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Our Candidates.

IT is with pleasure observe that our candidates
for the Legislature holding back in so unusual
manner. We trust they will at least let the Fourth of
July pass before they take tile field. They will then
have three months canvass the District, and surely
that is enough. longer time frequently does the as
pirant more harm than good. For own part, we
would be glad to see the race reduced TO six weeks
brush. 1t would, we imagine, be better for the tone
and temper of our people.
lS Since the above written, some four or five
names have come in. Now for il.
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The Military.

THE Battalion parades for Edgefeld commence this
week at Mount Willing We suppose that each one
of these occasions will give rise 10 the usual amount
of dust, ginger.cakes, colt whickerngs and loud.
bawled words Of command all resulting in nothing
We regard our military system farce and would be
more than willing (save some good volunteer compa.
nies and the Cavalry generally to see all doae away
with.
But why should desire to debar onr gallant Ma
jors the great pleasure of strung and fretng their
hours upon the stage'" WE'LL perhaps we are wrong.
Let them enjoy their rappings and their suits Of glory
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ron THE ADVERTISER.

am composed of 10 letters.
My ], 3, 5, II, II, l3. 10 is mans name.
" 3,4, II, l3, II, . is the name Of fruit.
I" l2, l3, l3 is found in a city.
u.s., 2, II, i is Il length of time.
e" 81, 10, 10 is part of the head.
q" 10, lG, IS, 10, l3, Is is the name of church
" II, II, l3 is an intoxicating drink.
So, 7, is worn by horse.
IA, 8, 3, !, Is is much used.
9,S, is isa vine or bush.
6, TO-, ., l3, 3 is a lady's name.
4, Is, Q, l3 is now wanted
" II, l3, 10, 3, l3 is county in N. Carolina
" IS, ., 10 is often said.
" II, A., 3, 8, . is shady retreat.
" 5.2,3, 10, II, 2 is boys name.
8, IA, IS, ., 5, Is, 10 is something not sweet
Is, II, . should be respected.
10, 3. 10, 2 is the name Of flower.
" l3, l2, Is, II, 7, 4, II is river in n York.
l6, 3, Is, 2, is is much desired.
" 10, l3. il has no end.
lG, 3, l3, 4, 3, . is county in Georgia.
IA, lG is an important part Of the body.
II, 2:3, 10, l,9, Is is one Of the U. States.
My whole is the name Of a young lady residing in
Idgefeld District. j. NJ. III.
New Market, Ga, April 4, 1854.
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A shad Dinner on the Savannah.

WE learn that a most glorious slad dinner came OF
on Saturday last, upon the banks of the Savannah il
this District. From several gentlemen who were pres
ent, We gather that every style of fresh fish and
all manner of fine liqieurs made comfortable and
chsery the festive board The hosts of the occasion
Were Mr.. CHARLES HAMMOND, and Capita J. Ham.
MoND. Among the guests were Ex-Governor HAM
MoND, We GILMORE SlMMs, Gen. BULLARD, Of New
York, and our Senator, Col. JAMES 2. CARROLL. We
like 10 hear Of these hOspable Let the example
be initiated. 1t will tend to q restoration of certain
good old Virginia customs, which going TOO much
out of vogue.
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the shores ofthe Amazon belonging to that

upon the shores ofthe Amazon belonging to that
nation. n
a, To encourage The establishment of 4 line
OF mail steamers between some Southern por
or ports, and the mouth of the Amazon, or some
other port of Brazil
s. And, also, TO encourage.the establishment
OF direct mail route by steamers between some
Southern port or ports and Europe.
SOUTHERN SEA PoRTs-DrREcT TRADE.
Resolved, That this Convention recommend
to each of the Southern States having n SCI,
port, to encourge the establishment of direct
trade with Europe, either by .exemp,ing from
taxes. for 4 limited time, the goods imported, or
by allowing the importers an equivalent draw
back or bounty, or by such other mode as to
the Legislatures Of the respective States may
seem best.
Resolved, That Committee, consisting of
two members from each seaport represented in
this Convention, be appointed for the purpose
Of inquirng into the eypediency of establishing
4 line of steamships between one or more of
said ports and certain port or ports in Europe,
with liberty to act during the recess of the Con-
vcntion, to carry into prompt execution such,
scheme, having the above object in view as may
be agreed to.
Resolved, That the Southern Delegation 70
the Congress of the United States be requested
to urge the passage of an Act authorising the
transportation of the U. S. Mail in said steam
ships, with such compensation rs has heretofore
been allowed to other steam lines for similar
service.
FREE TRADE.
Resolved, That this Convention recommend
to the Government Of the United States the for
nation of treaties with foreign governments for
the admission of their respective products at
rplucpd rutps of dntv
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27

