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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

OPIUM EATING.-'rhe craving for stfnu.
lants seems to be natural and universal-and
shutting off its indulgeueein ont. direction
uniformly increases 1t in another. Thus
about the year 1889, when all England was
iubilant with temperance festivalsan socie-
ties, and the hearts of philauthropists were
gladdeued with the hopes Of the reign Of
sobriety, it was suddenly discovered that the
poorer classes were becoming frightfully adj
dcted to the use Of Opium, and that they
had forsaken their old vice only to take up
one still more. destructive.
, So also with US, as the use OF ardent spir-
its becomes more and more disreputable, We
have constant evidence that, the secret use
Of Opium is increasing to an alarming ex-
tent. Frequent paragraphs in the newspa.
pers make mention of 1t. Ihe increased
sale, of Opium makes it manifest. And the
personal observation Of very many who read
this article will confirm the truth Of such an
increase. Very many %ill be able to call
to mind within the circle,of their acquain.
tauce those who are known to be given to
the secret use Of Opium, and some will be
able to testify to the destruction OF the hap
piness Of families caused by the use Of this
drug by one ofits heads. -.
The eating Of Opium isadnfitted on all
hands to be- infinitely more destructive and
incurable than indulgence I'd ardent spirits.
In China; where incredible sums are expen.
ded upon it, and immense quantities con.
sumed, despite the prohibition of the Gov.
ernn,ent, its effects on the system, although
very injurious, are far less destructive than
with us. There it is prepared and consum-
ed as tobacco Is here, by smoking; and this
species Of indulgence, when not carried to
excess, is far less noxious than when it is
eaten. 1t is well to be watchfal lest, while
so strenuous efforts are being made to sup.
press intemperance in ardent spirits, more
terrible indulgence in Opium may become
fairly established n-certain classes OF socie'
ty-N. Y. Times. 80. - -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

HOMICIDE IN LExINGToN.-We learn that Mr.
Daniel Jacobs was killed, on Friday evening last,
on his farm near Spring Hill, Lexington Dis
trict, by Mr. Nathan Richardson, near neigh
Dor. Both these men were highly respectable
citizens, and the difficulty, one Of long siahdIng'
originated about disputed line between their
lands. They met at the point Of dispute, each
armed with guns, when Richardson shot him
thirteen buck shot penetrating his heart. Joseph
Counts, esq, acting as coroner, held an inquest
on Saturday morning, on the body, when Mr..
Richardson promptly surrendered himself to the
officers Of The law, and was committed to Jail,
His counsel Henry Summer, ESQ.,, Of Newberry.
we understand, will make an early application
for baiI in his behalf.-South Carolinian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

THE Wires RIeHrs.--The Supreme Court
at Harrisburg Pa, has decided that no agree
ment made before marriage giving a wife iiie
control and disposition of her property is Valid
and that after her death the property belongs 10
the husband, no matter what stipulation she
may have made, and he consented 10 in regard
to. it before marriage.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

Indian war are said 10 Be every day increasing.
A gentleman we'll acquainted with the Indian
country, informs the New York Times thst the
Sioux, the Chayennes, the Araphoes, the Snakes,
and the Blackfset combined, number ut least a
hundred thousand warriors. It il. believed that
frontiers men and hunters would be much more
efficient to fight the Indians than United States
regular troops. If the various tribes are per.
mitted TO combine, troublesome, bloody and
extensive war will be the result. -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

To KILL CocKRoAcHEs.-A tea cup full of
well brushed plaster of Paris, mixed with dou-
bic the quantity of oatmeal, to which add IT.
tie sugnr Qhe latter is not essentially then strew
it on the floor or in the chinks where they tre-
qucnt This is simple and being of little cost
is worth trial.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04
Cold soda Watert

A PURE, Sparkling and Genuine quality ef this
n. healthy and invigorating potation how draw
ing from renewed Founs, through new Composition
: ' 80 . !. .Dts, Il :,'G. 3 T. j gEAGuE.
Nav % IT -. - ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

