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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19
The EnsSian Var.

TIE grand effort of The allied powers Of gand
and France, bring the Russian Gar to terms in re-.
gard 10 poor Turkey has almost ceased TO interest the
world In all history there is no better illustration OF
the famons Latin quolalion which begins with " mag
mis- incepiis;' and ends with ridiculuS mus" That
king of France Of whom it is asserted that with forty
thousand men he
Z" Marched up hc hin, and then marched back again.
scarcely cut n more ridiculous figure than has Sir
CHARLES NAPIER with his gallant Jack.tars in the
Baltic A few months ago, his splendid feet vas held
out to the admiration of christendom as the most
thoroughly appointed armament that had evor flea ted
upon the waters Of old ocean, and the deeds of MEL
SON We're to have been eclipsed in trire. But the
performance has fallen miseraby short Of the pro-
gramme O,Icssa has been bomha rded, and the for
tresses of The Aland Islands have been destroyed
and further than lhis the Napier Navy has afforded
nothing for the historians pen, except, perhaps, the
majestic swan-like in which it has ridden the
uui.t Baltic wave. The allied land forces at the
Syuh lave effected even less than those upon the
And now. by order of that great Dalhuusa who di-
reefs This department Of English diplomacy, Sir
CHARLES NAPIER is TO return frnm the Baltic, and all
naval and military operations are to close for the sea-
SON. The Emperor Of the French, disguised with the
t,m1arizing policy of Lord ABERDEEN, withdraws
his troops aso determined that they shall at least have
more comfortable winter quarters than the Aand
Islands Ofcourse, bath powers profess to hold them
selves in readiness for another campaign when the
Spring shall open again. i, in the mean lime tile great
Peace maker shall not have effected sort Of pac
iiLa.ion by means Of his Iorlurous diplomatic negotia-
tions as c,eried first upon Austria and then upon
Prussia.
Looking upon the campaign that has just closed, all
obliged admit thati is firsca failure Russia
stands unscaihed IN all her might. Reused mp to
full ofiie dangers that encompass him, the Gar
has already his nation in ORDER and, BY the OPEN
ns of another campaign tshould it open) will he
prepared 10 grappe with united Europe. In the
mean time, uplucky Turkey, after noby sustaining
the prowess Of her upon many battle field,
sinks back crippled and faint from the gallant strug
gle. Our sympalhes are with the Moslem, because
he wars in defence of his undoubted right. But un-
less the diplomats of the North shall negotiate speed
" and skilfuIly or unless the Of the allies be
pushed after different fashion for the future, we fear
that his cause, however righteous, is lost one.
Thus far at all events, Russia occupies the van
tage ground, and doubt the possibility of her be-
ing driven from it by any combination that lies al pre-
sent within the range of human probability.
P. S. Since the above written, news has come
of great battle fought in the Crimea, in which the
Russians were defeated, which looks more like doing
something than anything we have seen lately from
that quarter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19
Congressional Election.
WE give below the returns from the Districts
composing this Congressional District:
yellow Feyer.

THE Hamburg Valley Pioneer, says:-" This terri
bic acourge seems to have grown more malignant, IN
our sister city, during the pas, few days. The warm
weather of last week gave it life, and there is an
increase in the number of new cases. The board oi
health report only two deaths for the 4S honrs ending
at o'clock p the 10Th bnt four physicians re-
ported "a new cases for The same period The other
physician. did report and the presumption there
fore is that there have been some DO or SO cases
for that time
But few have yet retnrn1S to the city,,nnd if The
absent act prudenY they viii not return till we have
q heavy FROST
There has been no case yet in Hamburg: and from
the lateness Of the and general good health Of
our Citizens have no fears of its appearance Onr
merchants all their pus,s and busy engaged in
the Of life, giving but little heed to the epi-
demc on the other side of the river."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19
Election Returns.

