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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT,

The announcement in yesterdays paper OF
The death Of the youngest son of Mr. Iheo ,.
DuBose must have struck with nstonshment
those who saw him but Il day before his DEATH
in the bloom of health. This sad event occur
ed in the most hcart-rending manner. We
learn hat in pursuing his sports he had wan
der, d to the gin.house, and had climbed up on
the large central revolving wheel TO which the
cogs are attached-ths, in its revolution, passed
in about two inches of the lower end OF one OF
The upright pieces that sustain the band wheel.
In his boyish thoughtliness, not needing the i'm,
minent danger of his position, he was; carried
around, and dreadful TO relate, had his neck
crushed under the upright piece, producing IN
Simultaneous death.
He was about eight or nine years of age, All
who were acquainted with the mildness and gen.
llencss of his disposition, aud the uncommon VI.
gor and sprighlliness of his young intellect, will
know what sad bereavement it has been to his
atieclionale parents, brothers and sisters For,
tunalely for them, they possess the only effec-
tual alienation to affliclion-a firm faith in the
wisdom of the Supreme Ruler. With feelings
of profound sorrow we extend them our most
cordial sympathy. Register.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21
For the House.

sB MAJ. L. W. CARWlLE is respectfully an
nounced by his friends as a Candidate for re-clcc-
ton to the House Of Representatives at the next
Session.
eg- The Friends Of WM. T. dorm. Esq,
respectfully announce him as Candidate for Seat
in the next House OF Representatives.
c8 The Friends of Mr.. WADE IIOLSTEIM
nom;no.- 80. '' ''>'' u" VIZ
House of Representatives at the next election
n THE Friends of CAREY W. STILES, Esq.
rcspcc,fuv announce llm as q Candidate for Seat
the next Legislature.
n TIE Friends of GEO. w. LANDRUM an
nouncc him as Candidate for a Scat in the next
Legislature.
ry- THE Friends of G.. d. TILLMAN. Esq.
rcspcc,fu,ly announce him as Il candidate for Seat
in the Legislature at the next election.
NJ The friends of JOSEPH ABNE1. Esqr.
respectfully announce him as candidate Tor seat
in the next Legislature.
re TIE Friends of JAMES CAMERON, Esd
rcspeclfullv announce him as Candidate for Seat
lin the next Legislature.
y-TnE Friends Of Dr. II. T. Cook respectfully
announce him Candidate for Seat in the mex,
House of Representatives.
eg TIE Friends Of W. C. MOEAGNE, Esq"
respectfully announce him as candidate for Seal
in the House of Representatives at the next election
Mn. EDroR,-You Will please announce GEO
T. HENDY. Esq. as a Candidate for Seat II
the House of Representatives at the next election
and oblige MANY VOTERS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21
THE AUGUSTA BRIDGE, NO. 2.

This is the passage Of Chancellor HAEPER''
decree on which the advocates of the late Leg,
islaion rely: "1'hen rs to any right of tile
complananis in the Bridge itself it would be
sufficient 10 say that all the complainant
SHULTz's right and interest therein had passed
away by the expiration of his Charter. The
franchise or exclusive privilege which constitu.
ted it his property, no longer exists, and the ma
teria structure is attached to and part of the
soil, and would be the property of the States
tile owners of that soil, if the franchise had moi
been renewed TO another"
Before We examine the weight of this author,
ilv it is proper to observe, that it is not SEN
tcnce or Judgment, but IN observation made by
the Chancellor, not called for by the question
before him. For any one who will read his
opinion will see, that before making this remark
he had already exposed the tallacy of SHULTz's
claim, by showing that he was barred, first, by
the decree of the Supreme Court: SccondLy
by his Power of Attorney to FITzsIMMoNs and
WALKER and thirdly by his own release. The
superiluous objection about the ownership OF
the soil was therefore thrown in by the Cham
ceIlor as passing remark upon point not ar
gued, and not essential to The case before him.
This should be said in justice TO that great
Judge: and it is further TO be remarked mat DIS
idea of the effect arising from the ownership OF
the soil is quito inconsistent with the supposl-
ton that the State claimed under FAIR, or that
the terms of Judge EARLE's decd had any thing
to do with the question.
Bv the English law, no rivers are sspsidered
nayisable above tide water; but suct5 ds'inc-
tion is not applicable 10 this continent, and to
rivers like the Mississippi The Chancellor was
therefore warrented in holding the Savannah 10
be a nayigabIe river at Augusta and applying
10 it. the law laid down in respect to rivers OF
that class. One of the rules Of that law is that
the proprieiors Of the soil on either bank, do
not own to the middle of the stream, but to
low-water mark only. And another rule is, that
the bed of the. navigable river belongs to the
State, like the ports, havens and arms oil the
sell, within tacies Terra These propositions are
freely admitted, but the inference which the
Chancellor draws from them, viz: that whatever
is built in the bed Of a navigabe river becomes
the property of the State, contounds things that
are totally different, and is essentially errone.
GUS.
It will not be doubted that the same rule
which prevails as to portss havcns and arma o.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21
MAN KILLED.

