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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-20
Feb -
Leather.

Leather.
NFALL DESCRIPTIONS, may be had at
" the Tanncry for CASH.
Also Tanners and Meats Foot Oil; the latter
the best article for Harness.
Cash paid for Hides and good Oak Bark.
All orders addressed to Williams & Christie,
or to Mr.. L. M. Munger at the Tan Yard, will
be promptly attended to.
r. T. MINIS.
Feb : If
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Boot & Shoe Makers Wanted

HNWO FIRST RATE Boot Makers,
IL and three or four good Shoe Makers,
one of them a first rate Peg Workman, can find
employment BY applying to the Subscriber at
Edgefeld C. II.
R. T. MINIS.
Jan Is tf SO
J The South Carolinian, will give the above
four weekly insertions and forward account to
this Office.
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Land for Sale /!

YHNHE Subscriber offers for sale his PLAN
Il TATION on Turkey Creek, about l-S
miles North of Edgefeld Court House.
The Tract contains Nine hundred and fifty
(950) acres, between 800 and 400 acres OF
which are in woods, and about GO acres Of low
grounds.
On the premises is large dwelling House.
Also, new and comfortable out Houses, good Gin
House and Stables, SC.
ALSO
Another tract of Land about 2 12 miles East OF
the above, containing Five hundred $500 acres.
On this tract there are about so acres cleared
within the last Is months-the balance is in
woods, and all good Cotton and Grain Land.
There are some negro houses and stables on
this tract.
G.. A. ADDISON.
April If ii
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April l
Notice..

A IL Persons indebted to the estate Of Oliver
IN. Towles, arc requested to make immediate
payment, and those having demands against the
same will render them in properly attested
r. M. SCURRY, Administrator.
Oct q tt 90
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Notice.
Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given to the Distributee
~ of Pleasant Morris, deed, and especially
to Pleasant, Hendrick, John, Joshua, Joseph
and Doctrine Morris, who live beyond the limits
of the State, That final settlement on said es-
tate will be made in my Office on Monday fth OF
June next. Given under my hand at my office,
this the Sd March, 1852.
All those having demands against the said
estate will present them by the above time.
H. T. WRIGHT, o. E. u.
Ordnary's Office, Sd Mar 3m
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n)it an0 Gnnror,
Bachelors SOIiIOpuy.

Bless me! I'm thirty-nine to-day; six
feet in my stockings; black eyes, curly
hair, tall and straight as cedar of Leba-
non, and still bachelor! Well! its an
independent life at least no, 1t iscnf, eth.
err Here's these new gloves of mine
full Of rips; string off one ofmy best dick
eys. nice silk handkerchief in my drawer
wants hemming, top button off the waist
band of my pants; whats to be done!
How provoking it is to see those married
people so self satisfied and consequential,
the head of their families, as if they had
done the State a great service. Why, as
to children, they are as plenty as flies in
August, and about as troublesome every
alley, and court, and garret are swarming
with 'em; they're no rarity, and any poor
miserable wretch can get wife-enough h
ofthem, too, such as they are. Its enough
to scare a man to death to think how
much it costs to keep one. Young folks
have to begin now where their fathers
and mothers left of. Silks and satins,
ribbons and velvets, feathers and flowers,
cufpins, bracelets, gimcracks and fol-de.
rolls and there's no help for it iu my case,
for if / married a woman | loved, and the
dear little thing should ask me for my
scalp, 1 should give it to her, | know l
should Then, there's the tapestry, car
pets and mirrors, and sofas, and otto.
mans, and damask curtains and pictures,
and (you must look at the subject in all
its bearings) little jackets and frocks, and
wooden horses, and dolls aud pop-guns,
and gingerbread; don't believe ! can do
It, by Jupiter But then, here | sit, with
the of my best boot kicking the CRATE, for
want of something to do its coming aw-
full cold, dreary weather, long evenings;
can't 90. to concerts forever, and when |
do, room looks so much gloo1nier when
| come back; and it would be cosy to
have a nice little wife to chat and laugh
with: I've tried to think Of something
else, but can't; if look in the fire, |
am sure to see pair Of bright eyes; even
the shadows on the wall take fairy shapes.
am ON the brink Of ruin-1 feel it; |
shall read my doom in the marriage list
before long-I keow shall.
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For Sale

For Sale
1A THAT very desirable, pleasant
ffssssI1 ffssssI1 and healthy place known as the
,s::M "Cross Roads," 24 miles from
sEssssssszA EdgcGcld c. H., on the Columbia
Road, containing from five to eight hundred
acres.
The Plantation is in good repair with never
failing well Of water, and all necessary out
buildings. Together with a commodious Dwell
ing House, nearly completcd-two Stories high,
60 feet long, 42 feet wide, eight rooms and seven
fire places.
U' For further particulars apply TO the Sub
scriber at the Spann Hotel, Edgefeld c. II.
JOHN IIUIET.
Feb 90 If 6
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For Sale.