Edgcfeid-Senator: Tillman Watson. Represen
talives: W. S. Mobley, Wade Holsnn, u d. Jllman
G. w. I.andrum, W. B. Dorm and W. c. Mcrugne
Union.-Re presentatives: b. II. Rice, John
Melts, Robert Beatty.
Richhnd-Senator John S. Preston. Represen
,atiyes: Wm Wallace, Wade Hampton, Jr., Camp
bell 4. Bryce and W. u. DeSaussuTe
Lcrington.-senaior: Lemnel B'ozer Represen
tatives: John Fox and J. C. IIope.
Frirfeld-Senalor: John Buchanan. Representa-
lives: r. B. Boylston, II. Fl. Clark and \" VI. Brat
ton.
ST. Aathcus.-sena,or: David Shuler. Rcpresen
talive: o. NJ. Danizler.
Chcsfer-Svnainr: S. McAliley. Representatives
- Douglas, C. D. Melton, Gill and W. a. Nos
borough
York-senator: J. D. Witherspoon. Representa-
tives: W. B. Wilson, W. J. Clawson, a. s. Wallace
and G. w. Williams.
Claremont-Senaior: F. J. Moses. Representa-
,ives: A. c. Spain, J. D. Blandng and John l. Green
Abbcuille.- lle.-Represertatives J. w. Hearst, b. Il
Herndon S. MCGOWAN, Edward Noble anu Thomas
Thomson.
acknowledgements L. W. Charies'
B. Haynesworth and R. L. Hart
Marion-Represen,at DR.. Johnson, MAJ fow'
ell and W. S. Mullins.
Horry.-Representatve Mr. Munro.
MarBoro.--Senator: C. w. Dudley. Representa-
tives: ThornweIl and Irby.
erfeid-Senator: ]. W. Blakeny. hePreseh
tatives: Messrs. Lowry and Alexander Mcoueen.
Lancastcr.-Senator: Dixon Barnes Representa-
tives: P T. Hammond and W. c. Canthen.
SpartanJurg-Senator: Gabriel Cannon. Repre-
sentatives: B. F. Kilgore, J. TRIMMER }. w. Tuck
er, J. w. Miller and A. G. Campbell.
acknowledgements w. P. MeBee' g. +
Perry, P. E. Duncan and w. A. Mooney.
Laurens-Senuior: J. H. Irby. Representatives
Messrs. Henderson, Simpson, Sullivan and Anderson
Orange Parish.-Representatives }. H. fe'uer' j
D. Rumph and J. H. O'Caine.
81. Paurs Parish.-Representntire j. Z. WhaIey
BarnueH.-Senator: Maj. J. D. Allen. KepTesen
tatives: Ravd Rush, John E. Tobln, Wlncheste
Graham and S. w. Trotti
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19
The other Railroad Meeting.

HAVING called attention to the notice of The Fruit
Hill Railroad Meeting we must do likewise IN respect
TO the Woodville notice 1t may be found by turning
to another column. All are invited to attend, as ii is
proposed to have big time. We are glad t" learn
that The spirit is well up among our friends III t'sl'
Quarter of Edgefe!d. Rest assured, tins is t e last
chance fur Railroad to run by the Court House o
our District Carpe diem 1t does seem 10 US that
powerful effort will yet he made by those interested
in this location We look for it thing OF course
No matter hu some of our people talk, we caono'
believe that they will be found wanting at the last
They have too much sense, much regard for their
own and their rhildren's prospects, too much prlie
TOO much character stand by and see this last e"r
10 place their loved homes near one of the world :
greatest highways, sink mo a contemplate failure
We will not believe that this can be 50. II We have
not utterly over estimated the of lhse gentlemen
who, by reason Of their abundant means, hold the
fate of this enterprise in their own hands, anoHe'
month will show it to be one of the fixed facts OF the
10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19
Girl Children.

THIS Thing, of having all girls and no boys is tough
enough, hard 10 bear if it is fair Fanny Fern puts
the subjoined soliloquy into The mouth of one Mr..
CLApP; and we must say that we sympa'hize with
Mr.. CLAP, for we are in Mr. CLArP's predcamrnt:
"Anorher Girl What can-Mrs. Clnpp be think.
ing of! lis perfectly ridiculous! There's four Of
Them now, and that's four mnre Than is necessary !
don't believe in girls-lnvers and laces, ring Is and
romances. iewery and jnmpropes, silks and sa:ins.
What's TO be done! There's whole chest full Of my
old coats I've been saving make my boys jackets:
wish Mrs. Cnpp would thi.k as do Another girl
What's TO keep the name Of The family, I'd like I"
know? ! shall be eIiinc,I And now she wants ne 10
put up nu,e in the Church for g blessings recrved!
Mrs. Capp has very obstinate sreak in her dis
position in Ibis respect It's wasting powder 10 reason
with her 1t seems 10 60 into ono ear aud Out at the
other If she gets ugoing hne particular track yr
NAV inst fold your arms and let her take her lime 10
re, oft il. She knows that i prefer boys-ihat VIZ
man docs-just we'll as she knows her name is
HeIty. We'll, there's q limit TO human patience.
shall tell her. very decidedly, as soon Us her Cruel
probation is over, that stop must be put to Tins It's
no Use for man 10 pretend TO be master IN his own
house, when he ISM"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19
Old Bachelors.

