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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
A CHANCE FOR THE YOUNG ONES,

Asy little boy or girl, under twelve years Of
age, who will solve the following, and bring the
answer to us as soon as we return from Columbia,
shall have pound Of sugar plums, or nice pic
ture book, whichever he or she choose.
am word of four syllables.
5y lst is an exclamation often used by wagon
ere,
My End Is nearly the sound Of the French word
for street.
My 3rd and 4th make up together the name OF
town in Massachusetts, and of one also in North
Carolina. ,,f ~,
Ny whole is celebrated ancient city
The above is quite simple, and we shall expect
each little fellow to discover the name of the city
without the aid Of either papa or mama. We
will only consent to their asking help about the
End syllable. =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
A FAIR PROPOSITION.

As the approaching Session of the Legislature
will be one Of great interest, for the benefit OF
those who do not take daily paper, or who may
desire to receive full and correct reports of the
proceedings of that body, Messrs. JoHSsroN d.
CAvIs, propose to forward the Daily South Caro-
Rnian, FREE OF POSTAGE, containing said proceed
ings, for one dollar.
They also offer to furnish the Tn Weekly Caro-
knian, FREE OF POSTAGE, containing the whole
proceedings for fifty cents.
In all cases the money must accompany the
order, and the postage on the letter containing
such remittances, must be prepaid
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
A MIGGER RuLL,


DoN'r be alarmed, gentle friends! Itsis no
newly discovered animal about which we are now
going TO tell you-but only first cousin of the
Irish Bull, of which you have all heard frequently.
One of our darkies having returned from mill
the other day with his corn unground, we were
good deal fretted, especially as the meal-bo.
was empty. $500
"What, sir" said we, "you come back here
without particle Of meal !"
"La, MASTER" returned he, :" been to ebbery
mill in the country, an all OBJ 'em done grind up
all de water dey had"
"But you didn't so to Mr.. B-d's mill, sir.
heard he had plenty of water"
"Oh, yes sir, he got water, I know, but dey
tells me, dat eber sence mass John (he sony been
buildin' dat new house, dey wont grind nothin'
'taI dar but planks" 80. :. ~
The niger was excused.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
THE PREMIUM Is AWARDED.

"ASD to whom! :" will be asked. We answer,
10 the Lady who wrote number one and number
two of The articles published elsewhere on this
page We have not arranged the other pieces
with reference to their merit as we desire to
avoid making invidious distinctions, farther than
we are obliged to do. Perhaps some may think
that we have not decided with that impartiality
" hich was promised. We declare chat we have
endeavored to do So If we have failed, 1t must
be put down to our gallantry, which, in struggle
between the "Lords of Creation" and the weak
trust ever will, lean towards the side of the latter.
Lest some one might suppose that STELLA
is purely fictitious parsonage, slipped in to de-
prive real competitors of the prize, We are con.
strained 10 take the liberty of announcing Mrs.
SOPHIA B. LAKE, Of this District, as the owner
of the soubriquet and winner of the LAUREL
Wreath.
Had gentleman been successful, we could
easily have found suitable book, upon our own
shelves at home, with which toreward him. But,
lady having borne off the palm contrary to our
first expectation, we must request her to bear with
us until we can aelect one, from the shelves of
some Charleston book seller, ns pure and unsullied
rs herself.
To all who have responded to our query, we
return our thanks. The articles of most of them
We have appropriated and published, as being en-
tirely worthy Of our columns.
One word more to both the ladies and gentle.
men of Edgefeld While we are procuring the
book in question, it occurs to US that we will
purchase several others, which shall be offered as
premiums for the best written articles upon sub.
jects hereafter to be proposed We know there
is literary taste enough in Edgefeld, and We
earnestly desire to draw it from its obscority.
We think Of offering an extra-fne prize for tine
hest tale, or sketch and we now say, let those
who wish to draw it begin in time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
tnRRECfI0N.

