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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
COM N e RCIAL,
Correspondence Of the Advertiser.

HAMDOhG, Lee. 2S.
CoTToN-Our market continues dull and de-
pressed, and prices gradually declining. The past
week has been very du-.he larger portion Of the
receipts went in store account Of Planteru, they
being unwilling to sell at present prices.
We are to-day in receipt Of later adSiccs from
Europe, which are regarded quite unfavorable to
Cotton Austria has at length formed an alliance
with the balance of the allied powers against Russia,
with the understanding that united effort be made
against Russia within one month-What the result
will be, is left to mcclure Our market is there
fore SO unsettled and prices SO Irregular that we are
not able to give anything further, than what has
transpired in the way Of actual sales, from So to
II cents. D.
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Administrators Sale.

PY permission Of e Esgksi Es9, Ordinary din *
and 4th Of January next, at the late residence of
Wise Holly, decd, all his Personal Property, ex-
cept the Negroes, to wit
Blacksmith and Plantation Tools, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, Horses, Mules, Oxen, Cattle,
Bacon and Stock Hogs, Sheep, Timber, Carts, Wag
ons, Corn, Fodder, Peas, Wheat, Rye and Oats.
TEnMs-Part cash, and balance Oh - months,
notes bearing interest with approved security.
MARTIN HOLLY, .a,o,,
NJ. T. HOLLY. "u ot'
Dec 81 1t so
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The War Maws

THE last intelligence from the East is my thing
but faterng to the hopes of the Allies Thus far, it
is estimated they have lost in battle and by disease
least $4,000 men. And Sebastopo is not yet taken.
Russia has also lost many, many thousands. But their
place is being rapidly supplied by large reinforce
ments While The Allies are recruited slowly and at
an immense cost. 1t is thought that tho siege of
Sebasopo will result in failure or, ifsuccced,
that the effects Of the mpagn will be disastrous to
the Allied armies. Speculation is staggered in cacu
ating and surnisng the probable termination Of this
tremendous conflict of nations. There appears a,
present no opening whatever to pacific adjustment.
1t would seem that the European world is to be almost
literally delugcd in blood. The fury Of the war.god
is fully aroused When it will be appeaseu no man
knowe,h. The great peace party, whose Ethiopian
notions prevailed but yesterday, stand abashed and
disnayed in the background, while Ambition, Pride
and Revenge rule and ride the terrific storm.
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COLUMBIA, Dec 18th 1854.
General Orders, No l. :.s
The following gentlemen have been appointed
Aides.de- Camp to the Commanderin-Chlet with the
rank of Lieutenant Colonel. They will be ooeyed
and respected accordingly.
E. B. Bryan.
J. DuNovAST, Jr.
s. R. GIsT.
w. J. GRESHAM
w. P. DUNCAN.
J. H. MARSHALL.
j. Il. SoNDLEY.
L. H. MEANS.
j. GLOVER
T. 3. CLARKsoS.
The Aides-de Camp above named, will equip them
selves and report for duty, either personally, or by
letter Ito the Adjutant and Inspector General, at 20
Depot, South Carolina, by the 5lh day OF FEBRUARY
next. The members of the General Staff, attached
TO the Chief also required to report
Us being equipped as the law prcscribcs
If either Of the above named Ades-de' Camp, or CT
the General Staff should neglect to report as above
reouired, it will b. deemed refusal TO accept and
the vacancy will be Immediately filled by another ap'
pointment. ,,.c
By order Of the Conmander-in Chief.
R. G. NJ. DuSovAST,
Adjutant and Inspector General.
Every paper in the State will copy the aooFc'
and insert once, under the editorial head
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
GEO. W. Nixon, Clerk.

THE mex, Minister'S and Dcacons' Conference
tho Second Division Of the Edgefeld Baptist Asso-
citation will be held with the Fellowship Church on
Friday before the 5th Sabbath in December next, to
meet at II O'Clock, A. M.
Elder JOHN TRAP to preach the Introductory
Sermon. Elder j. F. PETERSON, Alternate.
Is. subject of discussion.-The Importance Of
Sunday Schools in Churches.
Elder JOIN TRAPr TO write an essay on the i'm
portance Of Churches enforcing the discipline of the
New Testament
The discussion on the special duties of Dcacons,
to bu further considered at our next Conference.
ROBT. BRYAN, Sr., Clerk.
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THE Columbia Times.

