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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

man Of family, who has daughters to educate, its
advantages nre ncaculabe. II he has six daughters
for 800 hs may purchase certificate, thar entities
them to upwards Of four years iniruction EACH
institution that designed to be Of the first in the
@Jnite States Or, If he besides to educate four at
once, he may purchase fDns S25 certificates, and it
covers his1uition for all Of them sufficient length Of
time 10 make them scholars and sduatss.
"A single objection may be raised If the entire sum
of AGO 600 should bs cold in $25 certificates it gives
9 400 purchasers, and consequently that number Of
studenis WHO are entitled 10 tuition at tho same time
and with that number nf outstanding claims, might
NOT more apply than could bs Accommodated or nstuc
ted We answer no! We have the statistics OF four
institutions that have been organized Upon tins ptinc.
nj. in The middle States with endnwments Of $50 TO
5000 600 each, and with from to 1900 scholarships
sold, and the highest amount OF the Whole NUMBER
entitled who have applied for tuition at any one time,
has been 90 per cent and the lowest 6-avefage aDooi
10 per cent The closest investigation has satisfied
us that the ratio with population cannot be grea-
ter and indeed it will scarcely be as great, for We
are sangune fru experience thus TAR, ihat one
half of the number sold will be purchased on specua-
tion, and perhaps half uf the remaining half. by
Young persons with very small children, VINO Will not
desire The tuition for years There is therefore,
nothing to fear on this score and il appears to US that
it would be difficult for tile human mind to conceive
of any other objection TO the scheme.
The foregoing is our plan for raising the endowment
Of "Johos6n Female University" We trust that we
have made ourselves understood, and now we appeal
to every class of our feowclizsns, to aid as in tho
great and important work in which we are engaged:
S.pr Is If 81
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FOR THE ADVERTISER.

Mr.. EDITOR I'm on editorial Of your last issue,
see IN alluson to the liberaty of of our dis
tinguished citizens, Major -WArsoN. as to his en-
dowment Of Scholarshipin the Furman University.
Now, i have NO wish to detract from the merit Of
the individual named, bat on the contrary to give
honor to whom honor is due. While he has done
well, others have done better for at the same time
and place there were dozen others (sone Of them
not possessing tenth the means of our Ilonora-
bic Senator) who did the same thing. Tie Of his
abundance cast into the treasury what he i'd; but
Vthers, like the poor woman in the Gospel, cast in
comparatively their ALL see no reason for this
honorable mention of the rich mans Offering, while
the same liberality on the part Of the poor man
passes unnoticed. Perhaps you only mentioned
what you knew Of l only now ask that no dissinc-
ton be made in this matter. 1t is no worlds won
der that man Of Major WATsoN's wealth should
subscribe six hundred dollars to so good an object
But the liberality Of those who (although poor)
subscribed the same amount, really commands ad-
mra,ion .and if any body's charity deserves to be
spoken Of, it is that Of the poor man.
DRY CREEK.
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FOR THE ADVERTISER.
Johnson Female University.

Mr.. EDITOR Permit me to call the atiention'o'
youfreaders 10 the following Plan of Endowment Of
"Juhnson Female University" at Anderson This
Institution commenced operations an University in
February 1859 Its has been such to g. att
fly the most ardent expectations of its friends. The
standard of Scholarship is very high, and We feel no
hesitation in saying that the graduates would strongly
testify 10 this fact.
To render the Institution permanent it must be en-.
dowed. To raise sufficient endowment the Trustees
have adopted the plan below gven-which challenges
objection. 1t vii, be seen that the purchaser Of a
Scholarship is not only contributing his mite 10 noble
cause, but he is directly receiving more than the
value of his money.
The location is one of the best in The State. The
climate is healthy and salubrious the population
moral, and the rates of Boa riding comparatively low
sSudents having never been charged more than nine
dollars per month.
have accepted an agency for the sale Of these
Scholarships, and will spend the greater part of the
months of October and November in Edgsfeld Dis.
trict will be a. the Court House during the weeks
of Court, and will be happy to give farther expana.
lionsto any who may desire and execute Bonds for
the sale of Scholarships.
Let the people weigh this scheme carefully
S. G. EARLE.
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Kings Mountain Celebration,

