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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-10-24
The Mills Hous e.!

THE proprietor returns his heart, and sincere
l. thanks to the many friends who have favored
him with their patronage, since the addition Of his
new and thoroughly furnished house, to the first
Hotels of Charleston. He takes pleasure in an.
nouucing that the Mills House, although new, and
in good order, has been retouched during the sum-
mer, and so reftted as to keep up with the demands
of taste, comfort and elegance. The arrangements
Of the House, in all respects, are continued, with
scrupulous, and unsparing regard to the wants Of
the traveller or the sojourner, and the travelling
pnblic are assured of all the accommodations OF a
FIRST class Southern House. at the usual and estab-
lished prices of such hotels. The constant personal
attentions and of the proprietor, are bestowed
on the house, and he is aided in all departments by
the well tried and approved assistants that have
made themselves favorably known to former patrons
THOS. 8. NICKERSON.
Charleston, Oct. eIl855. St 80.
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Valuable Lands for Sale.

Valuable Lands for Sale.
THE Subscriber offers for sale the TRACT or
i LAND on which lie now lives, situated on
Savannah River, seventeen miles above Augusta,
well adapted to the cultivation Of Cotton and Grain,
containing
1176 Acres,
more or less. Between FIVE and six hundred acres
Of cleared land, one hundred of which is first quail
ty low grounds, and one hundred acres fresh, whilst
the balance Of the cleared land is in fair state ct
cultivation. The place has several fine springs on
il. On the premises are all necessary buildings.
II is as healthy location, and as moral and intelll-
Gent neighborhood rs can be found in the District
Also
One other Tract containing FIVE HUNDRED
AND TWENTY ACRES, lying near the juno
ture of the Beaverdam and Turkey Creeks. On
the premises are all necessary buildings, with
several good springs. The place is healthy, located
in a fine neighborhood, and we'll adapted to small
force.
The above lands will be sold on accommodating
terms and if desired negro property, at tair prices,
will be taken in payment. will take pleasure in
showing the lands to any who may wish to purchase,
or any Information given by addressing the subscri-
her at Woodawn, s. G. j. Is. HOLMES.
'ei nat ~ Sm* 80
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFiELD DISTRICT,
IN EOUTTV

o. W. Allen and others,
Hannah Allen and others.
DY Virtue Of an Order from Chancellor Ward
ID law, shall proceed to sell at Edge6eld Court
House on the FIRST Monday in November next, ut
public outcry, the following Tracts Of Land, to ~t
Tract No ], or Howell Tract" containing four
hundred acres, more or less, lying between tho
Homestead Tract and lands belonging to DR.. o. w.
Allen. Said Tract embraces both the Turkey Creek
and Lott roads within its boundaries-a portion Of
which is in woods of oak and hickory growth.
Tract No 2, or the Hollingsworh Tract" con-
tanning FIVE hundred and fourteen acres, more or
less, lying between the Homestead Tract and the
Stevens Creek lands. This Tract embraces o
large portion Of splendid woodland, well timbered
and watered.
Tract No 5, or the McCrary Tract, )" containing
FIVE hundred and fourteen acres. said land is on.
and between Stevens and Landrums Creek, and
adioins the proceeding Tract the Mill Tract, Geo.
]. Strother and others. This will make one Of the
finest farming Tracts in the District, as most Of it
is still in woods of the finest oak and hickory
growth, with springs of everlasting water upon it.
Tract No. 4, or the "Mill Tract" containing
four hundred and sixteen acres, adjoining the above
Tract, j. S. Smyley and others-and has upon it a
good grist and Saw Mill, Dwelling House. Negro
Houses, Stables, &C., and an unusually fine bearing
Orchard, and four or five never failing Springs Of
pure water. Between 100 and 200 acres under
fence, and in good condition for farming purposes.
Stevens Greek passes through the entire length Of
this Tract for upwards Of one mle-thus making
water abundant, whilst the bottom lands upon it
considerable and inexhautibe in fertility.
The remaining portion of the lands belonging to
the Estate will be sold after the Commissioners
have examined and appraised it.
TERMS OF SALE-Costs to be paid in cash. The
balance Of the purchase money on credit Of one
and two years from the day Of sale. Purchasers
will be required to give bonds with approved sure
ties, to secure the purchase money.
A. SIMKlNS, c.E.E.D.
Oct IS Ate 40
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Administrators Sale.

