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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-07
Oorrespoadenee of the Advertiser.
SCIENCE Hill, S. C.. Sept. ., lS5.

S'iHN1E I'LL, D. u, Scpt. :, loof'
Mr., EDlroR,-Dcar Sir: noticed III your paper
some three or four weeks ago, an article written
upon the subject of lad roads through the upper
part Of the District, which hoped would have
been noticed by the Commissioners of the Roads in
the lower part of the District. have had occasion
recently to pass over what is called Tie Five
knotched Road, and ioundit in an almost impa>si
bic condition. The bad portion Of this road COM
mences at Mr.. S. w. GARDNEn's lane, leading
down to the Creek. This portion of said road is
washed wretcheay-it is full Of rocky ridges and
bitches, which renders it amos impossible for sue
travelling with any kind of vehicle. Then comes
SnAw's hill, which is in wet wealth undoubtedly
the worst hill in the State. 1t is about two hundred
yards long, and in the fall and winter season it is
as much us one horse can do to pull an empty bug
gy through it. Now is the tim, 10 have this hill
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,nc,uarv, and be much more dssplorablc evil than

sanctuary, and be much more deplorable eyil than
the Charter itself.
1t has been vaguely suggested in the course o'
the discussion on this subject that the State, IN 'he
exercise Of its cnl;ncnt domain, may take tbs as
any other private property for public use especially
if compensation be made. Undoubtedly Acssis.
JONES s: KENNEDY may surrcnde: this property
with or without compensation.
When the State grants land TO person, 1t is sup
posed to be with reservation of, the right to make
highways over the same at any future time Tor the
benefit of the community, but when this right is
exercised the land is merely subjected to an case
ment, and the proprietor is not diycsted OF the soil
Eminent domain by force o. the terms applies to
lands only In what way could a franchise, which
is ncorporea in its nature and Itself an easement
be subjected 10 another easement?
1t is not pretended that the State has any general
prerogative to deprive a citizen OF his property
against his will and estimate of its value. sup
pose, however, that JONES & KENNEDY may consent
to SELL and if they do, l should be willing to buy
them OF on fair terms.
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put in perfect orlcr-it ought to be plankcd over
with inch plank from the top to the bottom OF the
hill, then it would.bc a permanent goOd road
From this place on to Edgcfcld G. IL. the read is in
avery bad condition. and for the honor and pride Of
the District, We think this matter should be prompt
ly taken into consideration.
know not who the Commissioners are, whose
duty it is TO SEE that these roads are kept in good
travelling order, but whoever they may be, hope
their special attention viii be directed to this sub
jcct pretty soon, and that they will see wherein
they have omitted to attend 10 their duty as Com
mssiuncrs. If this matter not attended 10 shortly
they (lc Conn'issioners) may not be surprised il
they reported to the proper authorities for non
attention To duty conliled in them.
GOOD ROADS.
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e Valley Pionaer.N

WE received the first number Of this new paper
just were going press last week-ioo late to
give it such notice as we desired. The Pioneer"
is published Hamburg, EdgeGeld District, by j. M.
RoBlNsoN, and edited by CAREY w. STYLES, Esq.
The subscription price is dollar per annWm. One
main object of this paper is to advocate and advance
the interests OF the supposed Savannah Vulley rail
road, and in this we wish j, complete success. In
every thing else that is audahle the Pioneer" has
our kindest feelings; and sure The hand that
now guides it will strait for the goal of justice
and truth. We take pleasure in commencing our
fcIlow.laborer 10 the attention of our readers.
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G. 0 III NJ u MIC TI0 N S.
FoR THE ADV EGTlSER.

FoR TIE ADVERTISER.
Mr. EDITOR: The following intcrroga:orics rell-
tive TO the Ac; authorizing AIcssrs. JONES & KES-
yEDy to Ecct toll al the South Carolina end Of the
Bridge at Augusta, have been propoundcd TO the
Candidates for the House Of Representatives
"lsr Do you believe the &C, alluded 10 us WISE,
Just, IoLIriC or PROPER
sep. VIII you, if elected VOTE for It's repeal -
In answer TO the first, have only to repeat what
have ever said from the time when this question
WAS first agila,ed in the District. Believing that
the State of Suuth Carolina owns Il part Of the
Bridge 1T Augusta, and that the franchise this
end Of tn. Bridge in The State after the cSpra-
ION Of the Charter in lS4S, | maintain that the
Legislature had the legal right 10 pass the Act in
question, though, think. the grant Of the franchise,
at the time it was made, mpuli,c, since i'll the
eouhc between the grantees Of the Charters of the
two States tax upon the community in tie shape o!
double tolls has resulted
The second intcrroga,ory, am constrained 10
answer ncgatre!y, because, for many reasons, be-
licve ilc Act to be irrcpcaablc.
Respectfully, w. c. MORAGNE.
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FON TIE ADVERTISER