THE Major Generals and Brigadier Generals Of
the several Divisions, with their respective stuffs;
the Volunteer, Uniform and Cavalry Companies Of
the State; tic Members Of the Senate and House
of Representatives the Clergy; the Masonic, Odd
Fellows and Temperance Lodges, and the Members
of the Press are invited tn attend the Celebration
Of the Battle of Kings Mountain, on Thursday, the
9TH d;y of Oct,ber next.
VIM. b. WILSON, Committee
JNO. l.. MILLER, = OF
SAM'L w. MELTON. Invitation.
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A BIG PROJEcr.

THE " Corner StOne," Of Columbus, Ga, has set
on foot project Of considerable magnitude; or rather
j, is tho bantling Of one Of the "corner Stone's -
readers. Hs proposes to be ono Of q thousand to
subscribe one hundred dollars each for the purpose o
sending mon and slaves to Kansas. Seversf names
are handed ia per week, and the Press Of the South
i, ,seouessd to exend tho notice, that tho husines,
spsy se hurried up. Should any within The scope o
os ejaculation think t to send on their namss they
anayaddr-ss Gen1BErnuNE, Columbus, Ga. Hav'
anr thus complied with the Corner Stone's reasona
biz request, We mns be allowed to ask in return, how
f.ft,r tho sum of ono hundred thousand dollars il
ads up) arc tho funds to be expended and who are
10 bo the bsuefciaIes1
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THE AUGUSTA TRADE.

WE understand that the trade of Augusta has open.
ed with unusual animation this FALL In the dry goods
line j, is said to have been never more brilliant. Com.
petition OF the most heathfn kind is fully up, and, as
consequence, supplies can be had for the winter on
tho farest possible terms Tho best Of these Augusta
houses advertise with US. Our readers in Edgefied
will mark this fart, 1t will them the trouble Of
running about to find stores of the right stamp when
shey go down. And every body is going down before
ng With the res. we too hope 10 be there soon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26
ruE APPROACH OF AUTUMN.

TIE sun has crossed the equator and We may soon
look for tho scar and yellow leaf" The change has
besn manifeing itself for some days in cor eastery
u;nd, with occasional aee.ing elouds. The sghing
ef ,bs evening breeze and tho yollowish nge of the
suns evening rays tell us that the summer is ended
What Fall for planters! The equinox passed and
no raincool weather here to make the cotton bolla
nisoE Ind no storm 10 stain the cotton--What
glorious ,iue fot gathering crops of aflkinds' And
who j. not thankful
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26
From the Lexington Telegraph.
hon. Lemuel B00Zer.

Nh. EDlroR,--A large number Of the constitu.
cnts of tie above named gentleman would propose
him as candidate TO represent the people Of the
4th Con gressio District, at the expiration Of the
term Of the present incumbent, Hon. p. S. BnooKs
Col BoozER's well known ability, sterling talent,
energy OF character, ali conbiue to fit him for that
responsible posi;ion. Ills long career in the Senate
of the State of South Carolina is an earnest of his
entire fitness to ell more honorable position He
is an ardent lover Of the South, purely Southern
Rights, and patriotic in his principles; and the con-
fdence of the people could not possibly be reposed
in one more fully calculated to represent them in
our National Congress.
EpaEsIELD AND NEwDEnRy.
Sept 25th.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

