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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-03
N O t ic e,

A IL Persons indebted to me by Note Or open
N account, contracted previous TO the Cu-part
nership Of Chcatham d Morgan will save them
selves cost by coming forward and settling, have
heavy payments to make in the Bank Of Hamburg
during the months Of January and February. Those
who fail to give the above their special attention by
the first of February next will find them in the
hands f.T. G.. Key for collection.
JOHN CIIEATIIAM.
Deer 81 so
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Nov 90
Notice..

A IL Persons indebted to the late John Chap
N man, deed, or to the late Firm of John
Chapman g. Sons, by open account previous to this
date, will please come forward and settlc1the same,
either by note or cash. as wish to close the business
JOHN A. CHAPMAN, Adm'or.
Dec 81 It so
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Nov %
Notice.

A Ii Persons indebted to the Estate Of Daniel
N Smith, decd, are hereby warned to make
payment by or before the first of January next ana
those having demands against said Estate Will please
present them properly attested as soon as possible.
j. P. MICKI.ER, E,,,r,
c. SMITH, ia 0'',
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Y Office.

A Ill Persons indebted to the Estate of Jeremiah
IN sciger, or that Of Warren F. Wnn, decd,
are hereby notified to make prompt payment; and
those having claims against either Estate, will pre-
sent them forthwith for payment in due form.
WILLIAM SEiGLER,
DAVID SEIGLER,
EX'ors of jeremiah Seigler.
Nny 90 3m 46
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Hardware and Cutlery.

ENO ALL our old friends, we would say 1re are
4 thankful for past favors and to all others who
NAV wish Goods in our line -call and sec us also,
or send Your orders. We will make every effort
land it is notorious of the Goods we keep to give
" general satisfaction Our prices SHALL be
in accordance with the times always assuring our
customers lu sell them at tho LOWEST MdR-
EXT PRICES.
We have now in Store a fine Stock and are re-
ccivng weekly. Amongst which may be found,
50 Tons Band aud Hoop IRON,
$50 " Swccd assorted,
$50 " English
200 Smith BELLOWS, all qualities,
500 Kegs Peru" NAILS,
50 Tons CASTINGS,
100 Dozen Door LOCKS,
100 Pad
500 TILL Chest, Draw and Trunk Locks,
100 AXEs, Collins, Lcvctte's and other
10 Superior BROAD AXES,
500 +" HOES, all qualities.
To cnumcrate is too tedious. We have the Goods
and want to sell them
We keep all things necessary for Mills of every
style, Corn Shelters, Straw Cutters Vices,
Anvils, Smith longs, Circular, Hand,
and a other kind of Saws, Screw
and Bales, Knives and Forks,
Pocket knives Scissors,
a Shears, Screws,
Bolts, Spirit Levels,
G:ages, Candlesiicks, Planes,
Horse Shoes and Nails, Brushes.
Coffee Mills, Halter, Trace, Stretch,
Log, Breast, Continued and Fifth Chains,
Rope, Files Of NIL kinds, beautiful Lot OF
Guns, of all qualities, Pistols, Percussion Caps
Curry Combcs, Game and Shot Bags Powder
Elusks, Dram Elasks, Sand and Waffle Irons, Braces
and Bits, Augcrs, Chisels, Hammers, Drawing
Knives, Mortars, Kettles, Stew Pans, Sc, &c
ROBINSON Il JACKSON.
Hamburg, Dec i If AZ
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AT PRIVATE. SALE!

A T PRIV "A he SALE!
WITHOUT RESERVE, THE ENTIRE STOCK
OF FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS
now opened and ready for inspection ut the Store of
C0gGR0NE & BRENNAN
NEXT TO HAvILAND & R1sLEY's,
Augusta, Ga.
TNIIE Undersigned offers for sale, at NEW
i YORKeCOST, the entire Stock of Dry Goods,
amounting to
Seventy. .FiveThousand Dollars worth,
And embracing almost EVERY ARTICLE in the
Dry Goods line.
The terms will be Nett Cash, Or ap-
proved paper, at three months, with interest
from date OF sale and, to save time and trouble, he
would inform his friends and the public that there
will be no deviation from the price named.
Country Merchants would do well to call
and examine the Goods and prices.
Itis known that Selling off at Cost" has been
used rs q means to sell at proft-we make no
statements but what we can stand up to. Give US
call and Judge for yourself.
The Store is in the centre of business 1t will
repay purchasers to call and examine the Stock
r. BRENNAN.
Surviving Partner Of firm Of Cosgrove & Brennan.
Augusta Dee ii 6t 4S
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Final Notice

A Ill Persons indebted to the Estate of Mrs.
N Sally Miles, decd, will make payment BY the
first of January next, as longer indulgence cannot
be givcn and those having demands against the Es-
tate will present them to the Subscriber properly
attested JOIN lol |, Adm OF:
Dec 90 st ~
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Oak Grove Academy.