We are indebted TO Mr.. SAMUEL BRooKs of oul
village, for bowl of large and luscious strawberries
the finest we have seen anywhere for twelve month
The giver writes us that they few of his first
crop which happened to escape the late fross." We
really wSh for his own sake, that there were many
more left of the Sort Mr.. Brooks is more pro-
yident of all such natural deicacies than any other
one OF our townsnen, and sincerely wish him The
health to enjoy them for many years to come.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27
Another Fire.

THRouGH the attention Of onr Hamburg cores
pondent, we learn that dreadful fire occurred or
Monday the 9th inst, at WarrentUn, Ga. All the
business houses, the Court House, Offices and papers
the Post Office and contents and many dwellings were
entirely consumed. Several families were left pcnni
less The loss is supposed to be two hundred thou.
sand dolars-nut known whether any thing is cover.
ed by insurance not. The fire is supposed to have
been the work Of an incendiarY.
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FPEE TR A0E
Q5e a0uertissr,
ARTHUR SIMKINS, EDITOR.
EDGEFIELD, S. C.
THURSDAY APRIL 81, 1854.
Rail Road Meeting

We are authorised, by various gentlemen, to an
nouncc that meeting Of the citizens Of Edgcfrlf
Village and of the surrounding country will be held
on SATURDAY NEXT, in the Court House, for the put
pose OF consulting as 10 the proper method Of SC.
curing the location Of Rail Road near our doors.
The Meeting will convene at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ
full attendance is earnestly requested, as the mat
ter is one of vital Importance to all of us.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27

INDIANS IN TExAs.-The Western Texian of
the 23d ut. learns that Wild Cat, the notorious
Seminole Chief, has declared in extenualion of
the recent depredaions committed by himself
and his marauding band on the Western frontier,
that his forays upon the settlemeEss were made
with the sanction of the Governor of Coahuilla,
who shares the spoils with The Indians:"
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Eulogies on Webster.

WE are indebted to our Senator; Hon. A P. Bur.
LER, for neatly bound copy of the Obituary Addresse.
delivered in the Senate aud House Of Representatives
Of the United Saes on the occasion Of DANIEL Wed
wept by the nalion and eulogised BY its states
man, in manner which none but his pre.deceased
compeers had BEEN or them all may it be said, that
their equals on earth, will be rarer than :: angels
r;S
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Mr.. Heitt's Speech,

We regret very much that we cannot find room in
our paper for Mr. kEIrrs speech on the Nebraska
Bill. 1t is certainly of the best yet made upon
that subject, and breaIhes genuine States Rights
feeling throughout. But, knowing that our readers
are weary Of the discussion, feel bound TO sacrifice
our preferences 10 their wishes, and give them
rely in place of substance q.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27
Scarcityof Cash.
1" OH, moneys &a.ce they say,
And rerF meH ,Uc knon it,
But surely rhiie ,ce re vounr

Such was the Verse of comic BoorM about the
time of the Great Crash Although a used up
man" with the rest, he bore against the storm with
the most cheerful philosophy, setting good example
to greater men. Money or money, he exhorted all
10 go itwhilc they wcrc young" meaning 10 make
the best of the hard times and laugh at bad luck Oh.
for little of this philosophy 10 keep the people up
amid the crash which now impends That one is at
hand We feel pretty Let every good fellow gath
or himself up for clear jump, and the avalanche may
be lodged
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Lack of Good Victuals,

YES. we lack good vicnals sadly. Old hens are all
We can get a chance at just now. Spring chickens
and green peas have been kept back longer than usual
by the cold weather. Asparagus beds are exhausted
and beef is too poor fsr market One good veal we
heard of the other day-only heard of it,
Well, as old man HOLMES used to say 10 the stu
dents in Commons nearly twenty years ago. Pa.
tience, gentlemen, mtiencc-parience. You'll all
have enough after 4 while"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27

