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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03
FIRE IN ABBEYILLE,

After our paper was put TO press last week, a
fire broke out in large building, in progress of
erection by H. A. Jones, Esq, at The extreme
lower end of the village, which was entirely
consumed. From this The premises of MIR.
Lawson caught and his dwelling, store.room,
and :e:eral ofhis ou-houscsM ere destroyed. Ina
few minutes after the fire was discovered, our
citizens rushed 10 the place and cxcred them
selves to the utmost to save the property of
their fellow townsmen from destruction. MIR.
Lawson's furniture and articles for sale were all
saved though doubtless with considerable DAM
are The door shutters, mantlepieees, WINDOW
sash, and some of the ceiling of the house, were
torn of, and also saved. His actual loss Is es-
timatcd at, ut least, fifteen hundred dollars
ATr. Jones estimates his loss at about the same.
No insurance upon either house. On this street
it is some distance, twenty-five or thirty PAGES
10 the next house from Mr.. Lawsons ana from
this, rs also the fact Of a thick growth OF shade
trees intervening, no fear of the fire extending
in that direction, was apprehended. MT: Deals
shop lust across the street, opposite Mr.. Law
sons was in great danger, and would have
caug lit beyond all question: had it not been tor
a small garden engine. belonging to Mr.. Taylor,
with which the whole end Of the shop, and 4
part of the roof, were kept dripping with water.
if this had caught, serious damage might have
resulted.
We omitted to say in its proper place, that
before Mr.. Lawson's house had burned down,
fire hundred dollars were contributed by
those present, to repair his loss, and we are told
that a thousand dollars will be given. Mr..
LAWSON has expressed his determination to
refund every dollar of this money, when his
,.ircumstanecs are bettercd subscription was
also raised 10 repair the losses of MIR. Bowers
and Mr. Franks, two very worthy mechanics,
who had each valuable lot of tools destroyed.
-ALbeyillu Banner, 2Sth ult.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03

JACK, the slave of Mr.. Lites, who was SEN
tcncrd 10 be hanged few weeks ago, for the
murder of his wife, suffered the extreme penalty
Of the law, on Friday last He met his fate
with ealmness and composure. In n few words
ba 'acknowledred his crime and the great sin, of
itSadmitted the justice of the law in requiring
his life as the forfeis-expressed hope that his
sins were forgiven him, and exhorted his fellow
servants to take warning from his example, and
from that hour to prepare for eternity. He was
baptised under the gallows by a Catholic Priest,
who happened to be passing by at the moment.
The ceremony was unexceptionable, appropriate
and very solenln.-Abbeville Banner, 2sth ult.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03
TEE ICE BROKEN,
consequences.

Ir will be seen, by reference 10 another column,
that some of our feow.cilizens have at length made
up their minds to cross the Ruhcon'' Of difidencc
and doubt. and to dash into the eleclioneering can.
vass for Legislative honors. We congratulate the
District upon the unaccustomed laleness of these
first announcements. 1t must be pleasant thing to
aspirants to know that their hot summer struggles
may in future be entered upon, without their being
half broken down in the preceding spring And it
is certainly unpleasant to the people generally 10
have tie hope of being hereafter spared the infcon
Of prolonged scramble for preierment every two
years. For both candidates and voters it is a blessed
thing and for the tone and morals of district
large it thrice blessed. The first nominations for
this season are at least three months later than
usual. May they be later still the next time
The only individual who could possibly be injured by
this holding back is the printer; for there some
very snug little fees accruing from these candi-
dates. But here we find ourselves, upon second
thought a little too fast. There is the man who
"would be obliged 10 Mr. II. for the loan of ten
dollars for short time just 10 finish paying his taxes"
and there is the fellow who is fond of saying,
.s come up boys its Maj. Sucl-an nonc's treat"-and
there is the parsonage who deals ont the ba.laced'
and there is the delcctable creature who would
fiin hug General So-and-so, and whisper in his ear
the modest petition for quarter to buy dram or
two" All these might he injured as we'll as the
printer. But the printer land here speak cr-cathc-
dra) will set them the noble example of saying that
lie cheerully gives up his perquisies for the general
good and he hopes that all others, who thrive upon
the miseries Of these poor candidates, will do the
same.
But, as our caption has it, the ice is broken and in
they plunge. The question is, who shall be the first
to cry" Help me, Cassi,s, l sink !'' Or who,
when the votes shall be counted in October and he
shall be found wanting will feel like singing out
I" Give me some drink, Tinas %
Our devil, who was waiting for this copy and
looking over our shoulder, interrupted us here by
saying "he'd be ding'd if lots of The drinking
wouldn't be done long before that time''-and we
dropped the subject precipiIately.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03