Mr.. EDlTos,-I am not yet an ayowcd Candi-
date for the House from this District, but the i'm
Fortunate Solicitations Of my friends may soon put
NE III that position, and the remnant Of the can
vass is LricI, | shall now give answers 10 the aucs
tons OF seventy-ivc voters, propoundcd in Your
last paper concerning the Charter Of the Bridge 10
JONES & kENNEDY.
believe that the Act of the Legislature confer
ring this Charter was not "wIsE" or "roLIrc,r
inasmucl as it tended 10 defeat the negotiation pend
ing between the States Of Georgia and South Caro-
lima concerning their boundary WAS an ungrac;ous
requital for the grant Of Il right of way over the
River into the City, by the City Council Of Augusta
to the South Carolina Rail Read, and imposed heavy
bardcns upon producers in South Carolina for the
benefit Of individuals who had special claims TO
the bounty Of the State. believe the Act was
" JUST inIsmuch as it was passed according to the
fors Of legislation; within the Constitutional
competency or power OF the Legislature, and vio-
lated no vested right Of Georgia, Augusta or any
individual. believe the Act was cmincntly "rRo-
rER," inasnuch rs it gives peculiar privileges to
lHuI'!uuais III ti'e CohtWoH property vi luc Dlalc
If elected, shall not vote for the repeal of the
Act, as believe such attempted repeal would be
unconstitutional and void. Acts OF the Legislature
affecting the jurisprudence and polity Of the State
my be repealed, and as to such measures The mem
bcrs OF Legislature cannot impair or restrict the
power Of their successors; but an Act which con-
fers Oh persons any property, franchise private
right cxlauss, 10 the extent Of the grant, the whole
legislative control over the subjects. 1t is against
the provisions Of the Constitution, and against natu
raj justice, 10 pass any law imparing the obligation
of contracts. This was long ago settled by the Su
prcme Court Of the United States in cases concern
ing the Yazoo Lands and Dartmouth College.
4 Charter Of a Bridge, although in the form Of
an Act, is simply contract between the Common
wealth and individuals, that the individuals may
receive tolls Tor passage in consideration that they
will keep the Bridge and highway in repair for the
free passage Of people; and is no more liable TO
repeal than grant Of tract of land or any other
executed contract Of the State. To repeal the
Charter in question would assal justice in her very
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-07
FOR THE ADVERTISER.
THE COMMONWEALTH TO THE CANDIDATES OF
EnGFFIELD DISTRICT:

WonrmY SIRs! The Commonwealth wants you,
each and ALL to make your sentiments public, tliro'
the Adaertiser, whether You will or viii not give
yonr vote and influence to get the bridge law re-
.peaIrtl. The Commonwealth docs not want to bo
told Of The justice Of Mr.. SnuLTz's claim, ,hs honor,
lawsuit or bcqura,h for We know all about it from
first TO last. We want no stump.speechcs in its
favor. O, no-thc Commonwealth wants none Of
it. Every candidate that will not be known to the
public, the Commonwealth viii not know him at
The ballot box. We will give him only united
remembrance Of silence. But every candidate that
gives his pledge have The hateful law Llotrd out
yes, blott,d out--tTc Commonwealth is united
aud will come up, side and shoulder, to The ballot
box. in remembrance Of him, in lung numbers.
II that toll money had gnne to pay SnuLrz's just
debts, the Commonweal4ls-wou lave remained
silcnt-ycs-but it goes to private pockets. Oh!
Oh. poor widows and orphan children have to pay
toll to private hands. Fic. Fe! The Common
wealth sees in the Advertiser that application will
be made to the Legislature to refund NIL toll MONEY.
Good gnpd. Come over, ne;ghbols, TO Tie SaIuda
hp1. .Ulcnt 'lHu VIC VIII IH
yes, we will. We know by whom it was brought
into the House and passed int" law. The COM
monwealth thinks it would be equally fair to be
compelled Ia pay toll ut the Cherokee ponds. ~.
Come up, candidates, come up to Your duiy-the
Commonwealth will not forget you. No, we arc
not a going TO. The Commonwealth goes to IIam-
burg to sci and tn buy. May lie we want articles
then to pay high toll that ought not 10 be paid
docs it not favor dcspolism? is it not stride to-
wards nobility? Again we say. the Commonwealth
says if iliat toll went to n,y SmrLrz's dcb's or 10
the .uh!ic, might and would have remained
silcnt but now We intend 10 he heard.
TIE COMMONWEALTH
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H Y NJ E N / A l..