IN the advertisement of Mr.. JAMES A. COLLINS,
administrator on the estate of LEWIS COLLINS,
decd, there was an error in regard to the day of
sale. 1t should have been "Tuesday the I'd of
December" instead Of Thursday the 2d."-
However, the error is how corrected but the sale
is postponed until Thursday the 4th Of December
merit Attention is directed to this advertisement,
found on another column,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20

supercilousncss, inrective, dctraction, it is as
whitening in its.infuencc upon society as would
be the deadly simoom to the lowcr-decked
Prairie OF the West or the poisonous respirations
oftIe Upas to; the gcntlegbreathings of child
hood.
The reflections engendered by this subject.
have carried me back to the days Of my early
youth, and brought out in bold relief the pic
lures which mind, rather romantic in its bear
ings, painted in bright and lasting color. The
idea of a Swiss Hamlet defended alike from the
blasts of wintry cline and the Vaccinations of
aplottng world, by its fortresses its heights, and
its towers of Heavens moulding-its blooming
gardens, dasling waterfalls, and mirror-lke
lakes-its stalwart herdsmen, thrifty wives, and
lovely maidens-the silyery echo of the RAM
'des vaches leaping from alp to alp, and borne to
Heaven by zcphyrs pure and gentle as the wings
OF Angels. The. Valley where every soul was
at peace with its neiglbor and its God-whcrc
death came not as tyrant, but as friend, to
bear the spirit up fronsan Eden on earth, to a
lovclier Eden above. And where it was written
on their hearts in characters of gold, "Love one
another" This was my beau ideal of home
ON earth-the Ell Dorado of my dreams-the
Oasis in the desert of mans pilgrimage.
And thus would it be in our pleasant Villas IS
and rural ncighborhoods could selfshness be
eradicated from our hearts; and love and fellow
feeling toward those around US usurp the place
of self-worship. -. STELLA.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
SMELLING VS., SEEING AND HEARING.


THE Southern Planter asks the question: "Why
is it that the Onion Is so much more extensively
cultivated in New England than in the Middle
and Southern States!'
To which the Soil of the South replies: Z" 1t is
because we, having eyes, see not, and having ears
hear not" ~
The Advertiser takes the liberty of suggesting
to his brethren what he regards more fitting
answer to the question. 1t is this: Because New
Englanders, having noses smell not. g,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
G0DEY,S LADY,S BOOK.

THE last number of the 43d volume Of this most
valuable periodical, comes to us this week, with
Its usual number of embellishments and excellent
literary contributions. This number is replete
with articles of talent and ability, and fully
tains the high reputation II has acquired in the
literary world,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
THE CARPET.BAG,

THIS is the title Of a handsome, well-flled and
Interesting weekly paper published in Boston, by
WILDER, PlcKARD& Co. The number before
us contains large and welI-executed engraving
of Gen. KossurH, which does credit to the en-
graver. It also contains other engravings
We take pleasure in recommending the Carpet
Bag to the patronage of our readers, and hazard
nothing in saying, that it will please all who pat
ronizes il, Price: So.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
APOLOGY.

-, ors. Editor being absent, his department is
meagre this week, being made up CT q few para
graphs left behind in the hurry of his departure.
He does not expect to be at his post again for seve
raj weeks. tits hoped that our readers will judge
us indulgently in the meantime. Perhaps, as
+" Editorial Wanderings" are fashionable, he may
transmit to US something IN that line.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
5y SEE political articles on the first page.

Gsw WE are requested to state that the Right
Rev. CunIsToruER GApsDEN, Bishop of the Pro.
testant Episcopal Church in South Carolina WIZ
hold a Confirmation and Preach in Trinity Church,
in this Village, or Sunday next, the 23d inst.
Services will commence IN the morning at half
past 10 O'Clock, and in the afternoon, ut half past
three.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
Attention Spirit sof J51l
ORDER mo.

ORDER NO. 49,. ss1
" on are hereby ordered TO- appenf ats your Your
Il parade ground Mt: HIilling, on Easprdey,
Goth inst in full uniform for dnspe eefon aud Re.
ccption. Every Member Of the Company will
be reported Cor Absence and sliable idf asfnc.
without legal excuse, for: non.atte1d Any,
person wishing to join the Company jsrequesfed
to attend and enrole his name. ss Z:
BY order of the Captain, e, :ysss.s vi =
JOEL r. HIT LL;Q IS. 4.
November Is ~ ,559.,s:422t555; 2t55; - SS:sisss:43
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
NOticc.

I DO HEREBY forewarn all persons against
Il trading for note given by me to William
McCartcr or bearer, for five hundred and fifteen
(S5l5) dollars, dated the 4th February 1851,
and due about Christmas, with interest from date.
Clinton Ward as security. am determined TO
resist the payment Of the said note, as have not
received full value.
F. W. SOLLEE.
Nov 90 at Al
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RESPONSE.