the cotton crops Of America-their destiny may be
said, without any sort of hyperbole to hang upon
thread Should any dire calamity befall the land
of cotton, a thousand of our merchant ships would
rot idly in dock ten thousand mills must stop their
busy looms: two thousand mouths would starve for
lack of food to feed them &C." This is indeed no
exaggeralion. 1t is true verbatim and to the very
letter, and nomine mutato this striking fact equal
ly applicable 10 our Northern brethren.
BY raising our own provisions then and thus rem
dering ourselves independent Of Northern markets,
the game is in our own hands. If we play it badly,
it is our own fault and upon our own heads be the
consequences.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03

WE have been shown by Mr.. WARREN, a resident
of the Sauda side of District, bunch of wheat
heads. gathered from his field. rnnaELahla
and weight. Many of tIc rhucks upon the heads
contain as many as five grains This wheat seems
to have been first procured from Virginia by Mr..
SAMUEL WATSON. He spread the seed year or
two ago in his neighborhood and we learn there are
several hundred bushels of it raised this year.
What we have seen grown upon pincy woods.
There it is again, gentlemen Of the oaky region!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03

nv mither's son that's after staying another day
with the murthuring spalpeens"
"But" says Mr.. B., "explain yourself, didn't
understand you"
"Don't understand" ;" says John, "surc and
wasn't It myself that wint out like dacent christian
I, kill.a bit of Turkey and wouldn't yer Mcrican
Tiger have been muthuring me intirely if it wasn't
for calling on ST. Patrick, that was ~
But enough-pcrsuasion was useless, ana TIC
next DAVIS ears carried John from the scene oi his
glory.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03

THE SEASON AND THE CRors.-From all we
can learn on the subject, the crops in this vcini-
ty and indeed throughout the State, are in
very promising condition, particularly those Of
corn, wheat, rye, oats, &C., to which our pan-
tiers appear to have given their special attention
this year. no doubt in consequence of the
scarcity of the past season. If our planters,
rs general thing, could be induced TO farm
more and plant less, We are certain they would
be perfectly satisfied with the result after fair
trial. For some days past we have had line
showers here, and Vegetation of all kinds is
rapidly maturing-State Rights Republican.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03

Nor QuIrE PARADIsE.-The Fort
Smith (Ark.) Herald, of the 24th ult, com
plains bitterly of the removal of the US.
military depot from that place to Preston, on
Red river, and publishes n letter from an
officer stationed there, whose name is not
given, to show how much the troops dislike
the change The writer says:
"Perhaps you might think this reasona.
bic sort of country for white man to
live in; if you do, you are very much mis-
taken, for even the black and filthy Canaan
ches will not occupy it, but appear to hurry
through rs if it were an infected district.
Water all brackish, most of it salt; timber,
none for building purposes; fuel scarce and
at a distance soil poor and sandy cold as
Greenland in winter; hot as tophet in sum-
mer; dust intolerable at all times. At the
present time we are nearly out of provi-
sions, and what we have left, of very
inferior quality, and unless a supply arrives
by the end of this month, this command
will be forced to take the back track to the
settlements for subsistence and clothing"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03

TO THE AUTHOR OF THE WHIT HUMBUG.n
WE have taken the liberty of Withholding from
publication, al least for the present. your article with
the above captiOn-not that We disagree with you in
the least, hut because understand that the ndi-
vldual, of whom you write, has left the State. We
think you will agree with US, without further expa.
nation, in keeping back your piece. 1t is done upon
the principle of not attacking one in the rear or
rather of not arraignng an absentee.
Please let us hear from YOU more frequently.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03

THE CRors.-The Rome Courier says: Pass
ing through portions of Floyd, Chattooga and
Walker countless last week, we were grali6ed
to observe that crops of all kinds were in quite
promising condition. Unless some calamity
unforeseen shall betall the growing crops, Chcro-
kcc Georgia will again be blessed with plentiful
harvests and rich abundance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03
NEW PUBLICATION.

