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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22
Cur Railroad efforts.

WE have heard but little recently Of the Efforts
which have been set on foot to attain for Edgefeld
certain Railroad facilities 1t is hoped that they have
not already given up the ghost.
The Ridge road seemed for time TO he going for
ward handsomely cnough. The Carpllnian asseveri'-
ted again and again that it q fixed Fact, and
all of us believed that il would be q comparatively
easy job Latterly however, the subject seems to
have been dropped. The survey, by Mr.. GIBBEs, is
in the mean time progressing. Alter his report, winch
looked for at early day. something more decisive
will perhaps be done in the matter. four Ridge
friends are going into the undertaking at ALL then will
he their time.
The Savannah River road has been surveyed, bn'
nothing like an actual beginning of the work has as
vet taken place. Whether this project is to stop short
nj this stage we cannot now exactly say. Surely
however it cannot be- Yet We have heard as much
surmiScd again and again. Will not some one ac'
uuainted with the intentions of this Company give u.
some light on tile subject!
The Aiken and Ninety Six connection is still talked
about and hoped for Bat there is nothing doing IN
the matter. The little squirt Of feeling, which broke
ont here few weeks ago, encouraged us 10 think
finely. But it has not been seconded thus far by any
thing like demonstrations nor does there seem 10 he
mupl disposition 10 make an effort at one. We sill
believe however that there will he at least one hun
tret thousand dollars ready in Edgcfeld by the time
the door Is fairly opened for our admission into the
Grcenvillc L. Columbia railroad Company, always
provided that road through village shall he rcn
do rel cpIta in by the nneraliun.
Ofthesc three roads, we have no hesitation in say
ing that WE regard the last mentioned one by far te
most important. 1t will do more for the interests
our district generally than any road we can hope Tor
And the refusal the part OF our citizens to help
on TO success looks mure like blindness than any thing
else.
We stick to the opinion, tina, the intelligence and
wealth, of those to be benefited by this road, will moi
suffer it 10 fail Where there is SO much at stake, the
vcricsl Rip vanwinke among us will surely wake W
luuu enough 10 lend q little aid.
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WASHINGTON MATTERS.

We make the following extracts from the
letters of the Washington correspondents OF
tho Baltimore Sun, of June Is:
1t is now extremely doubtful, indeed almost
certain, that the Pa.itic railroad bill, and most
Of the other railroad bills now before Congress
will have to 90 over 20 the shorts session. where
their fltc will depend on the disposition Of Con-
uress to transact business during the month Of
December, previous to the Christmas holidays.
If Congress do nothing till after the Sth of Jan
uarv next, they will, of course, die the usual
dcath-asphyXcd in committee of the whole
Many other bills will, am afraid, share the
same fate.
Its still hopcd that the army and navy reform
bills will be acted upon this session. The navy
till especially is indispensable: for sailors are
not made every day, and their place cannot oe
,.ken by volunteers. The present position oi
Europe and our relations with Spain require
this prccaution.
1t NAV now be apprehendcd that serious obsta-
cles will be intcrposcd to the passage ot the
civil aud diplomatic bill, should it embrace
items for giving effect TO the Mexican treaty,
and also looking to q sum for Cuba. The pass
ape of tho bill may be endangered by such an
opposi,ion, should its passage be delayed till
near the time fixed for the termination of the
session, and thus impose upon the President
the necessity of calling an extra session. That
bill ought to be passed before the day adjourn
ment be fixed.
There is no Gitficuty in the Black Warrior
case that Tan possibly lead TO war: but it is the
intention of the administration TO overhaul aIl
our outstanding unsettled accounts with Spain,
aud to make her do justice to our reasonable
demands. At the same time, Congress can
hardly fail 70 take up the Amistad case, recon-
mended in the Presidents message If we
would hold Spain to her duty, we must be Just
and generous TO her, as the President has been
in his recen, proclamation against the tiIbusters'
Let Congress initiate his example.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22
Try Again.

LAST summer the effort was contemplated never
made) to get upa Thcspian society among the young
men of our place. Suppose they try again this sea-
son-lhey possibly might be more successful. We
have at present goodIy number of fine looking and
intelligen, youths who would doubtless make very
passabIe actors. The practice would be OF service to
them The way to begin thing of the sort is 10 get
together at once, select light comedy, arrange the
parts learn them Immediately, procure some old room
other and go to rehearsing. Once started the ball
will roll on for The al the shortest Tie Fair
field Register gives glowing account OF some do
nestle lLcatricas enacted recently in Win,bOro.
Every one was highly amused anu delighted. So
would tLey be here. Try again, young gentlemen.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22
A oueor shift to mako Money.

