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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
FROM WASHINGTON.

The New York Herald of the 10th inst, con-
tanned the annexed news items, which we ex-
tract, from its Washington correspondent, under
date of 9Th inst
The greatest excitement prevails here in the
White House and all the departments, growing
out of the Cabinet revelations in the Henld-
| These disclosures are attributed TO one of the
quiet ard pous members of the Cabinet-eiiher
Dobbin, Campbell, or Nee C.elland. can expu-
pate all these gentlemen, for ], Sam Green, Jr.,
am YOUR correspondent, and the guilty one, and
have only begun these disclosures. have near.
" ready copies of various official letters on file
at the Department OF Stale, from A. Dudley
Mann, on European affairs and official costume
also of ex-Secretary Sanford, Dir. Mason and
others, on the same subject, and many other
subjects. .ee.g
A combination is forming here of considera.
Bile Importance. Forney is laboring to impress
upon Senator Douglas belief that, in the event
of Buchanan tang 10 get the nomination for
Presidency, the friends Of Buchanan have deter
mined to unite upon Douglas, which, Of course,
will give him the nomination. Forney, in his
private conversations, asserts with great warmth
that nothing but death can prevent the trlum-
plant success of his scheme.
Douglas within the last few days has joined the
Gushing and Forney interests, with an open
avowa Of hostility to Marcy. The private cor.
respondence from abroad, of Cushingss and
others, represent the resignation Of Buchanan,
DIason and Soue as fixed fact in the event of
Marcy retaining his seat in the Cabinet, as also
of opposition 10 the Pierce administration.
Marcy has mol been permitted to see the most
,l,o ,toIn nol0 and
Buchanan, recently brought over by Sickles.-
Contrary to The wishes of the President, they
have been circulating among choice few, and
would you believe it?-that the greater part
of the information upon which the State De-
parlment at this moment is aching, Is more from
hearsay than from official documentary evidence
within its possession.
On the return OF our ministers the stump IS
TO be taken; our national foreign affairs will be
one of the issues; Buchanan is to be the martyr,
and if this game cannot succeed, Douglas Is left
10 fall back upon.
Now, a wora: All this was settled upon at
Ostend. Forney and Gushing have long been
in possession Of the facts; they are news, how
ever, to Douglas who has all along been inno-
cent OF this byplay and is so still, for with him
all is honesty aud fair dealing.
The British minister complains of American
sympathy for Russia as calculated 10 engender
bad feelings between the TWO governments
Marcy replies that is their-the peope's-look
out; We are out their representatives"
General Scott has been called here, rs given
out in the public prints, TO confer with the War
Committee of Congress; but in reality his bus-
ness is to assist in devining some important war
measure, which for some time past has been
matter of contention between the President, the
Secretary of War and Senator Shields.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
Trousers. Alias Pants.

As indicating the slow advares Of John BULL IN
things, and his gradually developing respect lor
American Improvements, we puck The following I'D
vertisement from late " Liverrol Journat:
TRoUsERs-A discovery, quite new in the Tor
nation and cut of Trousers, ant one which has heen
in use for the last twelve monhan the UnItsd States,
and has elected the approval Of Ill.,, have now great
pleasure in introducing the gntemen ot this city
and 'the surrounding districts The most important
point and advantages Of this discovery consist in the
total disuse oraces whilst it gns to the wearer Inc
greatest freedom of action in aeIcerclsrs, relieving
the shoulders from the unpeasanness Of being unne-
cessarly confined with braces In addition to this
desideratum. the materials from which the trousers
are formed are disposed of in suh clever and judi
clous manner as TO leave no surplus cloth whatever"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
The Vallev Railroad.

WE observe strong appeal, by our neighbor OF ,he
&c Valley Pioneer" to the citizens of Augusta in favor
of the projected Savannah Valley Railroad His views
and hopes on the subject moot hAA-iiiy HA~-ii
by the "AduertiScr." To see this enterprise crowned
with complete success would give US the most sincere
pleasure. To see Hamburg and Augusta hourishing
beneath its beneGcent influences, is consummalion
greatly 10 be desired by the people of Edgefeld ANY
thing that advances the interests ofhose twin markets,
is certainly extending and improving by just so much
facilities of trade. That the building of thisuad
is enrich Augusta, we had supposed all along TO be
one among the strongest probabilities of the day. Is
it not indeed certainty! Can there be doubt of 1T!
And, should that city neglect this opportunity Of secur
ing the ineslimable advantages that here lie within
her grasp, will 1t not be the very of narrowsed
selfishness!
Bu, we feel assured there can be danger Of such
q result.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
hLOOk Out"

A III. Persons indebted 10 the late Firm Of SALE
n s. LARK, Of Hamburg either by note or ac-
count are earnestly requested to come forward and
settle the same with W. W. Sale, on or before the
10th February next Those who fail to profit by
this notice, will most assurcdy be compelled to pay
costs. Take heed gentlemen, for we again warn
you tha. this is positively the last call.
SALE & LARK.
Hamburg, Jan Ii At
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A New ENGLAND Beauty.