The Trustees Of this Academy take much pleasure
i in informing the community and its former pat
rons that it will be opened on the 2nd Mandav in
January inst under the charge Of Miss c. l..
WEEKS in the Academical Department, aud Miss
L. NJ. d. IlENDRICK, in the Musical Department.
Miss HENDRlcK has had charge Of this Academy
for the past year, and has given general satisfaction
and Miss Weeks has had the conduct Of 4 school
in this vicinity during the year 1854, and we arc
assured by those who patrcnizcd her school, that
she is well qualified TO teach. To those who have
heard Miss uENDRTcK perform on the Piano ii is
unnecessary to say anything in comnlcndatlon OF
her qualifications in this Department.
We feel well assured that our school merits the
patronage Of the community
This school is situated in Fdgcfrll District, with
in two miles Of Kirksey's Cross Roads 2. o., in a
high and healthy section Of the District.
Good board in the nrigI,burloud ut s. to S. per
month Rates of tuition are reasonable
The year is divided into two Sessions of % weeks
each. All the branches usually taught i'll female
schools are taught in this Academy, viz: English
French and Spanish Languages drawing and paint-
ing, and two crayon drawing and music, instrument
tai and vocal
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-03
Nov 9
N MOtlCe.

A Ii, Persons indebted TO the Estate Of James
N Yelde, decd, are requested to make pay
mcnt forthwith to the Undersigned, and all persons
having demands against the Estate, are requested to
hand them in properly attested to the Undersigned.
J. II. YELDELL, E,,or
J. J.. TALBERT DN VS.
Nov % 3m 40
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
Richard Gregory,

Alex. Gregory and others
TT appearing to my satisfaction that John Grcgo-
i ly, Easter Rankin Shadrach Dees and wife &C.
LA, and james Rankin and wife Harriet, Defendants
in this case reside without the limits of this State,
1t is therefore ordered, that they do appear and
object to the division or sale Of the real Estate of
Sarah Gregory, deed, or before the first day Of
April next 1858, or their consent to the same will
be entered !onrccord.
II. T. WRIGHT. o. Ed.
Ordinary's Office, Dec is 3m so
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REM O v AL!

rTIIE Subscriber takes this opportunity Of inform
i ing his friends, that~he has removed to the
NEW BRICK STORE ad Joining the Store of b.
C. BRYAN, where he has just opened LARGE
VARIETY of new articles in his variou, branches
Of Trade. He intends keeping in the
Drug and Medicine Department,
full supply of every article that is in common
use bv the Profession, which will be constantly un-
der the inspection of Drs Bland hbncy, Minis and
Burt end if an article is reported to be impure it
will not be offered for sale. DIR. NJ. W. Abncy has
taken an Office in the second Story of The building,
and will give me the benefit Of his experience in
Compounding Medicines and preparing prescrip-
tons, and having been six years engaged in the bu
siness, | flatter myself with these ample arrange
nen,s. shall receive liberal share Of the patron
age Of Physicians, families, and the public generally.
In the Grocery Department
EVERY THING will be kept that is usually found
in a Fancy Family Grocery Store. In the
Department of Books. Stationary, &c.,
Will be found full supply of Standard School
Books, Bibles, Hymn Books, Fools Cap, Letter and
Note Paper, with almost every article in this line
will be kept constantly for sale.
In the Confectionery Department,
May always be found much larger assortment Of
Candies, Fruits, Pickles. Ketchups, Sauces, &c,
than has ever been offered for sale in this place. In
truth, this is 10 be Store of good things, and it
hoped will be considered u great convenience, and
therefore be largely patronzed
G. L. PENN, Agent.
Dec 20 If 40
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Notice !!

A LII having claims against the Estate Of B. F.
N Goudey, decd, will present the same properly
attcsted aud all persons indebted TO the said Estate
will make payments to the Undersigned.
RORT. MCDONALD, Acting Ex'or.
Hamburg, Dec is, 2m 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-03
Timely Notice.