4 FEW weeks ago young man stopped before onr
house and called us 10 the gate. lie wanted to find
the whereabouts of our Tax Collector. Upon our en-
ouirnr of him what he wanted with the Collector, he
replied that "he was travelling through the South
principally, on the hunup of names, and that, after
newspaper Offices, Tax Collectors books were the
likclicst places to find them in abundance" And
what good will the do you, pray, after you get
them .'We, Sir, said he with 4 shrcwd Yankee
twinkle of the eye, "I sell them when get back
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22

CoxsU1 TO GEyoA-Wc are much pleased to
announce that on Friday last y nomination was
made to the Senate Of the United StaIeS, by
President Pierce. of our worthy trllow-cizcn
Alexander, llcrbrmonl, sr, as Consul TO Genoa
Til. appointment gives much satisfaction to the
friends Of Mr. Ilcrbrmonl, and wc arc sure vii
be rnyomb'y received throughout the Stale. lie
is well known as Il gentleman of high character,
exact business habits, and admirable qnaliica-
lons for such post We congratulate the
Government ON the appointment OF one who VT
are sure will prove himself Il reliable and cIliclcI't
representative of her intcrcsls.-Carolnan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22
Oponing of Japan Ports.

The intelligence has reached the country that
Commodore PERRY has been successful in his nego-
ta,ions with the Japanese government, and that
more japanese ports to be opened to Commerce
As yet all other governments than our own strict
" excluded from these privileges. The Commodore
has thus exceeded his expectations and will re-
turn with the honor Of having peacefully and speedily
negotiated the terms of an important treaty with Il
most wealthy nation. 1t is quite enough, as the times
CO. to make him prominent candidate for the p resi-
dency of the Union.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22

THE next meeting Of the Ministers and Dcacons'
Conference Of the Second Division Of the Edgefeld
Baptist Association, will be held with the SLOAN
CHURCH, Abheve District, ON Friday before ,he
9Th Sabbath in July next.
Elder JAS, NJ CnrLEs will preach the Gntroduc-
tory Scrnon-Ellcr j. TRAP, Alternate.
Subjects of discuSsion.-lst. Reiatire duties OF
Preacher and people.
Cd. The cause of the sad declension Of Religion,
Elder H. LEcaoY to write an Essay on subject
Of his own choice.
The Ministers and Dcaeons Of the Second Divi-
sion of the Association are aiitctionately invited 10
attend the Conference.
RORT. BRYAN. SEc'Rr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22

SAD EvESr-We learn that Mr.. Ezekiel
prkcns son OF Mr.. Thomas J. Pick-ns. Of PEN
d!rtun. who was lately confined by severe illmcss
ut the house OF Mr.. Robert Anderson, of Green
wood, his uncle, died Tuesday morning last.
Mr.. lickcns had just been appointed cadet at
West Point Academy, New York, and was On
his way to join his class there when he was
arrested by the fatal disease whi:h :" ruthlcs>ly ly
cut him Off 1t was Il pleasing providence that
consigned him 40 "pp"r:uncIy to the affection
ale care of beloved aunt. lie had able nlrdi-
ca attendance, and we hear his physicians were
unusually Interested in his clsc.-:AIbcviIlc
Banner
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22

CAUGHT DEVIL FIsu-A large Dcrl fish
was trkcn yesterday off Sullivan, Island. and
brr u-ht up to the city in the afternoon. lie
measured II feet across. The fellow was spor-
Ting near Snl!ivan's Island and became entang-
led in the hawscr of schooner lying there. 1t
proved his last frolic. much to the entertainment
Of his active caplors. His body has been sccur-
cd by the commcnd#ble efforts Of Prot. Holmes,
for the Museum Of the Charleston College,
where among. the mighty dead Of other races,
he will be cmbamed for future wonde and
dmiration.-Charesto Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22
FOR TIE ADVERTISER