The INDIANS seem to get credit for some rob.
berries and murders in Texas which they do not
commit. MIR. Walker, Mt Dripping Springs, forty
miles west of Austin, being attacked by FIVE
men, apparently Indians, and killed, negro who
was with him at the time escaped and reached q
settlement and reported the circustances. A
party then pursued the malauders, killed four
and gave chase to the fifth, who, being wound
ed, was captured while attempting to cross the
river. But tile water washed off his paint and
showed him to he white man in disguise. On
washing the faces of the four dead ones they
also were found to be white men. The prisoner
said that there was in the mountains party Of
one hundred, who have been committing depre-
dations on the frontier, all of which have been
charged upon the Indians.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04
Master of ship Sartelle.


RAIN-TnE CRoPs,. &c During the last
three weeks, we have mad here copous and re-
freshing showers almost daily: and never was
there in Southern Georgia brighter prospect
for q first-rate corn crop than now. We are In
formed that in some sections, the lice have made
their appearance in considerable quantities upon
the cotton plant, and if the wet weather contii.
ues much longer, we have cause to apprehen,d
that the devastation of this hated insect will be
very great-Thomasrille Enterprise, 26th inst
USE CoppERAs.--The papers are everywhere
urging the free use of eopperas as disnfestng
cents per pound, and can be found at the drug
rists. and many of the larger grocery stores. A
Couple Of pounds may be dissolved in ten quarts
critters, cess.pools, and all other filthy places,
with good effect. We advise all housekeepers
10 purchase five, ten or fifteen pounds, and make
n free use of it as above recommended. Cholera
or no cholera, their dwellings and out-buildingss
will contain purcr atmosphere after the use Of
copperas
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

DEATH OF Rev. S. w. CAPERs.-We deeply
regret to announce the death Of Rev. s. w. Cd
pers, which occurred on Friday morning last,
after a few hours illness. His general health
had been failing for several months, but his i'm
mediate dissolution was not apprehended. Thus
it is, we know not the day nor the hour when
the summons shall come, prepare to'meet thy
God" Mr.. Capers had been long Jealous and
acceptable minister of the gospel OF the Melho'
dist church. We have often listened with pleas
ure and qualification 10 his words of soberness
and truth, and can now recall many pleasant
incidents Of religious character connected with
this faithful servant of Gud.-Camden Journal
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

"A shocking accident occurred on the 18th inst.
at the Eagle Foundry" in Wheeling, (Va9 A
man named Burkett, from Canton, Ohio,- was
experimenting on machine for grindipgplougn,
he had patented, when, as the speed Of the wheel
was 1000 evolulions minute, the stone busst,
and piece of it drove the poor mans skull in
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

Useful REcElPr.-A cement, which graduals
" becomes as hard US, stonenmay be made by
mixing twenty parts. by weight Of clean sharp
sand, two Of lilharge, and Que of whiting, and
making them into thin putty with inseed oil:
For seams in roofs, a cement may be- formed Of
white or red lead thinned with boiled linseed
oil, into which some sharp dry white sand Is
stirred. For the joints of water and gas pipes,
white lead cement is the best. .,.... -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04
oua FLOUR AND GRAIN MARKET.

