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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Destructive Aail Storm.

VIZ learn that II few plantations on Stephens
Creek in this District were visited Saturday last by
very severe hail-slorm. Mr. Tnos. B. REESE was
III. principal sufferer His entire cotton cr"p II large
and furnishing oncl was nearly destroyed We have
seen few remnants of stalks from his fields. 1Iey
were not only stripped Of leaves, but The very bark
Mas beaten off.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
A W.tTCHM.iN.

FOR TIE ADVERTISER.
Mr.. EolroR THE following dialogue took place
somewhere in tile piney Woods, no doubt not far
from Aiken, between an urchn about three feet
two, and his dad.
Daddy, is any Doctors in heaven 7"
Doctors there as we'll as persons Of other profess
sions."
"Wel, daddy, docs folks get sick in Heaven :"
" Certainly not my son."
Dwell, daddy, by gosh, wont Doctors stand bad
chance there ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Another neet--Tine Cotton Plants

Mrs, UApGIyt; has our thanks for splendid becI
sent by her little son IA fine looking fellow d! newt"
and grown in her garden this Spring 1t is just aoou
match for the one We received last week.
Mr.. IIArLIyG also sends fur our inspection sample
of Young cotton from the fields Of Mr. JAMES RAINS
rom. for whom Nj H. is manager The stalks Dc
fore us average some fifteen inches in length anu
exhibit several squares. This looks really promising
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
. Crops in Alabama.
etler from Gainesville Alabama, dated tho 18th

A letter from Gainesville Alabama, dated tho 18th
instant, says:
"eummer is at length upon us, and with the heavy
rain that fell on Saturday night, the prospects OF the
planter have considerably frightened The crops are
all very Ialc bn the general feeling now is that ihcy
will iurn out well. The wheat crop of The n"ighb"r-
hood very important item with unr farmers l"r The
last rew wears. will be ready lnr harvesting by lle
first Of next week, and will give very fair Yield
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
HY NJ E NJ IAL.

MARRIED, on Thursday 18th May, by Rev. b. F.
Corl,y. Col B. F. GRIFFIN and Miss ELIZABETH,
daughter of the late DR.. 7. X. Gary, of Cokcsbury.
NAnGlEp. at O,kwood, in Nrwbcrry District, on
the 18th May, by Rev. y. Cowan, Mr.. }. B. +.
McNoGEls To Mrs. r. 5. LAW, eldest daughter Of
Dr (i w Glenn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Another Change.

Jons EARLE BoMAE ard "M. H. IRIMAlk" nave
becuue editors Of the g Caroiind SFdr'""' lhe
Spartan" has for some years ocrur'e! h's"y res
pec,abe position among the Newspapers o lie sta'e
We ,Tust that lis present editors Wi" carry II up
still prouder emincnce. I'l:cy have our most coFoia
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Proercss of the Survey.

WE learn that the Engineers of The proposed Ham
burg d Columbia railroad lave arrived in hamburg:
after FIVE weeks labor. THEY we're 10 leave mai
place to-day on the survey OF the upper or Ridge route
1t is thought they will pass ont near sweet wafer
Meeting house and in I'e direction oi The Ridge
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Railroad Profits.

THE Sumpter Banner says Of the receipts of the
Wilmington and Manchester ruad that they amount
flor the months, December, January, February, and
March LASH To the sun Of SSo,59O,S7 AT The pre-
sent time the travel by that route is very great three
passenger cars are daily filled each way.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Tome Made Ink.

WE are much obliged TO Capt. II. II. PARKS for the
two bottles of homemade ink he has sent u.s. In 'he
upinion of several skful pensmen. 10 whom we nave
submitted lis examination, tie article is good one
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01

-" THIS week and the mex, our readers must eI'
cuse the meagerncss Of our department We nave 10
prepare for Court this week and attend upon 1t the
next. We would rather write 4 dozen leaders tiiah
prepare one Report in Eqnity, the umhled materials
for which are in our other drawer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
R;eb+s of TIinoriticS

rmE "a Charleston jhrcury' thinks that lhc recent
slralagem of Stephens, bring about vote upon the
Nebraska Bill will result in seriously affecting llie
rights Of minurlies Cannot the Rules ol The House
be SO amended (whrn all are in guod huIrur) rs IL
render them still conservative Of those rights!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
nTad Dogs.

