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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-10-10

SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK SALES.
-s-ssesZ THE extremely low prices at which have
- been selling Piano Fortes for several months
m IA ~ N past has times reduced my assortment to
ysueh an extent that purchasers have been dis
appointed in obtaining desired style have
variety in and several invoices the which
will be sold at great bargains. w. F. C0LBURN.
oct5 rs West Fourth street, Cincinnati. o.
HAVE THE ONLY COMPLETE
nN51A ASSORTMENT of Brass Instruments to be found
VII ny In the city. consisting Of
X95SlH sax Horns plain
Sax Horns, German Silver Tips.
Horns. with Rotary Valves;
Coronets. Trumpets. Trombones, Ophiclides. etc.
promptly filed the selection
Of instru mepts W. T. COLBURN.
Piano and Melodeon Dealer.
oct5 70 West Fourth street. Cinsinnati. o.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-10-10

ITO possible mistakes in relation % the
II tion County be held the 9Th day
Of this liberty ind the ei1ens Of s
that bad nothing do with the (hed the
z29 Of lass month"; nomination. but that independent OF
this myself TO the direct decision q
the citizens of Vanderbugh county The Consuticn OF
State gives positive right thereto. and for the
and Justification solicitation for the said once
thiHf shat shown qualification Surveyor Of Lanasco
9 for the last two viii be Sufficient 20 the respective
electors. A. q. ADLERSBEE&.
ect3-1wdItw Cfvn Engineer and Surveyor
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-10-10
DOWNING DANCEMs!

HDATENT Otera Siipa sud Rp-up- dude Qua Fumrs,
pureAseed expressly fey the Firemen.s Ran. a iew
only 80 calf ezTly. HENDRICKS q McKEA.
oefz First stxeek-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-10-10
WANTED.

SITUATION by man many years experience. Gar
tioulary Saieszn.1 in good business house
Dry rreferred he has served shout ttg
years in that trade, Adiress Boz No 5sos oet-stde-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-10-10
THE FINEST CLOTHINGy
ATTHELOWEsTPRICEs,

JUST EcEIvED AND NOW OPEN!
HAV just RECEIVED at my stand on MAR street 1ppe1
and best made articles Of READY MADE CLOTHING esSF
brought city. and male in the most fashionable
styles Among thss sene very supesff oyercoats
the very With large Eo of TRUNKS.
public call. determinsd to
sell very cheap. (oetz-1N) JACOB GOTTLE4b.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
ALI a Maffar Of TaSta.

WE saw, the other day, stone cutter busliy en-
gagged, with his hammer and drills, upon certain aged
granite rocks in certain gentlemans lawn the out
skirts of our village. The old rocks, that have wit
messed the youth u sylvan sports Of men now grey in
years. were being punctured after another that the
:" yainuus salt.petre" might enter, to ba't them
from their long-accustomed beds forever. Weremem-
bered at the sight, how, in the olden time, when all
around was thick wood, we had sat upon these rocks,
with the companions of boyhood, after some sum-
mer davis ramble. We came along then down to the
time when the wood was cleaned up and fenced in,
with few little oaks left here and there TO grow at
their leisure into the future grove. The old rorkswere
there still unchanged and unchangng, mementoes of
the venerable past. We passed on in imagination through
many succeeding years the present The oak bushes
are become beautiful trees preparing to stretch forth
their ooughs in shadowy beauty. But The rocks-the
faithful, stern, odashioned granite ledges that have
lain so calmly and confidently for generalions-the
rocks, that have seen tho beginning of old Edgeeld
and her progress for fifty long years-ths rocks that
have witnessed in their time tt may bel the softly.
spoken lorevows Of another day, or iwhat is holier
st The low breathed prayers of penitental sorrow
the rocks that slept harmessy and looked so vener
bly-doomed are they now to make perhaps some vile
basement OF some ver wall The Latin addape of
Nil disputandum dc qustibus" is here again illusra.
ted. Some men, had they those granite stones of ma
,uros own moulding upon q chosen spot in their
grounds, would not have them ruined for a hundred
times their intrinsic value Whilc others nothing
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
The EdsefieId Female Institute.