WE have just issued from our press Pamphlet of
Z" TRAVELS &C., DY AN OBSERVER OF SMALL
THINGS" 1t is made up ofvuried incidents ofa Journey
to and from Florida during last year-and contains
some useful hints and a good deal Of information to
say nothing of sundry jokes, &c.
Copies can be procured at this Office at twenty-five
cents Der copy
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03
Che a0uertisea:.
EDGEFIELD, S. C.
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1852.
OUR NEW DRESS.

OUR NEW DRESS.
IT delights us 10 he able at length 10 fulfil the
promise made several months ago to subscribers
in regard to the enlargement and improvement of
sheet. We think we can now say with safety that
there are but few weekly papers in the State which
afford gr:aler amount Of reading matter than does
the ADVERTISER. This change has been the result,
not Of any spirit of rivalry Of any ambition to
eclipse in the slightest degree any single cotempoFa
ry, but Of an earnest d.sire TO accommodate and
please our own generous patrons. And We will be
gratifed to know that we have succeeded in attain
ing this end We are sure our readers will cheer
fully intimate to us their satisfaction with The cmen-
dalions we have made for their benefit and we
spectfully suggest 10 them that the substantial
evidence they could possibly convey 10 us, Of their
appreciation and appreciation, would be the rapid ad-
dition of subscribers TO our list through their
kind assistance.
We are giving our patrons now large FAMILY
PAPER as well Journal Of Politics and News
and we intend devoiing even greater attention than
we have hitherto done to the selection of useful en-.
tertaining and improving articles from such sources
us at our command. In short, as we have not
spared expense, neither will we be wanting in all
proper exertons to make the Advertiser most well
come visiter to every mans domestic circle
Our delinquent subscribers will excuse for
urging them in this connexion to remit 10 us rs soon
possible the amounts respectively due by them 10
this office. Perceiving that are giving them the
"pro quo" as handsomely as it is in our power to do,
will they not be equally alert in afIording us the
"quid." without which we might find ourselves to
some extent emba rrasse1
And 10 our subscribers generally we would say
Help us now, for we endeavoring TO make the
Paper You have hitherto so kindly supported in every
way worthy of every one of you.
Trusting to the goodness and generosity OF our
Patrons sen masse,' we confidently present you
with the "Adueriiscr,' full grown and newly dressed
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03

The Wheat crop throughout the Western
States is spoken of as looking extremely fine
the present season. The winter, although more
than unusually free from snow, has been flvora-
bic. Regular rains have kept the earth moist,
and the growing crnp wears green and vigor-
Gus appearance. The only damage now to be
unprecedented is the Observation-Disclosures.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03

THOMAS MrAeHBR, the Irish patriot, whose
escape from Van Dieman's Land was announced
some time since, but afterwards denied, arrived
in New York on the 2Sth. He received most
cordial welcome from his countrymen and the
citizens generally,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03

The dwelling house of Kills Anderson, Esq,
in Newbcrry, which was being erected near the
workshops of the Greenyile and Columbia Rail
Road, was destroyed by fire on the 25th ult.
The building caught fire from the burning OF.
shaving and other rubbish near it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03

To PRESERVE GREEN CURRANTs.-Car-
rants may be kept fresh for year OF more
if they are gathered when green, separated
from the stems, pat into dry, clean junk
bottles, and corked very carefully, so rs to
exclude the air. They should be kept in a
cool place in the cellar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03
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DECLINED.

WE are authorized 10 say that the names of
ELIJAH RAUcn and Major Isaac BoLEs are with
drawn from the lis, of candidates for the office of
TaX.coeclor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03

WESTWARD Hottie Juliet Gll) Sentinel
says that over seventeen hundred teams shaVe
passed that place bound for; California and Ore
gon within the last three weeks. Most OF them
were from Michigan and Northern Indiana.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-06-03
FINE SODA WATER.

