Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-11-14
EDGEFIELD,= S. c., NOVEMBER n, 1885,

nothing but K. N, K. N, for the last eighteen
months in California. Our papers have hardly
left room or taken time, to publish the charges
of their paper per year, or oven collect their bills,
which they hardly ever neglect to do. Wsll'
the election is all over, but we have not got the
special returns as yet. But we have not enough
to know that the Democrats-my party--are the
worst beat people / ever saw. The Governor
will be elected by a majority of from 1000 to
10000 votes, and every other Know Nothing
State officer in proportion.
We expected when the nominations were
made we would get beat. We battled against
them until the last minute. If We had nomina-
ted any other man except JOHN BIGLER for Go
vernon we would have held them tight fight.
But BIeLER having been in the chair for two
successive terms the people were tired of him,
and nothing would do them but they must have
5. NEELE JoHSsoN-and Johnson they have.
A great many Democrats who have heretofore
held prominent position and taken strong
stands against the old party, have joined the
Know Nothings. Ex.Gov. FcorE, from Missis-
sipp, is here, and has been all through the coun.
try making public speeches in favor OF the
Know Nothings. myself joined them when
the Order was first formed, before became ac-
quaiuted with their Platform, but as soon as
found out that was in bad company | told
them that should no longer be slave, but felt
like was free man and I intended to act ac-
cordingly. Many others that | know have with
drawn, and think by the next election we will
be able to elect as usual Democratic President.
will send you some of our California papers
so that You can see how things work in the
Golden Land. I am not at all put out with the
country. think that it is one Of the greatest
countries in the Union. We lack nothing here
but pretty women. And if can get one of the
right kind out of so many that left behind, /
shall be contented to return to California and
here rest myself in peace and quietness.
I have been here long time-evcr since the
country was first settled up, and think un-
derstand the different ways, fashions and seasons
of the country. 1t is an easy matter to make
living here, and if you half try you can make
fortune.
have no doubt but what the thought is often
meditated among many South Carolinenna,
sShall 60 10 California "-To 60 or not to
go! That's the question in The minds Of thou
sands of our countrymen, even at this apparently
late hour for starting for the golden State.
And it can be answered most cmphatically, yes,
or no ;-depepding entisssx upea circumstances.
EK you have family, and possess competence,
or even comfortable living from your farm or
your occupation. laying by little every year,
with all the endearmcnts and enjoyments that
reliable friends can throw around you, just stay
where you are. "Let we'll enough alone" If
You have a family, and by misfortune or other.
wise, 6ud yourself without occupation or money,
and your friends are too poor to lend you aid,
and you can raise moEey enough to get yourself
and family here, and establish in some kind of
business, which you can soon do, and you are
healthy and strong, come right along.
All weak or sickly persons had better stay
among their friends unless they have got money
and come to California to regain their health by
change of climate.
Young men desiring to act as clerks or agents,
for business men or companies, hold on where
you are. Every place is filled here, and there
are ten anxious expectants for every situation
likely to be vacated.
But to the strong young man, possessing the
determination to do or die, willing to meet and
bear disappointment, should it ever come upon
him, without dependence upon friends, and can
reach our State with at least one hundred dollars
in pocket (not in the fix We were in, having but
two dollars and half in pocket when we crossed
the summit of the Sierra Nevada) come to
California. 1t is a land full of glorious promise
"a land above all others-and prudence makes
poor men rich.
To the poor devil of fellow who wants to
live without work, to your regular or irregular
loafer, to the gambling or sporting man, CalifOr.
mia has lost it's attractions for not only temper
ance, but morality is making noble progress at
Inst in California.
To the unmarried Indy, be she ever so young,
if desirious of marrying, come, if she can come
with true friends; but if not, be content with
home and virtue, and the happiness it brings.
Having written you much longer letter than
expected, for fear of firing your patience, |
shall come to a close, with one request that you
will remember mo to all enquiring friends.
Yours truly,
GEORGE NJ HIBBLER.