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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-06-06
For the Advertiser,

MEssRs ED1ToRs 1t is not to be disguis d
that many who have no property seek EN-.
ployment from those who have it, with no
due consideration of their ability to manage,
or even to learn to manage; but to have
more leisure and make more money. They
seek no reputation in skill, but in the number
of dollars they can make without mango
meut. This is known and fatal mistake.
1t is equally true that those who possess pro-
perty. consider. their individual ability to
manage it out of the question, in proportion
to the amount of property they possess.
This is their mistake. Farmers who have
sufficient property to be relieved of manuel
labor, instead Of being relieved from man.
agement have wider field for their services
and usefulness, which should demand their
closer observation, as it is we'll calculated to
constantly employ the best minds. ..ta:'}s
A mistake in this respect has scattered ito
the "four winds" many fortune, and re.
presented The farmers calling as uncertain
and dangerous, slow way to make money,
and as affording no honorable employment
for the cultivated mind. That business which
demanded the greatest research, they gave
il none, bat sought other objects for their in
telligent, enjoyment, That business which
demanded the most, refined and happy taste
they gave it none, but bestowed it upon for
eiga, objects and customs Of T., the world
Should itsastonish ms theu,i our occupation
does not prove profitable, and compel us 10
depend upon some other calling for living.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-06-06

CURArIvEs FOR BARREN LANDS" ONE
lands are barren in consequence of noxious
ingredients in the soil, which by their chemi-
cal action on the food of plants, or on their
minute fibres prevent their growth and rem
der them sickly and abortive. These having
been ascertained by careful analysis, must
be deprived of their noxious qualities by
chemical means, one of the most obvious OF
which is burning or baking. Nature has
supplied general and complete ansidote to
acid combinations, in Lime, one Of the most
abundant of mineral productions. There
are few bad soils which lime will not im.
prove. The most common substances found
in barren soils are different combinations Of
metals, principally iron with sulphur and
acids; quick lime either decomposes all
these or renders them innocuous; another
substance is tannin, or the astringent princi-
ple, which is of vegetable origHR and, by
preventing the solubility of vegetable fibres,
transforms them into inhammable SUBJ
stance we'll known by tine name OF peat or
moss. This, likewise, is readily corrected
by the same means, and experience has
proved, that Of all substances which can be
obtained in sufficient quantities lime is the
most valuable as an improver of bad soils:
But; the different substances of which q soil
is composed may be perfectly innocuous to
vegetation, and yet the .barrenness may not
be the less, if the supply of circulation Of
moisture be deficient or excessive. This
must therefore be the first consideration, be.
fore any improvement is,attempted;, j.. and if
sufficient moisture cannot be supplied, ,:or
superfuous removed, alt *otherSattempts will
only be lost labor. In tropical climates, ir.
ripation is the chief source Of fertility, and
the most expensive works have been con.
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Hardware and Cutlery.

VNO ALL our old friends, we would say, tce are
i thankful for past favors, and to all others who
may wish Goods in our line call and see US also,
or send your orders. We will make every effort
(and 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 TO sell them at the LOWEST MAR
EXT PRICES.
We have now in Store fine Stock and are re-
ceiving weekly. Amongst which may be found
50 Tons Bund and Hoop IRON,
$50 sweed -" 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, Levette's and other
10 Superior ipaior' BROAD AXES,
500 HOES, all qualities.
To enumerate is too tedious. Wehave the Goods
and want to sell them.
We keep all things necessary for Mills of every
style, Corn Shelters, Straw Cutters, Vices,
Anvils, Smith Tongs, Circular, Hand,
and all other kind Of Saws, Screw
and Bales, Knives and Forks,
ROCKET hniVeS, SCISSORS,
Shears, Screws,
Bolts, Spirit Levels,
Guages, Candlesticks, Planes,
Horse Shoes and Nails, Brushes,
Coffee Mills, Halter, Trace, Stretch,
Log, Breast, Continued and Fifth Chains,
Rope, Files Of all kinds, beautiful Lot Of
Guns, Of all qualities, Pistols, Percussion Caps,
Curry Combes, Game and Shot Bags, Powder
Flasks, Dram Flasks, Sand and Waffle Irons Braces
and Bits, Augcrs, Chiseis, Hammers, Drawing
Knives, Mortars, Kettles, Stew Pans, &C., &c.
ROBINSON & JACKSON.
Hamburg, Dec IF Al
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Valuable Land for Sale,