II has been our luck 10 animadvert upon this pecn-
liar class Of gentlemen so often that We now feel like
making little amende therefor, by giving them The
advantage of the following ingenious apology made
out by one Of their number:
"The editor Of the Hagersrown News, himself an
old bachelor, says: Nothing can prevent hachri"r'
ism save amendment in the code OF educating women.
When they learn common sense insiend OF broken
French. when they learn some useful employment in
stead of beating the piano. when they learn TO prefer
honest industry TO silly coxc"mbry, and when men
find thai woman il hepmae instead ot burden,
then we may expect to find few bacheiors-hot I'LL
then.
There, ladies How like ye that! We do moi en-
dorse it. But must leave the defence to the deli
cate strokes Of your plant pens Vindica'e your lalr
Names and expose the foul calumny, il such ye deem
il 10 be.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19
Melancholy Accident.

WEregret 10 learn that Mr.. JOHN FELIX McKINNIE
was suddenly killed in Augusta, a few days ago, by a
most unucky accident. The horse he was driving
took fright and, running of, dashed his
buggy against tree, causing his death almost instant
iy Some of the brightest moments of our youth were
spent in company with Mr.. McKINNIE, and We have
ever held in pleasant remembrance that taste cultiva-
ton and refinement which made him, in those days,
the fayorite of the social circle TO which belonged
Our sympalhes are with his surviving friends and
relniivrs in their sad bereavement.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19

BAY OF SAMANA.-Under the head of Pro-
gress of the Pho" in article nveiging against
the tillibuster designs of the administration on
Dominica, the Tribune considers it settled that
a treaty has been entered into with Dominica, by
which the Bay of SANTANA is ceded to the United
States. The Tribune thus describes the acqul't'
ton:
1.-THE Bay of SANTANA lies in the northeastern
corner of the island of ST. Domingo. Its en-
trance, which looks out upon the Atlantic, Is
some twcnty.four miles VIDE, ana It's waters eA'
tend fifiy miles inland. In its centre. at some
fifteen miles from Cape Raphael, which marks
the entrance on the south, and twelve miles from
Cape Samana on The north, are TWO islands, call
ed The Grand Clevantados Keys, each something
like mile long, which etitcluaIIy break The
force OF The external winds and waves and reI-
der the anchorage within as secure as it is con-
vcnient. Indeed, it is admitted that there are
few if any better or more capacious harbors in
the world"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19

YELLOW FEVER AT BLAcKvILLE.-ll is with
sorrow shat we heard OF Tile ravagcs Uf this fell
destroyer, in our thriving sister village Tor The
last two weeks. The fever n;ss ragged with u-
reen,iug rigor, carrying Oif many OF It's rl'ize's
and Il descrilun and gluun has been cast over
The place that will not sum leave lt-buslness
has been suspended We hope soon TO see
BIack>ilIc thriving unce agaln--'Ie disease grad
uaIly abaling-lhere has. been no new cLHe
within the last few days. The whole number
Of deaths which have occurred there were Z.
Amongst the number Of victims we regret to
announce DR.. MILESTONE, IL superior dentist
and highly worthy gentleman. The community
has aIsu Sustained loss in the death OF DR..
Montague, which will be severely felt; he had
enjoyed their confidence us skiIIui physician
for number Of years, aud WAS loved a''d re-
sprcled Tor MS many virtues and no6ie traits vi
rIlaracter-Barlwcll Sentinel, 1lh Inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19
That Country Dance.

WE see scrip passing from paper to paper to the
effect that our old and beloved Senator, ANDREW
PIcKENs BUTLER, recently joined in pleasant conn
try dance with his neighburs on the Sauda river.
True 50 he did. And is that any Thing TO stare AT !!
Why for all his grey heirs, he is as blilhe Of hearl rs
almost any of our young men this day. God send
,ha, he may enjoy many an occasion of socially yeti
There never glowrd hear: of warmer emotions than
the one which still burns within his generous BOSOM
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19

TRUE CoNsERvATIsM-Th election returns
from the congressional districts OF Gen. Nc
Queen and Col. p. 5. Brooks show that both
these gentlemen have been reelected TO Con-
gress. Their opponents were able aud resprc'a-
be gentlemen, and would have filled the places
well, and we therefore regard tile result 's Il
striking evidence of the conservative principles
which control our people in selecting their ted.
cra officers. Rarely do they reject Il public
servant who has done his duty, and few States
in The Union, if there be- one, will conter on
their representatives elect such certificate OF
unanimous approval, such hearty endorsement
of their public course touching The impurtan.
MAJ, t:rs on which they were called 10 ct
South Caronian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19
The New York Pick.