A California paper says: "In our rides in
the grasshopper country we saw thousands OF
the deep holes which had been dug in The earth
by the Indians to en,rup their luxurious q food.
These holes contain about bu>hel and half
and we believe we saw holes enough in Yubn,
Butte and Suffer counties TO have collected fifty
thousand bushels of erasshoppers. The Indians
will grow fat this winter"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26
T I S ks
Patent Metallic Burial Cases

rTilE Subscriber has always on hand, ut his Fur
L niture Establishment, a large asse,tmeat Of
,h,se valuable a,r-tisht and indestrpctable Cases,
for preserving the Dead for ordinary interment, tor
vaults. for transportation, or for any other desirable
purpose.
have also on handr on article Of . different form
and finish from those heretofore furnished, for the
purpose Of meeting more fully the taste and desire
Of those who are not altogether pleased with inc
shape and appearance Of the former style. ihey
are composed of The same eIMPERISHABLE MA
.TERIALS, while the exterior shape and finish ls in
resemblance of the most beautiful and highly POL-
ISIIED ROSEWOOD.
The assortment comprising ALL SIZES, from nm
infan. up to the largest aze perspn all of which will
be sold on reasonable terms. i. NJ: Wit
Scnf Ok # 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

LIEUT. MAuRY, supposes that he has found
proof of his theory, that the Florida pass is the
commercial mouth both Of the Amazon and Mis-
Sissippi rivers, and that the waters of The for
mer, after leaving its mouth, pass TO the north.
ward through the Gulf of Mexico. and mingling
with those Of the Mississippi, finally wend their
way to the ocean through the channel OF the
Gulf Stream. The evidence lies in bottle
thrown into the Amazon, which found its way
10 the beach of Galveston Island, Texas.
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II is announced from the Post Office Depart.

IT is announced FROM the Post Office Depart
ment at Washington, that the mails cannot, in
compliance with law, he opened or made up by
the postmaster or his sworn assistants, within
the reach Of persons not authorized to handle
them. The postmaster must, therefore, while
di>charging these duties, exclude from The room
appropriated to the use of bis Office al persons
except his assistants regularly employed and
sworn. This law is often violated by postnas.
ters, and the agents of the department are re-
auired promptly TO report to the department oil
cases that come to their notice.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

~J. NJ. NEWLY s; Co., are out with their Fall
advertisement Please turn 10 it. Few men ever enter
NrwBY's store and come out dissatisf ID. We are
glad TO learn tha. Mr.. WIN. S. WISE of Edgefsld "a
No young mani has taken an interest in the House.
The circumstance will doubtless add TO the already
great popularity of this celebrated Southern Cosing
Establishment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26
mTHAT FREE FIGHT.r

The Carolina Times" is pleased thus to denomi.
nate some very mild and perfectly good-humored edi.
torial passages between tho Spartan" and Z" Aduer.
tiser" We beg leave far q, are concerned in the
matter, to escl,ew the term suggested by our CO.
temporary of C ,lumbia With s,aunch Southern
Rights sheet as the "Spartan," We have opinion
of falling out 1t would require something Of much
more consequence than tile Spartanburg dinner and
its results present ascertaned, 10 awaken within
us desire for strife with any good brethren of the
States Rights party in South Carolina. Even the
Know Nothingism of the Times prompts such feel.
ing. We see in its hgh.,oned and energetic editors,
men devoted 10 the interests and welfare Of our com.
mon State. And, although we may be impressed with
the conviction that they have been led into the mss
of error by following too hastily the ignis tdtuus Of
so-caIled mericansm, yet esteem them as faithful
and conscientious Southern wachmen, who will in
due time fall back upon the true position of Southern
Strength AS to the little word TWO between ourse
and the "Spartan," we have not the slightest idea
that either Of entertained the thought Of originating
thereby any thing like controversy. 1t is not time
for distraction al home. Great is the pity, that this
Know Nothing excitement should have ever found
encouragement amongst US. We trust it is rapidly
dying out. Le. it pass and be forgotten. Let the
ultra nationalism of certain Southern Rights C) Demo-
Gratis also pass and be forgotten. Where tho
of splitting strength at time like the present!
Our Senators and members to Congress came home
last Spring under the conviction Dive not mnch
mistakenly that the South in future must take Of
herself Since then, gentlemen Of high political in.
telligence have fancied that the may not Be
bad after all, and that by Of growing faction
a. the North, we may yet control the Union. Either
view calls for large degree Of unanimy in our
Southern ranks 1t is essentially important that we
avoid domestic jars, whether it turns ont that we are
to trust ourselves alone, to ourselves with the
assistance of such Northern help may be had. Let
each Southern State effect her own preparedness in
her own way. In South Carolina we nre already pre-.
pared all the power that attaches 10 the
regnty Of State, either for the safety ofihe South
or for the preservation Of the Union upon constitution
al grounds But we shall cease to be thus prepared,
when unnecessary divisions shall have frittersd away
our unanmity and shorn of our strength. 1t is in
this view Il at depr cate az dangerous any
ment in South Carolina towards duplicating people
in the wild fury Of Presidential canvass. II will
produce this time divisions Of serious nature
amongst us. And We caution gentlemen to beware Of
the step,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26
UDR.Y CREEK. -