MARRIED, IN Goth July, by Rev. d. Bodie, Mr..
BENJAMIS TnuEMoXD and Miss MARY BussEY, all
Of this District
MARRIED, by the same, on the 18th Of August Mr.
SAMUEL BLACKWELL and Miss PaLNlRAY Harmon,
al! Of this District.
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Fail Road Barbecue.

THE Rail Road meeting Of yesterday passed oil with
great good feeling and harmony. At the time We
were compelled to 60 10 press, twenty-five thousand
dollars of additional stock had been taken. Mr. FER
rim made an admirable development on The subject
of Rail Roads, and spoke with much force IN regard
TO the New Market and Aiken link. Gen. BoNnAh
also spoke briefly, but ftelingiy; upon the subject
full report of the proceedings will be given next Week
Let none despair-lherc is good ground for hope yel
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FOR TIE ADVERTISER


Mn. EDiron,--Ns II call has been twice made
by many citizens, upon the Candidates, 10 give their
views upon the Bridge question, feel it my duty,
as Candidate, to answer. DO not rcgartlhc Inv
giving Mcssrs. JOKES & KexxEuY the power to
collect tolls or the South Carolina side of the Au.
gusta Bridgc. rs bcing WISE, JUST, roLIrlc or
PROPER If elected, shall certainly vote for its
repeal.
have thus, frl!ow-citizcns, given my views in Il
brief and direct manner, aud hope they will be
satisfactorily received Yours, respectfully,
W. B DORM
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-07
Tribute of Respect.

AT special meeting Of the EDGErEI.D IIuzzAs,
held at Edgcfell c. H., on Sd inst, Capt. GRIFFIN
was called to the Chair, and Lieut.. HARRISON re-
qucsted TO act as Secretary.
P. r. BIALocK offered the following Resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted, viz:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased an all wise Providence
to remove by death, from us, our friend and fellow
trooper. ROBERT ii. BURT. Therefore,
Rcsoircd. That in his death we have lost kind
and agreeable companion, and our Company brave
and efficient member.
Resolrca, That we deeply sympathizc with the
family Of the deceased in their sad loss Of only
and dear son and brother. the especial and worthy
object Of regard Of most atlectionatc father and
family.
Rc&olrc2, That VIC wear the usual bulge #
mourning for thirty days, and also at our next pa
radc.
Resolned, That copy of these Resolutions I've
sent TO his 'a'her testimony or our sympathy Tor
him anL family, and Of respect for the deceased.
Resolccd, That these Resolutions be publishs i in
the Ed.eirlI Adrcriircr.
j. NJ. HARRISON, Scc'ry.
-
----
s WHlcH is The left side Of pudding,
Why that which is not eaten, of course
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zc'is q: Edgciicld District having pr"p"undcd to the
Candidates for the House. of Representatives the
following questions, in relation 10 the Act of the
Legislature granting the power to JOKES & KEN
NEEDY 10 collec, ol al Tie South Carolina end Of the
Bridge at Augusta,
q s Do You believe tho Act alluded TO as WISE,
Just. PoI.iTic or rIurEE!
I'D. VIII YOU. il elected VOTE for its rcpcal?"
In answer 10 the first. have TO say that be-
'icvcd ii TO be the rigl, OF the State Of South Caro-
iina and i'll ain!anancc Of that right voted for the
measure.
7" the second, believing the Act to be irrcpcalg-
bic must answer in the negative.
Respectfully, Il. w. CARWILE.
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2nraba Arrow"

Sucu is the title OF Nebraskas first newspaper,
copy Of which is before having been already en-
tered upon our exchange list. The ARROW prom-
scs to be an interesting sheet. It's locaiion in the
wilds of lew country is enough Of itself 20 attract
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-07

CRors IN ILLINOIS a friend writing TO the
Baltimore Sun from McComb, McDonogh coun-
ty, Illinois, under date August 6th states that
the crop Of wheat throughout that section,
which is one Of The most fertile parts Of Illinois.
is OF good quality, but does not yield the mum
ber Of bushels anticipated. The early crop of
sorn looks we'll and will be fair one The
s9te corn owing to the drought, vii! be an entire
FAILURE, and the late potatoes from the same
cause will share the like fate.
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20 the Merchants Of Augusta and EaTn-
burg.