The Russians forces in tho Pincpalities, if
We may trust the Austrian papers, have been
greatly increased during the past month. Accor-
ding 10 the SOldaen Niuund. $4,000 Russians
are encampcd around Kalatat, $4,000 men are in
Great Wallachia under the personal command Of
Prince Gorlsehakatf whose headquarters are in
Bucharest between The Sereh and the prulh
arands Gen. Ludcrs with $4,000 men; between
the Pruth and the Dniester, Gen. en-Sarbrn
whose corps, as soon as General TslIeodacff's $
division arrives, will amount to 10000 men.
A reserve of 10000 men is organized in Volhy.
mia, by General Shinclinkotf; $4,000 moro are on
their march 10 Odessa and Crinea, while the
army Of the Caucasus, under Prince Woronskotf.
is put down as 10000 men strong. BY this
statement, the European army in array against
Turkey and her allies amounts 10 nearly 100000
men and above 500 cannon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27

ALLEGED FORGERY BY CLERGYMAH.-The
Salisbury (N. CO. Walchman gives an accoun, of
The arrest of the Rev Mr.. Mcdonald, on the
cllarge of commttinga series of forgeries, by
which it is alleged the Salem Bank in that State
has lost several Thousand dollars. Mr. Mcdonald
is said to be worth some 100000 or $4,000,
and has numerous wealthy connexions
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27

CONVENTION OF THE HEIRS OF CHARLES AND
WILLIAM SAwYERs-We are requested by
many of The supposed heirs of these parties, TO
state that meeting of all interested, will be
held j" Columbia, on-Wndnasdny. the l2th day
OF July next. The press is respectfully reques-
ted to extend this sno,ite.-Lexngton Telegraph.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27

TIE WHEAT Cuor.--The Rockville (sfd.)
Journal says the growing wheat in that county
presents most beautiful appearance. The
prospect of a large crop is very Aatterinr, not.
wthstanding the go-back it received during the
unfarorablc weather of February and March.
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IL (.s
The Erain.fCroo,

FEARS are entertained pretty extensively in these
parts, that the wheat and oatfcrop willfIlshort Of
an average one. Much whsatfas been injured by The
ward in vnin Corn has been nipptd severely twice,
but is erincng a-,deerminaion TO rise again with
Bruce. like nerseverance nnd coinage.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27

IL LIMDo.-A young Englishman, named Ar.
thur Flower, reported to be the son of Il wealthy
nobeman of England and travelling here encqg.
nito, has been committed to the Tombs New
York, on the charge of stealing pocket-book
containing Sl2, and draft for $lG9 OH firm
in Fulton street @
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27

New STATE.-Mr. sLanc the delegate from
Oregon, was allowed last Tuesday to introduce
bin into Congress, TO authorize the people of
the Territory of Oregon to form Constitution
and State Government preparatory to admission
Into the Union rs State.
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THE Cold IN FLoRIDA-We learn that the
cold weather has proved very disastrous in Flori-.
da. a private letter informs us that corn knee
high has been killed i; vegetables of all kinds in
an equally forward state have suffered likewise.
Snvnnn,h Jonrn,l
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27

RUSSIA CANVAS AND SAIL cLoTH.-Nnt many
years ago, the whole commercial marine of the
United States Was dependent upon Russia for
saiIdnck. About twenty-tiv years since, the
manufacture Of sail cloth was commenced in
Paterson, New Jersey, and such has been the
increase of this branch Of industry that the Rus
sian article has been nearly driven from the mar
kci. The whole imports of sail cloth, of all de-
scriplions from Russia, would not furnish the
single town Of Gloucester with its canvas. More
than four thousand bolts of dIcl; are annually
required at Gloucester, while the whole imports
intp Boston, which has nearly the entire Russian
trade, during the year 1853, were but about
5000 bolts; or $4,000 worth
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27