TnnRH is said to he an epidemic among dogs now
spreading over the country. Many cases oi liy"ro-
phobia have occurred, in various places irom the
bite OF dogs aburins und:r this epidemic Let us be
on onr guard and watch our canine friends more close
ln linn nsunl
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Sanator 3utler.

TIKI Caroliaian of Tuesday says, We were gratl'
fed 10 meet our faithful and esteemed Senator, Judge
BUTLER here yesterday, looking well and in tue
spirits lie is on q bricfvSit TO his home in Edsehcd
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
ga Soldiers the lad for my notion"

WE are delighted to observe that our gallant Cadets
of the State Military Academy have gained lanres,
at every point of their recent tonr 10y their solderIy
bearing and grnllcmany dcneanor. They are an
honor lO the State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
O;roinia University.

WE are indebted to Il. J. L., a student, for a Gaia
ogue of this Institution. There are iG6 students OF
all grades, Sc of whom are from South Carolina.
There are only three from the anii.slavery States.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Another Lump.

WE know of lump of pure virgin gold, lately
found, worth from three To five dollars; and We Know
TOO where it was found. The spot is somewhere IN
Edgefird of course. But we don't care to designate
=, iu,t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
EncouI aging.

TIE Grcenvii!e Moaniaitcr says that WARDS
Stage line from Edgrleld 10 g6 Depot is the lore
runner of the Ninety Six and Aiken Railroad, whlch
will mos, certainly be built and ought to be onlIi''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Sai:Sfed of course.

THE explanation of thy Columbia Time" !" re-
gard to It's republication Of the Lexington Telegraph
" Sad Casualty" is just what We expected and en-
iirrIy satisfactory.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
fnlhnnn Monument.

FUNDS continue to roin towards the '' Monument
with increasing rapidiy and in larger quantities.
Two planters have recently subscribed 500 apiece,
t" I've paid in four annual instruments
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
TnE STATE OF Sourn CAROLINA.

To The HouorGLic fkc Senate and House Of RcprcSen
taiires gj The State Of South Carol'"a:
Tile undersigned citizens. desiring the repeal Of the
liquor laws and ile prohibition Of The manufacture or
sale Of intoxicating drk beverage, respectfully
ask your hnnOrahie bues for the passage of a law,
whereby the will Of the people may hn ;'>ccriancd.
(vh,rn they admit would he Unconstitutional, hut
that yull before the enacll.nt Of such law "i pro-
hibun as is desired may know that il has lis lolnda-
,iun in the convictions Of the people, and will there
fnr, k,.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Maw Post Office

We are requested To stale That Post Office has been
established at Norr,vilIr Edgeie District, and that
Mr.. N. A. NoRRus has been appointed Postmaster
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Tho Eclinse of the 2Sth ult.

THIS much-alkcd Of phenomenon passed or Win
bnt little ecat Not single chicken i'll this section
OF country went to roost on The occasion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Acknowledgement.

We return thanks 10 Senator GUTLEN anu
Hon p. 5. BROOKS for various pubic docu'aehS s'"
other papers Of interest.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Eorns of Tennnerauce Petitions.

Tue following furms of petitions TO be presented
TO the Legislature On The question of prolbory cgls-
alion, have been promuIga by tie Central Com
niee The first is fir mcn-lhc second for Women.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01

RErRAc1yG THEIR SrErs.-I'lc New York
Annual Conference Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, now in session, have passed resolution
ncgativing by Il vote Of 50 10 5, that adopted by
the last Troy Conference, condemnIng the
buying or selling of human beings, except with
a view to their emancipation, and The voluntary
or nlercenary holding Of them in bondage"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01

PUNISHMENT CoNMurED.--Wel learn that VIM.
Fowler, convicted of murder and sentenced, III
the lalc term of the Court Of Appeals to be hung
the 2Sth of July, has received at the hands OF
His Excecncy, Gov. Manning, communication
of his sentence Instead Of being hung, lie Is to
be imprisoned six monthS.-Caruna Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01
Another Stride.