THIS paper, under its present management Is grow
ing popular day by day. Messrs. Barron q 20. nave
now before them every chance of SUCCESS. Nor WIZ
they let one of them slip by unimproved. They are
capable besides Of getting up highly interesting Sheet
as their numbers thus far sufficiently prove' The
Times" will doubtless equalthe highest expectations
of its friends we commend it to all who desire to
take central Carolina paper of tone and ability.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
Eound.

A fellow has handed US an old red pocke,-book
tanning two postage stamps, fsh-hook and recipe
for curing dogs that have swallowed s,rychnine He
informs US that it was found near the door Of this
establishment That may bc-but we earnestly as.
sure him and the public large that none of us in
this shop have anything do with the article in qucs
tion Every man of US ignores it. We all take it
for granted that mus, belong to that individual who
made tho declaration" i!e who steals my purse,
steals trash"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
Planting fruit Trees.

Will no, some accommodating man OF sense give US,
briefly, the best mode Of setting out fruit trees We
would be glad 10 know next week 0. the week after
The Pressure.
Monetary matters are as tight in Edgcfeld as any
where else. A good many predicting crash.
We doubt the prediction. An idea has taken its place
in our pcrec-anum (and there it sticks) that about
February March next the tension will be and
every thing easy again.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
o. BIT U A R 7.

DErARTED this life on tho 18th inst, in this Dis
trict, Mrs. SARAH GReooRy-something over one
hundred years Of age, having been grown lady
during the Revolutionary War. She has left 3
large circle of friends and relatives to mourn their
loss. She was at the time of her death an accepta-
bic member Of the Lutheran Church, and her friends
have the consolation of believing that she now rests
in Heaven. NJ.
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VIM EMIAL.

MARRIED. on the 18th inst, at III o'clock, P.
NJ, by Rev. D. Bods, Dr. S. J. WILLARD, of Alb
beville District and Miss E. S. JONES' Of this Dis
trct.
MARRIED, on the same instant at 6 o'clock, A. NJ,
by tho same Mr.. D. ". THOMAS and Miss ELIZA
BETH STnom, all of this District.
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From Kansas.

Gov. RrEDER Of this territory has refused to COM
mission General Whitfield, recently elected 10 Con-
gress on proslavcry grounds The Governors reason
is that he elected by crowd of Missourians who
crossed the lines election day. The Washington
Sentinel pTonounces this o: Reeder usurpaoni
Because, it belongs to the House Of Reps. at Wash
ingon not to territorial governor TO decide who is
n-on.rlv elected n member of their body
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
Our /" Imp'sI Last.

The following efFuson to have been left upon
table by that promising young gentleman. who has
for some two weeks been officiating our " locum
tcnens." From the conspicuous manner in which i.
left spread out top Of every thing else, We ina
CINE it 10 be the hears desire of young Hopeful
that it should appear in print. We accordingly give
II nlorc.
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N Office,

THE Subscriber contemplating change in his
i business, early the ensuing spring, earnestly
requests all indebted to call and settle their accounts
previous to the first Of January next. Interest will
be charged on ALL accounts Of over six months
standing, remaining unpaid at that time.
NJ. a. RANSOM, AGENT.
Hamburg Dec 25 If so
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

a New TRAvELLIoN FIxIN'-The Wheeling
Intelgencer describes travelling wagon, which
passed through that city a few days ago, on its
way West, with stove in it to keep the family
warm, and at the same time do the cooking as
they progressed. The stove pipe went up
through the wagon cover, and sent forth vol
une of curling smoke. The wagon started
from near Winchester, Va. That's go-ahead
family
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Dec 81
N O tic e,

A IL Persons indebted TO me by Note or open
IA account CONTRACTED previous to the Co-part-
nership Of Chca;ham s. Nlorgan) will save them
selves cost by coming forward and settling, as have
heavy payments to make in the Bank Of Hamburg
during the months of January and February. Those
who fail to give the above their special attention by
the first Of February next, will find them in the
hands Of I. G. Key for collection.
JOHN CHEATHAM.
Dec 81 81 so
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Beautiful Presents,