WE beg leave to call attention to the advertisement
of CHARLES A. RAYMoNDs Institute for Young La.
dies Besides being one of our hest regular adver-
sers, Mr. RAYMOND is certainly a preceptor Of very
high grade. He is moreover assisted by very compe-
tent teachers in the several departments Of nstruc-
iion AS to Mrs. RAYMOND, who conducts the musical
department, this community is already we'll aware OF
her interchangeable assiduy in the discharge of her du-
ties, as we'll Of the pride and interest which she
ever manifests in regard TO the scholars committed to
her charge. We have no hesitation in pronouncins
this School of the very hest of its class i'll the
State of South Carolina That il richly deserves an
extensive patronage dues not admit Of doubt. And,
now tina, the Spring is likely to open beautifully upon
u.s. advise such parents as have not Yet sent their
girls from home, TO send them forthwith 10 the Edge
field Collegiate Institute. full school land conse-
quently high and nspriling emuaton) is confidently
anticipated.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

LOOKING LIKE SwlSDLE.-We observed that
many of our Southern and Western exchanges
publish flaming prospectus of :hc tenth
Grand Gift Distribution OF the Art Union Socie.
,r." which promises FIVE hundred thousand gifts,
valued at three hundred thousand dollars, to
.hose whose who buy its chances, which, " for
the more general diffusion of the works of ar
iistes," have been placed at 81. Among tine
articles to be distributed are enumerated spen-
did houses and ots superb dwelling, country
seat on the banks of the Hudson, costly pain
tngs, s,a,uary, articles of jcwelry, &c. Ladies
forming clubs are promised sets Of boudoir fur
ni'nre, and posmaslcrs acting as agents are to
rewarde with gold watches. Applications for
certificates are to be directed TO Alfred Jordan,
Southern agen, of the Art Union, No. 23S Mont
gomcry street, Baltimore. The whole affair is
undoubtedly swindle, designed to get money
from those verdant enough 10 believe in its
promises. Montgomery street is an obscure
street in tho almost extreme southern section of
Baltimore, but partly built upon, and wu doubt
if any such number az 23s can be- found in it,
Baltimore American.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
A Beautiful Residence.

WE regre, to observe that our frien Capt. WARD
designs leaving the Ridge But such being his deter
minatlon, We would say gentlemen desrous OF pur-
chasing an excellent plantation, with every convent
ence attached 10 it, that here is the best opportunity
we have known offered in Edgefsld for many years.
The residence is indeed beautiful one, and The whole
D emises are in admirable condition. The owner, III
his advertisement does not convey by half just idea
of the attacliveness of his possessions Nor is this
place enlarge upon their merits We only say, go
and see those of you who wish pleasant home, and
our word for it, you will find ever thing little supe
rior to what you may anticipate.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
Good things from Bowers.

Mr. Bowers, of Hamburg, has our kndest ac'
acknowledgements for those two bottles of capital stuff
sent us by the Stage some days ago. The "otard
Dupuy" is as yet unscaled. But the " Mountain Dew
is nearly all evaporated, much TO the delight Of few
thirsty souls They all pronounce it fine, and OF course
we agree with them. Bowers is now receiving on
consignment some very excellent liquors; and we adj
wise any one in need of the article TO try him before
purchasing elsewhere. This cold Mountain Dew
especially seems be the very thing it purports 10 DC
old, of mountain manufacture, and calculated to
steal over the senses as the gentle dews OF evening do
over the face Of good Dame Nature.
But the dew that is kept in charge by BOWERS,
Is stronger than that which washes the flowers
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
AhijaIyAL or THE srEAMER ATIANT1c.

From telegraphir despatch we learn that
the steamer Atlantic has Arrived at New-York
bringing later advices from Europe.
LIVERPOOL MARKET.-Cotton is dull but quo.
taloms are unchanged The .a'es of The week
reach $1,000 bales Fair Orleans is quoted at
five and iive-eights, and middng ut five and one
eighth Ear Uplands five and three eighths
Middng five.
Flour and Corn remain, unchanged. Canal
Flour is quoted at 42s 3D. and Corn at IA 10 ASS.
Consoles have declined to ninety-one and one
eighth.
Affairs at Sevastopol remain unchanged. The
English Army is melting away.
The Heace Conference will meet about the
middle of Feb uary.
Lord John RUSSELL has re.igned the Premier
ship, and it is believed the whole cabinet will
smash up.
Tie Hayre Cotton Market has slightly ad-
vanced and there WAS an active speculative de-
mand The sales of the week summed up 1900
bales.
Trade at Manchester was dull and declining.
Lord John Russell gave IN explanation of his
conduct, in the House Of Commons on Friday
night. The general opinion is that the whole
ministry must retire. Public feeling seems look
ing towards peace.
The Swedish army is 10 be placed upon war
footing Immediately.
The Queen of Sardinia is dead.
Negotiations continue between Austria and
Prussia relative to the Germanic army.
The steamer Great Britain arrived at Liver
pool from Australia with f750,OO0 sterling in
gold.
There were numerous business failures repor-
ted in Liverpool, which exercised IN unflvorlble
influence ON The Cotton market. Lord John
RussrI's resignation caused the decline in Con-
soils
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
o BIT q AIRY.
DEPARTED this life, at o'clock, Saturday morn
ing, 23d inst, MIR. JAMES GRIFFIN, aged 20
rrars 9 mn,the "a O 3,,,

