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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

ACCORDING 10 the regulating Of the Methodist
Church South, single men are now to be allowed
$3.50. married men $500, besides family and
travelling expenses; children under seven years
of ;ge. S25, over seven and under sixteen, $40.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06
HEiHler Wanted

rgNIIE Subscriber wishes to employ good Miller
Il 10 attend his Steam Flour and Grst MILL. l6
miles above Edgcfeld c. H., on the Cambridge
Road. None need apply who cannot come well re-
commended JOHN DORM.
July 6 If 25
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

MILITARY EXECUTION IN CAsApA-The
Kingston Herald says that Il soldier was shot
for deSerlnn on Monday. last at the garrison,
Fort Henry. and adds that the articles OF war
will be for the future most rigidly executed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

therefore, had better sell quickly, If they get but Is
cents. This will be much better than 45.cenls, to
which notch we think corn will fall by the month of
Noyurnhor
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

THE BosroN SLAVE RIor.-I'he Boston grand
jury has refused to find bills against the Rev.
Theodore Wa,idell Philips, DR.. S. G. Howe
and others, for sediion, or for aiding in the
Late slave riot i'll that city.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

CHoLERA.-The Nashville Union says that
three fourihs of the cholera deaths there have
taken place among persons who use spring
water, while those who conline themselves 10
hydrant water, and are otherwise prudent, have
nearly all escaped. This, it says, is not mere
theory, but well demonstrated fact.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06
Noalce.

A Ii Persons indebted TO the Estate of M. Z.
N Holngsworth, decd, .,up TO the lime of his
death, arc requested to make immediate payment,
and those having demands against said Estate viii
present them properly attcs,cd.
D. L. HOELINGSWORTII, Adm'or.l.
Mar 90 If IL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

A MOTHER DEpARTED-Ont the day of our
national rejoicing we regretto have to announcc
the death of one of the "Women of The Rcv"ln-
tion" Mrs. Mary Johnston, who was partici-
pator in the scenes and struggles Of the
Revolution IN this State and who has been
chroucled in Mrs. Ellel's memoirs of The illns-
trious women of that day, died ri the residrnce
of her son, j. e. Johnston, in Chester District
on the 3lst May.
We had hoped 10 have been able to give to.
day brief biographical sketch of the d. ceased,
but are unable 10 do 50. We may have the
opportunity of obtaining the necessary ufornl;'-
ton for such tribute im II few days.-Carollnap.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

TERRIBLD AFFAIR AT CISCINNATL-TWo PER-
SONS KILLED BY AN INTERNAL MAcHINE.-A des-
patch dated at Cincinnati on Monday last gives
the following particulars of another of those
tendish acts which have become so frequent
within the last few years:
Last evening n box was sent to the Marine
Hospital, corner of Longworth. street and Wes-
tern row, and deposited in the room of the stew
ard, J. H. Allison. About ten o'clock, the
steward and his wife being alone in the room,
opeued the box, when it exploded with terrific
force, mangling the bodies of both in a horrible
manner. Mrs. Allison had both her arms blown
off and her skull fractured, while Mr.. A. was
dreadfuIly mangled. The furniture, windows,
ceiling Of the room, &C., were shattered to
atoms. The indications are, that the box con-
tanned bomb shell of abou: six inches in diamc
ter. No clue has yet been discovered US to the
perpetrator of this hellish act.
The Alsons are both dead. Mr.. A. made 4
statement before his death, which, with the
information obtained to-day, will probably lead
to the detection of the guilty parties. tits said
that fellow named ConweIl committed a mur-
der some time since, and that Allison was ac-
quainted with the facts-consequeniy, it is sup
posed that Conwel desired to take AiSon's
life The description given by the latter Of
Conwel answers that given by the boy who
delivered the box, of the person from whom he
received it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