THE Subscriber has just received splendid as
ents to sweethearts, relations or friends. Among
them may be found
ROMANCE OF AMERICAN LANDSCAPE.
Sixteen beautiful engraving Of American scenerJ.
TIE THOUGHT BLOSSOM. Sixteen en-
cravings on steel.
THE HOME ANNUAL, with sixteen fine plates
THE FLORAL KEEPSAKE,
THE PEARL GIFT,
GIFT OF AFFECTION, and large supply Of
Beautiful Albums. G. L. PENN, Adr.y
Dec 90 IF 49
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Notice,

T HAVE this day placed my Shop Books and
l. Accounts in the hands Of j. Cheatham, who is
duly authorized to collect and receipt for me- and
those who know themselves to be in my debt, would
save cost by calling on him for asettlement, as am
bound to collect my money.
ROBT. BROOKS.
Dec 81 St so
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

RESULT OF V1c1oRIEs.-A late letter from
London says: Over 100000 have been collected
in aid Of the wives and children of the dead and
wounded soldiers Trade suffers drcadfully
The West End shops are literally deserted
Half Of the aristocracy are in mourning for tn.
death of knsmen in the Crimca, and fancy sales
are ended. The usual quantity of amusements,
(balls, etc. are curlailcd for the same cause.
Every third person is in mourning.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
Religious Notice

Tue Fifth Sunday Union Meeting of the 4th Di-
vision of the Edgefcld Baptist Association will be
convened with the Red Oak Grove Church, on Fri
day before the Fifth Sunday in December next
J. S. Matthews to preach the Introductory sermon.
Subjects of discussion, same as last meeting.
S. P. GETZEN, MoD'oR.
vi, NJ, f-,o,l,
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Stick Lost.

4 neat Guua-percha walking stick, with small
but heavy head, was misplaced by US the other day
somewhere in town, 1t s covered with reddish cath-
er The finder vii! be good enough TO locate it in
this Office at hs earliest convenience.
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A little PLAIN whlskey Water
To drive dull care away"

No sooner had the sound been waited on tho air,
than the genius OF Young America" with his beau.
tiful sister Modern Progress" by his side lashed
upon tho scene, and having assumed an attitude of
Edgefeld TO do during the holidays, for something TO
warm up the inner mani" And the answer to this
important question was-but, my kingdom, the Edi-
tor proper has just arrv in Town, and we must be
"oph." During the brief period we have held dom-
nan sway over the deslnie of the Advertiser, we have
had fine times ard made (as all popular Editor do)
many kind friends and, now in parting ,rc trust that
the high standard TO which uc have elevated this
journal will be properly appreciated and in manner
sustained by our successor. So, with firm deter.
mnation 10 make oursef scace' in these parts by
has,y escape through the back door, bid you all
and affectionate farewell. The IMP.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

A gentleman in a private letter from the
Sandwich Islands, speaking of King Kamchame-
ha, says -" He loafs around the town of Homo
lulu--peeps into tavern and is ready to take 4
nip with any body that asks him. He isn't
worth 4 continental and auctioneers won't
take his bid at an auction"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
Notice.,

A IL Persons indebted to the late John Chap
n man, deed, or 10 the late Firm Of John
Chapman & Sons, by open account previous to this
date, will please come forward and settleihe same,
either by note or cash. wish to close the business
JOHN a. CHAPMAN, Adm'or.
Dec 21 4t so
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

We prcsen, on another column List Of Acts passed
during the recent session of our Legislature 1t will
be seen tha, it exceeds our usual number And TINS
all ,ha, We have time to say about the matter al
present.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

THE Charleston Mercury, in speaking of the
inaugural Address of Gov. Adams, says: 1--WE
have not often read so good Stale paper" aod
further, "Gov Adams assumes office BY con-
sent so general, and this so plainly secured by
his ability, and the confidence in his devotion 10
the State that his administration can hardly fail
to be one of the most popular in our annals"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

An attempt to revolt among the prisoners in
the New Jersey State Prison was made on Sum-
day afternoon. A prisoner avaied himself of a
defect in an outer cell door to escape from his
cell and open the cell doors of Two other des-
pcrate characters. The keeper heard the noise
Of n door opening, armed himself and went TO
discover the cause. When he Went to The cell,
one of the prisoners endeayorcd 10 drag him
inside, but did not succeed, and aid coming to
the keeper the prisoners were secured.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

GRAND LODGE A. F.M., OF So. CA.-At the
Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge
Of Ancient FREQ Musons of South Carolina, the
Rev. Bro E. B. Hort was elected Grand Chap
lain for the ensuing year. In the list of officers,
by some inadvcrtence, this election was not men,
toned. Papers, therefore, throughout the State,
are requested to copy this notice.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
DENTAL SURGERY!