THE Subscriber offers for sale ONE HUN.
Il DRED and SEVENTY-FlVE acres of Land.
1t is all in woods, and the best timbered of any
Lands in this section Of country. Said Tract ad-
joins lands Of Col. W. L. Coleman, Daniel Poscy,
Malichi Cogburn, the Estate of Lewis Derrick, and
the tract on which the Subscriber resides. If not
previously sold at private sale, it will be disposed Of
on the first Monday in October next, on credit
until the first January next.
will also sell, If the purchaser Of the above de.
sres to buy, the highly valuable plantation on which
live, containing FOUR HUNDRED ACRES.
1t is deemed unnecessary 10 say any thing more OF
these truly excellent Tractso of Land.
If treated for privately, good bargain can be
obtained.
sH- For further information call on the Subscr-
ber on the premises.
Derrick HOLSONBAKE.
Feb ID SIN 5
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COTTON SQUARES.

WE received, some ten or twelve days ago.
four or FIVE fine stalks Of cotton, with numer.
Gus squares on each. They were forwarded
by the superintendent Of farm about four
miles from the Village, but we suppress names
for reasons Of cur own. We would simply
suggest to the overseer of that farm that we
think it would be better policy to let such
stalks remain in the field and mature, if he
is running for "that auatck." Vanity is a
: fault to which the human race is liable. A
thirst for fame too often induces farmers and
overseers to exhibit this reigning passion by
sending in the first square, first bloom and
first bale of cotton-for what9 to be talked
Of and to feast their love of praise.
If this species of vanity was attended with
no other harm than satisfying thirst for
praise, we. might say it was laudable, and
even encourage our brother farmers to use
this means Of provoking one another to more
skill and energy in their vocation. But be-
-lieving, as we do, that these undue exertions
for fame, are far from laudable, and certainly
not the criterion by which good or bad farm
ing is to be estimated; and believing that
these first bloom and first bale farmers are
unconsciously doing themselves and the
whole planting fraternity serious injury,
we are constrained to condemn the practice.
1t is not unfrequently the case that few
stalks spring up in the field where load Of
manure was thrown, or where fodder stack
rotted, and grow rapidly, and as they promise
the first square or bloom, the overseer watch.
es and nurses them with tenfold attention.
So soon as he can by parting the bud.leaves
discover square, he mounts his horse and
rides in triumph to the next farm and crows
over his neighbor, &c. But when the first
bloom is open he pulls up stalk and all,
mounts his horse, and hastens to the Aduer-
tiser with it to be published, and here is the
evil. 1t is well known fact that the papers
of the South are eagerly sought by cotton
dealers, manufacturers, and spectators in
England, &C., and that their estimate of the
growing crop is too often based upon these
first bloom and first bale reports. Hence we
perceive that the price of cotton is often
knocked down by these unreliable reports
these Ees-for we cannot find more gentle
expression by which to call them. AS soon
as the first bloom is published here, the cot
ton dealers in England are notified and post
ed, and when the paper reaches that distant
shore, that same cotton bloom is there para.
ded and the growing crop is estimated as
being very forward and of course to be un-
usually heavy. Tie price of the stable is
put down, and we are thus cheated out of
thousands of dollars. Cotton Planters be.
ware of "that first 6loom," and let your first
bale of Cotton be the last sent to market.
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state of south Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,

EDUETIGuU DIDI NFO Il
DYH.T. WRIGHT, Esq, Ordinary of Edgefeld
ID District.
Whereas B. c. Hard has applied to me for Letters of
Administration wilh the Will annexed, on all and
singular the goods and chates, rights and credits Of
Louisa c. Markly, late of the District aforesaid de-
ceased.
s;ncnar the kindred and creditors Of le said ecsas
ed, to be and appear before me- a, our next Ordinary
Cour. for the said District, TO be holden at Egefeld
C. IT,, on the ll.h day of June next, to slow cause If
any, why the said administration should hot be
Given nnder my hand and seals this 2sth day of May
in the wear Of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and fiy.fve, and in the 7sh year of American tnde
pendence.' - :, ~ u,1on.
May 20 2t ~
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Jackson Street Hospital and Surgical
INFIRMARY for NEGROES,
AUGUSTA, GA

