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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1853-02-16
The South Carolinian.

WE invite the especial attention of our readers to
the advertisement Of Messrs. JOHNSTON e. CAvIs, 10
be found elsewheren present issue. Their paper
1.-THE CarOinan) deseryedly ranks among the best of
Southern publications. Its management under the
proprieors and editors named above, has been sklful
and judicious TO degree which is seldom if ever
exceeded 1t has been such to secure the highest
respect from the Press generally and the strongly
attached confidence of lis numerous subscribers.
While ably advocating its own Independent views,
whether npun questions Of politics or morals, the
CarOlinian has carefully abslained from unsupported
invecve superciiOus taunt ganst its opponents.
We are pleased 10 know that the Carolinian's cir
culatiun is rapidly becoming co-extensive with its
merits. It's Tri-Weekly issue should be in the hands
of every one who can afford the expense, whclS by
the way is very slight. only SO per nnnum. Messrs.
JOHNSTON & CAyIs have our heartiest wishes for
their private happiness and public success. They
have now considerable number of subscribers on
this side Of the Stale. May that number be speedily
doubled! Their wateffulness, their proved abilities
and their faithful discharge Of the onerons duties of
their position richly merit this increase Of patronage.
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'ohen triumphant party, flashed ,oah an orer-
'chelnn'ng nrc1ority, comes into porer.
If, in view of all these circumstances the
people elect me their Representative, pledge
10 them my past life, as Il guaranty, that will
endcavor to discharge my dulles faithfully TO
them And. while love my country, and
would feel grateful to serve free and indepen-
dent people, yet would not, for the proudesl
office, consent to beg for it, through personal
solicitation, or to dcviate for one moment from
the direct path of manly Independence. IT
have erred in these views, hope and trust my
friends will pardon me; whatever may be the
result, shall ever feel for them The warmest
impulses Of a grateful heart.
This section of the State has given some OF
the most illustrous names to the public service.
Our people have been educated to high STAN
dard of PUBLIC worth. Heretofore, mere per-
sonal eiertioneering has had but little influence
with them. They must feel the deepest stake
in who is 10 represen, them. have been placed
where am with no seeking of mine. And, if
they were 10 elert me, under the peculiar and
embarrassing circumstances in which am
placed it would ill my bosom with the most
grateful emotions and, if the reverse, no man
will bow with more respect 10 popular opinion.
| have the honor 10 be. very respectfully,
your obedient servant, F. w. PICkENS.
Messrs. II. A. JoSEs, J. ]. MARTIN, Z. Ii.
ALLEN. Committee
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From the Abbeville Banner, 10th inst.
rur rhEpTiSA rvr,cs

Below will be seen the letters Of three of the
Candidates for Congress, assigning their rea,
sons for not being present on saleday, to ad
dress the people, also setting forth briefly, THEN
views AMI principles. No letter was received
from Mr.. SULLIVAN. We regret that none o.
s9Sese gentlemen could be with US on that day
IS quite a number Of persons came in from til.
country with the expectation of hearing them
True there are no important questions immedi
atey before the country, and the political creed.
of these gentlemen are we'll known vet speech
flying is not unproductive of some good, tc
give proper direction to public sentiment, wher
it proceeds from those capable Of teaching.
BY a resolution passed unanimously at the
meeting on Monday, all the papers in the Con
gressional district are requested to copy the
letters referred 10.
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4gachoy,s Lexicon of rreemas0nry,

We are indebted to the politeness of the very in.
telligent author for neatly bound copy of this work
from the Press of Messrs. WALKER e. JAMES
Charleston Besides being an Invaluable source o
instruction to the Free Mason it Is book of great
interest to the ral.reader. Mr.. MAcKEY has de.
voted much time and labor to the investigation o
Masonic science. The Lexicon is one Of the richest
products of his industry and research in this depart
ment In presenting and explaining the peculiar
vocabulary Of his venerable Order, he has entwincd
around his definitions much that is rare and worthy
of being priced by the Scholar the historian and the
philosopher. This work has now reached its second
edition, has been considerably enlarged and improved
and unqueslonably merits place in every library.
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FOR TIE ADVERTISER.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT,