A Ii Persons indebted to the Firm of Lewis s.
N Harrison, either by note or open account, are
forcwarnrd to call OIL the Subscriber and settle the
same Immediately. This is the last call-so if you
wish to save costs come forward and pay up.
JAS. S. HARRISON.
4O
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Notice,

r HAVE this day placed my Shop Books and
il Accounts in the hands Of j. Chcalham, who is
duly authorized to collect and receipt for me, and
those who know themselves to be in my debt. would
save cost by calling ON him for asctlcment, as am
bound to collect my money.
ROBT. BROOKS.
Dee 81 ST. so
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IS nm OY al.

Is I'm Ov al.
NOSGROvE & BRENNAN, have removed
v their Stock of Goods from the old Store of
II. ] COSGROVE, known as their Lower Store"
Having no connection with that House, they
would invite their friends to call at their upper Store
above the Globe corner, where they are now open
ine an extensive Stock of FANCY and STAPLE
DRY GOODS which they will sell at cost, in order
to wind up the business Of the Firm, and satisfy the
heirs of T. j. Cosgrove, deceased.
Dec l2 ct 4S
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N NOtice.

TIME Subscriber contemplating a change in his
i business, early the ensuing spring, earnestly
requests all indebted to call and settle their accounts
previous to the first Of January next Interest will
be charged on ALL accounts Of over six months
standing, remaining unpaid at that time.
NJ. y. RANSOM, Agent.
Hamburg Dec 25 II 30
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N O til e.,
Devon Bull, Marion,

MY BULL will stand at my house at Five Dol
lSl lars-lo bc sent with the COW.
MARION is out of the cow Nosclle, whose dam
was imported from England, from MIR. Cokes cele-
brated stock of Dcvons his sire was the celebrated
Bull, Major. NJ. FRAZIER.
Dec 9U 0nl AZ
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New Fall and v


THNIIE Subscriber is now ~:
Il and WINTER GOOD .r-.
among which may be found
Rich Satin, Plaid and Fame,
and most fashionable styles,
Rich Figured, Plaid and Pl
Plain French and English n:
Ladies' CLOAIlS and Man
60 Embroidered Frencl
DERSLEEVES and CllEMlIi
A variety of BONNETS an
Boots and Shoes, H. :,
NEGRO SHOES AND ~ rs
OSNABURGS and FACT ~ ,,tE>,
GROCERIE9,
Hardware, Crock II
Together with large and vel
other Goods, too numerous to l.
cY- The public generally are
to call and examine the above n, %
fore purchasing elsewhere.
B. C.. Bn AN.
Oct &c If Al
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To former Friends and Patrons.

q E. BOWERS, thankful for past patron
- age, would beg leave to inform the public that
he is now receiving LARGE Consgnments of
Whiskeys, Brandies, Wines, Cordials,
AND LIQUORS OF ALL KINDS,
Sugars,
BROWN, CLARIFIED, CRUSHED AND LOAF,
SEGARS, HAVANA AND AMERICAN,
And all articles usually kept in the Family Grocery
Business.
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IcGREGOR & SMITH,
GurrVton Academies.

THE Trustees have engaged the services of Mr..
l. JAMES LESLY. of Abbevie District, for
the Male Department, aud Rev. W. II. CHRISTIE
for the Female Department Mr.. c. will be assisted
by able instructors.
From the experience of the present year, the
Trustees take pleasure in recommending Mr. CHRIS
to the public as very competent and energetic
Teacher
Mr. LEsLY is too well known in this and the ad-
joining Districts to require single Introductory re-
mark from US. IIc is well qualified to give entire
satisfaction.
Rates of Tuition.
First Class, Primary Department. per sess on 81, 100
end ordinary English branches. 80. .l2, ,00
3nd higher English branches. ...l5,O0
4th Greek and Roman Literature with
higher Mathematics. ........ Is, 90
Extras-Drawing, Painting, French and
Music, each. Zo,oo
Pupils are charged from the time of entering un-
til the end of the Session. Tuition in advance.
The Schools will open OH the first Monday in
january, being divided into two Sessions of FIVE
months each,
p Two large buildings in addition to those al
ready near, will be ready to accommodate boarders
BY the first of January.
ROBT. MERRIWETIIER,
Chair'n Board Of Trustees.
Nov II 43
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Gentl men, F air Notice
poeITIvEI THE LAST!