Weextract the following from the circular Of
Messrs: Nenfer g. Hendrix of Charleston:
The present information from Tennessee,
Georgia, South and North Carolina, lead US to
believe there will be an extraordinary heavy crop
of wheat secured. We had hoped that market
for all the wheat raised could have been found
with the nillers in the up-country and that in
stead of receiving shipments would hare received
the -four.
This, however, 1t appears, will not be the case,
as from present appearances there will be iage
shipments of wheat directed to this market and
It Is on this account we anticipate eur annual
circular Heavy orders are here for wheat at
limited prices u sale of 1000 bushels red wheat
has been made at rs per bushel Of 69abs., Ito
be delivered by Goth July, which we consider
high figure and one that present indications
will not warrant Wheat must decline material
ly US the seasonadyanees. For present delivery
here it might not be dangerous, but :we doubt
wheat before Maryland and Virginia have theifs
ready for a market, MS the harvest has already
commenced in those States; in which case the
price we have named. $l,75. would not be safe.
South and North Carolina, may get considerable
to market before any material decline occurs, as
thew are nearer market, but from Georgia ands
eNUeSSe6 NO huOW W SAfSAaS''SS saSs S'Sh
ter it is delivered at the depots on the road, ie
takes from l2 TO 30 days to arrive here, and
from Tennessee particularly. The Northern
markets are declining daily, buyers only supply
ing themselves for their immediate wants We
think the decline will continue until the wheat
crop is fully ready for market, when the price
wifi settle down to figure that can be depended
upon with more certainty. -.
Our advice to our friends is to operate eautl-
ously, feel the market step BY step rs the season
advances, and not base any heavy specu!atlons
for future delivery on present quotations Corn
has also experienced considerable decline iu
our market from Sl.3o to $l.l5 per bushel! with
in the last 10 days; in this, however ydn are not
materially interested at present, as you will have
none to spare before the present crop has ma.
tured.
Our present market quotations are:i Flour,
superfne, 1871 to $40, in sacks, and, S93 to al0t
in barrels. The stock is ample and demand light.
Some 40, 600 bushels of corn have,been re-
ccived the past week, opening ut $l:24 and cie-
sing at $l.l5 bulk. = II -,
Large receipts OF oats have put down prices
to Goa IS. ;, =.
No wheat in market; orders here limited at
Sl.6o, to be delivered. BY the Goth July. -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

~ SINGULAR TEsT.-Ay young man was drown
ed in Trumbull county, Ohio, few days since, when
two bundles of straw were placed in tue water; ono
of which went down stream, but the other aoated di'
agonally across, and remained turning in rotary man
ner over one spot: This spot was dragged and the
body found, the water being Is feet in depth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

Mrs. SM1THERs says, the reason children are
80 bud this generation is owing to the wearing
of gaiter shoes instead Of old fashioned slippers.
NJ others find it too much trouble to unite their
gaiters to whip children, sothey 60 unpunished;
but when she was a child, the way the old slip
per used 10 do it's duty was a caution.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

The I" Dog War" has been resumed in several
of the large Cities On and after Monday all uu-
muzzled dogs found going at large in New York
were to be the lawful prey of the dog.klllers.
During the past month sS3 dogs were slain in
St Louis. II few of the ours that infest our
streets were put out Of the way no great deal OF
harm would be done.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04
ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIC.
New ORLEANS, June %.


The United States Mail Steamship Baltic,
Captain Comstock, arrived at New York to-day
from Liverpool, which port she left on the 10th
instant.
The Cotton market closed dull, with down.
ward tendency. Of the sales of the week spec.
ulators took 10000 bales, and exporters 1000
bales Fair Orleans lid, Middling 6ll-l6;
Fair Uplands z, Middings 60 l6. Stock 54s,-
900 bales, of which 36l 900 were American.
The weather was favorable to crops.
Canal Flour 40s. Cd to 4ls.; Ohio A to 44s.
Sd. White Wheat lis. cd. to l2s. I'D. Yellow
Corn 81 to 52s 3d.; White so to 5ls.
Consoles 9l1. Money easy. Bank rate OF
interest reduced to 81.
TIE WAR-In storming the Mamelon and
White Tower works, 5000 lives were lost. The
French took 81 guns, and 500 prisoners. Their
new position enables them to she'll the shipping
in the hnrbor of Sevastopol The English have
also captured the rifle pits in the quarries, hav-
ing, however, 500 men killed. Since then the
firing has been slack.
The fleets have burnt the stores at Tnganrog,
Marianople and Genitscbi, and were about fit
ting out an expedition against Perekop.
It is reported that the Russians have evacua.
ted Anapa.
There is nothing from the Tschernays OF
Baltic.
The latest from Sevastopol is unimportant.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