A HOUSE AND LOT containing about two
n acres, one and u half miles from Edgeiicld
on the Columbia Road. There are on the Lot
well of good water and all necessary outbuild-
ings for a small family.
The place will be sold for Cash or on time,
the purchase money being amply secured
and immediate possession given.
" Apply at this Office.
Feb IF 3
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Rags Wanted.

4 FAIR price will be given for RAGS. Gall
n Cotton) by S. E. BOWERS.
Hamburg, April 81 tt ii
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-20

A GOOD wife is the workmanship Of Il
good husband.
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Tan Yard.

MO MORE Hides can be received at the
IN Tan Yard, until further notice. -
r. T. MINIS.
April 8 . If II
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-20

IT is the fashion down in cold Vir-
ginia," for the negroes to wear long
trails of Grape, tied round their hats, and
allowed to fall down their backs. A
planter one day met strange nigger on
the road decked out in superintendent
amount of Grape that reached almost to
his heels.
"Who do you belong to?" asked the
planter. ;.
"Mrs--, of Albemarle," replied
Caesar.
"Where are you going!"
TO Massa --'s furnace; Pze
been hired to work da."
"You have lost one of your friends,
see.'
&" Yes, massa." .
"Was it near, or distant relative Z"
Waal-putty distant-'bOm tpenty-
fve miles"
An UMBRELLA SroRY.-It was Punch
if we remember rightly, who told the
story some years ago, Of man who
loaned an umbrella to a friend, Il trades
man in his street, on wet, nasty day. 1t
was not returned, and on another wet,
disagreeable day, he called for it, but he
found his friend at the door, going out
with it in his hand:
al have come for my umbrella" ex-
claimed the lender.
"Can't help that" exclaimed the bor-
rover; "don't you see that am going
out with it?"
"Wcl!-yes," replied the lender, as.
tonished at such outrageous impudence,
"yes-but-but what am to do 2"
"Dow replied the other, rs he threw
up the top, and walked of, edo as l
did-borrow onc!"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-20

TRUNKS without baggage in them, are
generally carried by dandies, showmen,
and elephants.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-20
Expenses.


vision, per Session.. n,..............S5 90
Tuition in the Primary Department,
end Division, Observation-Disclosures. 90
Tuition in the Academic Department, l2 90
Collegiate is 90
Lessons on the Piano and use of ofInstrum'nt IS 90
Modern Languages. each. ............. 90
Drawing and Sketching from Nature,... s 90
Painting in Oils, Portrait and Landscape, IS 90
Use Of Apparatus, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 90
Fuel and care of Buildings, gs,........... so
Good Boarding can be obtained in the VII
lage including lights, washing, fuel,
&C., at (per month";. 10 90
Pupils entering near the middle or close Of
of the Session, are charged from the time OF
entrance to the end of the Session. No dcduc-
ton for absence, or other causes, but at the dis
crction of the Principal.
All bills for Tuition, &C., are payable at the
close of each Session.
Books, Stationary and Music, can be obtained
in the Village at reasonable prices.
MUSICAL DGPAR TMEM T
The Department Of Music is under the SUPER
vision Of one Of the most accurate and accom-
plished teachers in the State; and it is believed
that unusual facilities are afforded for acquiring
Il luOTOuEH hHO"leuBt VI tiiib dliilCuit scieHce'
In addition to regular private lessons, the pupils
in this department are divided into classes, and
taught on the plan Of Pestalozzi.
They devote much time to exercises, adapted
to train the ear and the voice, and to impart an
easy and brilliant execution.
If they pursue the prescribed course Of musi-
cal instruction, they acquire the art of reading
music with facility. a,
They are required to be regular and systcmut-
ic in practising daily at the Institute.
The training and cultivation of the voice.
receive an unusual degree Of attention. The
science of Elocution is here applied, in develop
ing the voice for singing, with great effect.
The Institution has been almost weekly visited
by large number of the ladies and gentlemen
Of our village, who have invariably expressed
the highest degree of satisfaction, at what they
have heard and seen Of the proficiency of the
Pupils and the arrangement Of the Institute.
And the Trustees have only to add in conclu-
sion, that while in their opinion, there are many
institutions Of learning deservedly popular in our
State, yet there are none which can furnish
greater or more substantial advantages TO young
Ladies than that under the charge of Mr.. RAY
MoSD.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-20
TESTIMONY OF THE PRESS.