WE are called upon to mourn the dec"ase of one
whose kindness ami elevation Of mind had endearcd
him to NIL his friends AMI rs it is privilege grant
ed to those who survive to dwell upon the virtues OF
the dccease, we take this method of adding our tes-
tmony to his WORTH
HENRY A. SMITH, Il native of Edgehcd District,
departed this Life on the Goth June, ut Adairsvle,
Georgia. His death WIS caused by collision on
the Rail Road, some four months previous AT all
times death is terrible, but when it thus selects It's
victim from the young, (hc being only twenty-nine)
its visitations are fearful and its effects truly dis
tresslng.
The subject of this obituary possessed in an emil
nent degree all that was calculated to render nm
beloved by all who knew him.
To his afflicted family we W u!d offer confidence
and sympathy, but weave aware how inadequate
would be any language to express their gr'ei anu
berraycment-we can only point out the sacred
volume of Gods holy word and reminding them of
the utter infsuciency of human power 10 give that
consolation they 50 greatly need, bid them drink
Of the waters Of life freely, and be encouraged aud
comforted.
Let them not grcve seishly. for we trust that the
sprit of the departed has winged its way to bright
er and far better world, and is now mngllnS its
praises with those Of countless thousands who sing
The glory of our God and Saviour. Let them keep
this habtually in view, and let their derotions and
enerrrs be wisely directed to for themselves
n share in its fclicitics and while, from time to
time they may participate in the innocent pleasures
and amusemcnts of this world, let the fruit and
effect be to learn the variety of these sckenng joys
and to increase ihrir desires and endcavors after
those unfrding pleasures which flow from COILS
right hand +. BIB.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06
Mammoth Rattle,

3SIlE Tickets for W. A. HARRIS BEAUTiFUE.
L RESIDENCE, ], in the. Village of Edgefrld,
are not all yet taken. They can be had of WM. p
BUTLER, Or. A. e. league aud Nj. LIEDEscHUhTz,
at Edgstield C. H.. Tickets 81.
July 6 tf o.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

Col. w. C.. PREsToN-Whh regard to the
health and personal movements OF our dislin-
guished felow-cilizcnaboye named, the Wylhe
vile (Va) Republican gives tho following
information:
"The Hon. WIN. C.. Preston, Of South Caro-
lima, arrived in -Wy.heylls on last "Wednesday,
and rested day with his friend and relative,
Col. B. R. Floyd. He was on his way TO
Montgomery and Botetourt, OH visit to his
relations in those counties Mr.. Preston has
been suffering for some time from {! very severe
attack Of paralysis, but we hope our pure and
bracing mountain air will materially improve his
health"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

EMPTY JAns-Some of our exchanges are
growing about their tenantless jaiIs. 1t is GER
lainly gratifying to hear, thnt our. prisons are
uninhabited-we would say, there is no better
evidence of the non-commission of crime. '
But this in nothing new TO us. In fact, our
Jail is almost always empty. Sometimes a run
away negro comes along and is confined for a
while, but our white folks (allhough it is noto-
rious that old Uncle Isaac and aunt Caty are cap
ital feeders) don't seem TO fancy boarding with
them.-Lexington Telegraph.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

Quick WoRK.-Col. Andrew McNlakin, editor
of The American Courier, Philadelphia, has re-
Gently been on tour TO the West, and among
other things which he describes in his entertain
ing manner, is. the laundry of the "Burnet
House." Cincinnati He says it differs from
other similar institutions in its 'oringing faculty,
and this is done OH the scientific principle of
centrifugal propulsion. Should a hundred per-
sons arrive at the hotel without a change of
linen, they might divest for j bath, and their
soiled garments gathered in 4 heap, are flung
into n patent steam washing machine, where, in
five minutes, every particle of dirt is expunged:
thence into box which rotates horizontally
with such force, as in three minutes 10 press
them against the periphery, until every drop of
moisture leaves them; then two minutes in
baking room removes every vestige of dampness;
five minutes suflices to mangie," fold and de-
post the same at the door OF their respective
bath rooms Thus during the fifteen minutes
required for Il man to bathe and dry himself, his
clothes may be washed, starched, ironcd and
ready to put on.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

ABSURD AND DANGEROUS PRAc1 icE.-A young
lad in Baltimore was shot on Tuesday by the
accidental discharge of pistol in his pocket.
The ball was abstracled from his abdomen, and
it is thought, he will recover He said he car
ried the pistol because it was the custom for
young men to d. so. Hc is about tcelre gears
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

WHERE IS NEBRASKA a-Neb:aska is bounded
easterly by Minnesota and Iowa, on the west by
the Rocky Mountains, on the south by a con-
tinuatiUn of The southern boundary OF l"wa,
running due west to the Rocky Mountains,
about rs far south as the city of New York.
The northern vein is in the 49ih parallel OF lati-
tude, which is further north by 2iO miles than
the northern part of New York State and Yer
mont, as far north as Wisconsin and Lake Su-
pcrior, and further north than any part OF the
New England States
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