NR. II. PARkEE, respectfully informs
~ the citizens Of Edgefrld District, that he may
be found during sale day week at the Planters Ho-
tel, Edge6cld c. H., and at his residence on the
Anderson road, eighteen miles Northeast of the
Village, on every Friday and Saturday following.
Specimens of his work, put up on the latest and
most improved principles, can be seen at his Office.
His address, when in the country, rs heretofore,
Sleepy Creek, P. o.
Dec 81 # so
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

VIsIT OF QUEEN VICTORIA TO CAsADA.-The
Canada papers are warmly discussing the pro-
priety of petilioning the Queen to visit her do
minions upon this side of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Hamilton Gazette Toronto Globe and Mon
trea Pilot, unite in urging that she be invited to
take voyage next summer, by which liuic, says
The Pilot, +" The WAR in Europe may have termi-
mated"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
Richard Gregory,
vs..
Alex. Gregory and others
TT appearing to my satisfaction that John Grego-
J. ry Easter Rankin, Shadrach Dees and wife &C.
la, and James Rankin and wife Harriet, Defendants
in this case reside without the limits Of this State,
1t is therefore ordered, that they do appear aud
object to the division or sale Of the real Estate of
Sarah Gregory, decd on or before the first day of
April next, 1855, or their consent to the same will
be entered on record.
q. T. WRIGHT, OIL Ed.
Ordinary's Office, Dec lS 3m so
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Agricultural Fair.

4 wri,es in another column suggests the io'inauon
of IN agricultural sociesy for Edgeield District. we
hon. the ball will be kept in motion.
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WASHINGTON, Dec, 90.


There has been much excitement in moniet
circles yesterday and to-day, growing out of the
recent statement made by the Trustees of the
Exchange Bank Of Seiden, Withers g. Co. The
statement shows that the individual members OF
the firm are the largest debtors, and that more
than two-thirds Of the million of assets of Mr..
Wilhers are worthless. The notes Of the bank
were selling on Monday at discount of ten
per cent. Yesterday and to-day they were sold
by the brokers at a discount of forfy per cent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

DREADFUL AccIDEST.-About quarter De-
fore y o'clock last night, one of the boilers at
Chisoms steam rice-miIl, at the foot of Tradd-
street, exploded, completely demoiahing the
raft hands that were sleeping init A hole was
knocked through 4 brick wall into the engine
room, but the Engineer, Mr.. Dougal, though
covered with the fragments, escaped uninjured
All the hands connected with the rice mill,
we believe, escaped unhur The boiler That ex-
plodcd was IN old one, and the Engineer, who.
we understood had just come on duty, was Of
the opinion that it was occasioned BY defcien-
cy Of water.-Charleston Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

THE best cure for hard times is economy A
shi!ling's worth of white beans will do rs much
feeding as fifty cents worth of potatoes; while
six cents worth of Indian meal will make rs
much bread as fourteen cents worth of -four.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

FLORIDA SEsAToR.-The General Assembly
Of Florida, now in session, has just concluded
the election of United States Senator. Hon.
u: l.. Yuee was chosen on the first ballot. The
Wings voted for Ex. Gov. Brown. The vote
vote stood-Yulec 81, Brown 81, blank Q. Mr..
Yulee succeeds the Hon. Jackson Morton, Whg
whose term expires on tho 9Th of March, 1855
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27
SINGULAR OCCURRENCE.