DR. ROGERS SYRUP OF LIvERwoRT AND
TAR.-We hnve heard of several important cures
recently effected by this excellent medicinal pre-
paration. and in one instance that came under our
observation, we can speak confidently. One of
our employees who had suffered severely from
menced the Use of this medicine, and his Cold has
entirely disappeared.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-20
Pickles, &c.

TUsT Receiving fresh supply Of Pickles,
O Preserves, Sardeins, Lobsters, Salmon, Git
ron Raisins, Prunes, Essences for Cooking,
Fresh Mustard, sc. S. E. BOWERS.
Hamburg, April II tt 1t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-20
Notice.

a IL persons indebted to the estate Of Lewis
n Collins, decd, are requested to make i'm
mediate payment, and those having demands
against the same to present them properly at
tested. J. A. COLLINS, Admir-.
Oct. 80 If Al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-20
DIR. ROGERS
LIVERWORT AND TAR

IHE following is from the pen Of WIN. II. LE-
VISION, Esq, the distinguished editor of the U. 6.
Military and Naval Argus, under date of New
York, January 26, 1851 What could be more
conclusive!
"It is seldom we permit ourselves TO occupy a
space in these columns to speak in praise Of any
article in the patent medicine way; but when We
see the life of fellow creature saved by the use
of any medicine whatever. we consider it as our
right, if not 6hr duty, TO give simple statement
of facts, that others may, in like manner be bene.
fitted The case which has induced us to pen this
article was that of young lady of our acquain-
tance, who by frequent exposure to the night mir,
contracted Cold which settled on the Lungs be-
fore its ravages could be stayed. This occurred
two wears ago this winier.) Various remedies
were used but with very little effect or benefit
The Cough grew worse, with copious expectora-
tiun, and the sunken eye, and pale, hollow cheek,
told plainly that pulmonary disease was doing its
worst on her delicate frame. The family physi-
can was consulted and although lie would not
admit TO the young lady that she really had the
Consumption yet he would give no encouragement.
as to q cure. At this crisis her mother was per.
suaded to make use of bottle Of DIR. Rogers
Compound Syrup of Lirerwort and Tar. and We
are happy to state she was perfectly cured in less
than three months by this medicine alone, after
even hope was destroyed. II is useless to COM
ment on such case ms this, for the simple truth
will reach where polished fiction never can. If
any doubt the authenticity of this statement. let
them call at this Office.-U. S. Military and Ma
val Argus.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-20
Notice.

A LII those indebted to the estate of Nathan
n Norris, decd, are requested to make pay
ment forthwith, and those having demands
against said estate will please present them i'm
medately, properly attestcd according to law.
N. A. NORRIS, Adm'x.
March 6m
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-20

G. w. LANDE u WI,
WILL Practice in tbs Courts of LAW and
w EQUITY for Edsehcid and Lexington
Districts.
Ohicein Law Range, Edgefeld C. II.
Jan l6, If 50
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-20
From the N. Y. Mirror. Sept. 9.

LryERwoRT AND TAR.-Of the virtues of DR..
Rogers Cough Medicines prepared from rhe above
articles. it is needless now to speak; its efficacy
in speedily curing Coughs, Colds and other lung
complaints, which too Frequently, if neglected,
result in Consumption, ia too well established in
public confidence to need eulogy now.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-20
s. S. TOM MS,

ATTORNEY AT LAW.
T OFFICE Immediately in rear of the Court
House.
Jan % If
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1)oetrl).
mGOoD BYE.~

" But give to me when loved snes part,
The gentle word good bye"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-05-20