To make the voyage from New York to Liverpool
is spoken Of as merely 'crossIns the Atlantic
ierry"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01

trouble of peacefully obcying the law-by the
turbulence Of office hunting, and 10y It's want Of
education, enterprise and sociality
HARPER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01

MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE During the thun-
der storm on Tuesday evening last Mrs. Sarah
Price of This place WAS stricken by lightning
and instantly killed. Medical aid was immedi-
atcIv called in, Ln found of no avail. the vital
spark had fled. Tie deceased had stepped i
few feet from her door to watch the operation
Of the cloud, which was fast gathering when the
fatal stroke came, drmuli>hing small shade
rec in the yard near which she WAS standing
D,Ilunrr1 Sipnnl
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01

CHors OK FED EIvEE.-Ihe Shreveport Demo.
cral Of the ith May says: "The season for
craps has been fine thus far, good seasonabIe
rains, and weather warm enough generally.
We have had :. few cold spells, and Il little frost
once or twice since the first Of April but not
enough to injurc the crops. Our planters every
where seem 10 BE- satisfied they have good
stands of cotton, and the corn crop looks re-
markabIy thrifty. The corn on Red river is now
iull waist high. and will be in tasssI IN the course
Of ten tlaYs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-01


owing to the prejudice, combinations, or parti-
zanship existing against him there, let the case
be transferred and tried in IN adjoining District
is is done in many of the States Partial wit
nc,Scs can have but little influence with ali i'm
partial jury, especially where lI are ncighbors,'
aud known to each other. 1t is but seldom that
Il suior has more than two enemies on . jury,
and he can challenge that number perenptorily
in South Carolina, rs was stated above. An
impartial jury can therefore be easily obtained,
or if not the unanimity principle or the Appeal
Court or the change of rsnHs will remedy it.
If small Districts do promote parizanship so
as 10 prevent Justice being administered TO illl-
rants, il seems to INC that we should all JON IN
4 prayer for the Lord to have mercy on the in
Justice which is done by parilzanship in the
many small Districts Of South Carolina, and the
smaller Counties of every old settled State IN
the Union. If the doctrine be well founded,
marvel how any justice Whatever can be obtain
ed in Tennessee or Virginia. am one OF those
who believe that there is more parllzansilp IN
the litigation Of large District, than there is IN
that of small one The unreenIng feuds
produced bv Office seekers and by the spirit OF
anarchy so rife in large District frequently array
two excited factions on opposite sides III petty
law suit. have attended Court ut many places,
but it has never been my lot to behold any
where else, either as many or rs violent demon-
STATIONS of parlizan feeling among Jurors
witnesses or spectators, rs have seen at Edge
field Court House. Cases are sent back to
Edgciicl for new trial on account Of an I'M
proper finding of the jury, quite as often as
they are in any small District of South Carroll
nj. But admit that small Districts do OCCASION
ally induce too much partizanship, and admit
that neither the unanimiy principle of the jury,
tie Appeal Coutt, nor the change of renue can
remedy it. still contend that the evil thus COM
planned Of is not half so grlcvonS as the num-
bcrIcss injuries which large District suffers by
two weeks Court-by the expense, delay and
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-04-11

