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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-11-22

EXTRAORDINARY DEPOSIT. A few days since,
at about the time Of closing up business at one
Of the Boston banks, an officer, with the key in
his hand, stepped into the safe to see that all
was right at that moment another officer
coming along and mot knowing that any one
was inside, gave the safe-door d shove, which
closed it fast, and, as the key was in the pos
session of the prisoner within, it was something
of puzzler how they should effect his liberia
ton. Parties ran in different directions, some
for blacksmith, others for safe keys, etc, etc.
After some little time, key was fortunately
and the suffering prisoner was delivered to the
great joy Of himself and his anxious friends.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-11-22

TIE CRoP.-We are sorry to learn from the
most reliable source, that the cane is yielding
very poorly at this time, owing to the present
warm weather, which has caused vegetation to
commence anew. From seven to nine hundred
pounds per arpen, is all the cane is now yield
ing in this vicinage, which it must be admitted
is but q trife over one half the usual yield in
ordinary seasons Cool bracing weather is
now very much needed, and improvement cannot
take place without it. [Thibodaux Minerva
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-11-22
Netn Orleans sSua1ep sMsrhet,

CRESCENT orEics No. 10 CAMr sraEsr,l
wednesday Evening, November Il, 1855 !
The mo weather Continues imparting In all DEPART
msnts Of trade the bsst Of feeling snvsnng the socisi
dispos!tion Of our sveroyous population causing
disposition In general expenditures nothing tending
towards extravaganza and misapped by those who hap
pen to have redundancy OF this worlds goods with
remarkable easy condition Of money matters IL would be
supposed inclination would show itself for specus-
ton create Juror that would absorb the present
plethora Of money In midst There may be opera
tons going In staple articles such Salt Gunny
Bags and Coffee, but these legitimate arelss for
RISE and II there should DO rise advance In price,
the sequel would not any Irritation in financial
circles. 554A
The Money Market continues abundsntly supplied. A
and six months dated be placed at per ct and
negotiation to-day effected at per ct paper ma
turing in May next Borrowers however must not con-
sales ranging from to than inside of that rate
The Brokers generally have better supply Of paper
and broader range is given to lenders for selection or
the general average Of paper, which observe in the
hands Of the note brokers' it would be safe to
its payment for the moderate compensation of per
The Exchange market to-day firm. Several large
drawers New York out OF the market As Sellers
the Is they have plenty of and make
anything The Banks selling at per ct discount
and private drafts sold at H. Sterling was quiet
and though in the face of the decline In New York
drawers were stiff and some asking TX. Francs,
clear bills, taken by of the Banks at 6821.
Some Sterling with bills ading placed 106 the
market closed without any prospect Of a redundancy
quote:
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-11-22

We did not learn of any sale in Stocks to-day.
The steamship Crescent City for New York yesterday
carried q small amount in Mexican COIN viz:
shipped BY SouhmAyd Harrison.
Shipped BIZ sundres. 500
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-12-26
Managers Of Elections for Edseneie
District.
APPOINTED DECEMBER 1856.