We have had, once or twice, something to say in
regard to the physical development of our girls in
Edgefeld. But we are now fairly hushed up by an
advertisement in the Charleston Mercury. One Col.
PATTON is exhibiting in The city girl from Down East,
who is only thirteen years old and already weighs 253
pounds This is not all, pretty dears! In spite of
such nn accumulation of flesh and bones, she is de-.
clared to be perfectly formed and " as handsome
picture" Miss SARAH JANE RooT CHATS her namel
can travel
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted
IN to the late Firm OF Williams ds Christie, that
longer indulgence cannot and will not be given.
The business Of the Firm must be brought to
speedy close. If payment is not made by the 10th
of February, shall be forced to the painful ncces-
sity of placing the claims in the hands of an Attor-
ney for collection. S. CHRISTIE.
Jan II At
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Mail Arrangements.

+ Until further notice, the Mails to Augusta win
~ be closed at this Office on Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays at O'Clock, P. M.
The Mail to Nincty-six will close Mondays, Wed
nesaays and Fridays at II o'clock. A. M.
The Mail to Columbia will be closed Mondays,
Wednesdays aud Fridays at o'clock, A. NJ.
The Mail to Longmires will close every Tuesday
and Thursday at o'clock, A. NJ.
The Mail to Kirksey's X Reads viii close every
"Wednesday at l2 O'Clock, NJ.
The Mail to Newberry will close every Thursday
at o'clock, P. NJ. A. RAMSEY, P. NJ.
ian II 4t !
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
DEATH OF HON. B. z. HENNEGAN.


We have recorded above The death Of cti-
zen, who closed long career OF duty in the
judicial department Of our commonwealth, BY
wearing the official robes and Executive insig-
mia of the State. By sad coincidence we are
also called upon now 10 notice the dccease OF
another citizen, and in q distant portion OF the
State, who had also been prominent in official
positions, and had welded The sword Of State.
We learn from the communication of friend,
that DR.. Benjamin K. Hennegan expired at his
residence in Marion District, on the night OF
Wednesday, the 10Th inst, after an illness OF
several months.
Dr. Hcnnegan had represented in the Senate
Of the State, at different periods. both the Dis
tricts of Marlborough and Marion, with accep-
tunce and approval.
In 1910 he wa; elected Lieutenant Governor
the gubernatorial honor being conferred on
the late Governor Noble. On the lamented re-
moval Of Governor Noble, by the inexorable
summers, 4 few months after his well deserved
promotion, the executive duties devolged on
Gov. Hennegan-the first instance, we believe,
of such an occurrence since the death OF Gov.
Rutledge, at the dawn of this century. After
closing this official term, Gov. Hennegan was
entrusted with the office of Secretary OF State,
and on retiring from this, devoted himself to
the pursuits and occupation Of the planter and
private citizen, without ceasing however, to
take an active interest in all events and occur
rences affecting the body polite.
Ex-Governor Hennegah was physician, and
in the earlier period Of his life devoted himself
TO the active duties and tolls of his profession
with such success, as TO command L large share
of patronage, and conciliate general approval.
In all the relations of life, he was simple heart
ed, unostenstious and faithful, cullivating the
good will of all who came within his circ.e OF
intercourse He leaves widow and large
family of children to mourn his departure
ITO that mysterious realm, where each shall take,
His chamber in silent halls Of death"
Charleston Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
Deavon Stock,

THE Subscriber has for sale the PURE DEA-
i Won CATTLE, from bis own importation,
from Exeter. England.
For further information, n specimen of the Stock
can be seen and had of J. b. Sullivan, Esq, or Dr.
f. j. Minis, Edge6cld G. H., S. c..
At Orangeburg c. f., refer to DR.. W. S. Rowe,
or Case, Bull & Co. c. n. CASE.
uarwnton. Conn. Jan 10, 1855. Ct
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COMM e r CIA L.
Correspondence of tho Advertiser.