The Petersburg Express has the following ac-
count OF casually on the Wilmington and kal'
eigh Railroad last Friday: ,,..,
The engineer of the mail train from Will
mnglon, when a short distance north OF Halifax,
N. C., discovered white man standing upon
the track. The train was proceeding at rapid
rate, and knowing it impossible to check its
speed, the engineer sounded the whistle, but the
unfortunate man remained perfectly motioness'
and was struck with full force by the engine
1t is supposed instant death was the result, but
as the train did not stop, We have no clue to his
identity or what led to the rash act"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21
An INDIAN MAssAcRE.-A telegraph despatch

An INDIAN MAssAcRE.-A telegraph despatch
from St. Louis announces the receipt of intel.
lirence from Fort Laramie of melancholy cha
ractcr. 1t seems that Sioux Indian stole an
OK from m emigrant. The chief of the tribe
offered 10 deliver the offender to the commander
of the fort; and accordingly Lieut.. Grattan,
Sergeant Favor, Corporal MeNulty, and twenty
priyates, accompanied by an interpreter, set out
for the camp Of the Sioux, where the entire
party were massacred. 1t was reported that the
chief of the Sioux was also killed No other
particulars of this terrible deed of blood are re-
ceived Reinforcements have been despatched
to the fort The Indians ara represented as
very hostile.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21
AP0ETIcAL DUNN1NG LETTER.

AP0ETICAL DUNNING LETTER.
've waited on you several times,
With my account so small,
And now | write to ask, if you
Intend to pay at all!
You used to say that you'd "look in"
And "sctlled it should be-;
But YOU forso,-I'm short Of" tin,"
And So write to thee.
"Oft at your office did call
Long on your stairs sat:
You were denied-though in the hall
Pm sure saw your hat.
When got in once by mistake,
Aud twas too late to "cut,"
You said ''you'd only got cheque,
And all the banks were shut"
"Bu, all your lodges ain, no use,
Letters must come to hand;
And neither Humbug nor abuse
Am l.a-going to stand. z-2z----2=--
Pulled up you sure shall be;
But il you'd settle-as you ought,
Write bv return to me-"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21

An honest, upright man is an ornament we
love to contemplate His industry and nteg-
rity are priceless jewels and they will give him
independence. Point to one professional man
who has distinguished himself in proportion to
his opportunities, and we can point you to
scores of mechanics, farmers and laborers who
have risen TO an enviable emnence despite the
impediments BY which they were surrounded
The learned professions are well enough, but
all men were not designed for lawyers and doc
tors. Suppose we We're all tin tinkcrs what a
chattering Of Tin pans there would be ?-Spirate
of the Are
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21

AMERICANS IMPRISONED IN N1cARAeUA.-A
letter dated Riras, Nicaragua, Aug. 81, says.
Capt. Myrick, the superintendent of the Ac-
cessory Transit Company's coal depot, has been
imprisoned; Mr.. Henry Gottel, their transport
taion contractor, was also arrested on charge
Of being spy to the enemy; and had it not
been for Dir. J. s. Pardee, United States consul
at San Juan del Sur both might have been shot
by this time. He secured their release. Mr..
Simeon Warden, man Of a good deal Of pro-
perry, had bought some houses from native to
The amount of $4,000, and the houses were
subsequently seized BY the authorities.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21
9eleet poftry,
TO LILLY