WE return our thanks 10 DR.. league for several
bottles Of delicious Soda-Water. All desirous of
getting cool and refreshing drink can be accornmo-
dated with the same, with just such flavorng as they
like at the Dr's. Drug Store
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THE EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER,
IS PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY By
W. F. DURlSeE, Proprietor,
A. SIAlEINS s JOHN BACON, Editors.
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limited at the time Of subscribing will be considered
as made for an indefinite period and will be continu-
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the Publisher. Subscriptions from other States must
invariably be accompanied with the cash preference
70 some one known 10 lis.
ADVERTISEMENTS will he conspicuously inserted
ut 10 cents per Square ~ lines or ess) for the first
insertion, and 81 l2 for each subsequent insertion.
When only published Monthly or Quarterly, One
Dollar per square will be charged. All ADVERTISE
meats not having the desired number Of insertions
marked on the margn will be continued until forbid
and charged accordingly
Those desiring to advertise by the year can Go SO
on liberal terms-t being distinctly understood that
contracts for yearly advertising confined to the
Immediate, legitimate business Of the firm ndividu.
al contracting. Transient Advertisements must be
paid for in advance.
For announcing Candidate, Three Dollars, in
advance.
For Advertising Estrays Tolied, Two Dollars to b..
paid by the Magistrate advertising.
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+Since writing the above have been informed by
Mr. Webber, "The Hunter Naturalist" that he md
Dr. Bachmnn, of Charleston, hnd both recently turn.
ed their attention tothe subject. Mr.. W. thinks the
Wild Cat mongtsl. whilst Messrs. Audubon and
Bachman consideHitin original species. um in
cned to agree with tie former and would not be at
is vulgularly called 4 Tiger Cat and the Northern
Wild Cat. Even ihe existence Of this former is de-
MED by our ablesti iTaturalists but should fortune
favor me hope to prove its identity by producing
genuine specimen, lisp, more anon,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-05-05
NEW SPRING GOODS.

WIN. BOSWELL invites the attention Of buy
w ers to his new and well assorted stock oil
SPRING GooDs, among which may be found the
following:
Blue, black. brown, claret English and FIR. Cloths
White DrillIings, assorted
Black and fancy French and Eng. Cassimeras
Black and fancy Silk Nesting, fancy Marseilles do.
Buff cashmaret do; fancy cashmaret Coatings
Irish Linens of the most approved makes
Gents linen cambria Handkfs plain and bordered
Ladies' do and.linen lawn do
Gents silk Handkerchiefs and Cravats
Bereges and Berege Delains, assorted
Prints, and Gnghams, and Lawns
Gloves, kid, thread, cotton and silk
Hosiery, white and colored DO
Brown Irish and French Linens
Drillings farmers Drills
Striped and check Linen, Linen Lustres
Dressing and tuck Combs, lasting and silk Buttons
Sewing Silk and Cotton, Knitting Cotton, hair
and tooth Brushes, Hooks and Eyes, Pencil
Points, Whale Bones white, black & COP Tapes
Buttons, horn, pearl, agate white and colored
shell side Combs, Spool Cotton, white and cold
Together with general assortment HARDWARE
GROCERIES, DRuGs, QuEENswARE, HATS, SHOES
and Doors. The above have been bought with
great care and will be sold very low for CASH, OF
TO punttual buyers credit of six months.
May 5, 1852. WIN. BOSWELL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-05-05
WIG MEETING.
BRYANTOWN DISTRICT.