DY an order from H. T. Wright, Ordinary Of
ID Edge6eh District, will proceed to sell at
the Lower Cherokee Ponds, on Thursday the lst
day Of November next, the following property be-
longing to the Estate Of John L. Morris, decd, viz
SEVEN LIKELY NEGROES,
Crop of Corn, Fodder &C., Stock Of Mules, Horses,
Cattle, Hogs, and such other property as is usually
found On a farm Of like dimensions.
TERMs.-On 8 credit of twelve months, except
sums under $40, which must be paid in cash. Pur.
chasers will be required to give notes with two good
securities, before the delivery Of the properly.
VIM. L. ANDERSON, Adm'or.
John L. Morris, decd.
Oct 10 3t 80
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LAND FOR SALE,

LAND FOR SALE.
DEING dcsirous of making change in my bu-
ID siness, offer for sale my TRACT Of LAND
containing about
Four Hundred Acres,
Situated in Edge6eld District, near Mount Tabor
Church, and bounded by lands Of j. A. Bland, A.
Miles and others.
There about one hundred and forty acres osplen-
did Land just cleared, and in high state of cul-
tvation, most Of it being capable of yielding bale
of Cotton per acre. The balance is in woods, and
is as well timbered as any land in the State.
This Tract is we'll watcrcd with never failing
streams, good outlets, and an excellent range for
Stock. On the premises is a
BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE,
Just finished, so feet by 30, with all other necesss
ry out buildings.
have no hesitation in saying that a better OPP
portunity Of buying Fresh and well improved
Tract OF Land, is seldom il ever offered. There
is not acre Of poor land in the tract It's very
healthy situation, fine neighborhood, only FIVE
miles from the Village, and in few miles Of two
or three contemplated Rail Road loutcs. -:
Come all who wish to buy good land and see for
yourselves. If applied for soonI will sell cheap.
No use in,going to Florida, Texas or California,
to buy land, f'r you can make as much Of the
" stuff" here rs any where else.
Sept 25 If 81
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Lost,

A T Curryton, on Wednesday night Nzzssgu
n 10th inst, o small Green PORT
MONEY, containing near Nine Dollars, kazs6s
one new 81 bill South Carolina Bank, one 50
bill Georgia money, and two 81 bills on Carolina
Banks. with some small change. Also, Note
piyen by the Subscriber to B. c. Bryan, for Sl09,
with interest from January Lost, which Note can
celled on sale-day last. All persons are hereby
cautioned against trading for the above described
Note. Amp information concerning SAID foft-
money will be thankfully received, and the finder
,liberaDy rewarded. L. s. JOHNSoN;
IS Qet17 # ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-10-24
To Carpenters,


WILL BE LET to the lowest bidder, on the
w 9th October, the building Of NEW LU-
THERAN CHURCH at ST. Marks, near Nc
Nary's Ferry, in Edge6ed District, the dimensions
of which are as follows: TIE House to be so feet
long, 40 feet wide, and l6 feet between the floor
and overhead ceiling. 1t is to be 2 feet from the
ground at the lowest corner. The House must be
underpined with rock-the pillars not be moro than
10 feet apart under all the sills. There are to be
sls 60 feet long, 10 x inches and sils 40 feet
long. The sleepers IL inches not more than two
apart. All the Door and Window posts aud braces
to be x 6 in. The corner posts l2 < IL in. with
braces to each corner. The plates to be- 9 in
ioice two feet apart, in-4 eirders 8 K - in,
and 43 feet loDg-4 king posts placed in the garret
to support the overhead celing-hooring II inches
thick, u or in. wide-weather-boardn in. wide
ceiling or 10 in. wide-ceiling and flooring to
be matched and jonted-4 double pannelled doors,
with one good ock-+l6 windows l8 lights, each
light to be 10 ID inches-double shutters to each
window. In word the House is to be finished in
plain and neat style, with Pulpit and Altar, and
Seats not less than ID inches wide, with solid backs.
The builder will be required to furnish all the
materials, which must be OF the best quality.
JESSE DERRICK,
J. McNEIRY,
C. G. SNELGROvE,
H. H. RISER,
GEORGE WISE,
JACOB CAUGHMAN,
B. Y. MARLBOROUGH.
Building Committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-10-24
R E NOV
Of the Tin Manufactury,