THIS amusing sheet continues 10 pay us It's cheer'
ing visits, ever abounding in comicalies {" more or
less merit ScovILLE, its editor vas at one lime Pr
yate Secretary OF Mr.. CALHOUN. He is besides u
Sou,h.rer. or has married Southern lady, which Is
pretty much the same thing. In politics his paper
brearhcs very independent spirit But It's inn Is It's
pr.atest recommendation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19

WE have received the October No of this Review
but have been unable as yet 10 examine its contents
The publisher, Mr.. MORTIMER, avo"s his de'et"''ha,
ton TO uphold The work as long as there is h"Pe :"
success connected with it, and appeals 10 ihe eo"'l'
ern public in its behalf Considering the truly s"n'h-
erin tome of all its articles and the necessity t"rs
publication in our midst it is passing strange that our
os,nIe are so Indifferent in the matter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19
Saftlamank Of Kansas.

THE papers are filled with news from the new ter
ritores, and especially from Kansas, where it is sup
posed there will be struggle between Slavery and
Anti.sarery for the ascend.ncy. The bulk of our in
teligence goes to show that the Freesuers likely
to gain the day. Some are Of opinion that the terrific
rv will be knocking for admission into the Union
state before the next Presidential election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19
Pennsvlvauia, OHIO and Indiana.

THE political intelligence from these three Sales is
ominous of dark times. The Anti -Nebraska feeling
has gained complete triumph in all of them. In
Pennsylvania. large majority of the Congressional
delegation is Wing. In Ohio the Anti Adminis'ra'
ton majority supposed be about &c OOO Indiana
has turned all her old members of Congress, and
put Anti. Nebraska men in their places.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19
Il EuSion,D

THIS is the term now used to express the blending
together of all parties al the North on the Anli-Fave-
nv PLATFORM The unclcan bird, which had its birth
in Massachusetts,, thought to be rapidly extending
its dirty wings over all the Free States. Aew months
will show whether it or the old Eagle is tho strongest
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19
E AccoRp1Ne to the Washington corrcspondeI

v ACCORDING to the Washington correspondent
of the New York Tribune, confidential agents oil the
Cuban expedition now fitting out under the command
of General QuITMAN have recently been in Washing
ton to ascertain how fur the administration are iaVo'
rahle 10 The scheme and will tolerate its execution.
Repeated private interviews were had with the Pres.
itlen and Secretaries the result of which was not
encouraging to the projectors. Secretary Marcy de-
cared himself inlexibly hostile to the whole under
taking ond the majority Of tho Cabinet are with him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19

THE OLDEST lNHABrTANT DEAD-The War
renton (Va) Wing says: Easter, negro
woman. the properly of Mrs. Eliza F. Carter,
near Upperve, in Fauquier county, died on the
18th July, having attained the age OF one hum
dred and forty years! This is one of the most
remarkable cases Of longevity on record"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19
Awml Wreck,

We give some particulars This week of the loss of
the Arctic one of the Collins line of Steamers, with
several hundred persons on board. Nothing has been
heard of the unknown Propeller-she too. is supposed
TO he gone OF all the disasters Of this disastrous year,
this is perhaps the must horrible.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19

The next Minister'S and Deacons' Conference of
the second Division of the Edge6eld Baptist Asso:
cat;on will convene at Little Stevens Greek Church
on Friday before the fifth Sabbath in October next,
at 0 o'clock. A. Nj.
Elder b. Z. CoRLEY will preach the Introductory
sermnn-Elher John TRAPP, Alternate.
First subject Of Discussion.-By what means
the demand for Ministers can be supplied.
Second-N hat is the special duties Of Deacons
to the Churches.
Elder B. +. CoRLEY TO write an Essay on Church.
es calling out and encouraging young gifts for the
Ministry.
Elder J. NJ. CHILEs to prepare an Essay on the
duty and Importance of Churches meeting every
Sabbath at their regular places Of worship.
ROBT. BRYAN, CLERK.
Scptrmbpr a. 1854
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19