AUGUSTA, GA.
THE Undersigned would respectfully call the
i attention of Planters and Slave-owners gene
rally, to their very complete and extensive establish
ment in Augusta, Ga, for the accommodation Of
NEGROES requiring SURGICAL OPERA
TIONS or Treatment in CHRONIC DISEASES.
The Building is situated corner Of jackson and
Fenwick Streets, between the Georgia and the Sa-
vannah RAILROAD Depots and in sight of both.
1t is therefore convenient for the reception Of pa
tients from distance. In its construction, through
out the entire plan, was kept in view the special
purpose to which it is applied being furnished with
everything which can conduce to the comfort Of the
SICK. 1t is supplied with hot and cold baths and
shower baths-and has water-closets in each story
to avoid fatigue and exposure to the patients 1t is
also well ventilated and lighted with gas. With
the constant attendance Of experienced male and
female nurses, the patient will be saved much Of the
suffering Which too often is the result Of unaroda-
BILE neglect in the treatment of NEGROES in ordi-
nary private practice.
TERMS-For Board, Lodging and Nursing, per
month, $40. For all NECESSARY Medical attendance,
Surgical Operations, &C., the same as in ordinary
city practice.
II. F. CAMPBELL, Surgeon.
r. CAMPBELL, Attending Physician.
Aurusta mu Is
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READ THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATE
TAILArossA Co.. Ala; Jan. Q, IS.


Extract OF Yellow Dock and snrsaparln has performed
the most wonderful that has ever been
effected have been afflicted for forty years With
erupions my legs and feet; in 1913 they got bad
thai had to cruches and in 1s4s had .one:ieg
apuated above the knee in about nine months aer my
other leg broke out In large eating and running from
my knee 10 foot and discharged great deal Of ocn
sve matter Ny groin also broke out In large bes which
discharged much offensive matter and at the sane time
elbow. The misery that have suffered for the last two
years cannot describe TO you. was In such agonythat
never rested day or night .. /. - = s4-r-;
wrappers read H. and found record Of somc wonderful
cures performed by your Extract Of Yellow Dock and
menced takingi In two weeks 70 my great nstonishmen
my sores oil became easy, and could sleep oil night
thing had not done for two years. When hadtaxen
six bottles my sores got well as by e1chantment have
used In oil eight bottles Of your 9 Extract Of Yellow
Dock and Sarsapanlla,' n and consider myself well.
1 all Of the afflicted try this =, meSe dc Sr be-
aside all prejudice and just try it. and proclaim Its great
worth to suffering mankind and entreat them 70 take for
Of South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama and
doubt the above cure, invite them 10 call on me, and
will show them the scars be found in TallaPoosa
o''' A''' ''' ''''' ''c-' N''' : RENAJAH HUGHES.
sE- The Yellow Dock and sarsaparilla is peculiarly
adapted for females delicate health resulting from reg
o TSS Gher
number Of certificates af Formed Of the above de-
scrption. We assure the afflicted that bottle OF Two of
Dr. Guysots Extract Of Yellow Dock aud snrsaparla win
at once regulate those difficulties and renew the natural
energies.
Sold Wholesale and Retail by SC0VU & MEAD,,m
ghartres Street General Agents for shese7shern
rs fsd Lsnsnxss sss sx g. 1hHa Hfs fHS Il
T. RIskEY Lsq,e9syis; J. F. - PRATT aeS New; ns
HAViLAND, HARRALL q co. Charleston. ,,,.,,s :;
Mar %. 1855 " II
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-06-06

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING GUANo.-1n the
application of this valuable manure, it is ne
cessary to keep'i view its powerful proper
ties, and to exercise great care to prevent its
coming into immediate contact with the
newly sown sesder the foliage of plants and
flowers. 1t never should be placed in con.
tact with seeds; for all seeds in the process
of termination give off greater or less
quantity OF carbonic acid and vinegar; and
these acids, having strong ahinities for the
ammoniacal portion of the guano, are apt to
attract it so powerlully as to check and even
destroy vegetation. Washington Union.
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How TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF FARM
ANIMALs--All domestic animals should be
abundanlly furnished with. salt. A supply
kept within their reach, whenever it can be
done, is recommended. Horses and pigs
should occasionally have ashes given them
in their food; and pigs ought at all times,
when confined in pens, to be supplied with
charcoal, as, besides being medicine, it is
a cheap and valuable food.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
Hamburg, May Z,