Harken mortal! we have heard thee
Thus have others sought us too;
Persevcre, we will endow thee
We are ever kind and true.
Askcst thou why tits that coldncss
Mars the heart that once was kind?-
Why it is that virtues languish
What cramps and chills the social mind
Answer we, hast thou endeavored
Oft to bind the broken heart7
Hast thou drawn the ties discovered
Nearcr-that they might not part3
Hast thou sought thy erring brother z
Hast thou prayed him to bewaref
And, when weak, hast thou upheld him
u-pIurucr-s-ICIISrr pI care
Hast thou given from thy Golfers,
Gold, The orphan'd hand to bless7-
And hast knclt beside the dying,
Soothing him in his distress3
Hast thou even asked Of Heaven,
Strength to keep thy plighted word 1?
Swift upon the breath Of even,
Hast thou sent thy prayer to God7
Tell US mortal has not envy,
Whispered counsel in thy car7
Have not Jealous fears assailcd thec1-
Malice, rancour, canst thou bear2
Dost thou hate thy fellow mortal9
Then the mark is on thy BROW
Murderer! Ficnd we do adjurc thee,
Seek to change thy nature now.
Speak not harshly of thy neighbor,
Lest the scorpions sting you feel;
Bitter sayings but cngcnder,
Wounds too dark, too deep to heal!
List not to the tcmptcr;s pleading
Burst Thy bonds and be thou free.
Robe thee in nobler armor,-
We have set our seal on thee.
Charity thy breast-platc glittcring,
Faith thy helmct-Faith thy shield,
Love to others be the weapon
Which thy faithful arm shall wicld!
Thus shalt thou roam in fields Elysian-
Peopled well by social worth,
And thy heart in rapture bounding,
Bless the hour that gave thee birth!
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THANKSGIVING,

HIS E1cellency Gov. MEANS, having set apart
tomorrow friday as day of I" Thanksgiving,
Humiliation and Prayer" there will be divine
service in the Episcopal Church, in this Village,
at II o'clock, A. NJ,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
office

DY Virtue Of an Order from tile Court of
.D Equity, will offer for sale ut Edgcfcld
Court House, on Monday the first day Of De-
ccmbcr next, prime YOUNG NEGRO
WOMAN, named Cloe, about 81 years old,
and valuable, both as i house servant and wor-
kcr in the crop.
Terms of Salc.-One half Of purchase money
cash, and the residue on a credit Of u months
from the day Of sale, with adequate security.
ARTHUR T. WIGFALL, Trustee.
Nov 90 Ct III
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
WILL YOU SUBMIT, CAROLlNIANS :

HAD one stood upon battlefield before the
unconquered Iegions of Rome and, pointing to the
apparently overwhelming host arrayed against
them, had he asked the question, :" will you fly,
Romans!" it could not have been more startling
to the pride of C.EsAR's veterans than the above
written caption ought 10 be to that of the freemcn
Of South Carolina. But the sad murmuring of
desponding patriots, growing continually more
general and more distinct, forces upon US the
melancholy conviction that the day has come
when the question should be putin its most naked
and shocking form. And now, for the first time,
we ask it with as much Of despair as of hope.
We despair, when We observe the fearful indi.
cations of apathy among the leaders of the party
which now claims to be the State We hope,
when we call to mind the spirit of resistance
which still animates large portion of the real
substance Of that party. We despair, when we
look to the rapid progress of Unionsm, in our
very midst, and recall the many causes calculated
to advance its strides. We hope, when we think
that its premature boldness may yet draw forth
from both the leading parties, a torrent of indig-
nation, which shall sweep it back into its former
insignifcance. We despair, when we think of
the indifference, manifested by some who should
feel otherwise, 10 the dear-bought brightness of
Carolina IS fame. We hope, when we remember
that thousands of hearts still glow with un-
diminished devotion to her honor and with indy
ing determination to struggle, while yet there is
ray of promise; to make her future worthy of her
past
Butthe crisis will soon be over, and the terrible
suspense be ended. 1t will soon be fully known
whether our beloved State shallretainher wonted
pre-eminence, or whether the sun of her glory
ahall set in endless night. s+
Once more, Carolinians, we ask you, "will
you SUBMIT" Ponder we'll the question, for it is
that which you are now to decide.
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THE APPROACHING SESSION OF THE LEG
IsLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH
CAR0LINA.-.WHAT WILL BE DONE?