DEATH OF PRINTER.-Amcng the many
who have fallen victims 10 the rarages OF lhc
peslilencc in THIS city, there is none, with whom
we were personally acquainted, who com.
nanded mVre Of our sympalhles than William
5. Kellogg, Il compo>itur III our oltlce, wno
brcalhed Ills last Oh Friday afternoon, alter II
pro,racied and severe attack Of Yellow Fever
ugrd about tweuly-seycn years We learn from
Ills lrrnds, lu whom lie Was much attached. that
h. was native Ul New-IurK, Where he served
his apprenticeship in tie oiicc Of tile Courier d
EnQulrer, after wnlcn lie served Il term III Tie
Navy Oil board the U s. ship Ohio. He came
from Sayaunah 10 luis city III June last, since
Which time he has been engaged in this office,
where he performed his duties us bec:IlIe mus,
worthy member vi The cratt; and Ill his inter-
course with Ills fellow men, ILLS bearing was ever
honorable aud gunllrnauly.
When The peslllence made It's appearance
amoug US, he was among tile few oi all our
cumpOsilurs who volunteered 10 remain and lid
US IN our efforts To publish our paper--hencc
the deep sympathy We tell for him and our great
solicilude lvr hi, recovery. Tohs absent friends
and relatives, none of whom could bc present
TO miuister lu his wants or sUUhe his dying
pillow, il affords Us melancholy pleasure 10 say,
ne did not suffer Tor medical or Oter atentloh
and wnen The monster claimed Inn lis HIS Flc,ilI
The last sad Offices were properly paid by his
acknowledgements Chronicle " SenIllle, lotIi
inst
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19
STRONG WORDS.
WE clip the following remarks from the p

WE clip the following remarks from the re-
tersburg IntelLigencer:
There is no mistaking the signs which are
rapidly multiplying around US and throughout
the whole South. The Wing press everywhere
is coming out in high toned and determined
spirit (in the spirit that becomes D upon the
subject of Northern aggression. There is bus
one opinion, one feeling, one purpose among
the Southern wings, and that is TO resist 10 the
last extremity every further encroachment upon
the rirhts of the South, which may lie attempt
ed by this worse than Vandal h"rde OF aboll-
,iopists. who, under the lead OF their M"locf
chief Seward. are seeking to overthrow the Con
stiruliun and the Union, and with them the
cause of popular Government throughout 'he
world and forever. We say, without any hesl
tation. that this crusade of the Northern asna
tors against slavery has for lis object Inc De-
struc,un of our republic, whose INSTITUTIONS
and progress the nations of the ear'h are con
tempIating with insane interest and anxiety. IL
our pro, perily and happiness the empires and
Kingdoms, in which the popular votes and poPu'
lar will are stined, read Il rebnke which thtl
keeny feel. They. us well as we, Know mat u
our Union il our strength, aud nothing would
rejoice the heart of royalty more, Than the pros
pcct of disruption of our coniederary. ouc''
calamity would at once and everasllnS''
crush the hope of freedom which thousands and
millions of the oppressed of our race in other
countries are chcrishing from our example.
If the experiment which We are making 'd
prove The capacity of man for sclf-governmen'
Shall fail, the shock will DC fatal I" every aspl
ration after liberty, wherever on the face of the
globe such aspiration may be breathing at tn"
time. This is no idle coinage of II dream, bui
it is lhe suggestion of sober Judgment. .pene,
trating by the light Of consistent reasoning IL
the fearful depths which lie beneath the present
disturbed surface of aftirs. Our Government
cannot exist day in any other form than it no"
has. This frrm Is essential TO its being. and "
change like that which the Ab"lii"nsts are
striving would at once and utterly annll'llale il
The Southern people would spurn with an bon
orablc indignation connection with the Noril
on any other terms than those OF perfect equal.
ity. They will abide and stand by the Union
as lung as their Constitutional rights are rrcog.
Missed and respected. But The moment these
righs are by the power Of the Government
through an act of Congress openly denied to, OF
torn from them. they will t" man abandon i
Uuion which will be worthy only of their ab
lOrrence.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19
Religions Items.

The Union Meeting Of the Fourth Division Of
The kdgefield Baptist Association will conv,ne at
Bethlehem Church ou Friday before the f!ll Lords
day in October inst.
Introductory Sermon by J. S. MATTHEws.
Subject Of DiScuSsion.-lst hat is the duty
of Church tn its Past"r2
81. What is the cause of so many weak and de-
c!iniug Churches. and the best means to revive
them. S. P. GETZEN, MoDeRATon.
GEO. W. Nixon, Clerk.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-10-19
rha Edistn Clarion.

MIR. P. H. LAREY introduces the first number ol his
/" Clarion" in brief but handsome salnlalory From
the sha,owing forth Of his creed as Indicated ny 'e
motto he has adopted. Judge that The notes oil The
E,is,o Clarion will ring clear as steel Welcome 10
the ranks brother LAREY.