iN ONNtNANL,
DY H. T. WRIGHT, Esquire, Ordinary Of Edge.
ID field District.
: Whereas, Martha E. Corley ann John J. Jenning
have applied tome for Letters Of Administration, on all
and singular lhe goods and chates rights and credits
o: Thos Corley, late Of the District aforesaid de-
ceased,
These are, therefore, cite and admonish all and
singular the kindred and creditors OF the sald de-
ceased, to be and appear before me, at next Or
narys Court Tor the said District, 10 be holden at
Edge6ed c. H., on the 1l,h day of June next, TO-
show cause, if any, why the said administration should
not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this 2Sh day of May
in the year Of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ifty.fve and in the seventy ,y-nnh year Of Amer
can Independence
H.T. WRIGHT, o. E. D.
MAY 30 2t 20
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Broom Corn is native of India, and
was Introduced into this country by DR.. Benz.
Franklin, who found seed in an imported
isk and planted it, and from this small be-
ginning arose this valuable product Of in.
dustry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-06-06

To DESTROY Worms IN GRAVEL WALKS,
&c-Pour into the holes ley, made of wood
ashes aud lime; this will also destroy insects,
if trees are sprinkled with it. Salt and wa
ter will do as weR
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RanaWay

EROM the Subscribers residence on the Ridge,
L during the night of the 5th instant, his negro
man JIM Said negro isof light complication. about
five feet eight or ten inches hgh rather stout with
q small scar on his right check. He had on, when
he left, gh. cashmere coat and pants, and hne
pair Of boots. -
1t is probable that Jim is either in the neighbor-
hood Of Columbia or Aiken, more probably the
latter. e. -
A suitable reward will be given for his appre.
hension and delivery to the jailor at Edgefeld c.
II. Amy information thankfully received.
Ridge, SC, Jan II II :,
: B Columbia papers please copy trl-weesly Tn'h
further notice and forward accounts to NJ. b. w.
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To DESTROY RATS AND M1cE.-Mix flour
of malt with some butter; add thereto
drop or two Of oil Of anise-seeds; make it
up into balls, and bait your traps Herewith.
If you have thousands, by this means you
may take them all.
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DENTAL SURGERY!

nR. HI. PARKER, respectfully informs
- the citizens Of Edgefeld District, that he may
be found during sale day week at the Planters Ho-
tel, Edgefcld c. H., and at his residence on the
Anderson road, eighteen miles Northeast of the
Village, on every Friday and Saturday following
Specimens of his work, put up on the latest and
most improved principles. can be seen at his Office.
His address, when in the country, as heretofore,
Sleepy Creek, P. o.,
Dec 81 If SO
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R e m e mber! 1!

nR. l.. NJ. ASBILL, having located near
~ the Double Branches, two miles from Ridge,
Post Office, respectfully tenders his Professional
services, in the practice Of
Physic, Surgery and Obstetrics,
To the neghborhood and vicinity. He will be
moderate in charges and prompt in attendance upon
all who favor him with call.
eY He can be found at home at all times except
when Professionally employed.
N. B.-Dr. A. can be consulted (privately) free
Of charge.
Ridge, Feb ID If
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A SAFE TooTH PowDER.-Cut slice Of
thick bread into squares, and burn it till it
becomes charcoal. Pound it, and si(t it
through a fine muslin. 1t is then ready for
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Great Bargains in DrY Goods

HAVING decided on closing my business in
IL Hamburg, will on and after this date, sell at
COST FOR CASH-and on time 10 my regular
customers at VERY SMALL ADVANCE from
Cost bils to be closed by note at the time of pur-
chase.) Among this Stock are many
New and very Desirable Goods
NOW is the time to use your money and save
from IS to 80 per cent. Come soon and get the
best Bargains.
gY- Persons who have not closed their accounts
for 1854, are requested to do so Mt an early day.
MI. A. RANSOM, Agent
FoR r. Nj. FULLER.
Hamburg, May Z, If II
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VALUABLE REc1pE.-The following me-
thod of manufacturing Blackberry Wine, we
commend to our readers as perhaps the best
yet published. 1t produces an article superi.
or in color, and vivacity to any we have had
the pleasure to quaff:
Measure your berries and bruise them !;
to every gallon adding one quart of boiling
water. Let the mixture stand twenty four
hours, string occasionally; then strain off
the liquor into cask, to every gallon adding
2 pounds sugar, cork tight, and let stand till
following October, and you will have wine
ready for use, without any further strainng
or bottling, that will make lips smack, as
they never smacked under similar influence
before.
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structed both in ancient and modern times
to supply the land with water as, occasion
requires. In northern and moister climates,
the foundation Of all improvements in the
soil is proper outlet to superauous water
Thy draining. Rev. w. L. Rham.
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Particular Notice.