~ LILLY
Thou'rt ever on the wing, Lilly,
Thou'r, ever on the wing;
So much more like bird thou art
Than any human thing.
Then build thy nest on high, Lilly,
Then build thy nest on high,
Where the fowler cannot reach it
Oh. build it in the sky.
said thou vast bird, Lilly,
Or some Grial thing;
But birds-they cannot soar, Lilly,
Posing on wounded wing.
Then build thee with the eagle,
And lgher-if thou mayest:
An angels hand shall bear thee up,
If thou fall when thou essayest.
For the eagle builds in the cliffs, Lilly,
So high is her mountain home;
There the archer's shafts reach not, Lilly,
And the storm clouds never come.
But hide not always there, Lily.
Come to US now and then,
And tell us Of the house thou hast,
And sooihe our frequent pain.
Come at the carly Spring-timc,
When the first young buds appear;
Well think, when breaks their silence,
'Tis thy bird-like voice we hear.
Come, at the evening twilight
Come at the hour Of prayer;
And well try our wings together
For that upper atmosphere. MOLLY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21
EDGEFIEID, S. c., SEPTEMBER 21, 1854.

Mr.. EDITOR You will oblige many your
readers by giving place in the columns OF the
Advertiser 10 series of articles which appeared
in the Charleston Courier, over the signature OF
sNo MEMBER" They are written by one who
has no suPerior-if an equal-at the Bar of this
State. MANY CIllAENo.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21
Frtthe Anderson Gazette
COMMENCEME EXERCISES OF JOHNSON FE.

|
We give bel the addresses on the presenta-
ton of Silgeitcher by Prof J. Scott Murray
in behalf Of .thprofessors, 10 Chancellor Will
liz IN B. JohnsS
The commefment exercises were regarded
BY those preseas superior to those of any pre-
ceding year. EArkable proficiency was mani.
tested by thejoung Ladies in their varied
performances. Fof. Wagsiaff, assisted by Prof.
Bacon, is stil:Piding over The musical depart
ment. The Stents in this branch of their in
slrur,ion exhibit thoronghness of education
that was truIY Ytighiful Ease and grace were
combined with -pidity of execution. We are
sure that no one'as otherwise than pleased with
the concerts of evenings. The compositions
read by the Yog Ladies' commended the entire
appreciation ofle auditory. A very dislin-
guished genilenn present remarked to one Of
the Lady Pr6ssors,-" Madam. it requires
strong faith to tlicve that the Young Ladies'
wrole those ronpsilions"
The rapid marlborough development Of this
feature of Fema education is owing to the
care and altentiobeslowed upon it by .he Pro
fessors No labor pains are spared to render
them proficient, ID hence their rapid improve
menr.
The address qMr. Tupper was II mastery
effort redolent wn the flowers of Rhetoric, and
abounding in passges of deep.and intense elo-
quence. We hap never seen the feelings of
IN audience so deply moved than during the
delivering of lhislddress. As this address will
he published sooHwe will spare our remarks.
The following addesses were procured in order
that they might bsgven to the public. They
were delivered ipproptu, but have since been
committed to PAIR at the solicitation Of the
friends of the Uniersity.
THE ADDREs OF PROF. MURRAY.
Rec. Chancellor;-I have the pleasure, on be-
half of the professfs and teachers in this lnstl-
tuition, to present & you this Silver Pitcher, as
n slight teslimoniA of their high regard for
you personally, ai of their appreciation of
your efforts TO prenole the prosperity of this
1t void be wholly work of su-
pererogalion for meto dwell on the devotion of
your lite to The advancement of religion and
sciehce-for in botI these departments of chris
tian labor, you hive made an impress upon
of immoitul souls which can never be
None il this State have done more
to advance religion md science than yourself, and
none are more wortley Oft the gratitude and grat'l-
aion of The friendSof both. Who is the bene-
factor of his country? Surely not the naughty
ryrant nor the bloody Conqueror; but he who
levotes his life 10 the elevation Of mind and the
,uritication of the ilfrctions Of the heart.--ln
,tber words, he who labors to promote science
md religion. In this respect there are thousands
who regard you astheir benefactor. Permit me-
hen. on hehalf ofthe professors and teachers
n presenting TO yGeesliis slimemento Of their al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21
DR., lT, VT, Abney