Radway & Co., the Inventors, Manufacturers
and Proprie!ofs Of the justly celebrated R. R. r.
Remedies, were the first to discover a Remedy
possessing the marvellous and m;raculouSpower of
stopping the most Excrutiating Pains in an in
slant, allaying the worst Cramps and SpasnlS Ell
ther internal or external, in few minutes, and
soothing the most severe paroxySns Of Rheuma-
tism, Neuralgia and Tic Doloreux, as soon as ap-
piled. The R. R. R. Remedies consists of three
Remedies, each possessing quick and wonderful
powers over certain complaints and diseases, and
will instantly
RELIEVE The human system from pain
REGULATE Each Organ 10 a Healthy
action.
RESOLVE Away all Diseased Deposits.
RENOVATE The body from all Corrupt
Humors.
REBUILD The weak and broken dotcn
Constitutions.
RESTORE To Health, Strengh and Wig.
or all anSound anil worn
out parts.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-04-11
NJ POISONING. IN

Thousands of Parents who use Vemifuge COM
posed of Castor oil, Calome, &c., are not aware,
that while they appear to benefit the patient,
they are actually laying the foundations for Sc
ries of diseases, such as salvation, loss of sight,
weakness of limbs, &c.
In another column will be found the advertise.
ment of llobensack's Medicines, to which we ask
the attention of all directly interested in their
own as well as their Children's health. In Liv-
er Complaints and all disorders arising from those
of bilious type should make use of the only
genuine medicine, Hobensack's Liver Pills.
1T "BE NOT DECEIVED" but ask for Hoben-
sacks Worm Syrup and Liver Pills, and observe
that each has the signature OF the proprietor, J
N. HOBENSACK. as none else are genuine.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-04-11
DANIEL g. RATHBURN,
POMEROY. OHIO.

PUMEROY, OHIO.
NM OULD RESPECTFULLY inform the citi
w zenS of this community and the public in
general, that they are now prepared to transact
the various branches pertaining to the business O.
private Banking.
They will receive deposites either on time or to
he repaid on call.
Will allow six per cent. interest on time depos-
IT'S; and small rate of interest on current depos,
itswhere the account will warrantit. .
Will discount time bills or notes of hand
Furnish Exchange on the principal cities in the
United States or Europe.
Will give prompt attention to collections in al
parts of the United States where practicable
And deal generally in Coin, Uncurrent Mo
ney etc.
GJofice on Front street, in DR.. Knapp's buile
ing. u
Pomcroy, May 10, 1s52.-n21tf. IL
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-04-11
Pomeroy Academy,

|TFHIS Institution is now under the direction,
II as an instructor, Of Mr.. D. e. .QuiNBY, who
comes to the trustees ffom Massachusetts, highly
recommended for his attainments and qualifica-
lions as teacher. In, that station he has had
much experience as an instructor in their high
schools, and his services here should, lin the
minds Of those desirous of educating their chill
dren well, give high value to this acadtniy, and
and we trust, that those residing in its vicinity
and surrounding country will avail themselves
of its advantages. Was@riFH s AoS,nor
The following are the terms of tuition per
quarter; DehHAN0I gtSaIos
LIST. Latin, Greek, French and Spanish, sspls "
Geometry, Higher Algebra, Mechanics
and Civil Engineering, I's,.esN 10 %
I'd. Botany, Chemistry Philosophy AS. Sgn 8
tronomy and Surveying, s-s g 30
3D.. Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, En-
Iglish Grammar, Geography aud History n C6fe0
Byorder Of the Trustees, JUG
Feb 90, tSS4-n1. -+uaN
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-04-11
R. R. R.-No. /.
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF.
For all Aoute Comnla;nts