Mr.. Pixies PROJECT The Washington cor.
respondent of the Charleston Courier speaking
Of the various amendments proposed for the
Gadsden treaty, and the probability of their re-
jrclion, even if passed by the Senate, by Santa
Anna, says in relation to the Pacific Railroad:
This being the case, we are all here-all
south of Mason and Dixon's line, and many
north Of it-rcady TO accept and carry out the
propositions of our friend Albert Pike, in their
whole length and BREADTH. We accept his pre-
else proposition, and his sufficient views. The
Arkansas member carries the short sharp Roman
sword that conquered the world"
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OyE of the Fox girls is in New York holding
rapplng soirees at leading hotel. Another,
Fox girl, it is said, is being educated mt phiIa-
dc'phEl, rs the alliance of the famous DR.. Kane.
now in search of Sir John Franklin.
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MYSTERIOUS ArFAIE.-We copy the subjoincd
paragraph from the Augusta Chronicle and SEN
tinel of Thursday:
Some two weeks ago, Mr.. ]. NJ. Clark, of
Beech Island, ). g., discovered in one of his
fields on the river, the scul of human being,
attached 10 which were some of The organs of
the throat, indicating that the body had not been
dead great while. Snpposing that it was the
remains of some person. who had been buried
near The river and washed up during the late
February freshet, he thought nothing of it (al-
though he laid the skull l>ide,) until few DAYS
since, thigh and some other bones were found.
Recollecting that he had smell dead carcass
(Which he had supposed was a hog) in that
vicinity some time back, he determined to make
al investigation, to see what could be discovered,
and in company with two or three other gentle
mrn (his nelghbor>) entered upon the search on
Tuesday, the 18th inst; " hen they found where
the carcass of a man had been deposited, during
the treshet, under some drift wood where Il
strong current flowed. A few bones were
found, the others having been carried off bv
hogs and other animals, and some fragments
Of clothing, and Il little black hair. He was
dressed in black cloth coat. black cashmere
pants and black satin rest-all of which were in
tatIers, but appeared to have been quite gentecl.
They found blue satin cravaI, with wide
plaid borders, IN old buck-horn handled knife,
with originally two blades, "a part of only one
of which, the large blade, renlains,) with cork
screw and gmet on the back-llso portmon-
nale, containing few dollars in paper and some
silver change, and a blue silk purse.
The crarat and other articles described, have
been left at our Office by Mr.. Clark, with the
hope that they may lead to some discovery of
the victim, who was, no doubt, drowned in the
February frrshet,
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The Charleston Press.

THE generous rivalry which characteristics the press
OF Charleston has become Of late prominent as to
merit general attention. Unlike the papers Of most
other cities, they work together, with ability which
seems to have in view the advancement of their State
and City, more than the mere asgrandsemen of their
respective establishments. Wien differing in opinion,
as they frequently do, their positions are maintained
with cool argument, uamarrcd by spitefu filings al
each other. The consequence is, that each one of
them stands op high ground before The country, and
each has its troop of friends Admring aswe do the
manly dignity and high toned courtesy thus displayed
by our respected brethren in tn. city, we commend
their excellent journals 10 readers being wor-
Thy of most liberal support from the State a, large
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FOR TIE ADyERTIsgR.
SAVANNAH VALLEY RAIL R0AD


Mn. EDITOR We have been shown the Rcrort
of Mr.. ARMS, Chief Engineer, to the President Mr.
llurcnNsoN, Of The results Of the experimental sur
veys Of the above Road, from which we Gull the fol-
lowing interesting facts:
The length Of the experimental line from Ander-
son to Hamburg. 935 miles.
This can be brought down to.......9 .92
an increase Of length an air line of only miles,
or 81 per cent.
This compares favornbly with the following:
Length over straight line of the Road from
Charleston to Columbia. bia............25 per cent.
Columbia to Grccnville. ..........47
Columbia to Anderson. ...........2S
Augusta To Atlanta. na...............25
Savannah to Macon. on..............27
A comparison Of distances show not less fa
yoraby.
Connecting with the Rabun Gap Road at Ander-
son, it will afford route from Knoxville, Tenn 10
Charleston S. c.. % miles shorter than via Green
vile and Columbia Roads.
From Knoxville, via Dalton and Atlanta, to Au-
gusta, s. s................... miles.
VIA Anderson. ............. .2S6 do
difference. e.................. VI miles,
Knoxville 10 Savannah win Atlanta 1893 do
Via Anderson and Augusta. ....... 426 do
Difference in favor Of Valley Route 50 miles.
The estimated cost Of the Road, grading, bring.
inn masonry .Sn S.og OTO M
Supcrstructurc c.................:. 757 900 90
Equipment. ...................... $4,000 20
Engineering, &c.................. 100000
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MELANCHOLY INTELLIsENcE.-Dcd, at Jack.
sosfpiat; Bast FFdfita Of Scarlet Fever, April
Cd, ElIioTt Smith, ageH. ll.years land 6 months
g. Charles CarroIlr aged % years; April 10,
Alexapder. Mongjn,agcd % years, and Robert
Walker, aged 81 wears, all children of George
A.iand Mary C.4Turkncit, formerly Of Richmond
county, Ga. g: :; '..,.. %:
We have seldom had occasion to record so
distressing a visitation upon one family as will
be tonhd in rhc above notice sent us from Fiori.
da: The. parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Turk
re-t, afe.w known in lI:is community MS were
their sons, nalfes'of Richmond county. They
were held in high esteem by our citizens. Their
many friends will sympa,hize deeply with the
survivors in this .desolalng bow 10 their once
happy family circle. These sad events crowd
ing 80 suddenly up.,n each other and with such
rapid steps, uitera profound admoni;ion of the
uncertainty of. life and the vanity Of human
hopes. Reared in the pure atmosphere of our
piney woods, and trained 10 the riruous and
hardy habits Of The country, the Tnrknelis were
endowed with robust health, and had Il fair pro-
mise OF long life with all its kindling hopes :.
Buta few years ago they removed to a new
home, full Of glowing expectations of future
slfrcess and prosperity. Now, cut down and
wiIhered in the bloom and flower of their days,
by the pestienlal breath Of a fell disease, they
lie in their lonely graves where the shifting
winds that sigh, and the odorous flowers that
bloom over them, are typical of the heeing and
nature of all earthly things Angus
ta COnslitulionalist.
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Delicious Strawberries.