To the Stockholders of the Edgefeld Odd.
Felzous' and Masonic Building Assoc'a-
ton: ......,.,--,-s
GENTLEMEN: You will come forward and
nav to Jas. B. Sullivan, Treasurer, or A. RAMSEY,
cent, the Third nstalment Of 10 per cent on your
Stock. And those who have given their Notes for
the First and Second Instaments are earnestly re-
quested to take them up, as We ne ed money to have
the work advanced. Please respond early.
A. G. TEAGUE, Pres't.
June 90 " If - %
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State Of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN EQUITY.
Benz. P. Tillman, ,e:al,
D8. Bht Jor fdrtttfoR,
Tabitha, his wife.
E'OR the purpose of being enabled to accomplish
IL settlement OF the matters Of account in this
case, all and singular the creditors Of Benz Tman,
decd, are hereby notified to be aud appear before
me in my Office at Edgeield c. H., on or before the
sixteenth day Of July next to prove their demands
against the said deceased. Otherwise they will be
absolutely precluded from the benefit. of the final
order to be taken in this cause.
a. SIhlKINS, C. E. E. D.
May Is. 1855. St l9
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BoSEs.-Save all the bones of the meat
consumed on your place, and every other
place, as every 290 pounds dissolved with
100 lbs, of sulphuric acid, diluted with
twice the quantity of water, if mixed with
20 bushels Of spent ashes, will fertilze an
acre of ground sufficiently well to carry it
through four or six years cultivation to be
narrowed in.
Attention to such things, may be consid.
cred small matter, but attention to such
things, though they may be thought small
are calculated to produce large results for
an acre thus manured that previously would
not bring more than 4 bushels of corn, may
be made to produce 10 bushels and continue
in good heart for several years. The world
itself is an aggregation of small particles, so
formed by our Creator that man should not
hold himself above so divine an example.
While upon this branch Of the subject, we
will remark, that there is scarcely farm or
plantation of any considerable size in the
country whereon there are not soap-suds,
and urine enough spent annually TO terliIize
100 loads of marsh and river mud woods
mould, and kindred substances, so as. 10
make the whole the most cnriching manure,
if these substances were, as made, poured
over the rough materials named, and little
plaster sprinkled thereon, 100 loads thus
made would manure acres of land thor.
oughly and we'll, and make it bring as many
bushels per acre of any vegetable product as
would 800 lbs. of guano per acre-with the
difference in favor of the former-it would
last longer. TO be sure, the hauling and
spreading might make it cost more but then
being of domestic production, the fact of its
being so ought to commend lit attention.
The American Farmer.
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Professional Notice!

nR.J. G. w. KENNEKLY, having
~ located himself in the ,neighborhood Of Dry
CreekChurch, offers his Professional services in the
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE to the people of the
community, and respectfully soicts their patronage.
cB He will be found at all hours during the
day, except when Professionally engaged, in his
Office, at Dr.. Readys, and at night at the residence
Of MIR. Martin McCartey.
Lofts P O. Aprl 10 Am l3
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EpGEFIELD DISTRICT,
F:C. Wood,

ps. Foreign Attachment.
Washington Stalnaker.
rTNHE Plaintiff in the above stated case, having
i this day filed his Declaration in my Office, and
the Defendant having neither wife nor Attorney
known to reside the within the limits Of this Suite,
on whom copies Of said Declaration with rules to
plead can he served, On motion Of MIR. ADAMS,
Plaintiffs Attorney, Ordered that said Defendant
appear and plead to said Declaration within year
and day from the date hereof or final and absolute
Judgment will be given against him.
=. THOS. u. BACON, G. p. ED.
March Is 1855. lqly .lO