AT Meeting Of the Butler Flying Artillery
held at their Parade Ground on Saturday the 18th
instant, the following Preamble and Resolutions were
proposed and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, it has pleased wise and inscrt1tablc
Providcnc. to take from us, by the hand Of death
our esteemed young friend and fcllow-mcrnbcr Of
the Butler Flying Artillcry, Mr.. GooDE MuRRELL
and. WHEREAS, we deeply lament the l"ss our COM
pany has sustained in his untimcly death and sim
ccrcly syn'palsc with his relatives in their severe
affections. Therefore,
ResOircd, That us testimony of respect and es-
TEEN for The ncmnry Of our departed brother,
soldier, we wear the usual badge Of mourning for
thirty days.
ReSolrcd That, in testimony Of our coincidence
with the bcreaycd family, c"py Of these Rrs"lu.
tions be Transmitted to them by rIe Clerk Of the
Company.
ResO!red, That these proceedings be published
in the Edgcfcld -Adrcrtiscr.
JACKSON COvAR, Clerk.
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LEASlDE, EDGEFIELD,

So'uhl !, 4Ooo'
Gentlemen: A previous engagement precludes
my addressing my telIow-eilizeus of Abbeville,
on Salcday next.
There being no political division of our peo.
pie, or issue of moment, now before them, and
my own position, relative 10 that which last
lgitatcd our State, being fully known, could,
if present, do no more, than give general
outline of my political principles.
A single sentence is sufficient to convey my
entire political creed to those VIII" understand
tie principles of our form of Government |
believe that each Of the thirteen States, by
which the Constitution was ordained, was be-
fore its creation and are still separate, distinct,
and co-equal Sovereigns.
In aspiring to become your Congressional
Representative, Iadvance no claim beyond that
Of being an honorable gentleman, whose ambi-
ton to be distinguished among his peers, is not
chilled by consciousness of mental interiorily.
You will please accept my acknowledgement
of your courtesy, and make known on the oc-
c..son the cause Of my absence.
have the honor to BIZ respectfully Your fcl-
ow-ci.izrn, p. S. BROOKS.
Ne, ISIS H. A. JONES, J. ]. MARTIN, C. II.
ALLEN, Committee.
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The American cotton-PIanter:

THIS is another Southern enterprise, for which We
would speak word or two Of commendaton. The
Cotton-Paater is a Monthly Journal devoted to inn
proved plantation economy &c., &c. 1t is published
in Montgomery, Ala. The Editor, Dr.. N B. CLOUD,
is native Of Edgefeld District, or ut least was
raised here. He is well known as an excellent
planter HIMSELF and we remember him of old as being
persevering and successful student. We learned n
good many things together, under that admirable
teacher and perfect gentleman, SAML. NJ. STAFFORD,
at present.a Professor in the Alabama University.
Among these, all item which we call to mind dis
tincty is one of the notices of the Cotton. Planter,
viz: Possunt, quia posse ridentui. 1t conveys the
true secret of all success. For the editor of the
" Cotton Planter our wish is that he may attain
the full measure of prosperity which his industry,
determination and energy ought to secure him. His
publication is not surpassed by any similar one in
onr country
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Feb Is
SQacriT's Sale.

DY Virtue of sundry wrils of Firri Faeias
ID to me directed. I shall proceed TO sell at
Edgcfcld Court House, on the first Monday
and Tuesday following in March next, the
following property. in The following cases, viz:
Matt hrdis vs. John Dlarsh and wife, One
Tract of Land containing one thousand (loOo)
acres, more or less, Granted TO Thomas Larry,
on the West side of Biz Horse Greek, and ad-
joining lands Of D. J. Walker, Rambo g. Wal
ker, and John Wise.
Henry Moore, bearer vs. John c. Thomaa,
One Tract of Land containing one hundred and
fifty (5O) acres, more or less. adjoining lands
Of Sarah Thomas, Abram Kicrease and .stbers.
Tho mas Lewis VS. Charlotte Zimmerman,
The Tract Of Land where the Defendant re-
!ssides. contaiain. one hnndred and ffiy
acres, more or less, and adjoining lands Of Sim.
Zimmerman and others.
William Wilson vs. Russel Harden: Henry
Covin and orhc-s, w The Same, The Tract of
Land in Beach Island, where Mrs. Harden and
family resides, containing one hundred and iwcn-
ty-fveQ Q25) acres. more or less, and adjoining
lands of K. J. Hankinson, Wllian Wilson, A.
Simkins and others.
Luther Roll W. John Hill. Administrator The
Tract of Land situated in Bench Island, where
Mrs. - Cox resides, containing three hum
dred 5000 acres. more or less, adjoining lands
Of G. D. Mills, 81. GaTphin and others.
Terms Cash.
LEWIS JONES, SEED.
Feb l3 4e
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Feb l3
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFlELD DISTRICT.
In ORDINARY.