AUGUSTA. Ga.
ID ESPECTFULLY announce to their friends
III and the public, that they have received
their full SPRING SUPPLIES, embracing
very large and elegant assortment of Staple
and Fancy DRY GOODS.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-23
nong the intnituae Of banners dsplayed furnishing

among the nnitude of banners displayed, garnishng
wallis rooftrees and shipping, as far as the eye could
REACH little star did not observation of the
police although paling its briancy with the red and
yellow Of the national banner the assumed banner of the
Republic of Cuba torn down, and the rash youth
hunted who had in saucy temerity Haunted it in the
very face of authority Ignaco Cheves was placed in
prison to answer for the offence the 18th inst.
The 18th inst. five pick-pockets arrested-one
Spanish gentleman who accompanied to the field of
MS professional pursuits by negro assistant and when
taken in the courarea Of the house. fastened
to his ebony accomplish to be conducted to the Tacon
The 18th, seven more apprehended along the
wharf (maf'felas) of the Marine Department for steal
ing stabbng etc. and also another vemaking couple
working without license escaped from the country to
hide their folly in Havana ETC. The youth and his COM
panon were furnished with state apartments attend
but not smoothly together flows the current of their
affections and many other crimes of note
The brig Corneia arrived day before yesterday from
New Orleans. The Octavia sailed on the 18th The
schooner Midas sails to-day for your port.
The French brig owar Ovarte, Com Feixal arrived in
sixteen days from yesterday offered her SER
vices to the Captain General etc. in of necessity
English national vessels looked for with similar offers
every day-smeing afar off the prey, and field that
they will have share in and that will be boodless
The Empire City, Windle cleared from New York,
rived at half past six O'Clock this morning. and had the
INVASION OF the police force under the lead OF
Lleraof mercral memorya very appropriate creature
carry the present bera and unjust policy of this
Government towards American vessels and the passen
gers arriving in them.
The Intendenta has been quite ill for several days but
it is supposed he will his symptoms this
ing favorable, The venerable portly coachman
of 0Donne, Hoay Conche and Cut and - departed
| this life yesterday.
CHoLERA" There is no disease in Havana but there
is family of the city not in mourning this is almost
literally true but improving To-day promises
to give Norther from appearances by the evening Of
| the morrow. "JosEr
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-23
Proclamation
PAR JOSEPH WALKER, GoUvERNEUR DE L,ETAT
DE IN IUUISINN II,

BUREAU DE LEXEcuTIF, BATON RoueR, 9 Aodt 1852.
ATTENDU Convention reinforcement assembee aptolde
Eat la vile BatonRouge, lie but changer Con-
Louisiana ordne que "Immtdatemen spras
oun de la Convention lie Gouvenenr ubera pocaa
ton dams que ordonnca vera officers de PEat utose
loi organiser rGlectou membes de iAssembe Gtnea
donver scn dams caque pae de lEa enro!s ndqnes
PREMIER ARD DE NOVEAIBRE proclaim,
uer peupe de PE dopon lie reject de cee Constitutions
du devo officers de reevor 10 de qu
Pncieuue Constitution avaent lie rot de voter lie ors
qu lie possedent de la Constitution Chaque
eecteur frnueIa opinion depont dams be dcs
aeeee excsivement bulletin nsera
CONSTITUTION ACCEPTEE,' ceux: CONSTITUTION RE-
JETEE ben erprmnnt caement nenton de
feeceur la ure de cette election lieu usles
rnpports election genae dE les commsaares
auont preside exaneron son eomperont tous les bulletin,
deposes puts ills tanmetront esuat Secre dEat
formemen dispositions de la o aue eleciions
En- consequence, M proclamation.
nohant les yoans egaux
toh, ct de plus ordonnant les Sheriff.
anre ocIers que celia dc donner avis
bier ct de voter laceepaon reiet Constitution
PREMIER MARDl DE NoVEAiBRE proclaim il
haut les procedures soent eondues les conoe-
Performance dispositions elections,
Par lie Gouvernenr, JOSEPH WALKER.
Cum =f..y.p Sacre Fiat
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-23
Proclamation
BY JOSEPH WALKER, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE
OF LOUISIANA