TAYlNG removed into the Village, for the
IL purpose of devotng himself, more eSeIusre'y
TO his profession, and occupying the residence irSt
beyond the Baptist Church on the right, and "d- nd
Joining the Male Academy, Qhc residence formerly
occupied by S. S. Tonpkins, Esq, and Rev. Y. a.
Raymond,l offers his
Professional Services
To the people Of the Village and the surrounding
country.
In the day, he can be found in his Office, adjoin-
ing the Office If w. w. ADAMS, Esq, and in front
of the present residence of MIR. Geo. a. Addison,
and at night, he can be found at his dwelling.
He will give attention at all times most punctu-
ALL. 10 MI calls upon him. either for advice and pre-
scrip,ions, or for personal attendance.
'e''p'''''' NJ w. ABNEY.
Ian III o~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21
For the Senate.

II Hon. J. P. CARROLL is respectfully
announced BY his friends candidate for re-clec-
ton to the State Senate. at the ensuing election.
TIE Friends of Maj TlLLMAN WAT
son, respectfully nominate Kim as candidate for
seat in the State Senate at the next election
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21
For Congress.

Mr.. EDITOR Please announce Hon. P. S.
BROOKS as Candidate for recollection to repre-
sent the Fourth Congressional District consisting of
Edgefcld, Abbeviilc, Laurtns, Newbcrry and Lex
ington, in the next Congress. which election will
be held in October next, and thereby greatly OBJ
lige MANY FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21
AN ACTIVE MERCHANT.

One of our oldest and most esteemed mer'
chants left this city on the 5th Of August in the
steamship Pacific, and returned in the same res-
sci on the Sd of September, having been absent
just twenty.nine days, during which Time he
travelled over large portion of Eng land, Scot,
land and Wales, transacting large amount OF
business, closing old accounts of many years
standing, opening new ones, and entering into
negotiations with the zeal and activity charac!e-
rislic of our cuuntrymen-sleeping in railway
cars at night, attending TO business during the
day and participating inamusemcnts in the eve
ming. Upon one occasion, when our friend was
introduced to leading English merchant, the
latter inquired of him, "fIow old arc you!
To which The answer was, :" three score"
"Three scorc!" exclaimed the English mer-
chant "Why. il you are thus active at three
score, what must your young men be 2"
"Oh," replied our friend, : the youngsters in
New York run right over me-; they wonld not
think of wasting week in doing the business
have transacted in the United Kingdom"
Our friend givea most favorable account OF
the English crops He describes the appear.
ance of the grain, as it stands in shocks in the
field, as one general eneampment The yield ol
potatoes is immense, although the rot will pro-
bably reduce the crop to a good average.-NeW
York Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21

g The Friends of COL A. C. DARLINGTON
respectfully announce him Candidate to repre-
sent the 4th Congressional District, at the election
in Ocfphcr n,yt
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21

We lean that negro man, named Joe, was
run over by Wednesday nights Columbia ex-
press train when near Orangeburg. Itwas sup
posed he had fallen asleep while waiting for the
train.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21
N o { i G G..

ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of Jacob B
N Smith. previous to lst January last, are re-
ouested to make payment and all having demands
AGAINST the same will hand them in properly attested
BENJAMIN WALDO, Ev,ors
GEO. A. ADDISON. '>N Vi .
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21

MAGNlLoQUENcE IN THE PULPIT.-A newly
Aedged theologian, making his debut before q
country congregation recently, commenced his
opening Invocation in these words; W, lhoI
magnificent creature !" There was general
leaning of foreheads upon the pew rails' and q
tremulous movement pervaded The worshlpPers'
but no loud laughter occurred, and the prayer
proceeded to its close in the same lofty strain
The sermon was perhaps more so'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21

PARpoNEp.-We lern that Gabriel, one of
the negroes condemned for The murder of Mad
dox, has been pardond, and will receive 300
lashes instead Of handng.-Abbeyille Banner
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21