RYH.T. WRIGH Esq, Ordinary ofEdge.
ID field District.
Whereas, James A. Dcvore has applied to me
for Letters Of Administration, on all and sin
guar the goods and chaitlrs, rights and credits
of Temperance Robertson late Of the District
aforesaid. deceased.
These are, therefore. to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the
said drceascd, 10 be and appear before me, at
our next Ordinary's Conrr for the said District,
to be holden at Edgeticld Court House, on the
22d day Of February inst, to show cause, if
any, why the said administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this the 9Th
dav of Feb, in the year Of our Lord one hous-
and eight hundred and ffty-three and in the
seventy seventh year of American independence
II. II. WRIGHT, o. Ed.
Feb Is Ct
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YoR TIE ADVERTISER.
EDGErIELD, Feb. !

EDcErELp, Feb. IA, 1858.
Ma. EDITOR :-Tlaving been called on to give a
certificate explaining the nature and purposes Of the
letter published by Capt. Brooks in your paper Of
the Goth ultimo, hereby submit to you the follow
Ing statement, in which believe all of the sgbecrf
bers to that letter concur.
The letter to Capt. Brooks was intended to
be entirely p-iuate. aud not to express any prefer
encc for Col. PcEEys to Capt. BRooHs, but to leave
us unplcdgcd to either if suggestions were NOT
approved,
We regret exceedingly that this letter has been
made the ground Of an unkind controversy result
which could not have been foreseen, and for which
we would gladly hope, there is no good cause for
continuing. Yours, respectfully,
II. r. SPANN.
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The Gardiner Case and Gen. Thompson.

Mucm has been said and written about this celebra
ted case of supposed fraud We say "supposed," be-
cause the question of fraud has not yet been decided
There will be an adjudication however, in all proba.
biity, during The course of the present month. Dr.
GARDINER has returned to Washington, it is said, with
abundance of positive proof as the existence o
his Mines in Mexico whereas the Commissioners make
return Of non est mrcntus. The circumstances thus
farheveoped justify the conjecture that papabe guilt
will attach TO the claimant.
Blu, whether any such quilts necessarily chargeable
Gpon the Counsel for Dr. GARDNER is entirely sepa.
rate and distinct question. We should say not, with
our present light upon the subject. Especially in re-
ference to our own fellow-cilizen, General WADDY
THOMPSON, would we deny the proprety Of any such
conclusion, at least until the most satisfactory evi.
dence of criminal cOnneTon with the affair shall be
adduced by his accuser. The Southern Patriot, in q
late article upon this subject, says with much good
sense and fairness 1t is true that the most valuable
possession Of beloved Staseis the character of er
distinguished sons. and We think that this should
make all cautious in lending the slightest appear
Of believing any charge injurious their repu,a-
tion and honor"
The Patriot further states with confidence that, in
The event Of fraud being proved against GARDINER,
" Gen. TnoMPsoN will speak for himself, and in such
way, and with such proofs, as will not only satisfy
every one that he has been without blame in the
whole matter, but has acted in this in all other
in which he has been engaged before the Me1i-
can Commissioners, with the most scrupulous honor.
With tins assurance which doubtless emanates from
the best authority upon this point, think every, the
nOst sensitive Carolinian should rest satisfied mill
it is clearly falsifed by stubborn facts At all events,
we are Of that mind at present. and trust shall find
no cause OF dissatisfaction in the matter.
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The Southern Aericulturist,