NEAR Dn. R. T. MINIS TAN YARD!
THE Subscriber would respectfully inform the
i citizens of Edgcfeld and the surrounding Dis
trcis, that he has removed to his residence, where
he has recently erected large and, commodious
Shop, and is now prepared to carry on the
TIN BUSINESS
IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, such as Nianufactu-
ring Tin Ware for Merchants, ROOFING, GUT
TERJNG, and all manner Of JOB WORK.
Always on hand general assortment Of
TIN AND JAPAN WARE
U7 Merchants supplied at shortest notice and on
the most reasonable terms. Orders solicited.
C. L. REFO.
0,t If 81
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,

lELu Dbo ItlSAS
IN EQUITY.
NJ L. Martini Executor of
Robt. Martin, decd,
ps. b1H jar ACCT.
John Marsh,
NJ Hankinson and others.
DY virtue Of an order from Chancellor Job
ID Johnston in this case, will sell at Edgefeld
c. H., on the first Monday in next month (Novem-
ber) the following
Negro Property,
included in the deed Of marriage settlement be-
tween John Marsh and wife, viz:
Abram and his wife Bash, Isaac and bis wife
Milly, Moses, Eliza and her children Isaac, Rebec-
ca, Henry, Joe and Leanah.
TERms-Credit Of twelve months from day Of
sale. Purchasers to give Bonds with approved
suretes to secure the purchase money.
On the Thursday succeeding / will sell on the
premises the remaining personally included in the
aforesaid marriage settlement on the same terms as
above. = A. SIMKlNS, G. E. z. D.
Oct Is. 1855. 4te 40
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New Embroidefies,

WILLIAM SHEAR, Augusta, Ga, hm Isst
w received from New York, supply Of NB#
EMBROIDERIES, among which are-
Ladies' Muslin COLLARS, Of beautiful styles;
Ladies' Muslin UNDERSLEEVE&, Worked
Jaconet BANDS;
French Scolloped COLLARS, new and heaa-
tful article for mourning;
White Grape COLLARS, for mourning, ofnew
and beautiful styles;
To all of which the attention Of the Ladies L
respectfully invited.
Augusta, Oct2 So
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HOSPITAL FOR NEGROES,

III III <11' o11@ =
THE Undersigned would call the attention Of tho
i citizens If Edgefeld and Abbevile Districts
to their INFIRMARY for SICK NEGROES and
those requiring SURGICAL OPERATIONS. "
While the completeness Of our arrangements
affords to the patient every comfort, it also enables
us to render more efficient treatment to Chronic
Cases, than can generally be secured in ordinary
private practice. Our special Recommendations for
the management Of Chronic diseases Of females, 50
common in Negroes, are ample and complete. =.
Terms.
For Nursing, Boarding and Lodging, pr mon. SO
For Treatment,-Tbe ordinary rates Of practice
u Communications addressed 10 Us At thz place
will meet with prompt attention.
Fl. F. CAMPBELL, Surgeon,
r. CAMPBELL, Attending Physician:
Augusta, April 80 =, t., -. &.'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-10-24
TO the Planters of Edgefeld.

tU VIC 41AGC4O . VI hOSVACSVi
THE Subscriber respectfully informs the Cotton
4 Planters of Edgefield and the neighboring Dis
trc.s, ths. he is Manufacturing his Superior
Curve or Patent Breast Cotton
GINS,
Near BeIair, Richmond County. Ga, nt s., ,25 ats.
per Saw, apd common Gins ut 50, 90 per Saw.
i viii warrant them in every respect to perform
we'll, and do good days ginning. and clean seeds
clear Of nap. If my Fifty Saw Gins chokes or
clogs with my Curve Or Patent Breast in ginning
200 or 25o bales, 10 do any damage to the Gin, |
will make it good, free Of CHARGE by the purchaser
sending it to my shop.
will keep sample Of the above Gins at Mr..
Charles Hammonds Ware House, Hamburg, S. C..
who will act as Agent for me, and IT, authorized to
warrant them to the purchaser IL they in ten
bales give satisfaction, Mr. H. will claim the purchase
money. Purchasers nre requested to notify me II
the Gin does not perform well in ginning three OF
four bales, will either remedy it or put one in It,
stead that will do good work. If the Purchaser
Gins over ten bales he will be held responsible fol
the money. IhoS, W 4NNE.S
Bslair, Co., Ocss = ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-10-24
Sale of Real Estate.