| APPOINTED DECEMBER 1855.
Edpe6eld C. HID. F. Hollnssworth, P. r.
Bullock and William Landrum.
Scurry's-R. NJ. Scurry, Levi Adams and
Lewis Culbreath.
Liberty Hill. L, Talbert, John Burriss and
and Robert Cheatham.
Moors's-W H. Stal!sworth, A. G. Hackett
and w. S. Holloway.
Mount Willing.-Willis Stone, E. w, Seibels
and Isaac Edwards.
Richardson's-John Griffith, BAIL Peterson
and Moses Walton.
Col'iers-James M. Harrison, Thomas M.
Grafton and VIM. E. Middleton.
Coleman's X Roads-Frederick Scurry, T..
F. Coleman and p. ]. Coleman.
Boulware's.-F. w. Sollee, Emsly Lott and
John A. Lott.
Meeting Street,. w. Zimmerman, William
Stevens and ]. F. Lowry.
Norris'-John Bates, Amos Shealy and Minick
Mitchell.
Rhinehart's.-John A. Kinard, Edward Lorick
and Levi Sheay. ..4...,-.-.
Parks'-G. w. Burton, Thomas Price and Mr..
Blair.
Lybrands.- Levi Lybrand, Thomas Coleman
and Daniel Moier.
Rochels-Janes Wells, William Blackwell
and Thomas R. Collier
Red IIilI.-J. N. Clarke, L. Holslein and VIM
Thurmond, Jr.
Dorn's.-Wilson Corley, Alfred May and w.
NJ. Dean.
Nails.-John Clarke, Jr., A. w. Atkinson and
T. w. Whailey.
Granitcvilie.-J. Senteli, Samuel Glover and
john Marshall.
Allen's.-Henry Hart; John Wright and J. R.
Eidson.
Nickerson's-C. Nickerson, Johnson Lowry
and ]. Culbrealh.
Perry's.-Crawford Perry, Smith Livingston
and Wilson Abney.
Hamburg-C. Mcdonald, Dennis Lindsey
and w. C. Bewley.
Steyens'-E. Lagroon, Isaac Boles and E.
Harling.
untonsvil:e.-Lemuel Corley, J. Cheatham
and D. Roper.
Pine House.-Alfred J. Hughes, G. II. Wever
and J. L. Mathis.
Cherokee Ponds-E. Morris, A. P. Butler and
Ridge.-E. w. Perry, Watson Rutland and
Coopersvile.-T. J. Dyson, II. H. Mays and
Daniel Proctor.
s .a,terfcld.--E. Devore, VIM. Langley and
/ VIM. Johnson.
VIM Smyly's-Samuel Watson, Ely For.
rest and VIM. HerrIn.
Rocky Ponds.-L. II. Mcdaniel, Jefferson p
! Nixon and w. Dorm.
Micker's.--Wm. Dozier, Sr, Calvin Vaughn
and John p. Micker.
Pleasant Lanc--John D. Zimmerman, J. e.
! Settle and Richard Hardy.
Resolred, That the election Box be removed
from Alfred Hatcher's 10 Marshall Posey's, and
that John Seigler, Samuel Posey and Joseph
Atkinson be appointed Managers.
Res9lred, That the election precnt at How
ards be discontinued.
r7Resolred, That new election precinct be es'
tabIished at Pieasant Lane, and that John Is.
Zimmerman, J.C. Settle and Nirhard A"rdy net
as Managers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-12-26
. ucoMpLETE FAILURE.n

The Columbia Times thus designates the attempt to
convene members the Legislature for the purpose OF
CONSIDERING the propriety Of sending delegates TO the
Cincinnati Convention. And We doubt no, tile cor.
rccl,,e.s of our cotemporary's statement.
But this is no fair indication of public sentiment
Fur Edgeield, we will undertake TO say that the feel
ing Of the people, wherever there is any at ALL runs
decidedly towards full and honorable representation.
Secessioss and cooperationsts alike regard the oc-
casion Of importance and not to be lightly con-
sdercd. In the language Of gentleman of high tone
and strong character with whon we lately conrersed,
"i can do us no harm aud may do much good" This
is the right view and one from which We have not
heard citizen Of Edyefed dissent With full un-
dersta,ling Of our situation Southern State and
Of our ALLEGATIONS to the government of our fathers it
is stuff To talk Otherwise.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-12-26
Bethany Academy.

7NHE exercises Of this Institution will be re-
sumed on the Fourth Monday Of January
under the superinrendance and instruction Of MIR.
&. GALPHlN, aided BY competent Assistants:
All necessary repairs and additions to the building
will be completed BY the opening of the School. .
RATES OF TUITION, &C., the same as' for
the last twelve years, are as follows:
For Elementary Department, Class lst, embracing
Orthography, Reading, Writing and Child &c
ography, per Session, Of 3weeks,. ....... 30 w
For Elementary Depart, Class 2nd. including above
and Arithmetic s. Nlilchell's Geography, per ses-
sion Of 90 weeks ........... ........:.e w
For intermediate Department, including above, and
History and English Grammar, $50 oo
For Higher Department, so much of above as may
be considered necessary, with Natural Philosophy,
Chemistry and Mathematical Sciences, per Srs.
sion Of 20 weeks, ......... ..........SiS v"
Classical Department. embracing all the studies ne
ccssary to qualify the student for admission mt"
Sophomore Class, s. C. College, pr Ses. sl5"oo
Students are charged from time Of entrance to
end Of Session. No deduction for absence unless
caused BY sickness Of two weeks duration and
when deduction is expected the Principal must DO
notified at the time.
There will be an nd .litional Twenty cents per
Scholar, per Session, 10 meet the incidental expen-
scs of the School. w. HARRISON, CHAIR.
Dec 96 st 30
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-12-26
Fur The Advertiser.
TIE JAII, I'M WINTER,