This rs the toughest question we have propound-
ed to ourseIf for some time. Because
NorE BY TIE FonEMAN.-,Dear reader, You
will doubtless e1caim because why!" 1t is
out of my power even to suggest the reasons
which'the editor started to give for the question
being q tough one. Ihnve followed copy exactly,
except in the last dash, which thought proper to
insert that the thing might not look too abrupt. II
is certainly the higgest caption and the smallest
article have had on file this year. 1t pro-
badly was intended for this weeks leader, and
was left unfinished by mistake. hope, therefore
that every reader will imagine it to be about one
column in length and very much to the point.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
Executors Sale.

WILL be sold at the late residence of Ben
w janin Stevens, deceased, on Tuesday, the
10th of December next, part Of the personal
property Of said deceased, consisting of
SEVENTEEN LIKELY NEGROES,
Horses, Mules. Cows. Sheep, one Barouchc,
one Still Pot, Plantation Tools, and other articles
too numerous to mention.
Terms, twelve months credit with note and
approved surities.
WILLIAM L. STEVENS, Executor.
Nov. 90 Ct Al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
N0tscc.

rTIIOSE indebted To the estate of r. II.
J. Nichols, decd, will please make imnicdi-
ate payment, and his creditors will render in
their claims forthwith.
II. R. sPANN, Admir-.
Nov 90 If AZ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
Il YME MIAL.

MARRIED, on Monday evening, the 18th inst,
by T. G. Bacon, Esq, MIR. E. T. DAVIS, former
ly of New York, and Miss NANCY, youngest
daughter of Mr. John Covar, of this Village. &
MARRIED, on the 9th inst, by, Rev. d. Dodic,
Mr.. JoHN COLEMAN and Miss JERusuA HERnEN,
all of Edgefcld District -
MARRIED, on the l4th inst, by Rev. D: Bodic,
Mr.. LEWIS lIoLMEs and; NISSAN BoDIE, all Of
this District. 10 -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
/. Executors Sale,

pY virtue of an order from. ;ths .Gonrt az
ID Ordinary, / will proceed 70 sell iohgl
day, the srh day of December next at thsspla
tation of Mrs Mary Carrpl, deceased itnates
on .Cyper Creek. some fourteen miles NsrfI.
East of Edge6rld Court House, the bulk pfs ti.e
personal estate of the said deccased, Consisting
Of nearly Sixty Negroes, Stock sof Mules,
Cattle, Hogs, crop Of Corn, Fodder Oats, Peas,
Plantation Tools, Household and Kash Fur.
niture. ,4-,>.:gs. - s;zSsss
The negroes are remarkably prime and iakssy
and as gang will compare with any in the State
Among them are four Carpenters, two of whonf
have for many years been hired out Of otleW
than $40 per month. !. =
Terms Of sale-A credit Of two years with
interest fronrdayzof .Ssrle: Z; ~
- >, j. P. CAIRO OIL EIerntoEs ss
Nov. 90 - 81; ~ 3tg.i5sg -
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" office.

A Ii persons are hereby forcwarncd against
~ trading for note given by til. Subscriber
to J.-J. Haze or bearer, for Ten Dollars, on the
18th day Of September last, as the consideration
for which said note was given has failed, am
determined to resist its payment.
j. MATTHIAS JONES.
Nov. 90 3m Al
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OFFERING.

Thanks to thee for fruits Hcspian-
Thanks Apollo-heavcnly nine!
Pray receive mortal's offering
Humbly cast before thy shrine.
STELLA.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20

gravitaton from seeing an apple, fall, might We
not adduce much humber lesson from eating
one
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20

~ ALLEN ScorTindicted for the murder
of Mr. Cajal, Gambrell at the last term of
Anderson court was acquitted. The amount
of fines imposed on parties convicted during
the Term in the Court of Sessions amounted
to Sl3,26O. .a -,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN EQUITY. a-Fi ..