Mr. EDITOR: In a late issue Of your paper, there
was call upon the candidates Of Edsclc!d for an
expression of their views, in regard to the proprcty
of abolishng, or remodclng our militia system. As
an aspiraut to seat in the Legislature, and as be-
lever in the right Of the people, rather To question
candAatcs than instruct representatives, feel it my
dutYt .spond to that call.
an nost cm,hatically in favor of rcmolcllns the
militia yscm, 10 far as 10 abolish all petty and bat
talon mustcrs as well rs to make it optional with
lhc citizen whether he will bear arms and attend
one rcgimcnnl parade each year: or pay an cqlvis-
lent for PERSONAL service; say NOT less than fifty
cents nor more than one dollar, to be applied in sup
port of volunteer companies, or in remuneration OF
magistrates for enforcing the Patrol Laws.
cannot thiuk that it is advisable to abolish the
system entirely, and if the Legislature desired to
d. so, it could not, as Congress has concurrent,
aud in some respects, an exclusive jurisdiction oTcr
the matter. We are compelled to keep up m or
ganization of the militia, by a law Of Congress, in
order to know the strength of the country, where it
exists, and to have place Of rendezvous in case OF
emergency believe tLatcvcry citinn should also,
be armed, for the purpose Of aiding in enforcing the
law, as member Of the porsc comtatus, or IN sup
pressing sudden instruction among the slaves,
and this object could net he secured, without re-
qurins the militia to muster al least year, and
exhibi; their proper weapons cthc inspecting officer
am of opinion. therefore, hat the militia should
he enrolled, organized and armed, but not drilled
more than once year, aud Is | can SEE no good
reason for requiring any thin further at the hands
of our citizen soldiers in meof peace, if elected to
the Legislature, shall adyoctc reform 10 tho cx-
tent above indicated. The PIN that propose for
" training the militia according to the discipline
prescribed by Congress" is virtually the one which
has been adopted BY most of he States, and it has
been found TO work well, cvenmong Il much dcnscr
and more dis"rdrrly popuatio. than ours.
1t is unnecessary now 10 eaInnc the details Of
any specific plan Of reform, or to give my rci'sons
at length for regarding the present system as Il
ridiculous humbug. which notbny fails 10 ilnpart
knowledge Of either the scieRc Of war or the rules
Of DISCIPLINE but is also use ss expense, prolific
source of crime, and gricvHs burden upon the
people. 1t is sufficient that have taken my posi-
ton in favor of greatly modifing the present sys-
TEN, as to diminish its pressure upon the people,
and 10 announce that | am Tcparcd to naintan u
tha, position, either in the pressupon the hustns, or
in the Legislature.
Yours veryk; A,-
-'--.sNrss- n TIL NAN
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22
Snmethine 70 Roast of.

WE have in EdgeiieJ al excellent new Jail, now
nearly surrounded by a massive brick wall. The
apartments of the Jail in neat, clean and coIn-
Portable condition. aud capacated for the convenient
accommodation Of forty or fifty boarders. But, TO
THE HONOR OF OUR DISTRICT, it stands tbs
day entirely empty Of prisoners
Taunt old Edgefirld no more for her crimes and
mis- all
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22

home TO the various Publishers in cities, alta half.
dollar per hundred; and The best Of the joke is, sell
the same list forty times over" The chap had then
in his saddlchags some twenty thousand names, Tor
which lie expected 10 realize at least five hundred
dollars. And the Publishers make by it too They
are thus enabled send out their newspapers and Pc
rodicals trial trips 10 every nook and corner OF The
South, receiving in return some five six subscrn-
ioms least Of every fifty cents worth Of names
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22
G O II NJ MICA T I @ II S.
FOR TIE ADVERTISER.

Mn. EDITOR AS the Candidates are now travel
ing tie District, and arc before the people for ecc'
ton 10 the next Legislature, and as we feel deep
interest in the freedom of trad. without too high !;
tax upon US, We respectfully would ask the CanIi-
dates for the Legislature to let rs hear from thc''',
through the Advertiser, Whether or not they are
in favor of the removal sf the Toll Gate erected by
Messrs. JONES & KENNEDY, ut the East end Of the
Bridge across Savannah River, owned by the City
Of Augusta. MANY fOIEkS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22
IS A Reference ouoth he!