IT will be seen that writer over this signature
sakes TO task for ncglecng to mention other men
, who ars as liberal as Major WATSON. Our excuse
simply is, that we knew no other names at the time
in connection with the scholarships ct tho Furman
Unvenily. We should like to lrave thom in full 10
publish for the honor of our District. Will ebay
CREEK" please furnish us list!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

ACCIDENT on THE CHARLOTTE RAILROAD
The up train from Columbia was thrown of
the trick yesteraay, in curve II miles from
Kilian's Mill. Tie cause is not known. The
two passenger ears and the tender were precipi-
taed down bank twelve feet high, while the
engine remained on The track.
Rev. MIR. Lee and son, of Edisto, were much
injured--it is feared one Of them very seriously.
Several other passengers received eontusions
and srratches.-Soulh Carolinian.
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JOHNSON UNIVERSITY.

TnE reader will find, elsewhere, a full account of o
plan of endowment by scholarships, devised by the
superintendent and managers this Female Collegiate
Institution It seems to offer considerable in
ducemens in an educational point Of view, and We
recommend the scheme 10 the careful attention of the
peonle of Edge6cld.
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THE EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER,
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When only published Monthly or Quarterly 81 per
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the desired number of insertions marked on the mar.
GIN will be continued until forbid and charged accor-
dinghy.
Those string to advertise by the year do on
liberal terms- being distinctly understood that con-
tracr for yearly advertising confined to the imme,
diate, legitimate business of the firm or individual!
contracting. Transient Advertisements must be paid
for in advance.
For announcing Candidate, Three Dollars, In
ADVANCE.
For Advertising Es,rays Tolled Two Dollars, to be
paid by the Magistrate advertising.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

VIRGINIA ExPvETIsG FLoUR--From The Is,
to the 22d August, there have been shipped
from Richmond, Virginia. to Rio Janeiro and
Rio Grande, 23,2Sl barrels and 1858 half bar
rels of four-the estimate Of which, in this
market, is about S22O,OO0. This trade with the
Brazilian government is q very large one, and
will doubtless be vastly increased this year over
the past
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

~ SEE the card Of MI. BLAck, which says that
hs is ready, at his woocardng establishment in Alb
berifle District to card in the best possible manner
all the wool that may be sent to his care. Neglect
not the opportunity, those Of you who shear sheep.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

BROKE JAn.-On last Thursday night three
prisoners, one white man by the name Of John
Fisher committed for horse.stealing and two
runaway negroes, escaped from the Jail in this
place 1t is supposed that Fisher must have
had instruments for picking locks in his posses
sion, as four doors were opened and only one
lock MISUNDERSTANDING Express, 18th inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

PHYSICAL EFFEcTs OF A BoMBARDMENr-A
private letter, giving,an account of The recent
bombardmcnt Of SweaborS, says that The men
employed on the gun-boats had, as is usual, their
ears padded with cotton, and few cases of deaf
ness are reported, but all employed experienced
severe pain in the chest, and in two days some
of the men had not recovered their voices. The
mortar boats threw 1000 tons Of shells!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