WE have one single honest remark 10 make 10 you,
and i: is this Ii you wish strong lift in your busi-
ness for the in coming season, advertise FULLY anu cN
picitly in our business columns \ ou shat NOT lose
anything thereby, and yun stand fair chance OF
gaining great deal. The hin, is for your own good
far more than for ours. We leave it with you.
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EDGEFIELD, S. c.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER :, 1854.

fIe Crowded out again, as usual. 1t would be
best, we think, for to give up chair to the can
dtlates and their friends until after the election. Per
hans we shall do so.
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ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER. PACIFIC:
.NEw YORK, september 4, 1854.

NEW Ohh, oSPNSN4SS- -
The steamer Pacific arriFed:here'at late hour
last night, bringing; Liverpool dateso August 2S'
Consols cosed1at 937.S 94s.
'rhe cotton market was lower alta decline
variousy- statedat >-l6 a l-sd. per pound
Wheat had declined 4d, but flour had ad-
vanced Cd. Is. Coffee firm, anu tending up
wards. Naval stores dull Rice easier.
Wallachia was quiet The Austrians entered
on the 18th. The Russians, 10000 strong
under Gen. l.uders, were concentrating on the
right bank Of the Pruth.
The French are entitled to all the honor Of
the capture of Bomersund--they fought gallant
w. Riga viii next be attacked.
Prussia was arming at all points.
Tie expedition TO the Crmea was waiting. for
the decrease OF the cholera, which was abatlng,
Fifteen thousand of the allies, principally French,
had pcrished The disease ragged fearfully ut
Varna, Shumla and COnstantinnple.-
The reported defeat cf the Turks near kars,
in Asia, was confirmed.
Henry Wclherstcin had failed. Liabilities
S5,OO0,000.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-07

AUGUsTA.-The deaths in Augusta for the
past month have amounted TO thirty, none from
yellow fever. The papers there call this remar-
sa5ly healthy. We are sorry for our sister towns,
while, with grateful Acknowledgements, we can
boast Of the health Of our own town. We
on't think there have been thirty deaths in
columbia during the past three months.-Co-
umbia CaroliniaD.
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R,l-er County Land.

Twill he seen by Mr.. CEUGER's advertisement
that he offers valuable land for sale in this hvore
County of Georgia. Here may be one OF the chances:
now alloat Of making fortune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-07
Attend the Pic mic.

WE orc requested 10 announce that there will be
Barbecue and Pic Mic given at Barley Branch, near
Mt. Tabor Church, on Saturday next, TO which the
Ladies and the public generally are cordially inSi'
led 10 attend
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-07

Cart I!oLIIYs The Official acts of Captain
IIoIlins, of the Cyaue, at the b"'nbardmcnt of
Grrytown, WE have good authority for saying,
have yerr properly received thu approval Of G"v-
ernmcnt, wh" will shield him from all ridiculous
suits, such rs that just brought against him ut
N.w Sutk
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-07

tzzzT TIE replies of JOSEPH AESEY. Esq, and Dr.
II. r. Cook, in answer TO the interrogatories pro-
bounded last week. in reference to the Toll Gate, have
been received, but are necessarily omitted.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-07

GoIxG BACK AGAw.-We see it stated that
captain Holins is ordered to Greytowu again
nth the Cyane. The American Consul, Dir.
Fabens, goes out with him TO make 4 full nves-
sgation into the amount of damages done to
6tizens of the United States by the lombard
lent of the town, and also to take testimony
I'D report upon the value of the entire property
estroyed
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-07

ez:S 4 REPLY TO the article signed " CAROLINA,
published two weeks since will appear i'll our next
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-07
Chicago, September 8, 1854.

Senator Douglas attempt IN address the pco-
pic here on the Nebraska bill was Il failure.
The people refused 10 listen to him, and finally
huolrd him from the Stand.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-07

A VETERAN GoNE.--Among the deaths in
Savannah, on Thursday last, We notice the name
pf Sandy, coored man, at the advanced age
Pf one hundred and six years.
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LOUISVILLE. September .. 1854.