DErARrED this life, at o'clock, Saturday morn
ing, 23d inst, MIR. JAMES GRIFFIN, aged 20
years, months and g days.
From due respect 10 the character Of the de-.
ceased and the knowledge that many had Of him,
the writer would consider the shove lines sufficient
on this melancholy OCCASION TO show our loss, as his
sterling worth and bright example were too we'll
known among Us 10 reqt1ire newspaper obituary
to make that bright, which shown so brilliantly,
though silently and steady for tnany years, as citi.
zen, christian, husband, father aud friend. To
avoid misconstruction Of our silence we will ven,
ture to say THE deceased never sought Office or
any calling to represent him to the world His chief
object seemed 10 be, to represent his calling He
was planter and Christian, which calling he fol-
lowed with pleasure and profit until his dra,h.--
Being born in those spirit string times Of the Revo
luton, BY the desolation of that war he lost his
father whilst he was but an infant-his young and
tender mind no doubt received some lessons by the
incidents of those times which helped in after life
to exhibit the true principles Of the patriotic though
private citizen. He always maintained high sense
of honor, constantly studied and faithfully prac-
ticed the laws Of just proprety. He was quick to
decide. and ever acted with energy and precision.
lie was member of the Baptist Church Of Christ
Tor than forty years. The manifestation Of his
pety was not Of that slckly fuctua,ing kind, but
SoHslaut oAcNu1 "NHout ~ oS
truly said OF him, he adorned his profession with
we'll ordered life. lie was "dilig-nt in business.
fcrvrnt in spirit, serving the Lord" While he did
not seek abroad for channels in which his benero-
lence might flow, he found many at home. The
Antioch Church. of which he died beloved mcm-
bcr. and many others are witnesses Of his kindness.
This Church and community have lost much in his
death, and while they truly sympahze with his
surviving relatives and friends in their mutual loss
they are assured that their loss is his eternal gain
D. D. B.
DIED, at her residence, near Cambridge, in Ab-
beyille District on Sunday night, the 4th instant,
Mrs. ELIZABETH TODD. aged 68 years and
days, widow of the late Rev. r. NJ. TopD.
The circumstances Of death are as follows: She
had been in rather feeble health for some months,
but still was able to be up and see to her domestic
affairs; and was the last Of the family that retired
to bed on Sunday night. When the servant went
to call her up for breakfast next morning, she was
dead
Mrs. ID. was member Of the Fellowship Baptist
Church at the time of her death. She was g0d
neehbor and an ndulgent mistress; and leaves four
daughters, ereat many grand children and friends
to mourn their deplorable loss. w. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
Church Music.

WHAT objection can there be TO the use of on organ
in church music +! To our own view there is none.
But others think differently. One urges that it pre-.
vents old Mrs. Such. and old uncle So.and.so
from joining in the hymn to the delecta,ion Of their
sons Another says there is religion in the thing,
that i, is all worldly vanity and nothing else. We
will not dub these notions with the term stupidity,
because we know very sensible people who hon.
esrly entertain them. But we must be permitted to
say that they are erroneousy conceived and unwsely
adhered to.
There is nothing more eevating to the mind and
spirit of man than the u the deeptoned organ,
accompanied by chrir Of well trained voices. Old
people may say what they please OF the happy effects
of hymn bawled out by the whole congregation. 1t
is nothing TO compare in point Of sUlemnlty and I'M
rressiveness with the organ and choir And this for
the obvious reason that there is, generally, no real
music in the congregational performance, while from
the choir and organ, strains Of harmony frequently
arise we'll calculated elevate any, The most grorel-
ling spirit, into frame Of mental devotion.
Tho old people should remember too that this is a
progressive age, that improvements are golng on IN
every thing, and in music among rest However they
NAV stand STILL satisfied with od-tme ways OF doing
things they must not he unreasonable as TO wish
their grandchildren to stay back there with them It
cannot be- The walcI,.word ofthe day is, Advance.
And we must all heed it, or become ridiculous laugh.
ing -siucks The nasal whine Of q hymn after the
genuine old slyle if heard now in the great majority
of our congregations would excite anything but re.
ligous feelings. It would rather give rise to an un-
seasonabe sense Of the ludicrous 1t would not an
swer the purpose of worship in the remotest manner
Because every almost is now gone ahead OF such
od-ashoned I'VE had almost said sacrilegious) per-
formances. We have learned, 10 some extent, what
true music is We are coming to regard it at length
IN this country as the Divine Art which it really is.
Our education is teaching US this. Our intercourse
wththe world is accustomng the mos, secluded of us
to the fact, whether we fully appreciate it or not And
such being the case, is it not most natural that our
mode and manner of worship should he adapted to our
advancing tastes especially those tastes are unques-
tionaby pure and correct.
But, over and above this consideration OF proprety,
has God given us souls for music and tastea and ca
pact.s for its cultivation aud shall we fail to ascrbe
our songs of honor and praise to his name in the me-
perfect and exalted manner of which we are capable
Has he given the concord ohuman voices that stranger
mysterious, enhancing power over the SOUL and shall
we neglect to apply it TO his holy cause as FAR as
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
Subscription Receipts.
The following persons have paid up to the ti'ho
N, xrd m thrr namps