Pursuant TO call Of the Wing party, the
voters of the 4'h election dislic, of Charles
county met q, BryaDiown on Tuesday the
9Th instant, for the purpose Of nominating
ten delegates to meet 10 Por, Tobacco on
! the 4h of May next, and organised NV ap-
pointing r. J., BURCH, Chairman, and II. p
TURNER. Secretary.
On motion of EDWARD w. GARDINER.
the Chair proceeded TO the selection OF the
Hamilton, Josias H. Hawkins, Il. p. Turner.
w. A. Gardiner, Dr.. S. D. Jameson, DR.. W.
F. Boarman, AquiIa Turner. Maj. T. !. Gar
diner, +. w. Bowling, and Edward c. Gar
diner.
The following resolutions were then sub
miled by T. w. BOWLING, and unanimous
ly adopted:
Resolred, That the course pursued BY
WILLARD FILLMORE in ,he discharge OF his
duues as President Of the United Safes, has
been such as 10 Infuse with the higheSl
sense Of his frmness, ability and patriotism,
aud to demand The unqualified appreciation
Of his country.
Reso1red, Tha, we hold in the highest
estimation the talents. integrity and patriot
ism Of JOHN J. CRITTENDEN.
Resolred, That WILLARD FILLMORE is
our fist choice for the office Of President of
the Uni'ed States, and john }. CRITTENDEN,
of Kentuckv, is our first choice for Vice
Pleslden, OF the United States.
JUDsoN HUNT then offered resolution
to have the proceedings OF The meeting pub
l,shed in The Port Tuhacco Times which
was adopted The meeting then adjourned.
r. l. BURCH, Chairman.
Il. P. TURNER, Secretary.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-05-05
THE TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO, MD.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY s, 1852.

The adjourned term Of the Circuit Cour,
for This county will not be held on the 4th
Monday ofthis month, as was contemplated
The reason for this is stated in the follow
ing note from Judge GRAIN:
Mr.. WELLS BY the law of the Legislature
to provide for carrying into effect the 22d section
of the fourth article of the Constitution, find nc
Judge can be appointed to try the cases in which
decline sitting, until July Term. Will you be
notify the jurors, witnesses, and all persons int
rested, that there will be no session OF the Circuit
Court for Charles County on the 4th Monday OF
May, and that have discharged the jury and wit
nesses from attendance on that day.
May LIST, 1852. PETER w. GRAIN.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-05-05
THE MARKETS,
BALTIMORE, Nav l, 1852


GRAIN Wheat-The supplies have been quite
short during the week, and not equal to the exist
ing wants of the market. Prices have therefore
been fully maintained, and at the close are cent
higher. The sales of reds on Monday were at
93a95 cents for good to prime parcels and these
rates prevailed until yesterday. To-day, with but
few lots at market, the sales have been at 93a9G
cents, and we quote accordingly, with good de-
mand. We quote Maryland white wheat at SO a
1913 cents.
Corn.-From Monday to Wednesday inclusive
the sales of white were at 56a57 cents and of yell
low at Sass cts. To-day we note sales of white
at 55a56 cents, and of yellow at 81 cents.
Oots.-We quote Md. at 35a3S cents.
Cause.-The season for purchasing is almost
over, and but few sales now making. We
quote as before, viz:
Peruvian, for l to 10 tons, S45; 10 to so tons
S44 so tons and upwards S43 Patagonian, to
10 tons, s33; 10 to so S3la32; and SO to 100
tons. SOCIAL per ton of 1000 lbs.
The imports of the week are e43 bbls. from
New York.
ToBAcco.-There has been moderately active
business doing this week in Maryland Tobacco,
and the sales comprise the great bulk of the re-
ceipts, some few parcels being withheld from the
market at present. The transactions were alto
gether by shippers, who take small lots to COM
plete cargoes. The accounts from Europe are
still quite discouragng, and the orders to agents
here are fixed at very low figures. We note sales
of Ground Leaf at S3a4 so, averaging about So IS
The demand is principally for common to good Sc
conds-leafy descriptions above S., are not in
quired for. We quote as before, viz:
Ground leaf So 5Oa7 SO; Frosted So 50a3; in
ferior So a; good common 81 50 S; brown
Sc so 7 so, and fine brown So 9.
There is not much doing in Ohio.
The inspections of the week are sO7 hhds. Ma
land and 100 hhds Ohio-total, 907 hhds.
The total inspections this year are 4l95 hhds
against 1908 hhds. to the same period last year.
ALEXANDRIA, May l, 1852.
GRA1N.-Tho receipts of Wheat continue very
light, and the market is quite unsettled. The
quotations white at 80 %; red IS 49, may
be regarded as entirely nominal. Corn is in de-
mand. Last sales of white at Sc cents-yellow is
! Oats continue IN demand at "a q 36 cents.