WE noticed the Prospectus of this work some
weeks hack, and confidently predicted, from what WE
knew of all concerned in its publication, editorsEir
&C., that it would be first rate thing. We have
now received the January number, and find shas our
expectations were right. The first number is green.
covered Pamphlet of 80 pages-good paper and well
printed. 1t contains large amount of very useful
information in reference to the farm, the orchard the
garden &c. We would respectfully advise our
friends, who interested in such matters, osend
their names once as subscribers 70 this valuable
Journal 1t is with perfec, confidence, to its pre-
sent and future claims TO the support of Southern
plantprs that We drop this recommenda ton.
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TIE BABY AND THE PApER-It is n good
woman who lets her parting thoughts run upon
the baby and the newspaper The Boston
Transcript gives us IN account ofan anxious
mother in an omnibus, who on leaving home
gave the following injunction: .'Takc care of
the baby, and don't forget 10 send the Home
journal" The Transcript says, 1--WE have faith
in that lady's domestic character, and feel sure
that her firesde is happy one. If this good
kind soul couldn't have her Laby with her, why
she took the next best remainder Of her happy
home"
We have n particular regard for ladies who
think of babies and home journals-let them
live where they nlay. We feel sure they have
hearts in the right place, and heads worthy of
cultivation.
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time, plough as deep as you can in the soil, that
will permit it, and trust in Providence for the
increase.-Yorkvile Miscellany.

HORRIBLE TRAGEDY IN OHo.-The Tusca-
rawas (Ohio) Advocate, has the following ac.
count of most brutal homicide ON last Sat.
ulday murder in cold blood was perpetrated
near Bolivar, in this county. 1t appears that
two brothers, Of the name of OFray, were
wrestling, when The eldest one, aged about sixty
raised stick of wood to strike the other. The
wife of the deceased one intcriered, and implor.
ed him motto strike her husband who WAS reel
ing under the effects of intoxication. He made
some violent threats, when she left to arouse
the ncigh5ors. In short time she returned
with some of her friends and saw the lifcless
form Of her husband, his head all beat into a
jelly. The murderer was sitting on II log near
by, and appeared to be unmovcd Mt the awful
crime he had just committed. He was arrested,
and is now in Jail awaiting his trial.
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Land for SAKE

rTIIE Subscriber will sell at private sale, lis c1-
j. crent TRACT, containing Seven Hundred
and Forty-six lying on waters Of the Edisto River,
and adjoining lands Of William Librand and Levi
Librand.
On the premises are good Dwelling, Gin TIouse
and Screw. and all other necessary ont-buildngs
The said Land will be sold on reasonable terms
to an approved purchaser.
VIM. BUSH.
Feb 16 n &
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Notice /!

7 WILL SELL at private sale, or, If not Previons-
Il ly disposed of, at pubic outcry at Edgefed Z:
H., on saleday in March, the following Tracts OF
Land, viz:
TIL. place known as the HOMESTEAD" for
mcrly the property Of Jacob Pew, deed, contain
ins Seventy Acres, with good Dwelling House
and all necessary outbuidngs.
Also, Three Hundred acres, more or less, OF good
Piney Woods Land, situated near the " Homestead
Place. at about the distance Of half-a-mile
| viii also sell a Negro Man, Womnn and three
children.
Amply TO the Subscriber at Edgc6eh C. II. Good
titles TO the property can be given.
JOEL P. HILL.
Feb l6 st
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gin papers that project is in agitation at Tai,
lahassee for dividing the State of Florida. II
is proposed, by the advocates Of the plan, to
unite that portion Of the State lying west Of the
Chat,ahooche river to Alabama, and that por.
ton lying between the Chaltahoochce and
Suwannce rivers to Georgia, and the balance
to constitute the future State of Florida.
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sTha cnrrenA Rauarsed.

THE discovery of gold in Australia is said to have
checked the tide of foreign emigration 10 the United
States in very remarkable degree. The Port stats.
tics on this side OF the water not only confirm this
opinion, but go to show that large numbers daily
leaving the American shores in pursuit of Eastern
gold. The New York Express thinks the country
has not yet felt the effects Of this reversed current
and we would add, never will.
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HYM z N IA L.

= MARRIED, in Augusta. Ga, on the Sth inst, BY
the Rev. VIM. Hard, DR.. GnESvILLE HoRD and
Mrs. EvALlSE V. NAYS boil, Of EdgcGeld District.
MARRIED, on the 18th inst, by Rev. ID. d. Brun-
son, Mr.. WILLIAM CuLcLAzIER and Mrs MARY ANN
CARTRIDGE, all Of this district.
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Groceries |!