The editor of the Southern Pu'riot was at Spartan
burg Equity Court few weeks ago. While there,
the worthy commissioner for that District held 4" refer
ence' in an inner chamber of the Palmetto House, TO
which the " Patriot' was duly summoned The matters
of account, being all comprised within the limits Of
champagne bottles and punch-pi'chcrs, were speedily
disposed Of and the reference terminated pIcasan,yto
all parties. The report, presume, (if made
out) will go mp to the Court of BacclS for conlrma
lion. A pleasant reference That, by way OF variety!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22
Di,ner at yoodvillo Academy.

WE thankfully acknowledge the kind invitation of
the Committee Of arrangements for the above deslgna
ted dinner. If we can so, it will afford us much
Measure 10 do So Once before have we parakcn of
nm admirable barbecue at this place.
seSs The candidates all are specially invited to at
tend. So we arc requested 10 state on behat of the
Committee. The Committee is composed Of Mcssrs.
McKEGLAR, Ross and ANDREWS.
The dinner comes of the 4th of July.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22
Wore Good Thin es.

WE are indebted to our friend, Mrs. SHEPrARD, Tor
two noble cabbage-heas, the finest we have seen any
where this season. They rival the products oi Bun
combc county, " c. Mrs. 5. is one of those house
keepers that rM have luc garden if the seasons are
not utterly adverse.-We should like 10 know next
who has the best Irish potatoes.
In sending your samples good neiglbors, be liberal
Remember there three kitchens conIIecleu WIN
IL. l. IIrcriirer >,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22

SUrcIpE.-An inmate Of The lInnatc Asylum
named Martha Pearson, committed suicide o.
Friday, by lying PROSTATE on the floor of her
room, aud placing the bed post on her neck in
such position is 10 produce compression of
the windpipc and consequent stranguIaii'n. ID;
B. Miller, Esq, held an inquest on The body, and
the jury returned verdict in accordance with the
above f.rls-Co.umbia Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22
Who'll Support tho Barber /,

Application has been made TO us for information as
to the prospects Of barbers doing good business at
this place. If those Of our citizens, who would pat
ronise BARRIERS shop, will hand in 10 this office their
names we could give the applicant distinct answer,
and probably fix of our town in this respect al an
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22
EaStiYe.

THE abnndan, crops Of small grain and the cheer
ing appearance Of the growing crops generally make
our folk feel rich and jubant. We hear of ieasls,
merry. makngs, ishdinners, fairs, hot suppers and
celebrations in every direction. How natural it is to
rejoice when the Great Dispenser Of all good is scat
terng fatness over the land Let moi, amid it ALL
forget to praise the hand that enriches Us.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22

LARGE SALE OF MULES AND CATTLLE-A few
days ago, 1000 head of mules and 1900 head Of
cattle were offered for sale in Bourbon county,
Ky Cattle went off brisk ut increased prices,
while mules were somewhat cheaper. A private
salc Of a lot Of two year old mules was made at
$3.50 per head others sold at auction for Sl2O,
$loO and SI5; ycarlings ut $50. $40. $50;
sucklings privately at SG5. $50. 80. Stock cat-
lie went ut $ i3 $40, $35, SIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22
ASSIGNMENT,

g AMUEh Il. BOWERS, having made
~ All assignment to me- for the benefit Of his crcd-
tors, notice is hereby given to the said creditors to
meet at my uicc, ut O'Clock a. NJ, on MON
DAY, 10Th day Of july next to proceed TO the ap-
pnntmcnt of an Agent The Deed Of Assignment
may be seen at any time by calling on me-
w. w. SALE, Assignee.
Hamburg, S c., June 90, 1854. st %
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BosToS, June Is,

McrriicId's buildings, with twenty other adj
jaccnl buildings, the whole occupying space of
four acres, was destroyed by fire last evening.
This is one of the most destructive fires With
which we have ever been visited.
The los. is estimated at upwards Of half
million. Fifteen hundred workmcn have thus
been thrown out Of employment, causing much
distress
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22
RELIGIOUS Notice.