Co7ros-There has been q fair demand for this
article throughout the week ending to-day, at full
prices. The transactions have been to limited ex.
tent, as holders still manifest disposition to with
hold their lots from the Market.
We are in receipt of later advices from Liverpool
quoting slight decline. on the better grades Of
Cotton. We are unable to say what effect they
may have on our market. We renew our figures
of last week of 81 to s Cts. as extremes. D,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17

Ey Holy SENTIMENT.-We quote four lines,
which embody the purest, truest thought we have
seen i'll print for at least twelvemonh:
To make happy freslde cline
For children and for wife,
Is the true pathos and sublime,
And green and gold of life.''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
Buggies, Carriages, &c,

TINIIE Subscriber now offers for sale at greatly re-
i dueed prices, a large number Of fine and well
finished
BUGGIEs, RocKAwAYs, CARRIAGES &C.
The Goods belong the Estate Of the late Frederick
Darrow, and are offered at a GREAT BARGAIN.
Persons in want Of such articles will! do well to
call and examine. S. 7. AGNEW,
Adm'or of F. Darrow.
Newberry C. H., Jan Is, ct
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
For the Young People.


We have cudgel'd out fcw enigmas, such as they
are for the special qualification Of our juvenile friends.
For the best answer in ucrse to either or all Of them,
we offer nice book. Now, go to work:
ENIGMA ONE.
am composed of letters.
NV G. and 4, is a pestilerOus little animal.
My3 5, l, Sund 6, is the name OF a very humorous
individual in the town Of Edyefeld
Myl, ., and 7, is the Latin word for men"
My whole is queenly name.
ENIGMA TWO.
am composed of 10 letters.
My ], 10, 9, s and S, is dirty water.
My 3, g. S and 6, is great little English word in
the superlative degree of comparison.
MyS 9, and 10, is very small body OF water
My s. 4 and 8, is that, without which all vegetation
would die.
NV s. and 6, is one whose habits render him an
ohcast from decent society.
Ny |, 10, 4 and g. is broad fiat piece of marble,
sometimes found over The graves Of the dead, some
times covering the board Of mirth.
Ny whole is spot upon our earth deeply dyed with
The blood of thousands
ENIGMA THREE.
am composed Of l3 letters.
My !, Q, 5, 10, and 6, is highly cultivated piece
of fground
My ST. 3, 4and 8, is one who wanders by land or
sea.
My l2, 9, l3, and 6, is the aame of distinguished
American minister now abroad.
My 9, 6, 10 and 7, is Spanish style OF musical
composition.
My IL, T. s, l3 and 4, Is tho name of one strongly
identified with this age of magnetic telegraphs'
My 8, 4,S, and 6, is an Italian CITY,
NV whole is q favorite son If South Carolina, now
high in position
ENIGMA FOUR.
am composed Of letters.
My 9, 2and G, is very delitate mouthlul.
NV G. and 3, is indispensable in writing
NV G. 3 and 2, is very little thing but constantly
in demand about lady's toilet
My l. 5 and 8, is e race of bieds high in the scale
Of being.
My6. 7, and s is what somn old ladies love.
My 3, and 8, is an adjective expressive OF neat
ness and completeness.
My whole is considered the lest Of good Christmas
eating.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17

~ 2io WITH vENaEANcE-The man who
lost his wife after six months Unmarried life, has fallen
upon the expedient of fastsrottng horse with which
to outrun his melancholy in driving to town and back
morning and evening.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
Wonders will never cease.

SAM HousToN, the redoubtable hero of San Jacin-
to- the first President of The Lonestar Republic and
at this time the Senatorial Colossus Of Texas, has
Joined the Baptist church.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
wiched.-'

AN inveternts bachelor has sent US the following
verses, with special request that we give them a
place. In doing so, utterly rcpudiaie all manner
of unkindnes towards that respectable order of fs.
males known as Old Maids" We have seen ladies
of that ik who possessed many admirable traits
but then again 10 own up the TRUTH we have known
some uery tart specimens.
Our bachelor friend does not presume, we hope, TO
say that he is the author Of this "Lament." That
would not do at all. lie may have introduced some
few necessary emendations but certain are we lhat
as whole, the thing is as early the days Of King
George ILL., Happening TO know the old English air
to which 1t is adapted, we pleased to recover the
words in full. Come around Mr.. Bachelor, and wei
repay your antiquarian skill by singing you the song
in the real nasal style, which alone can render its
meaning properly. But here are the verses:
"POOR OLD MAIDS
Three-score and ten OF us,
Poor oil maids
Three-scOre and ten OF US,
Not soul 10 give buss,
What will become of us
Poor old maids
Long time we've tarried,
Poor old maids!
Long time we've tar-n-ed,
Soon shall we be- bur.red,
Oh that we were married
Poor ole maids
Dressd in yellow, pink and blue,
Poor ole maids
Dress'l in yellow, pink and blue,
With faces of Ghalken hue,
Is there more thar we can do!
Poor old maids
All alone we 60 to bed,
Poor old maids
All alone we 60 20 bed,
Put our night caps on our head,
But not n word to us is said
Poor oil m.Ehsl
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
Positive Notice,