The following persons have paid up to the timo
affixed to their names:
William X srigler, to ls' January sc.
George Addy, to lst January '5G.
a. Adoms, to Sth February So.
a. j. hlcCar,cy, to 2uth December '55.
j. X. Abney, 10 Sd January '36.
Col. Wyvtt lIolrnes, to 9th October '55.
Mrs. Mary Glantun, TO 81 january '5G.
A. B. kiIcrease, to 9Th February '56.
JS Buzzard, to Goth Jaruary '56.
Freeman Roper, 10 9th January '56.
NJ Walton, 10 5th February '56
Dr. W. Fl. Zimmerman, to Sd January sc.
T. b. Reese. to 5th October SO.
John L. Addison, Esq. to 18th August '53.
E. nj. Bird, to 18th January SO
Samuel Brooks, to 4th January SIS.
Dr. w. L. West, to 4,h June '56.
DR.. N. MIerriwe,her, TO 2Si January '56.
L. Devnr., to I'd January sc.
Gen r G. NJ. Dunovant, To 7,h August '55.
Amos Shealy, to 18th April SIS.
c. j. Goodwin, 10 lst July '55.
W. G. Trllsnan, to lst January 'j6.
Daniel Broadwater, TO lst January SO.
i. N. Coleman To lst April '56.
j. W. b. Smith, to Sd January '56.
T. d. Watson, 10 Sd January '56.
Mai. l. Curley, to 2lst Januury 'j5.
George Mcneil, to 32d February sc.
r. Mix. TO lst Janunry '56.
NJ a. Osborn, to lst january Sc.
a. IL. Morton. TO 9Th February '5G.
wilson Whlttlc, to 10Th January SO.
]. b. TaIIey to llth March '55.
Singleton Holmes, to 18th March 49,
George w. Landrum, Esq, to 9th February '56.
S. N. Coleman, to Sd November '54.
Rnbert Smith, to 18th November '55.
Wilson Abney, to 22d May '55
Erasmus Mcdaniel. to 18th March '56.
james Sheppard, to lst January '56.
Miss Sarah Brunson, to 10th January '56.
DR.. W.>M. Burt to lst January '55.
james Boyd, to goth October '55.
3. C. Williams, to 18th December '57.
c. NJ. May, to 5,h July '55.
John H. May, to 9Th February '55.
Capt. j. +. Lowrey, to 4th September '55.
Thomas B!ease, to 25d December '55.
Willis Satchrr, to 3lst August '55.
DR. R. C. Griffin, TO 18th January '56.
John y. Crowder, to 18th January sc,
II. B. Gallman, to 7th February '56.
John Bode, to Is, July '54.
DR.. S. I. Hrunson, to 10Th January '56.
a. 7. Coleman, to Sd November '55.
Embersun Bussey, To 9th February IS.
S. Broadwatcr, to 9th March '55.
r. Hardy, to 18th March '56.
Tillmau Jennings, to 7th August '55.
William Stevens, to 9th December '55.
Dr. l.. NJ. Asbl, to l7th January Sc.
DR.. Samuel Lasscter, to 9th January '56.
Thomas j. McKie, to 18th January '56.
A. j. Rountree to l7th January '56.
Samuel Stevens, to lst january '56.
John E. Riordan, to l7th January '56.
Benjamin Barton, to 9th November '55.
r. G. Hll, to lst January '56.
James McManus, to Odd January '55.
John S;eadham. to 9Th November '55.
M. Fortner, to 10Th September '55.
TIC. Wright to 18th January as.
Mrs. NJ. L. Timan, to Cd January '55.
George Boswell, to 9Th January '56.
s. w. QUITS TO l2h January '56.
Tillman Hariing, to 27th December '55.
W. B. Blalock to Gath January '56.
G. a. McKie, to 18th January '56.
w. c. Moragne, Esq, to l7th January '56.
To be continued.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
Religious Notice.