EXECUTIVE OFFICE, BATON RoueR, August 8, 1882
WHEREAS lately assembled State cadt
Rouge for the purpose Of changing
State louisiana has ordained That Immediately
Convention the Governor shall issue
naon directing officers this State, authorized
elections for members the General Assembly, hoda
poll parish the State the places designated by
the FIRST TUESDAY NOVEMBER next for the purpose taking
the the good people of this State In regard the adoption
rejection this Constitutions shall be the duty Of said
the entitled vote under the old Constt
ton and under this Constitution Each voter shall express his opinion
by depong separate box to be kept for that purpose ticket
wherein shall be THE CONSTITUTION ACCEPTED
THE CONSTITUTION REJECTED, such word il
dcty convey the Intention the Az the conclusion of said
election which shall be conducted every the general Ste
election now conducted the designated preside
the same shall carefully examine ballot deposited and
shatorthwit make due Secretary State
conformity to the provisions the existing upon the subject
elections"
Now therefore, have thought issue this Procamaon
notifying the qualified the ordinance of the Con-
venion aforesaid and furthermore commanding shorf Commits.
Elections and all other officers eren concerned notify
people assemble and vote the
stution upon the FIRST OF NOVEMBER NEXT
and that the proceedings BIO conducted be made
conformity with the existing upon the subject
of elections. By the Governor JOSEPH WALKER,
CHARLES GAYARRR, Sec. OF State. 2pte
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-23

THE FABis SIyA,-The success Of this great
and capital ventloquis at the Varieties Theatre
is unprecedented Crowded audiences nightly testify
their delight and appreciation of his most miraculous aud
mirthprovokng feats in reiterated shouts of hearty
laughter and withal the : Fakr" is accomplished
scholar, and finished gentleman winning host of
friends in his association with those whom his business
brings him in contact with This is the second week OF
his performances here and his entertainments at
ractiye Tonight he appears again with great
variety of astounding experiments. Go and enjoy your
selves,
Tonight, the grand prize entertainment off and
We doubt not that the house will be crowded. In addi-
ton to the nimable performances of the Fakir prizes
valued at $780, and which be at the box-ofce
to-day, will be distributed among the audience. The
principal prizes fine gold lever watch and diamond
breast-piu.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-23

POLITICAL sLAspER.-We do not know to what depths
of infamy partisan SANDER descend 1t has even
gone far as to charge that coon-tha respectable
and graves dgnifed animal honored with general popu-
lar attention and admiration at Baton Rouge and at the
late soupecue herehas abandoned his upon chicken
cocks to devou regardless of SEX defenceess hens
Our coon treats the charge with the sovereign
tempt and does not intend to permit it to disturb the
quiet of his home Carondeet but cannot forbear
saying (and wish had capitals and italics sufficient
to give emphasis to our scorn and indignation that it is
vile and unmtgated SANDER.
1t originates in the fact that in taking lunch at the
Shades he partook of excellent chicken stew But
to set the Islander at rest state facts list the
stew made of hen, he (eoon) did not kill ID he
did not partake Of it until satisfied it of rooster
We hope to hear of this paltry SANDER and we
ask of the public ever atrocous heartless and
eonscienceless brought against Pierce or Scott
| forever, -
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-23

GRAND CoAuTIoN OF PARrIEs.-Political excitement
runs hghthe conflicting opinions of wings and demo-
Gratis defended with the utmost zeayet in the very
heat and Juror OF the contest there important point
upon which all paresand especially dinner supper
partiesare agreed We the luxures eatable and
drinkabe at the Phoenix House dining and refreshmept
rooms St. Charles street There the wittiest bon upans
of the day assemble there the lights of the press the
stars of the dra and representatives of all the depart
steal appetite is discriminating there will be grafed
and if you would minge the feast of reason and the
flow of soul with your epicurean enjoyment the Phoenix
the place in which to find the requisite mental mate
rial Messrs Daniels 4 Bidwel always on hand to
receive their friends.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-23

THE CASSIDY OYSTER sALooN.-ThiS old and popular
establishment No ii ST. Charles street, having been
painted and fitted in splendid STYLE in full blast
and fish game and oysters served up in style to suit
the tastdous James Cassidy the geutemanly pro-
prieor is well deserving the patronage of the public
Give him a call
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-23

n0s' BEN. HARniN,-We copy the following from the
Elzabethtown (Ky) Register Of September 10: The
health of the Hon Ben Hardin is rapdly declining and
no hopes are entertained of his recovery The news
his death may soon be expected weuuderstand that he
has made profession of religion become member of
the Methodist church and expresses willingness to leave
the shores Of mortal lfe,Y
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-09-23

We indebted to the Hon John Moore for political
pamphlet in German We doubt not that it is highly
teresting, but German education was sadly ne
elected, unable to say positively what its good
n;,tco