A young girl named Mary Erdman committed
suicide by taking arsenic, in consequence of the
deserton of young man 10 whom she was en-
gagged to be married. The case is creating con,
siderable excitement, for the unfortunate. girl
was beloved by a large circle of friends and ac'
quaintanres."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

THE RIGHTS OF NEUTRAL VEssELs-Lord
Clarendon has issued circular addressed 10 the
British consular and diplomactic agents, contra
dieting the statements OF the circular {, OF =! !he
Russian minister which alleges that the British
feet in the Baltic had violated the rights OF neu-
trail vessels. A copy of the Russian circular was
sent to Mr.. Buchanan, who laid it before the
English ministry, and circular, MS above stated
was promptly issued, denying that the govern,
ment has any intention of "seizin9 enemys
property laden on board neutral vessel, unless
it be contraband of war"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

AS illustrative of the universally Of musical
taste and perfection in Italy, an American there
writes:
sit seems little strange to hear one Of those
fine operate airs which our young ladies scream
at for long time, and then never learn, whlstled
first rate" by little, ragged, smutty faced,cap-
less boy in the street. Everybody here seems
chuck full of music"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04
FOR THE ADVERTISER.


EDGEFIELD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Agreeable to appointment the citizens Of our Dis
trict assembled in the Court House on Monday last
and formed an Agricultural Society in order to CO.
operate with the proposed State Agricultural Socie
ty to meet in Columbia some time in next month.
The meeting was called to order by COL A. SIM
K1Ns Dr. JouN LAKE being called to the Chair,
briefly, but pertinently, stated the object Of the
meeting, and offered the book fer the signature OF
all those who wished to become members: where
upon about fifty names were Immediately subscribed,
and the Society proceeded to business.
On motion of Maj G. A. ADDISON, Committee
Of ten was appointed by the Chair to nominate Oi-
GERS, and the following gentlemen were nominated
to their respective Offices for the ensuing year:
COL JOHN HUIET, President
DR.. Tuos. LAKE., lst Vice President
Maj. T. WATSON, I'd Vice President.
DIR. E. J. MINIS, Treasurer.
JAS. H. MINIS, Recording Secretary.
Col. A. SIaklSs Corresponding Secretary.
On motion of Jos. ABNEY, Esq, the President
appointed Committee to draft Constitution, &C.,
TO De submitted u LUG duJouIhcu meeuiSi '"iS wy
in August. The following gentlemen were ap-
pointed:
Joseph Abney, DR.. John Lake,
E.W. Perry, SIS. Tompkins,
j. A. Bland.
On motion of Maj. ADDISON, the following gen
tlemen were appointed delegates to represent the
Society in the State Agricultural Society, to wit:
Mai. T. Watson, G. A. Addison,
s. S. Tompkins, j. B. Griffin,
John Lake, A. simkIns,
E. W. Perry, NJ. n. llolsteln,
John Jennings, Sr., James Sheppard,
o. W. Allen, VIM. j. Walker,
Lod Hill, E. j. Minis,
j. A. Bland, S. W. Nicholson.
On motion of Maj. w. L. COLEMAN, it was or
dered that the proceedings of the Society be pub
lished in the Edgefvld Advertiser.
On motion, the Society adjourned to meet again
on sale day in August.
j. II. MINIS, Recording Scc'ry.
P. S.-Gentlemen wishing to join the Society,
are hereby notified that the Book is open at the
Clerks Office, and we earnestly solicit the sigma
ture of every one interested in the success OF the
enterprise. "Speed the plow"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