A LII Persons indebted to me by note or open
N account, contracted previous to the first OF
January 1854, may settle them with me at my
Counting Room any time between this and Wednes-
day the Sh day Of February 1855, after that date
with my Attorney. w. T. bulLhn;
Edre6eld c. H.. Dee 13 II 40
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EDGEFlELD DISTRICT,
IN EQUITY.
George A. Addison,
Edward j. Minis,
Emma l.. Addison, ct 81.
DY virtue of an order in this case, will pro-
- ceed to sell ut Edgcfeld Court House, on
Thursday, the 18Th January, 1855, the real and
personal estate of Joseph A. Addison, deceased,
consisting of 4 mill tract in the pimey woods,
(vrrv valuable, and located where the Aiken and
New Market road will in all probability run)
aome fifteen or twenty likely negroes, besides n
carriage, new buggy, household furniture, &C.,
&c, &c
The sale will be held immediately in front Of
the Court House and commence at l | o'clock.
REMARKS-1he Mill tract contains about two
thousand (2000) acres Of land, AID 10 those per-
Sous wishing to inves, in Pine lands, I rare op-
pOriuniiy is offered
The negroes arc as follows: Edmund, Z car
penter, Ben, first rate wag"ucr Giles, George,
William, Moses and his wife Eliza, Amanda and
her five children, Aaron, Adam, Butler, Cliuton
and Moses. A lot of mules aud horses, 4 wagon
aud carry-Iogs, plows and plow-stocks aud black
smith tools, will also be sold at the same time.
TgRMs.-Ail sums under twenty dollars cash.
Enough besides of c;Ish will bc required on the
land Bond 10 defray costs.
A credit will be given on the land urchasc Of
one and two years-on the personally, one year.
Purchasers to give Bond with nj least two good
securities 10 secure the funds Of the estate.
A. SlMKlNS, C. Z. E. D.
D.c oS JS5i IA ~
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WALKER, GLENN & HATT0N,
SUCCESSORS TO
7gcNAORRIES G. BRO.

rgNIlE Undersigned have purchased of J. B. F.
l. McAIorries, survivor of the late firm OF Me-
Morrcs & Bro, the entire Stock in trade, and will
continue the Dry Goods business at the Old Stand
of McNORRIES & BRO, where they will keep
constantly on hand GENERAL, COMPLETE
and VARIED
STOCK OF DRY GOODS.
Ladies' Dress Goods, of the best and latest styles,
and in short EVERY ARTICLE pertaining VIC
offer mt the lowest living rates.
We respectfully solicit continuance Of the pat
ronage heretofore extended to the old Firm.
Ncwberry, Dec IL 1t 4S
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pAnRIBg, WEDDINGS, &C.,

At the shortest notice possible.
AS he is acting as Agcr: ''''' hn would re-
spectfuly inform all that l. s 6rr a-1s &c doas
ON the CASH SYSTEM T. lis low
prices and small commissicn ra. eS'
tension Of time ON Goods $
lie is determined to SCI G'.s'a-
and hopes to merit share 'rn's ne,
come ALL and examine his &,
it is all he asks.
sY The business will b, 1:.' t-
name and style Of S. L. 30
Hamburg, Nov. l,
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Sell Your Cotton and Pay Your
Debts!

A Cotton is now bringing good price, think
N it is the proper time for all persons indebted to
me, to sell their Cotton an,l pay up promptly. What
sly you gentlemen NJ. W. CLARY.
CHARLTON. Nov 2 3rn 30
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NEW GOODS
RICH FRENCH UPHOLSTERY!
FALL IMPORTATIONS,
*. VI. KEMSMAN & CO.,
l79 King St., Charleston, S, c..