DIED, on the 2gth June, ELoisE SLAroN, young
est child of JOHN and SARAH A. SwEARlNGEN, OF
this District, aged months and II days.
DIED, in this District, on the 30tl, juno. at l24
O'Clock, a. NJ, infant daughter, aged six weeks, and
at 5 O'Clock A. NJ, of the same day. Thomas SHAW
ngcd two years, children Of MIR. S. W. and Mrs. l..
y. GARDNER.
AS cherished buds, whose blusling lcaveS just
opening is nipped by an untimcy frost and cast
wlhercd upon the earth, 50 was those sweet rll-
drcn of promise suddenly cut down BY the relentless
hand of death. Those sweet tt!e voces are now
hushed in death. The faresl flowers Of earth wther
Tins and die. Z.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

EFFECT OF THE HEAT.-We noticed on Tues
day, says the Newberry Sentinel, that the rails
on the GrccnviIle 6, Columbia Railroad had ex
panded very much from the excessive heat. The
vacant spaces between them were closed up, and
the rail drawn up in the form of an arch, FIVE
inches at tile highest point from the stringer, at
the same time drawing out two spikes. The
rails were so hot that it was like handling hot
Goals to touch them. We noticed two other
rails slightly arched
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

Ho! FOR CUBA.-Under this head notice
appeared in the Fayette Watch Tower, Missis-
sippi, calling u meeting of the friends Of Cuban
independenee and annexation at the court house
in Fayeue, on the l7lh, for the purpose Of
organizing company and adopting resolutions
expressive of their views upon the extension of
the area of American national freedom" The
call went on to invite the attendance of all
friendly to the cause, those not so "to keep
their distance
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

He who studies books alone, will know how
things ought to be; and he who studies men,
will know how things are.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

DEMAINING in the Post Office, at Edgefeld
IL &. H., on 3Olh June is 854. =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06
Fist of Letters

Bachelors Retreat, July l., 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

NORTH AND SourH-Wilh less population
by half million, the ten Southern States, have
above thousand more Churches than the ten
Northern States which boast Ioudest of their
morality and enligh,ment. With an excess OF
Only tafa million in population, the ten free
States have doubled the plumber of criminals
which are found in ten corresponding slave
States
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-07-06

. Tue DIUSKARD's CLoAK.-In the time Of
Oliver Cromwell, the magistrates in the north of
England punished drunkards by making them
carry what was called the " Drnnkard s CloaS."
This was large barrel, with one head out, and
hole in the other, through which The o:tencer
was made TO put his head, while his hands were
drawn through two small holes, one on each side
With this he was compelled to march along the
public streets.
What strange sight it would be were all the
drunkards nowadays compelled to march about
wearing barrels for cloaks.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-08
Atlantic and Pacific Mails.

The intelligent correspondent OF the Baltimore Sun,
who writes over the signature OF on, makes the fol-
lowing comments Mr. Churchwelps bill for facili,a
ting The mails between the Atlantic and Pacific and his
remarks thereon
''Mt. Cburchwelfs bill for speeding the mail between
the Atlantic and tha Pacific reported with the
una imous OF The Committee the Post Office and
Post Roads, and is evidently well received by the House
and by the country.
"Mr Cbuchwelps explanations OF the character and ef
feet, Of the project given in his yesterday and
to-day. will be generally satisfactory He has shown that
the public viii be promoted 10 variety OF ways
by the increased expedition the mail between these great
commercial points We well afford pay for this
increase OF speed. basnuch viii stimulate American
enterprise and sk and give increased activity business
or course light freight will be transported with the
expedition the mail, and Mr. Church well has demon.
ssed that the saving Of interest The uansporta.
of specie will eight thousand dollars for
each day Of the time thus saved"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-08
Gel Monroe 10 Col. Haekins.
lEndorsedl Correct, 7 7 HAwRrs.