OHro Hoe AND CATTLE STATrsTlcs'-The
Cincinnati Gazette has the assessors returns of
hogs and cattle IL ifty.two counties in Ohio for
the years 1854 and 1855. The following is a
summary 1856. number of cattle, l,03S.463; /;
do. of hogs, l,a22,65l; 1854, number Of cattle,
l.O28,l4O; do. of hogs l,73I,702.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

aSAvE THE MAN WITH THE RED HAIR."-It
requires great coolness and experience to steer
a course down the rapids of the Sault Ste.
Marie; and short time before our arrival, two
Americans had ventured to descend them with
out boatmen, aud were consequently upset. As
the story was reported to us, one of them owed
his salvation to singular coincidence As the
accident took place Immediately opposite the
town, many of the inhabitants were attracted to
the bank OF the river to watch the struggles Of
the unfortunate men, thinking any attempt at a
rescue would be hopeless. Suddenly, however,
person appeared rushing toward the group,
frantic with excitement. "Save the man With
the red hair!" he vehemently shouted; and the
exerions which were made in consequence of
his earnest appeals proved successful, aud the
red haired individual, in an exhausted condition,
was safely landed. "He owes me eighteen dol
lars" said his rescuer, drawing long breath
and looking approvingly on his assistants. The
red.haired mans friend had not creditor at the
Sault, and, in default Of competing claim, was
allowed TO pay his debt of nature. "ASd III
tell you what it is, stranger" said the narrator
of the foregoing incident, complacen,ly drawing
moral lherefrom,-"a man II never know how
necessary he is to society, if he don't make his
life valuable to his friends as well as himself
Blackwood.
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A BARE PossIBrL1TY.-"J Jeems my lad, keep
away from the gals. Ven you see one coming,
dodge. Jest such Il crittcr as that young 'en
cleanin' the door step on toiher side of the
street, fooled yer dad, Jimmy. It it hadn't been
for her, you and yer dad might ha' been IN Cali.
fornia huntin' dimuus, NV son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

Mr.. David Greer, Sr, native of Ireland, died
at his residence near Honey Path, in Anderson
District, s. g., on the 10Th instant, in the hun
drcdth year of his age.-Anderson Gazette.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

E IT will be seen that Mr.. BoozER, Of Lexington,
II nominated for Congress in opposition to the Honora.
able incumbent We are unable to discover the
spring Of this movement
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

ACCORDING to the latest accounts from. Nor
folk the actual interments since the commeure-
ment of the yellow fever, reach 1867, and allow
ing for Others, not recorded, the total is suppos-
ed 10 be l,20O.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

THE Richland Volunteer Rifle Company. and
the Columbia Flying Artillery have determined
TO be present in full numbers al the approaching
celebration at Kings Mountain.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26
HY ID E N IAL.

MARRIED, in Graniteve, on the 10th inst, by
j. J. Sentell, Esq, MIR. GEORGE sEALEY, Of BAH,
s. c., and Miss SARAH A. Bowie, formerly Of Ral-
eigh, N. c., but late of Camden, S. c..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

IT is rumored that Mr. Buchanan will, on hi.
return to this country, be married to Mrs. Polk'
the widow uf President Polk.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

The aggregate of The sum collected for The
Yellow Fever Sufferers now amounts to over
one hundred and fifty thousand dollars
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

ADVERSELY exasperates fools, defects towards,
draws out the faculties Of the wise and ingeni-
Gus, puts the modest 10 the necessity of trying
their skill, awes the opulent, and makes the idle
industrious Much may be said in favor of ad.
versily; but the worst of it is, it has no friends
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

% ATTENTION i. directed to the advertisement of
JErrERs and the CoTHRANs, who have just establish
ed firm in Charleston for tho Fac,orage and Com.
rnissior bu,inexs