Night before last, as one of Tom Turner's nggers
was running round fence corner, the NOON that
beamed rcsplendently from her seat in the heavens
was heard 10 muruur soft vows Of fidelity to the
quicksilver stream below. Immediately, and as it
were by ngc, the eagle upon the coin Of America bit
the forefnger Of the Presidents right hand His sud-
den scream Of pain startled the horses tha, are wont
to pull the chariot of Phnbus. Where upon, the
Earth revolved rapidly upon her axis than was
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Legislative.

sSP THE communication Of GARNER" will aP-
pear mex, weck-our space all pre-engaged this time
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

cWT WE are requested to state that the Rev. T. D.
PuR,roYs address is Oakland, the same asheTetoioEe
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College.

A REMEDY FOR ABoLfTIoN-The ST. Louis
Inlcigrnccr of the 18Th inst discusses at some
length the evil Of slavc-s,ealing, 10 which Mis-
souri.is in an especial degree subject, and propo-
ses as remedy FIR the mischief such an addi-
iional supply Of negroes Us will at once satisfy
the wants of the Abolilonists cf Illinois, and Of
the planters of Missouri. The editor concludes
his article thus:
There is one mode only Of meeting this
difficulty. Abolish the existing laws against the
slave trade, and regulate it henceforth and license
it. The poor barbarians of Africa will be vastly
benefited and Thoroughly Chrs,ianized BY
the operation. In fact it is only through slavery
that the African has ever had rag Of light, of
reason, [: OF religion poured into his darkencd
mind was the penalties against the slave
trade that made it horrible. Make it legal and
respectable and then we can have plenty of mig
gers for our own use, and can spare TO Chicago
as many as her citizens wish to steal.
We are in earnest about this matter, and wait
with impatience TO hear what our Douglas ard
Atchison Nebraska bill friends will have to say
xbout it. Will they have the courage to get on
our platform and be consistent with themselves,
or not Z"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

BURNED TO DEATH.-We regret to learn that
m old widow lady, by the nume OF Spencer,
living about miles above the village, was burned
to death last week. She was very aged, and
was living alone, and it appears she fell into the
fire and being unable to extricate herself, was
almost entirely burned up Our informant tells
us that her body and one arm was burnt to ashes.
Gre eenvle Mounlainerr.
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The PRINTING BUsIyEss.-The n. Y. Tribune
of the 18th, says: Experienced mon say they
have not known so CREST a depression Of the
printing business for many years. Many of the
leading Offices have discharged two-thirds OF their
employees. and have reduced the remainder TO
two-thirds of days work. A large number of
journeymen printers have left the city--others
are working day or two in 4 week as substitutes
in The offices of the daily journals; but many
more are totally destitute of work. The scale
of prices, as established by the Union, has not
been materially departed from as yet, that we
can learn, although employers say that conside-
rable reduction must tSke place unless business
improves, and that right speedily"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-12-27

THE RUSSIAN 'TRooPs-CAMp LIEE.--Yester-
day we had the hardest fighting we have had
since the Alma. After six or eight hours hard
fighting, we managed to lick them. They were
all as drunk as fiddlcrs, and fought like madmen
The slaughter among them was fearful. We
lost two of our best Generals and many officers
About 500 prisoners was taken-all almost too
drunk to stand upright-and two or three guns.
Life in camp is desperately uncomfortable, can
tell you-especiaIly in cold weather; and we
have had nothing else since have been hero
We all wish we were in Sebastopol, though
what the deuce we are to do when we get there
no one knows. ] don't see how We can winter
there, as in that case we should be obliged to
leave these hills 10 the Russians, who would
soon turn the tables upon US. The climate
would kill half our men, and have but little
effect upon the cncmy--that is to say, if we
winter under canvass, and that we must do 10
hold the hills.
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Notice I!

A LII having claims against the Estate ;of B. F.
"A Goudey, decd, will present the same properly
attested and all persons indebted to the said Estate
will mako payments to the Undersigned.
ROBT. MCDONALD, Acting Ex'or
Hamburg, Dec l6, 2m 49
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spoRrrsess FLORIDA five days hunt in
Washington County, Florida, last month, by
eight gentlemen, yielded the following net pro-
ceeds Is deer, 2 turkeys, l alligator, coon,
2 hawks, partrdges, 2 squirrcls,2 rattlesnakcs,
and tho party caught "any quantity" of fish,
besides wounding bear