Willis Whltt'e' Admir-. bM tos Sale
Jane Bodie and others. Real Esta.e.. Z,
NOTICE is hereby given. that byvitue Of
~ an order from the Court of sEquity in
this case, shall sell at Edgefield Court
House on the first Monday in December next,
the following real estate of Joseph Bodie,
deed, viz: p - 80 iEi
One tract of land containing two.hundred
and sixty one (26l) acres, more or less, ,situ.
atcd in the District and State aforesaid, and
adjoining the tract of land whereon the
deceased resided at the time Of his death,
and lands Of Amos WhittIe, Jacob Bowers
and others. -. .,,.s ..s5 :. .'.'e
Also, one other tract, containing three
acres, more or less, situated in the District
and State aforesaid, on Clouds Creek, being
n valuable mill seat on said Creek, and ad-
joining lands of Jacob Bowers, Daniel
Mitchell and others. .'i7; - il652 +.'
Said Lands will be sold on credit of: ono
and two years, except as to so much as will
pay the cost, to be paid in cash.. 'issh- '-,,t
The Purchase money to be secured by
bond and good surety, and Mortgage of
the premises. -. -. '.-,a.'.l,i'.-. :
Comm'rs. Office, Nov. 7, 1851. g.
Nov s ate 4a
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Notice..

@ Notice.
A LII Persons indebted to the estate of Charles
n Carson, decd are requested to make pay
ment forthwith, and those having demands
against said estate, will please present them i'm
mediately, as desire to settle up the estate.
JAS. EDISON, Admir-.
Nov 90 Ct Al
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Nov 90
Notice..

DERSONS indebted to the Subscriber arc re-
Il questcd to make immediate payment TO Mr..
JOHN Middleton, as longer indulgence cannot be
given. G. TENNENT.
Nov Is 3m Al
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state onsoutIls Carolina,

which is almost entirely new, at COST, FOR
CASH, and only for Cash. -
lie is under the necessity of giving notice to
al those indebted to him, previous to the, present
year, that they are earnestly requested. to como
forward and pay, as it is not within his power 10
give longer indulgence. Those who failto CONF
ply with the above request, between this and the
first day Of January next, will find their notes
in the hands of Thomas G.. Rev, Esq, ,fnr COL
lection. JOHN CHEATIIAM.
Duntonsvillc, Noy l3 st 43
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NEGROES IN OrEeoN.-Thcre is territorial
law in Oregon prohibiting the bringing or
coming of negroes into the Territory. In a
recent case against one Vanderpool, brought
before Judge Nelson, this law was enforced,
aud the negro banishcd from the State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-20

The SPEAKERsHIp.-Thef following extract
from the correspondence of the Philadel-
phia LEDGER intimates that Mr.. Burt, not
withstanding his cooperation doctrines, will
have some difficulty in obtaining the Speak
ership:
."The principal candidates for the Speaker
ship are Mr.. Burt, Of South Carolina; Mr.
Houston, of Alabama; Linn Boyd, of Ken
tucky, and Mr.. Disney, of Ohio. I;have not
heard any one else talked of but Mr. Bavly,
of Virginia. Mf. Burt is goodlooking,
well-drcssed, fine, gentlemanly person, who
presiJes with great dignity over an assembly,
understands the rules of the House, and pos
sesses very respectable abilities. But he
declared, in published letter, that he hated
the Union, and man who hates the Unian
has no business to be candidate for the
Speakership, and members of the House
have no business to cast their votes tor him.
Now is the time to strike a final blow on
treason"
THE CUBAN AFfAR.-The Washington
correspondent of the Charleston Courier says
that the Spanish negotiation has at last come
to crisis. 1t is understood that the Presi-
dent has concurred in all the views taken by
the Secretary of State, Mr. Webster. on the
subject of the Spanish Minister. Propositions
have been made to Mr.. Calderon, the Minis
ter, which he will, no doubt, accede to, and
then the present and Pressingdifficulties with
Spain will be adjusted, and The American
prisoners in Cuba and Spain will be released,
and sent for, and brought home. II.
Mr.. Caldcron, it will be recollected, deman-
ded not only reparation for the injuries and
indignities which the Spanish Consul suffered
in Ncw-Orleans, but he urged that the rcpara-
ton should be accompanied with unusual
formalities--that a salute should be given on
the return of the Consul to New Orleans.
Wonder il Isabella will sanction Mr.. Cal.
deron's acceptance Of the propositions, in
lieu of the salute. in case he accedes? From
late demonstrations, she may prefer to phigh.
tN" ALLEN ScorTindicted for the murder
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Save Your Ian Bark!
DERSONS intending to clear land can get
Il S. rcr cord for TAN BARK, delivered at
my Tan Yark. r. T. MINIS.
Nov. 90 If A