100 BARRELS choice Coffee Sugar,
lOO 10 hhis. common to fine n. o. Sugar,
l0D bags superior RIO Coffee,
100 barrels, new crop, New Orleans Molisses,
80 boxes Cheese,
300 sacks Salt,
40 boxes sperm and adamnntine Candes
Together with full and complete assortment Of
Groceries generally Purchasers will find it great
ly 10 their advantage BY examining our stock, -
facts stubborn things.
AGNEW, FISHER & CO.
Feb Q 1853 81
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THE Columbia (rcnncssce) Intelligencer
makes mention Of very remarkable family
III Maury county. The head of the family
is'Mr. John Kennedy, who resides some
eight miles north OF Columbia. He has
eighteen children living-all fully grown
seventy. -four grand children, and fifty.one
great. grand. .children-in all, one hundred
and lorty.three! There has not been a
single death in the family since the year
lSOG. 4 remarkable family, truly
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Notice,

N7E WILL proceed to sell at Edgefcld C. H.,
w on sale day in March next, TRACT Of
LAND, containing One Hundred and Th:rty-fur
(34) acres, more less, known as the Go"d Spring
Branch Tract belonging to the estate Of John Hat
cher, deed, situate in Edgefcld District, and bound
ed by lands of Gen. jas. Jones and others.
Terms made known on day of sale
AMOS LaNDRUM, Aa'r with the
JAS. HATCHER. vii! annexed.
Feb 1t
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To .Jurypmcm and o1hcrs.

TNHOSE who have business nt March Court, arc
i respectfully informed, ha. they can be accom-
modified with Board and L"dging, "n the most
reasonable terms. at the Ilouse immediately below
the Steam al where the Subscriber will be gra,i-
fed to give the utmost attention to the wants ot al
who may favor him with their company.
&. BROADWATER.
Feb l6 st )
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CO N N E. R CIAL.
Correspondence OF the Advertiser

HAMBURG. Feb -, 1853.
CoTros.-Thcrc has not been any material change
in prices during the week ending to-day. We have
had quite good weeks business at last weeks
prices The excess in the receipts have gotten up
considerably over half million Of bales, which pre-
vents prices from advancing. We doubt much
whether prices will keep up much longer, unless
there be some indication of decrease in receipts
We quote prices to-day at to % lOc. d.
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PLAH SPEAKIHG.-The organ Of the Rom"n
Catholics of Lower Canada, the True Witness.
referring to the rumored invasion of Great Bri-
tnin by l.ouis Napoleon of France. declares tha,
"Great Britain is the main stay Of the enemies
of God and Christ she is drunk with the blood
of martyrs; and in the approaching contest the
prayers Of two hundred millions Of Catholics
throughout the world will daily and hourly as
rnd iur her Grirst'
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Administrators Notice.

A Ii Persons having demands against the Es>
N tate of A. II. Coleman, deed, are requested
to present them properly attested, ana those in
debted previous to his death, by Note oS Account,
will make immediate payment, as Nriher ipdutr
gence will not be given.
WILSON ABNEY, Admir-.
Sept II If 36:
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THE SHOOTING AFFAIR AT WasHIscTos.-lt
is stated that when the officers were pntling
Schaumburg into the carriage TO convey him to
prison, IN Intellectual effort WAS made to mob
him by the populace. Strong Efforts will BE-
made by the friends of Schaumburg to justify
the act.
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To MEcuAslcs-The Charlotte, N. C. Whig

Any number of mechanics, whose business
is connected with the building of houses, will
find employment in Charlotte during the COM
ing spring and summer. A large Female Col
lege, Bank, Town Hall, Passenger Depot, and
other public buildings besides dozen or more
of private dwelling houses, are in contemplation,
and will certainly be built during the spring and
summer. Come, therefore, all you mechanics,
who desire mployment and wish 10 be we'll
paid for your labor, Come and come quickly
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MILK FOR BUTTER.-A French paper, some
time since, made an announcement of great H.
trrest to dairymen and farmers-namely, that
milk kept in zns pails will curd -four Or five
hours later than tia: kept in paiIs of different
material which allows all the cream TO separate.
In IN experiment made for the purpose, the
cream taken from the tin pals yielded pounds
OF butter, and the other - pounds The but
ter from the zinc pals proved swccter and more
agreeable Than the other.
This is certainly worthy of trial.
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TIRED OF TnEM.-Two important bills
were reported in the Pennsylvania Legisla.
ture on Monday-one 10 prevent colored
persons from acquiring a residence in that
State, and the other to prevent fuglives
from labor in other States and slaves mann.
mitted by their masters from settling in
Pennsylvania.