THE next Minister'S and Dcacons' Conference Of
the Second Division of the Edgcfeld Baptist Asso-
ciation will meet at Goodhope Church, On Fri
day before the fifth Sabbath in April next, to meet
q 10 o'clock. A. NJ. Elder JAMES F. Peterson to.
preach the introductory Sermon. Elder JonS
TRArP. Alternate.
Subject for discussion.-should those Members
who fail to contribute anything towards the expen-
ccs Of the Church be subjects Of disciplinc7
Elder JIM. CHILSs to write an essay on the i'm.
portance Of Churches meeting every Sabbath at the
the regular places Of worship. g."
Eld.r john TRAP to write an essay on the i'm
por,ancc of Churches enforcing the discipline Of the
New Testament.
The subject on the importance Of Sunday Schools
in Churches, continued from last Conference.
J. W. COLEMAN, MODERATOR.
EoBT. BRYAS. Sr., Clerk.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
Where are the Shad!

IT is now mid February, and but TWO cart loads o
shad have as yet been distributed among the hungry
denizens of this, our famous town. These brought
esreeous prices. We have all been looking for more
very an1ousIy. Our appetes are fully wheled in
anticipation. Every Of us would like TO have wo
or three good shad week at the least, provided they
coms at reasonable rates. Will not some enserpris;ng
cartman undertake 10 supply US! The fisheries on
tie Savannah will he in full blast very soon, If theyare
not 80 already. We hope of our usual fish
merchants will take the hint
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14

DEATH OF MAJ. X. s. MorFAr.-" We are
pained to announce the death Of our friend and
feuw-cilzen, Major K. S. Moffat. which occur
red on the l7lI january, at Orange Springs
Florida.
For several months past his health had been
feeble, ard he suffered much from cough,
which had been produced oy severe cold that
fell upon his lungs, and hastily terminated his
earthly existence. 49,.
lie was an estimable citizen, and highly es-
teemed by those who knew him tor his many
amiable and excellent social qualities.
"In 1911 he was elected Captain OF the De-
Kalb Rifle. Guards, and continued in the COM
mand of the corps 10 the day of his DEATH.
He served with fidelity and distinction in the
war with Mexico as Captain Of C., Palmetto
Regiment, and towards the close of the war was
elected major in said Regiment.
He was member of our Town Council at
the time of his death, and had often received
marked proofs of the confidence and respect of
his felow.ciizens. We sympatIlize with his
bcreaved friends in this severe and mourntul
dispensalion, but we must not murmur against
Him who doeth all things we'll, but with humble
submission bow to the divine will, and mourn
not NJ those who have no hope. We trust that
the change is for his eternal good.-Camden
Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
CO N N e r CIAL.
Correspondence of tho Advertiser.

HAMBURG, February 10.
CoTroS.-In the carly part Of the present week
our Market was quite an1ated and prices fnll, and
tending upwards. Towards the middle and close,
this feeling was-chcckcd, and the market became
angud and prices have gradually rcccdcd to. or near
the point they were previous to the recent improve
mens. The adsices to-day from Liverpool indicate
no material change in that Market-but inasmuch
as i. was generally expected that they would be "a
yorable, we are Of the opinion that prices may be
fraction lower the incoming week. We quote as
extremes CT to s cts. d.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-02-14
Valuable Land for Sale.

rFHE Subscriber offers for sale ONE HUM
Il DRED and SEVENTY-FIVE E acres Of Land.
It is all in woods, and tho hest timhered Of any
Lands in this section Of country. Said Tract ad-
joins lands Of Col. w. J.. Coleman, Daniel Posey.
Machi Cogburn, the Estate Of Lewis Derrick. and
the tract on which the Subscriber resides. If not
previously sold at przgte sale, it will be disposed Of
on the first Mondayaih October next, on a credit
until the first January next
| will also sell, if the purchaser Of the above de-:
sires to buy the highly valuable plantation on whieE
live, containing FOUR HUNDRED ACfES:
It is deemed unnecessary to say any thing more Of
these truly excellent Tracts of Land.
If treated for privately, good bargain can DO
obtained.
eB- For further Information call on the SpbscF-
ber on the premises.
F.bI Sm s