WASHINGTON, March ~, 1894.
SRf requested a state men imbodying your views oil
the OF the meeting OF Mr.. Breckenridge and Mr.
Cutting, with the hope would coincide
the weapons. distance &c. But the weapon selected
Is with which principal is wholly unaoqua nted
and the otherwise obeciiorsbe, becomes my duty
stand on rights the challenged parry, and am
under the necessity OF proposing the toto ngi
Proposed terms OF the meeting between tie Hon. j.
Bteckinridge and the Hon, r. b. CuttiDg
I. The parties 10 -, n the State Of -,
a O'Clock, on the - day OF March, instant
2 Weap pom, be the ordinary dueing pistols distance.
PAGES pistols be held downwards in pofpendica.
lar dire tion
.. Ths choice OF weapons and eiving of the word
each be decided by lo IN be agreed by
the seconds.
The word is be given in the following Gen
uemcn, you ready J" upon each parry responding
"ready,D flre--ope-tuohree -hat-n less thsn one
Than two seconds to eaPte between each word
from tire" 10 'helt y
Neither party shah be permitted 70 elevate bs listel
from per pendieuAr position before the word fire.,
tire after word halt undsr toe penalty ul being shot
by the second 81 the adversary O The offending party
The ris,os be loaded with the ordinary charge
OF powder snd round ba, EACH be loaded alike, by
penon persons o. be seitcttd. by AID ondche
poTvision Of the respective seconds.
TIE positions having been marked out by The stcouds,
the choice thereof Is TO be decided by lot
Very respectfully, yonr obedieOt servant
JAS. MONROE.
[Endosedl Correcti T. HAWKINS,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-08

WHIG Looic.-The Portsmouth Journal says thai !
cannot be deaiOd thai The people Of New Hampshire ace
upon The Nebraska question tsa IN the late eectoe
X also says that there be doubt tina, three four
of the people OF Nes Hampshire OPP sed 10 ihs Ne
brsska bill Now, look a, ne Journals logic Thee
iourbs Of The people are opposed 10 il, and they aen
upon i az test and set majority Of them voted "
democratic ticket. which that Journal and all ~
other wing and abolition papers declared voting drseF
ly Tor the bill Perhaps the wing logcians recJn'
these drecl contradictions bu, ordinary minds Their
must appear TO be loose, 10 other words,
some wheie among these Statements III Pstrio.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-08
MT Perkinss amendments to MIR. BOyd's bill dis
posing Of the public lands within the limits

MT Perkins's amendments to MIR. Boyd's bill dis
posing Of the public lands within the limits
of the states
We published days ago bill offered by Speaker
Boyd, for dsposng of the public lands lying within the
limits of the States. This bill constitutes one Of the
prominent plans for disposng OF and settling the public
land question. Mr.. Perkins offered two amendments to
the BILL which are important in their character that
induced 10 make special reference TO them
The first amendment is provso to the first condition
of the first section, and is designed TO authorize the
States 10 grant alternate sections of land for railroad pur
poses 1t is as follows:
"Propided That may, payment OF the price
fixed by this bill for the land along any railroad line. in
demny itself for the OF alternate sections OF land 10
such railroad by dsposng of the remaining sections along
the line al double the price fixed by this bill"
The bearing OF this amendment will be at once.
II embraces the question OF granting alternate sections
Of asd for railroads. and transfers the question TO the
States within which the lands situated It's import
will be apparent when examined in connection
with the bill offered by Speaker Boyd.
The other amendment OF Mr.. Perkins extends the time
for the continuance OF the right OF presumption, stated
in the second section, from ninety days 10 Twelve
months
With The exception OF these two amendments, (he first
OF which incorrectly printed in the bills furnished 10
the House,) the bill offered by Mr.. Perkins amend
men, to Mr.. Boyd's bill is the with Mr.. Boyd's
bill The importance OF the original BILL well OF the
amendments OF MIR. Perkins, induces to make this
special reference 10 the subject To bring the matter
fully before readers, will give in mex, alb
sltact OF the bill and amendments, which will give an
ineligible view OF the whole subject
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-08
Col. Hawkins TO Col. Monroe.