A LII Persons indebted to me as gent for John
N Lyon, will please call and settle their accounts,
as am obliged TO close up the concern. ~
Also, those indebted to me on old Notes and
Accounts, must settle them as it is impossible to do
business without money. B.. C. BRYAN.
Ian II dt
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
Estrayed or Stolen

IRON the Subscriber in Hamburg, on the 9Th
l. December, ONE BAY MARE, blind in the
right eye-no other marks rccollected, by which
said Mare can BE- described. She had on when she
left Saddle and Bride.
Any one taking up said Mare, and returning her
TO the Subscriber. living one mile above Meeting
Street P. o., on the Cambridge Road, will be libe.
rally rewarded. Any information respecting said
mare will be thankfully received. Address the Sub
scrber at Meeting Street P. O..
B. F. STEVENS.
Jan II St
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
\ ours hurriedly,
JAMES JOHNSON.

SUIClDE-A Swedr, by the name OF a. f.
Sycnson, in The employment Of MIR. p. II. HAM
marskold, Of this city, committed suicide Sal.
urday night, by hanging himself The body
WAS found yesterday morning, suspended by
small cotton cord, to the ra!ters Of an old car
riage house on Mr.. Hammarskods lot. Life
was completely extinct a few days prior TO
this nct of self-desruclion, the deceased exhibit
led symptoms of partial arrangement, and no
doubt the Tragic deed was dune in moment of
mental alteration. He has Il wife and several
children, whom he left in Sweden, WHEN he re-
moved to this country. An inquest WAS held
over the body, by Coroner Miller, and Il verdict
rendered il accordance with the above facts
Carolina Times, 9th inst.
MoRMoNs.--Late dates from Utah announce
that the AlormUns were becoming divided among
themselves, and the prospect WAS, that they
would suon split into factions that would evcl-
tually lead to the breaking up of the fraternity.
The Gladdeniles ara said 10 be in deadly oppo-
siion 10 Brigham Young, and should he and his
followers attempt TO carry out their threats OF
resistance 10 the new Governor, The former will
turn against their old contederales and assist in
bringing them 10 terms. This internal cunfu-
sion is precisely what was predicted from the
beginning with regard TO these people. So long
rs they were opposed and harrasscd from with
out, they had no opportunity of deliberately
scruinizing the character aud intentions Of
each other; but so soon as left entirely to
themselves, the case was alered-lhey then
were afforded Il chance of "reading The designs
of their leaders" as onr of the dissunlers re-
marked, and, as u matter of course, became dis
affected. Let them alone while longer, and
the prospect is, that Murnonism will work out
its own redemption. "a house divided against
itself must fall"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
a Oueer Thought

SOME fellow has sail that to see man pull out his
watch in church brings forcby his mind the follow
ing passage in scripture: When will the new moon
be gone, that may sell corn and the Sabbath, that
we may set forth wheat!''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17

SOME TURs1P.-We were presented a few
days ago, by some unknown friend, with a Tur-
nip weighing l3} lbs, which exceeds in size and
: weight, anything we ever heard Of At the same
time we received Potatoe weighing 10 Ia.
Our friend does not wish his name to 60 before
the public, and that is the reason it is unknown
to US. We are satisfied that it cant be beat,
Neither in South Carolina or Georgia-Barn-
we'll Sentinel
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
Subscription Receipts.
The following persons have paid up to the time
affixed to their names y:

The following persons have paid up to the til
affixed to their names:
Nlrlge Bledsoc, to 4h April 1855.
George W Dorm, to Goth July '55.
Hugh Dutiry, 10 Sd June '55.
EhwurtI e5rtTiv; to 10th j uy '644,---,-.-----
Thomas Jones' to Sd Jan So
Mat Muss, to 7th Sept '55.
Thos Chatham, to 18th Sept '55.
A. n. Dicks, 10 l4,h Sept '55.
~. I. Traylnr, to eth Feb IS.
J. II. Seawright, to llth Sept '54
Daniel Livingston, to 18th Aug '55
Sraborp Stalnakrr, 10 9th Oct '54.
John Lipscomb, Esq. to lth April '55.
j. 3. Lpscomb to 4lh Aug 54
Mrs Mary Key, to 2ls, Sept '55.
Jos. Etheredge. to 2lst Sept '55.
DR.. Horace Parker, to 9th April '55.
Simeon Crouch, to 22d May '54.
DIR. NJ. w. Abucy, to lst May '54.
W.C. Hail. Sth April '55.
Lewis Henderson, to lst Oct 81.
John Terry, to 10th July '55.
W. Rhinrhart, to llth-Aug '55.
John Carpenter, to Sth June '55.
Robt. Atkins, to Goth April '55.
j. ~. Turner, to 9Th Oct '55.
VIM. L. Parks, to 4th Oct SIS.
Thus Freeman, 10 llth Aug '55.
Douglass Robertson. 10 29ih June '55.
W. Rcdlick, TO Sth Feb 80.
J. NJ. Yann, to Sth Sept '54.
William Curry, 10 18th June 'j4.
Jonathan Taylor, to 7th Ian '54.
r y. Tompkins, to lst May '55.
Elbrrt Warren, to 9Th Oct '15.
Geo j. Struther. to 5th Oct '55.
a. Buist, to 18th Oct '55.
W. p. Trotter, to 10th March '55.
W. B. flcightower, to 4,h May '55.
VIM. Frazier. 10 Sih Feb sc.
Levi r. Wilson. to 9Th June '55.
John G.. Mcdonald. to 10Th Mar 49,
john burst, TO 18th May '55.
p. ID. johnson, to 18th Oct '55.
Thos. Brouks, to 18th April '55.
Arthur Duzicr, to 9Th Oct '55.
Rev. John h johnson, to 9Th juno IS.
James Briggs, 10 18th May '55.
Thos. llowle tn 9th Oct SIS.
John L. Harrison, 10 7tli Oct. SIS.
Elijah Horn, 10 18th Mar '55.
4. P. Walls, to 18th April '55.
a. Krepps, to lth March 50.
J. j. Padgctt, to 18th April '55.
Daniel Proctor. to 2ath May '55.
VIM. Wilson. to 9Th Jan '55.
a. Ilollingsworth. to 26th June '55.
John Christie, 18th May '55
S. w. Nicholson to Sd Oct '55.
Rev. Fl. Dunton, to goth Oct SIS.
Dan. Nlatheny, 10 5th Mar '55.
To be continued.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17

No L1cEssE.-On Monday came off the elec-
lion for Municipal officers of the Town OF New
berry, at which lime was made contest between
what is vulgary called "wet" and dry" The
dry" however, prevailed, and we are rejoiced
to know that our little town will not be infested
this year. at least, with retail "doggcries." We
understand that the Know. .Nolhings" claim
this as their first triumph. We cannotsay. One
thing, however, is-that for once, if such be the
case, they have voted right. We hope that in
matters Of this kind they will always be with US.
-Ncwberry Sentinel ~ inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
p;eree,s Prenaratorv School.

We call attention to the advertisement CT Mr.. w.
P PIERCE, who proposes 10 establish first class pre-
paratory school at Aiken. From glance at his plan,
as developed in private letter to which we have had
access we should say that Mr.. Ps school is bound to
achieve it's pur nose.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
WAN ted

A YoUNG5M MAN Of respectability, who desires
to o.a 10 make money aEa
music, who can perform on the Violin or Flute, and
has at command capital from, $400 to $500.
For further particulars apply TO Prof. j. HAYNES,
at Planters Hotel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
willis'S Last,

THE most expressive observation we have seen from
N. WILLIS lately is this 'The old age of litera.
ry men seems to be a Lcthe-an unavoidable gulf Of
oblivion which they must needs croSs 10 their immos-
iali,y.''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
How to get New Ycrk Correspondent

SUFFER him to fill large portion of his letter with
criticisms on books OF course there can be no better
advertisement Of his wares. You then get your New
York letter such is) for nothing ana an occasion
al volume thrown in
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ENIGMA FOUR.
Well Turnsd.

IT takes French woman to throw of an unpleasant
intruder with killing effect Mix the following:
"Among the bits Of gossip nov floating in Paris, is
one relating to rich American, who wrole Mdlle de
s., Of the OPERA tender epstle npnn the back OF
a bank.no,e Mdlle smiled ant sent Il verbal reply,
with the apology that she was entirely out OF note
paper, and would be thankful - NJ. rAmericain to
send her q quire OF two Of his"