Tmr Members Of the Missionary and Book Fund
Board Of the Elrclicd Baptist Association, are re-
oucstcd to meet at Elgcfcld C. H., on the first
Monday in July next, at i O'Clock.
J. NJ. ClllLES, CHAIRMAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22

PEEsESTMESr OF TIE GosroN Rror-The
grand jury of the U. States District Court for
North Carolina, has made 4 presen'ment in re-
laIion TO the Boston fugitive slave riot. The
strict and willing observance Of the U. States
laws in North Carolina is referred 10, md no
citizen Of Massachusetts, any other State, il is
stated has been insnIed, or delayed in the asscr-
ton Of his rights, or recovery of his property in
North Carolina. In melancholy contrast with
this happy condition of affairs, the prcScnment
refers to The late outrage in Boston, returns
thanks to President Pierce for his promptness
and energy in enforcing the laws. and expresses
regret that in Massachusetts the laws ofthe cnun-
try have 10 be upheld by the exhibition of military
mower
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22

WAsntxGroy, June l6, lS5l.-Thc Senate
has passed The bill authorizing the coinage Of
Iilty and one hundred dollar gold pieces.
The House Of Representatives has laid on the
table the bill to increase TIC rar Of postage 10y
vote of 9l 10 81.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22

Ok the prrl of Florida we learn that Cover
nor Broomc has appointed Col. l. +. Whitner,
of Gad>dcn county. Commissioner, and B. +.
Wilmer, Jr., esq.. Of Madison. Surveyor. 10 run
;he boundary line between Georgia and Florida.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22

A number Of Southern Senators are said to
have declared that they would oppose any treaty
for The sctt lrmrnt OF the fishery question:, or
for The establishment Of reciprocal trade with
Canada, unless il shall contain clausc for the
surrender of furilive.-Balimore American.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22

HEALTH OF New ORLEANs.-The New Or
leans Delta of Thursday last says that it has
never known so cool a summer. There have
hardly been two decided successive summer
days this season. The changes are so sudden,
too, as to create quite disagreeablc feelings, the
thermometer having, during the past week, de-
scended forty degrees in six or eight hours. Still
the city is quite healthy. Last year, when the
weather was fur more favorable aud regular, the
yellow fever prevailed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22

BArcHELpER's Wloow-The Washington
Star of Friday says tie Scnaics Pension Com
mittee have agreed TO report Il bill granting
$4,000 TO the widow of the late deputy marshal
Balchcl,lcr, who recently lost his life in Boston
in aiding in tic execution Of the lAws of his
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22

THE GUASo IsLASDs.-!n the House of Rep
rescntatives on Monday Messrs. Riddel, Goode,
Gerrit, Smith, Elliot, Trout and Solers were
appointed select committee on the memorial of
1000 citizens of Delaware, praying the Govern
ment to effect some arrangement with Peru, by
which, for 4 just and proper equivalent, the Pc
ruvian Government will either cede to the United
States Government one of the guano islands, or
by removing the existing restriction on America
vessels engaged in the guano trade, place the
trade, in that article on u more just and liberal
commercial basis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22
THE. THIRD AUDITOR.

Tie following paragraph from the Washing
ton Star affords another instance OF the vlgllanc
and cfIciencSof Auditor Burt.
SIN virtue of an act of the Legislature OF
the Territory of Florida, passed in March, 1889,
one hundred bonds of $1,000 each were to have
been issued by the Governor of that territory,
bearing his signature and that of the Secretary
to raise money for territorial war purposes.
They were isued accordingly, and five additional
ones were issued that number having been sto-
len by an Assistant Quartcrmaster OF the ter
-, --- -, I~vV-.. irti,iatIuiiy.
after being signed by the territorial Secretary
and Treasurer, but before the Governor had
signed them. The fact Of the theft became
known to the Treasury Department here in
1912, and watch was kept for them some
wears; but they were not presented at the
Treasury for cmp,ion-Congress having Or
dcrcd the redemption of the 100000, which
had been raised for military purposes. That is,
they were not presented until the theft had been
forgotten here. Last year, however, one OF
them turned up, having been forwarded here by
New Orleans banking house, with whom it
had been left for collection. 1t was duly paid,
principal and interest, amounting to more than
$4,000, subsequently two more Of them have
been sent on for the money. The Third Au-
ditor had reason to believe that they were the
missing bonds: and having duly investigated
the affair by correspondence with the present
Governor of Florida, has positively ascertaincd
that they are portion of the bonds stolen, as
above described Means have therefore been
taken to recover the amount already paid from
the Treasury on account ct them, and to arrest
those who have been knowingly engaged in
pcrpctra,inr the fraud"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-22

PERSONS who served in private armed slips
during the war of 1912. and were wounded, are
cnIlcd, by recent act Of Congress, TO pen-
Il,