WARRINGTON, March 20, 1854.
Col. JAMES MONROE
SIR Below submit the terms regulating the meeting
between the Hon T. Is. Cutting and Hon J. Q. Breck-
insdge:
The OF meeting shall be this afternoon between the
hours OF 3 and O'clock
The place Of meeting shall be the residence
OF Mr. F. p Blair in the State OF Maryland and abou
or seven In lies from The city of Washington
The weapon shall be the ordinary rifle, commonly
known The Western rifle which sh al be charged with
charge OF powder aud one round bali
The distance shal be sixty PAGES.
The parties shall stand erect, with their feet
than twelve inches apart.
The weapons shall placed In the hands OF the pnci-
pals by their respective seconds cooked with the bun 10
the shoulder the muzze pointing to the ground,
than three feet from the left toe.
The word shall be given In the following Gen
temen, are you ready a-Fire--one-two-three-wi
passe least second betwsen the words. Neither
party shall be liberty raise his piece before the word
fire. fire after the word three If the parties ready,
response shall be given If not ready he will respond
promptly, not ready.
Before the parties armed the word shall be given IN
blank by the second who has IL in nearly the
IN nner $ II will be given when they to fire.
The choice OF position aud the giving of the word shall
be determined by lot the parties holding the posi-
long the fight may continue, But previous TO
Respectfully, your obediept servant,
I HAWKINS
tEndorsedl Correoti I I HAWKINS
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-08
interesting to postmasters.

We announced few days ago The passsge by the
House OF Representatives OF bill regulating the pay Of
deputy pos,masters This bill was introduced by Mr.
Olds, chairman of the Committee on the Post Office
and Post Roads. and passed without amendment. as fol-
lows
An actregulaling the pay of deputy postmssters.
SEC. l. find be snscisd by the Senate and Hm
Of Representatives. If the United States Of fine, ico in Con
grss assembled, That In prcc OF the compensation now al
he is hereby authorized TO allow them commissions at tbs
following the postages collected their respective
offices in each quarter OF the year. and in due proportion
for any period les dian quarter viz any not eI
ceedng hundred dollars, sixty per but any post
master AT whose office the mail is 10 arrive regularly be
the houss OF O'Clock nigh, and O'Clock in The
morning may be allowed seventy per cent the hn
hundred dollars on any sum over and above one hun.
ded dollars, and not exceeding four hundred dollars MY
per cent? any and above four hundred dolat
bus not exceeding tweny-ion hundred dollars. forty pei
cent ADD on all sums over twenty -four hundred dolan,
fifteen per cent. the amount Of postage letter.
and packages received distributing office for dlsfibu
lion, twelve and one bait per cent commission may be a.
lowed. Every postmaster whose compensation sbsl no,
exceed live hundfed dollars in quarter stall be
allowed cent every free letter delivered out
oil bis Office, except such for the postmaster
himself Ba, The special allowance now made by law
tie poStmEsers at New Orleans and Washington city shs
otherwise be either increased diminished. Each
postmaster who shah be required keep egs,er Of the
arrival aud departure of the mails shall be allowed ten
monthly which he makes 10 the Post
master Genefsl Each postmaster may be allowed Two
each newspaper no' ohargeable with postage Prorid
Ths, 70 any postmaster OF distributing separating
post Office whose commissions may be reduced below The
amount allowed at hts office tor the ending the BOD
day OF June 1851 the Postmaster General shall DO autbor
lied "a his discretion sip~ such addiuonal compensa
lion he deeu, pfopes. such compensation das
and he so~ 20 fcu the 3sh day Of March. 1883 P,opid
further, That ilr commissions and allowances suhozsd
bY tins -hs be sabrot to the povs OF The ory-h
entitled IAN act 10 re duce into ne
seseis establishing and regulating the Post Office De
p5rnen Aud all acts Or par oi acts inconsistent viii
TIE provisions bs act be, and the hereby ~
p.al~d aud tas act 10 take effect and he in force from
aud Eler The commencement OF the fiscal qoaro
aiier ~ passage
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-08
Col. Harkins TO Col. Monroe.
Col. Jas. MosNori
WARRINGTON, Mach % |

WARRINGTON, March %, is5i-lo p m.
Col. Jas. MosKori
Snt have the hono acknowledge the receipt o. your
note Of this date.
Their. seems % be misappfeheuNon rs 70 the tlave
positions Mr. BtckinrIdge and the Hon. Mr. Cutting
Mr. Breckenridge, ! confident considers himself The
challenged, not tbs challenging, parry. never enter
tanned the idea that my principal occupied any other at
titnde.
Under these circumstances, conceive latt the lights
pera nng by the challenged party belong Mr.
Breckenridge, WHO stands ony defensive posion and
not 10 Mr.. Cutting who addressed the original han
on which ibis CORE spondence Is based
have the honor remain with assurances q high
tpecf, your obedient servant
Il. T. HAWKINS
LEI dorsedl Corfsct 7 It. HAWKINS