The s'camrr Timour exploded ut Jefferson
City to-day. killing twenty aud wonnding fifteen
persons. The vessel is Il total wreck.
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Cn1:AGo, September 2, 1854.

Senator Douglas defence of the Nebraska bill
and The veto of The River and Harbor bill has
excited the greatest Indignation here Since Mr..
Douglass has arrived flags have been displayed
IL, haIfmast, and The bells throughout the city
tnll,1
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-09-07

s Wulcn is the left side of pudding,
Why that which is not eaten, Of course.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
BYLAWS AND REGULATIONS

l. That no person who is not member, except
females and mechanics, shall be entitled to pre-
MUM
g. That no premium shall be awarded for any
thing except to the real bona fde owner thereof.
3. That no premium of the highest grade shall
be awarded more than once for the same thing,
except agricultural implements and machinery.
a. That no premium shall be awarded for any
article OF domestic manufacture, except to the
person who wrought or directed the manufacture
thereof, within two years prior to its exhibition.
5. That no premium shall be awarded for any
article of agricultural product completed more
than one year prior to its exhibition.
6. That no premium for draft horses shall be "a
warded for horses generally used as carriage
horses.
7. That no premium for carriage or saddle hor-
ses shall be awarded except for those bred in the
county.
18th. 9th, and 10th bylaws omitted.1
il. That in all cases, the decisions of the seve-
raj committees, touching the award Of premiums,
shall be final and conclusive.
10 That all animals having once obtained the
highest premium for which they have been enter
ed, and being excluded by previous resolution
from subsequent premium, if still the best, shall
be entitled to certificate of highest merit.
10. That the farmers of this county, generally,
he and they are hereby invited, for purposes of
sale at the Annual Fairs Of this Society," to bring
all descriptions Of Stock-Horses, Catlie, Sheep,
&c..-and that the third day of said Annual Fair
or Exhibition be fixed for the sale Of stock exhi-
hited for that purpose and that said stock be ex-
bihited at the risk and charge of the owners
Ia. That every contestant for remlums offered
for the largest yield of agricultural productions
upon given acres of land, be required to produce
to the appropriate Committee of Award, c.rtifi-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
NOTICE.
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

DY virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court for
ID Charles County, passed in the case Of the
petition Of Thomas |. Jamison, to value and divide
the Real Estate Of William Jameson, late of
Charles County, deceased, the undersigned Com
missioners will sell to the highest bidder, at pub
lie sale, at the Court House door, in Port Tobac-
CO, on TUESDAY the 18th of NOVEMBER next,
all the REAL ESTATE Of the said William
Jameson, deceased, except Lot number one
The LAND will be sold in Lots or in body to
suit purchasers. Sale to begin at O'Clock. z. M.
TERMS OF SALE The said Lands will be sold
on a credit of one, two and three years, the pur-
chaser or purchasers giving bond for the payment
of the same, with security to be approved by the
Commissioners, and the payment of one hundred
dollars cash at the time of the execution of the
bonds. JOSIAS II. HAWKINS,
WILLIAM F. BOWLING,
HENRY H. FREEMAN,
THOMAS 0. BEAN,
oct Its Commissioners.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

A LII persons who wish to have good Roads in
N the Fourth Election District of Charles Coun-
ty, are requested to be punctual in sending their
hands when called on by the Supervisor, and not
suffer themselves to be called on often and then
refuse, as some gentlemen have done, and be the
first to complain. pledge myself to devote my
whole attention to the Roads, and early attendance
of hands will be requircd-and no doing days
work at home before sending on the Roads for the
future. ] shall send all hands back that do not
come at O'Clock, A. NJ, which is the regular
hour. }. ii. II.
oct l0-ot
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
PUBLIC SALE.

II virtue of an order Of the Orphan Court,
D the undersigned will sell at public sale, at
Centreville, on THURSDAY the Cd day of NO
VENIBER next, part of tract of LAND own,
ed by the late OsweiI Dyson, deceased, and called
"DysonS Dispute" containing
As ACRES,
more or less. 1t has no improvements upon IT,,
but is well adapted to the growth of wheat corn
and tobacco.
TERMS: A credit of six months, the purcha-
ser giving bond with approved security, bearing
interest from the day of sale. Upon the payment
of the purchase money. a good and sufficient deed
will be executed G.. w. A. DYSON,
SAMUEL T. SWAMI,
oct 12-ts. Adm RS OF OsWeH dyson.