fl neels only 10 be known 10 the humane and right
minded of The citizens of Edgeied District and Vii.
age thai the prisoners in The Jail not allowed tho
use Of fire. even in the coolest weather, and That they
arc left To sh, er and suffer during tho weary hours Of
their captivity, day and night sleeping on the cold
floors, without beds, (bring allowed only blankets to
bring about MI imn,etiaic reform Of this most cruel
stale of things.
It is no part of the authorised punishment, even OF
criminals, that they be thus tortured. Moreover there
are uci persons placed there ho lave committed no
crime-sone for debt, and others awaiting trial.
Surely no one will pretend believe that these should
oe so tortured. But l claim that it is wrong and il.
legal 10 treat thus even the worst criminal.
When will men learn that Kindness mny, and gener-
ALL; will. reform the most hardened, while cruelty
makes even the yoln. offender sworn enemy OF
law and of the society that casts him ou: denying his
humanity, and treating him like brute! Who Of us
is without sin And how many better men than some
who are wise Ell uugh to keep OH the safe side ol ihe
criminal law, and maintain their responsibility, are
there now confined for some offence into which they
have been tempted by poverty or Otherwise
The present state of the ails in South Carolina in
the particular named disgrace to the State and It's
people, 1t cruel and must barbarous thus to treat
human beings The matter can be easily and safely
rem.ed: A pipe from q stove below may he carried
through the floors Of The upperslores and large sheet
iron drum placed in each hall and The pipe terminated in
the chimney Let humane citizens see 10 this
A STRANGER WHO WAS 'TAKES IN
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-12-26
For ,e ADVERTISER.
TUT srrpEr n1z ncCESS IN & NUTSHELL.


WE should colisilleahis world as great mart OF
commerce, wsre Forlne exposes TO our view various
cunnudilies, such rs chrs ease, tranquility, fame'
integrity, knowledge. Every thing is marked at
settled price our lin labor, our ingenuity is so
much ready money wch We are 10 lay ont TO the
best advantage. EAanc, compare, choose, reject
bu stand 10 yunr ou Judgment, and do not, like
children. when you he purchased one thing. repine
that you do not posse another That yon did not pur-
chase Such is the fee of Well regulated industry,
II nj stendy and vnrous eSer'ion of our faculties,
directed to one end, ill generally insure Success
Would you, for nsta:o, be rich DO yon think that
single point worth >,hsacriiicing every thing else TO!
You may then be r:t. Thousands have become so
from thu loves, beginnings, by Toll and patient dill.
rrice and attention 'lc minulcst articles OF expense
md profit. LIZA
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-12-26

THE Subscriber proposes, ON the 6rst Thursday
J. in February next, if sufficiently encouraged, to
commence disqualification, at Edge6eld Court House,
Of an independent, non-neutras, Weekly Newspaper
to be called THE EEDGEF]ELE INFORMER."
The 6. IsFoRMExn will BIZ the " medium Of the
writer's views on all subjects that may in any wise
interest the people or affect their Rights RcforEs
and Progress wilFbs the, distinguishing festuresof
the "lNToRnEK," and while rs eolumnsshal f6rS
nfsh the usual amount Of general information rela.
tive TO Commerce, Agriculture and Politics l.
Science, Literature and the Arts; most prominent
among HE subjects, contemplated for discussion arv
the questions Of dividing Edge6ed and Barnwell
90 a. 10 establish two new Districts a thorough re-
form in our Sine polity, and the peoples side Of
the Electoral question: And also rebrfn In the No.
litis system Of this State.
In Iis deuartment, lIe Editor will be assisted by
able and popular writer's and no'troube, labor or
exuepss shall be spared to u,ake e - tsrekxEF'
what Newspaper ought to be. =.
Subscription price 50 year, m o67atfesaE-smyabls
on the receipt OF the first number.
eB- Address the Subscriber at Edseseld Ci
H., s. c. e,rv, ,e,.
Edge6eid, December 90, 1855. l,., -,
N. B.-Post Masters and others, who will act ak
Agents, for the "IsroRMEn," !" upon sending in tea
names shall receive one copy free. q. -
Dec 26 oV
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-12-26
The Old Lady Isewild.red again.

Hrs. PARTINGToS declares that :" some things is
must onaccountably strange. Now here," says she,
"is lawyers advertisement. lie suys 81 am pur-
suing the practise Of law at Edgsfed C. H., So. Ca. "
Yes, and I've many, just such, ever since first
begun TO Show ISAAC the newspaper pictures. "Pur.
suing the Practice" is he! Always "pursuing the
pracice WE'LL its to he hoped for The sake ofpoor
humility that he II orertake it Of these days"
The above comes direct from Mrs. p, through n
letter addressed to imp, whom she has compliment
ted with copy Of her book just out, and for which he
hereby tenders his profoundest thanks. At the same
time, le b.gs leave to suggest that Mrs p mus, be
confoundng facts, as there no such a'Dycr as she
speaks Of at Edgefield Court House.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-12-26

