide by it a. IL
permanent adjustment Of this sectional controversy
That Alabama. in our judgment will and ought to
SIT even (as last resor) to disruption every tie
which binds her to the Union any action of Congress
upon the subject of slavery in the District Of Columbia
or in places subject to the jurisdiction OF Congress
compatible with the safety. domestic tranquility the
rights and honor Of the savehoding States; in any
act suppressng the slave trade between the aveoding
States in any refusal to admit State any territory
hereafter applying because of the existence Of slavery
therein or in any act prohibiting the introduction of
slaves into the territories of tab and New Mexico in
amy act repeating materially modifying the laws now
in force for the recovery of fugitive slaves.
That II is deliberate opinion that upon the faithful
execution of the Fugitive Slave law, by the proper
thoritcs, depends the preservation Of muc-ovcd
Union.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-02

RELIGIOUS lNTELIIcENcE. The Right Rev. Fran
els Patrick kenrick, ID. H., Bishop OF Philadelphia;
the Right Rev. Michael OConnor ID. II Bishop of
Pittsburgh; the Right Rev. lgnatus Reynolds, ID.
d., Bishop Of Charleston; the Right Rev. Richard
" Whe,an' y. III BISHOP Of wheeling; the Right
and the Right Rev Francis \. Garland. ID. d.,
Bishop Of Savannah, said to be the six surragan
bishops on whom Is TO dovoye the election Of a sue
cessor TO Archbishop Eccleston.
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LEA, Sole Proprietor AdEnission-seats in Private
Boxes ~ cents; Stage Seats Boxes y Par
que @ cents-E!egant Saloon performances every After
noon and Evening Entertainments in tie
are varied and select and such be
OF no other place OF amusement In New York. consisting
LEAFS Female Ethiopian Opera Troupe numbering 6eon
performers being the largest and az tie time the
lists who are selected for their beauty aud hure and who
pcrsonate number Of beautiful tabCaux, taken the
pictures Of ancient and modern times; company Arab
Girls who through variety fcats of strength and
dsxrty Madame Roalinc the only Female Jugger in tho
world company Of Male aud Female Artists who will give
exhibition Of Marble Stauary unequaed in the world,
together with variety Of interesting performances every
afternoon evening. For particulars bills
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THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL UNITED STATES
Eail Steamers.-The ships rrsng this line ia

ATLANTIC. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Capt. West
Pacific. Observation-Disclosures. Capt Nys.
ARCTIC. Capt. Luce.
BALTIC ...,................ -. Capt. Comstock.
ApRlATlC. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Capt Grafton.
These ships having been built by contract expressly
government service has their
sructon also in their engines TO insure strength and
speed and their accommodations for
esuaed for elegance comfort Price Of passage from New
York Liverpool $50; exclusive size state
$685. from Liverpool to New York. LIS An expert
enced surgeon will be attached to each ship No berth can
be secured until paid tor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-02

posT OFFICE OrERaTIoss.-The Postmaster
General has established the following new Post Of.
fees for the week ending April 26, 1S5l.-Centre
Csnistro, Steubcn county, New York, Phincas @.
stephens, postmaster Stockholm Depot, st. Law
renee county, New York, Dason W. Stearns, post
master. Name cnngd.-Burton, Chautauqso
county, New York, name changed to Allegheny,