ey See the graceful religious stanzas Of Ell
Pls." They are worthy Of their cultivated author.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27

EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.

There had been no fighting in the Baltic
The Russians were dsmanlling the fortresse
on the Island of Aland.
Admiral Sir Charles Napier's fleet was still Il
Kjoego Bay.
Navigation was open to 81. Petersburg.
As soon as hosililies commence in the Baltic
the Empress Of Russia and her Court will re-
move 10 Moscow.
Two steam frigates that were being construct.
cd for the Russian Government, had been seiz.
ed in England by the Government,
The allied fleets have returned to the Black
Sea and sailed for Varna TO effect movement
in CONJUNCTION with Omrr Pacha
The Russian position in the Dobrudja was
considered critical, and reinfurremcnts were
called for.
The Turks were falling bark in good order
on Trajans Wall.
The Turks have beaten General Oushakoff,
and.forced him back into Bess-Arabia.
The; Turks have crossed the Danube between
Nicopois and Roustrhouck
1t is now rumored that Austria will make the
passage Of the Balkan, by the Russians, cause
for war. -
The English and French Governments have
entirely rejected the proposals of the Gar found
ed On his letter to the King of Prussia.
A despatch from Berlin says that negotiations
were on the tapiS between Prussia and Austria,
md that Prussia had joined in Il ProtocaI, sign.
ed at Vienna on the Sd of April, between Great
Britain, France and Austria
In the British House of Commons on the
tn inst. Lord John Russell confirmed the stale.
ment that Austria was conre traling troops on
the frontiers OF, Sefvia, but in as much as nego.
tiaions We're still in progress, he could not state
what course Austria would pursue.
The 26ih: inst. llad been appointed as Ma
ional Fast Day throughout Great Britain.
On the 18th nit, riot occurred ut Barcelona
The military were. called out and several cili-
zens killed .:' =:
:Aiman.named: Bioce,, had been arrested as
being The assassin oftlfe Duke'of Parma.-Cuurier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27

SALE OF RACE tIoRsE.-It is stated that
the great Georgia horse Highlander, who was
purchased by Judge Hunter and others for
$4,000, few months since; and run and was
beaten in the $4,000 State stake race over the
Meiairir course at New Orleans, has been sold
to Mr. J. Boyden, of New York, the owner Of
Compromise for $4,000, and is Old his way to
Baltimore.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-04-27

THE CHANGE TO SAEDErA.-Thc. Richmond
Examiner, of the I4,h instant, says:
{" 1t is untrue that the resignation of Mr.. Dam
iel, charge 10 Sardinia, has been received in
Washington. Nor has any intimation been made
to the State Department of anything of the sor:.
Mr.. Daniels friends in this city know nothing
colifirmatory Of the runors ahoat on this subect,
aud do not credit these rumors in the least.
"Those who speak of Mr.. Daniel as still cdi.
tor or owner of this newspaper speak absurdly,
and do him wrong. Mr.. Daniel has no more
control over or share of, or property or interest
in this establishment. than the man in the moon.
Mr.. D. has right, after term of years. to pur-
chase fractional interest in this newspaper;
but that, as the lawyers would say. is an inter-
est in future and conlingent-a right in posse,
and not in eSSe"