the performers, proud of their achievements retired to
rere in anlcpatons of the olics and the fun OF long
holidays, and the jovial season of Christmas.
The studies taught by Miss NlEARs, were the higher
branches of science, French, English, composition and
defamation, drawing, painting and needle-wOrk
The proficiency of the pupils declared the quaica-
tions and accomplishments of the instruclress, and
with both was equally and most avorably impressed.
Miss MEAns appears to bo an excellent teacher; man
ifesling in high degree, the two fundamental requ'
sites, firm and consistent discipline, and happy
facility in impar,ing knowledge. In addition, she
possesses ineigabie industry andperseVerence. and
an ardent ondness for her avocation sincerely wish
her the continued eminent succes, which is entirely
within her power always 70 command.
SPECTATOR
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-12-26
Observation-Disclosures.

WHO knows what wSndertul changes, what nigh
ty improvements, what inventions, what progress
sions-mec chunical social, civil, military, political
and religons-anOther century may bring forth
Judge Of the future by the past t,hc modern past
we mean and there is certainly scupe for the widest
and most exaggerated conjecture In view Of What
may yet be, the KnickerJocker sees before him the
London Times for january s, 1850, and Flucks the
following notices from its columns. Absurd as they
appear, are they more so than of our present
daily exhibits Of railroads. steamships and elesraphs
would have been regarded 100 years ago!
For BOMBAY DInEcT-The Original Nassau Bal
loon leaves Vanxlan New Town, tthe once royal
property Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays return
ing every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Fare
Car an Albert; Bird.cage, Fictoria-and-a.h"Ii
on the Wings, Haif-an.Aibert The Director Of this
highly popular and much palronizcd conveyance brg'
to assure the public that he sill continues to soal
higher than any irral machinist whatever, performing
the whole distance til. quickest possible tine anu
with the least motion. For the safety Of his passrn
gers, he hereby warns all persons against lying Kites
letting of rockets, holding umbrellas. al more than
ono mile from the earth, us it is his intention 10 drop
down upon all offenders No smoking allowed IN The
Bird-cage.
RAPID CoMMUyIcATIoN WITH IHDiA.-'rhc -f:rlal
Ship the :! Highhyer," Capt Bolt .takes wing posi-
Nelson Column, Trafalgar Square. The g Hghllyer
is safety ship, but guaranteed by its owners ~ per
fozSakte Journey almost qurk as The Mails foi
a. or passage, apply to The Captain on board
eiGRATIoN TO THE hSTIropEs.-foR CANDAIAR
GULF, AND PoRr PRosERrNE.-Reguar tubes des
cend through the earth 10 these celebrated places
every Tuesday. Thes. Very superior ,uhcs are fitted
up expressly for the c"uturt and accommodation {"
Jewellers, with separate mpulls ur families anu iar
ried people There is library in the leather, and
the passage is thoroughly lighted and ventilated Fol
descent or plunge, apply to r. X. Borehn''' Great
Tower Street.
This last item proceeds upon the presumption, that
the notion Of the car,hs having fiery centre is To be
exploded And the one below is dependent upon the
consideration that steam yet TO be applied success
fully to carriages, wagons, buggies, plows &c. &c-
and why not!
SINGULAR CuRIoUsIry.-To be seen alive, al
e29 New Regent Street, remarkably fine speci'
msn of that noble animal, the Horse 1t is perfect.
" tame and docile and is supposed 10 be the IaSi OF
that species Which formerly drew the cabs brongaIns
etc, of the metropolis. AS this extraordinary animal
will not long remain London, nh early visit Is s
ges,ed it being the proprrturs intention o exhibit
the horne in the Provinces. Admsslun--froni Seats
% Rack ditto Is Visitors arc allowed 10 mount, NJ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-12-26
RELIGIOUS Notice.

The next Ministers and Deacons' Conference Of III.
Second Division of the Edgefrd Baptist Association
will be held with the Good Hope Church, on Friday
before the fifth Sabbath in December next, to NEE, Al
ten O'Clock A.M.
Elder JoHN TRArr, tn preach the Introductory Ser
mon. Elder D. F. CoRLEY, alternate.
lst Subject continued from last Conference.
constitutes Call and Qualifications for the GosTel
Ministry! I'd Subject-Whether or not there should
be Deaconesses in Churches well rs Dracons.
J. w. COLEMAN, Moderator
RoDr. BRYAN, Sen Clerk
p S--This Conference nfier full and free discussion
at Little Stevens Greek, the subject OF Churches
meeting every Sabbath, recommend the Churches oi
the Second DIVISION TO meet every Sabbath at their
regular places of worship for religious exercise' and
the organizing Sunday Schools liz their Churches.
The Fifth Sunday Union Meeting Of the 4th Divi-
sion of the EdgeGxld Baptist Association will be held
with the Horns Creek Church, Friday before the 5lh
Sunday in December.
Rev. Mr.. CLIEr to preach the introductory sermon,
and Rev. D. d. BRONSON, alternate.
A full attendance from the Churches is earnestly
requested as matters Of importance will come before
the meeting. S.P. GETZEN, Mod.
G. w. Nixon, Clerk.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-12-26
CHRISTMAS.