RussIA's PLAEs.-It is stated that the last
steamer brings private adyices, ascribing to the
Car Alexander warlike disposition, and de-
sire to repeat to the United States the PROPOSE
ton regarding Russian America which had been
made by his father These later advices state
that Alexander will not be in haste TO terminate
the war; The ule successes of the allies in the
Sea of Azoff are not Of decisive character and
The Russian policy will be 10 draw the enemy
inland, where their forces Gun be cut off in detail
The calculation is, that if Russia can ami
hilate the existing armies in the Crimea, the.al-
lies will find it difficult to collect their like again,
and Russia may then find anopportunity to strike
a dangerous blow at England's discontented
East India provinces. "Watch and see" is the
significant hint with which one of these pro-
Russian letters concludes. 1t is within the
range of probability that Russia is preparing Sc
crety to strike blow whero England, now re,
posing in n sense of territorial and commercial
security, may not be well prepared to meet it.
South Carolinian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04
APOLOGETIC

RAINY weather, sale.day, grass, scarcity Of news,
shor. nights, laziness, dimness Of fancy fish to fry,
dullness of intellect and several other circumstances,
enter into and make up apology for this weeks edi.
torial pretermission. We would give these several
grounds of excuse more in ertenso did it not occur to
us that every American has an indisputable right to
his perfect freedom on the stillglorous 4h of July
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

~ We are requested to state that Rev. Mr. ZIM-
MERMAN will preach at Jeter's Church on the Sd
Sunday in this month, at o'clock, P. NJ.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

An Irish soldier before Scvastopol writes as
follows: Every one goes on his duty as lark,
caring as little for Russ or his balls as they do
for the football they kick for sport. As illustra.
tive of this, h few nights ago. while the 18th
Royal Irish were going down the ravlne mat
leads to GreenhiIl battery, they being tor trench
duty, a son of Erin thought heS would amuse
himself with one of his native airs, when ne
was reproved by IN officer for daring TO whistle
in the ranks and while going to duty. Just as
the officer spoke, one of the Russia's balls came
whistlng over the ravine. Pat cocks his eye
up towards it and quietly said There goes q
boy on duty. and by jabers how he whistles
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

THE FOURTH AT CIscINNATI-A portion of
the citizens of Cincinnati, having made arrange
;ueuts for celebration on;the 4th of July, from
which Catholics are to be excluded, another Gel
.sbration,is being got up without reference to
party or sect. Mayor Fara, .. S.'senator Pugh,
and other we'll known gentlemen are among the
advocates of this antisectarian movement.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

TALKING SrRoSGLY.-Thc Indiana State Sen
tincl says:-Speakng for the democracy Of In
diana, we proclaim that any party which refuses
to,admit a new State on the same equal terms
with the other States of this confederacy, but
attempts to attach to her admission conditions
which tramme her co.equal sovereignty, is
party which ought to die, will die, and by the
held of God, we intend to do all We can to
$40 L,o - 6in
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

~ HEAVY DAMAoEs.-A verdict for 81. 800 ha.
been obtained in Henderson county, Tennesses
against Rev. j. R. Graves editor Of the Tennessee Bap-
,ist, for libel uttered in that paper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

HENRY Two.GUNs (HA.JA.oN.GUEn) head
Chief of the Seneca Nation of Indians, died at
his residence on the Cattaragus Reservation, on
the 18th inst, aged IS years, Two.Guhs was
a stepson of the famous orator Red Jacket, and
WIS born.within the limits of the now city Of
Buffalo He was engaged in the war Of 1912,
espousing the cause of his great father the
President; participated in the battle of Bridge.
water and Chippewa, and for a long series of
wears exercised controlling influence over his
nation. He was distinguished for his command.
inn presence, probity OF conduct. wise and mod
crate counsels, enlightened views of national
policy, and an earnest advocacy of religion, and
Of every enterprise which had for its object the
umelioration and Improvement of his people.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-07-04

SLAVE. Arrested negro men, at
tempting to make their escape from the service
of their masters, were arrested Yesterday on
board of the passenger cars of the Charlot5e " . "
Columbia Railroad BY the conductor, Mr. r. +; ". VI
Fowler, and brought back to the city. Ihey
had forged passes in their possession. by means
of which they had purchased their passage
tickets. The officers Of our Railroads cannot
be too cautious It would be we'll, if all apPh'
cations for passage of negroes wess refused un'
less made by their owners in person.-Colum-
bia Times.