For all Acute Complaints,
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL.
The moment it is applied externally or taken
into the system, il will stop the most excrucia-
ting pain and quickly remove its cause.
~ He RHEUMATISM.
Mr.. Granger, anason well known in Brooklyn,
was a cripple for nine years; Railways Ready
Relief relieved him from pain in fifteen minutes,
enabled him to walk two miles without the use
of stick or crutch in three days, and cured him
entirely lr one week.
Thousands of other cases equally as wonderful
as the above, haze been cured by r. R. Relief.
CHOLERA MoRDUs.
Railways Ready Reliefwlll relieve the sufferer
from all pain in fifteen or twenty minutes. II
will cure the most desperate cases in few hours
NEURALGIA.
The moment R.. R. Relief is applied it allay'
the most painful ParoXysms. ltwil4 ALWAYS cure
SICK HEAD ACHE.
It will relieve the most distressing pains in fif
teen minutes. 1t will likewise prevent renewed
attacks.
AGUE.
In Ten minutes tea spoonful of R.R Relic
will stop the chills aud break the fever.
Aches Of all kinds, Pains of all kinds, bruises
burns, Scalds, Strains, Sprains, Stiff joints, Lame
ness. One application of Railways Ready Re
lief will in few minutes ENTIRELY STOP TIL
PAIN.
1t reduces swellings heals sores, cuts ant
wounds, removes bruises, allayS the most yolen
rritatons. For all pains use X. r. Relief. Loo
for for the signature Of Radway q Co. on eac
bottle.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-04-11
w. w. WALLACE,

PittSburg Steam Marble Works,
3l9, S2l, and 323, Liberty street, PittbuTg, Pc
MI ONUMENTS, TombS, Grave Stones, &c.
lYh manufactured by Steam.
Also-MARBLE MANTLES; large stock o
the most beautiful kinds, made Of the fnett
qnality of foreign and domestic Marble, always
on hand and manufactured TO order by machinery,
at from Sl5 TO over $3.50 each. ~
Block and Slab Marble always on hand HN
Purchasers are invited 10 call and exsmne
stock and prices at S1s, 32l, and S23 Liberty ST.
Pittsburg, Pa.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-04-11
DR.. q RI REEn

NM 0ULD res pectfully inform the citizens Of
w Middlepert and vicinity, that he has re-
turned from Philadelphia. and permanently To-
Gated in Middleport and is now ready to attend
to all business pertaining to his profession.
REsERENcEs,-Profs. Mitchell, Mutter and
Dunglison, Philadelphia, Pa. G, A. Lee, N. Y.
Smith and Howard, Columbus, o.
April 5, 1953-t2tf
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-04-11
Make Ready!-Take Aim!- Shoe

X GARNER, Guns NTH, has fitted up shop
Iohn," where he is prepared to fill orders for and
kind of fire arms-Rife Guns, Shot Guns, Car
bines, or even 76 musket for auy body who
wants to go to Hungary. My guns are warranted
to shoot sraighter, farther and stronger than and
others. All that is necessary to bring down the
game is to let it be known you have one Of Gar
ner's guns. He is also prepared to do all kinds
Of repairing.
Patent Breech Rifes-the greatest improvement
ever invented.
One peculiarity about Gamers guns is, tha
they nevermss fire.
All he asks for them is the money. Give him
call. SILAS GARNER.
Pomeroy, April SO. 1921.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-04-11
F1ESE FEIssT PAGE OF yOLUNEI
sg = POMERNY WHARF BOAT.

iikz=Szssxasa COURT HOUSE LANDING.
HAVING newly fitted up my Wharf BORt,
md improved its capacity, am prepared to re-
ccive and forward all kinds Of goods, produce &C,
eirher up or down the river, at the most reasona-
bic rates. Having made permanent arrangements
with the steamers plying regularly to Cincinnati
and Pittsburgh i am prepared to forward freights
at uniform rates regardless of the season. Those
wishing to ship on the Pittsburgh and Cincinnati
Packets or on any of the smaller boats plying re-
Gularly--" -"Ohio," "Reveille,' or "Gov Meigs,"
can make their shipments through me at great
advantage. My charges are moderate, and as my
facilities forstoring goods are not exceeded byany
,ther boat on the River, invite business men to
consult their own interests by advancing mine.
CAREFUL and attentive hands are always ready day
md night, 10 receive or discharge freight.
Families removing to the West can be ac-
ommodated on board the Wharf Boat.
iunet2n36 JAS. MARTIN.
N B. All letters and freight should be direct
deg. Martin, Pomeroy Wharf Boat, Court House
landing"
rPAthens Messenger copy to the amount ofsl
md charge this Office.