THE mortality at Chicago continues large,
there being l57 deaths last week. including 40
from cholera.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21

LAYING UP WEALTH FOR OUR CHILDREN
The injurious consequences so frequently flow
ing from this practice do not seem to secure any
serious attention, else the praciice would De less
common than it is. 1t is 4 moderate calculation
that half of those left rich by their parents have
becomed ruined and bankrupt both in business
and in moral character If the efforts of pa
rents were directed more to the right training OF
their children, and to the formation of good
habits and principles in them, there would be
fewer such results. And even those who are
not ruined are certainly dwarfed and enfeebled
by their inheritance of wealth. If such facts
were duly considered, there would De more Wis
dom and more happiness in the world.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21

TRADE COMING BAcK.-We are grati6ed to
see MANY old familiar faces in our streets,-Phn-
ters from Laurens, Anderson Greenvlle and
Spartanburg, who have for some time been
alienatei from us by the construction of the
Grrenyille and Columbia, and Laurens Roads,
and the building up of Cotton markets along
their line. These Planters have not paid US Il
visit for long time, and their coming now is
matter of a lille surprise. We ask them why
it is that ihev cross the Railroads with their Cot
ton and come here-6fty 10 hundred mIIes-to
trade! Why they leave markets at their doors,
and 60 back 10 the old wagon system TO get
here? They give us various reasons, but the
most interesting and important one of all is that
they scan to. do better here,'-that they can
make money by "hauling their own Cotton and
selling it in Hamburg" We do not pretend to
account for this, but certain it is that the num-
Der of wagons, now daily to be seen in our
streets, from the Railroad regions furnishes good
cause to suspect that the Planter is not altogether
pleased with the way they do things elsewhere,
sH1 RH1; a1ter air. Tor Tie Planter. We'll, Gentlemen
come on, we are preparing to accommodate you
all with the highest prices for your produce, and
with groceries low enough to pay you very
handsome freights for hauling. We can assure
you that Hamburg is yet in the ring, and that
she is able, willing and anxious TO do good
part by you-Hamburg Valley Pioneer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21

Hamburg & Edgedeld PIX Road
THE PLANK ROAD from Hamburg to Edge
i field is now completed and open for the publ
H. a. KENRlCK, Pres.
Oot5 If 3S
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21

WHAT IS TO BE THE END OF 1T ?-The fol
lowing terrible picture of Juvenile depravily, i:
from the New York Mirror. 1t is no wonder
that murder stalks abroad in that city when the
dark stream Of crime is fed from fountain sc
prolific. We may well ask what is to be the
end Of all this
Zone of the most pliabe and painful sights
in this city, is the thousand and one baretooled
ragged and filthy children idIing about the
streets, or, in stormy weather, plying old brooms
at the street crossings. Running among tho
omnbuses and carriages, they perform. it is true
Il fair share of what little street cleaning is done
to the shame of our authorities be it said-and
their remuneration consists of the few pennies
| dropped into their palms by pedestrians.
! No less than 4 thousand of these unfor,l-
mates may be counted in New York on any
rainy day. They are principally girls, most of
them under ten years Of age, but many Of them
twelve, fourteen, and still older. Mixed among
these girls are enough boys TO educate them in
all the viciousness and vulgarty cf their sex !;
fahd between their own depravily, ingrained by
life in the streets almost from infancy, and
that caRglt from their male companions, they
present. picture of debasement which might de-
light fend bent on the annihilation of human
ity.
Low slang obscenity, and blasphemy of the
coarsest kind is their current language from
morning until night. This is visible to any one
who traverses our streets, unless his eyes be
strained on Africa, or some distant land of less
er heathen. When the night comes these chill
dren scatter TO their haunts-whcre! Some 90
to homes more filthy than the streets they have
been sauntering or sweeping, where drunken
fathers and mothers eagerly seize the earnings
of their childrens sin and shame, to prolong the
fou orgies of Five Points and kindred places
and some, already reckless of home, or home
less, seek rum holes, or hels of vice still more
disou ustnr"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-21
Fresh Flour.

TUsT received 5000 Lbs. GOOD COUNTRY
y FLOUR, in Sacks: and for sale by
G. L. PENN, AGENT.
ADril tt IL