IMPORTERS OF FRENCH CURTAIN NATE
RAILS, UPHOLSTERY GOODS AND
PAPER HANGINGS,
INVITE the attention Of the trade and public
l. generally to the extensive assortment Of Satin
DeLanes Damasks, Lace and Muslin
CURTAINS, CORNIGES, BANBS AND PINS, &C.,
Which they are receiving from Europe aaa Ameri-
can manufactures. and which they offer
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
At prices lower Than any other house in the city.
H. w. X. & Co., are receiving the LATEST
PARIS DESIGNS for CURTAINS and DECO
RATIONS, Of all kinds and are enabled TO produce
work of the best character and STYLE
Merchants and Families will find it to their ad-
vantage to call, as every article in the
Curtain and Upholstery Line,
Csn be obtained at the above establishment, and at
terms which cannot fail to give appreciation.
s8- All kinds of INTERIOR DECORATIONS
executed, and Papers put up in superior style by
experienced workmen.
Charleston, Dec II At 48
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A C. A r. ID I!
ReadY.nIade Clothing, B

Ill in the above Firm, the Subscriber respect!
fully informs his friends and the public generally
that he intends to continue the sale of
Ready-made Clothing, &c.,
In the Town of Hamburg; and hopes by keeping
constantly on hand full and fashionable assortment
of Ready-Made Clothing &C., to receive liberal
share of patronage. The Planters Of Edge6eld and
the adjoining Districts are specially invited to e1-
anime my Stock before trading elsewhere.
JOHN c. MCDONALD.
Hamburg. Nov IA If A
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Edgefeld Collegiate Institute,
FOR YOUNG LADIES!

FENIlE next Session will commence on Monday
& January 9Th, 1855.
Tuition per Session, IL weeks.
Primary Department. t...............SI w
Acadcmcal ................l2 .l2 O0
Collegiate ................l3 w
NIusc-Guitar or Piano. lis OO
Drawing and French. each ...........l0 10 90
Pupils using the Apparatus are charged each per
Session $500.
Pupils using the Piano for practice arc charged
for Keepng them in tune per Session 81 90.
All Pupils arc charged fifty cents each for con-
tinScncies.
The Musical Department is furnished with FIVE
PIANOS, which are kept in excellent order, and
used constantly by the Pupils.
Vocal Music is taught daily without extra charge.
1he Teachers will continue in their several De-
partmcn!s the same lis last Session.
CllAS. y. RAYMOND. PRINCIPAL.
Dec 81 If so
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN EQUITY.
Wesley Phillips and wife and others,

Il. r II. h'rksey and wife and others.
10y Decree of the Court of Equity, in this
- case. shall proceed TO sell, at the resi-
dcnce Of the late Joseph Rearden, decd, on
the 18th Tuesday, in January next, all the Lands
of the said deceased which have not been as
signed TO Nancy Rearden, widow of the said de.
ceased, in one or two tracts, consistisg of Three
hundred and eighteen acres, more or less, situate
in the District and State aforesaid, on the waters
of Mountain Creek, Turkey Creek and Savan-
nah River, and adjoining: lands of Jourdan Hol-
csa ST asa Wm hqy Reynd no1IG aessf Man haS aa
others.
Tension a credit of twelve months, ex-
ccpt costs which must be paid in cash. Purcha-
sers vii! be required to give bond with two ap-
proved surcties to secure the purchase money.
A. SIMKlNS, C. E. E. q.
Dec % 4te 81
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Being Agent for two large Wholesale Confectionery
Houses, one in New York and the other in Angus
"a bo i. nran.ro6 IN 6ll oil ordnrs for
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State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN FDTTITV

EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN EQUITY.
Elizabeth Berry,
VS..
HELEN Berry, Bill for Partition.
Hannah Berry, and
John G. Berry, ct all.
DY Virtue Of an Order from the Court of
ID Equity in this case, will proceed to sell
on The fourth Monday in January next, at Bennet
Beiry's, in this District. all the land formerly be-
longing to the late Joseph Berry, in which tie
late Hannah Berry held life estate.
The said lands consists Of about three hun
dred acres, more or less, situate on Big Saluda
River in the District and State aforesaid and
bounded by lands of William Bouknight, S. G.
Coppick, Bennet Perry and others.
TERMs-Said Lands will be sold on credit
of one and two years, with interest from date
in two equal instalments, except for so much as
may be necessary TO pay costs Of suit, which
must be paid in cash. Purchasers will be re-
quircd 10 give bond with two gond sure,ies.
A. SIMKINS, c. E. ED.
No. 40 A., s1
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To the Ladies.

10 the Ladies.
MRS. E. T. HAMILTON, takes 6gTV0
lYl this method of informing the Ladies Of WI,
Edgcfeld Village and vicinity, that she has COM
menced the
Millinery and Dress Making Business,
at the Store formerly occupied by Mrs. BRowN.
Nny I6 Il al