We extend hearty ' Merry Christmas" to all our
subscribers And although much more is on the Tip
of our pen we prefer this time 10 sacrifice our ropen-
s,y for giving expression the feelings of the hour
and TO present. in lieu thereof the following excerpt
from LIEBER's Americana Encyclopaedia lt'ells the
history of the festival in very few words:
CHRISTMAS, the feast of Chrst's birth, was, ac-
coriing tv many critics. not celebrated in the first
centuries of the Christian church, as the Christian
usage in general was to celebrate the death oil re-
markable persons rather than their birth The death
of the martyr Stephen, and tho massacre oi ihe pno'
cents Bethlehem, HAD been already loi cerori.
ted when, perhaps in opposition 10 The doctrine o 'he
ManichnanS respecting the birth nt the Savior, n
FEAST was established in memory of this event. in the
9TH century. In the 9th century, the Western church
ordered it 10 be celebrated for on the day ni he
old Roman feast OF the birth of Sol, Oh the 18th oil
December, though no information respecting ii.e Gay
Of Chrst's birth existed. In the East, Christmas
was celebrated on the 9th uf January From the gos'
pei of ST. Luke, it was known that Christ WAS born
during the night and therefore divine service was
performed in the night of Dec 2425 from which CIT
cumslance Christmas is called Il: s'crmaI Wrmndch-
ten, j. e. HOLY or Consecrated N!eht. The feasls /
the ma-,vr Stephen and the evangelist st John were
united with it, aud feast of three days continuance
was thus formed In the ecclesiastical year tis les
tval gives name period extending from the frst
SUNDAY Of Advent 10 the feast Of Epiphany. Jan. b.
in the church. In the Catholic church, three masses
are perfprmed-one at midnight, at day-break,
and one in the morning. In the Greek and Roman
churches, the manger, the holy family, de-, are
sometimes represented at large. Some converts III
Rome chiefly the Franciscars are famous for attract
ing many people by such exhibitions. The church Of
England celebrates this feast do The great body o
European Pro;estants. In the United States, 1t is
little regarded, except by the Episcopalians; Inc
custom of making presents on Chrlsmasevg lsGefl'eI
from an old healhen usage practiccd at the feast o.
the birth of Sol, or, in Germany, on the occasion o
some feast peculiar that country at least the "a"
prccht seems 10 have had such orign; hut 1t has
become consccrated by ages, and contributes great
deal 10 make this festival an interesting event to iain
lies. In the north of Germany, this custom prevails
most pervadng all the classes aud relations OF society
In some German churches, sermons are delivered on
Chrslmas-cve for the benefit of children. who attend
carving each little taper III the Catholic church:
the o6feium pastorum is sung, in which chorus Of
children respond " the priest
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-12-26
The ConsfifIttiollulfgt,

WHAT has become Of The Tri-Wcekly Of this valued
contemporary! 1t has suddenly ceased its visits TO our
office, and W. know not lhe cause. The Advertiser
being but Weekly Journal is Of course not strictly
entitled 10 Tri-Weekly Exchange. But we have
hitherto been receiving this favor from both our
Augusta contemporaries and had almost begun to regard
j, as our right. Our State papers all send us their
Tri.weeklies, some Of Them their Daiies. And Au.
gusta is Very n neighbor and So we'll known to
US too that VIC occasionally forget she is beyond our
limits The Constitutionast reminds us that she be.
1onrs nhrnad
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-12-26
The Southern Light,

THE first number Of Mr.. WHATLEY's religious jour.
nal, bearing tile above name, is nearly ready. The
publishers, W. F. DuR1soE e. Son, of the Advertiser,
expect to bring it out by the lst of January We have
had che privilege Of examining the first half Of this
number and are glad TO have It in power to say
that its whole appearance will be tasteful and its ar
,cles, selected and original sensible and interesting
There is about it presenson TO great beginnings no
aecta,iun OF brilliant future, the editor preferrng
to stop forth with the steady and quiet tread of one
who starts ou, upon good long journey. Pleasant
weather and fair scenes 10 the traveller!