TINE Subscriber will sell At public sale, OH the
i first Monday in November next; at EdgeheId
C. H., the Tract Of Land on which she now resides.
six miles from Edgcfeld Village, in the fork Of Big
and Little Turkey Creeks, containing
Four Hundred and Forty Acres,
And adjoining lands of Avory Bland, johnson
Bland, DR.. W. S. Mobley and others.
About Two hundred acres Of the Tract are forest,
The remainder cleared and under good fences. On
the premises arc good Dwelling house, Gin House,
Screw, Negro Houses and all other suitable out,
buildings. This land is remarkably well watered
with springs and streams, and there is on the Tract
about One hundred and fifty acres Of fertile low
grounds, of which nearly one half is in high state
Of cultivation.
To prevent any dispute about titles, the above
land will be sold by consent Of parties interested,
on credit of one and two years, with interest from
date, the purchase money to be amply secured
MARTHA MOSELEY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-10-24
Dot 10
Sheriff,s Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,

Tyre Etheridge,
us. , Writ IN For. dttdcht.
Morgan M. Grubbs.
DY virtue of an order from his Honor Judge
ID withers, in the above stated case, l shall
proceed to sell on the first Monday in November
next, at Edgefeld Court House, One Buggy and
Harness, and one set Of Dentists Tools, levied on
under the said Writ of Attachment, the property
Of the Defendant Morgan M. Grubbs.
T.rms Cash. LEWIS JONES, s.E.p.
Oct Is st 4U
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
fNEQUITY.
Nancy Sarah Quarles, by her
proehein ami, Geo. Boswell,

Nancy Sarah Quarles, by her
proehein ami, Geo. Boswell,
ps. Bill for Par
Samuel W. Gardner,
Mary Ann Quarles and others.
DY virtue Of IN Order from Chancellor Ward
ID law in this cause, l will proceed to sell at the
plantation cf the late Startling Quarles, on Thursday
the 9th day of December next, the following Real
and Personal Estate, Of which the said Quarles died,
seized and possessed, to wit:
One Tract or parcel Of Land situated in the Dis
trict and State Aforesaid, on waters Of Stevens
Creek and Savannah River, and containing four
hundred acres, more or less, adjoining lands Of
John P. Mays, Samuel W. Gardner, Mrs Margaret
Lanhan and lands of the Estate Of Allen Anderson,
decd, and others. This Tract will be sold in two
parcels, the one to contain three hundred and twen
ty- two acres more or less, and designated the
f" Morris Tract, ,"-ths other to contain two hundred
and thirty-seven acres more or less, and known as
the s. Nedwood Trnctn Also.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-10-24
-Notice,-Call Meeting.

NyHE Stockholders in the Edgefeld Odd Eel
f., lows g. Masonic Building Association are in
formed that cali meeting of the Association will
be held in the Odd Fellows Hall, at Edge6eld c..
H., on the first Monday night (4th) Of November
next.
Gentlemen, you are not only requested but urged
to attend this meeting. There will be a revelation
of facts made at that meeting which will, lhave no
doubt s,artle you and what is more, you are,
each and every one, specially interested in them
1t is therefore highly important that every Stock
holder should attend-hs interest prompts it.
II any Of you should be sick, or your families 20
aick you cannot leave them, BY all means send a
representatives, proxy-with full power to act for
you. II you send proxy be sure to give him writ.
ten authority TO act for you, he will not be ad-
mitted. A word TO the wise is sufficient.
A. G. TEAGUE, Prcs't.
Oct 10 At 80
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CAR OzIINA n GEL,
% LII II y y ~ " 70 -
MRS. CA. GRAY PROPRIETOR.
HAMBURG, S. c.

Hito! VI NJ .oth - IlVI 'liLIuR
rI1IlE Public are respectfully informed that this
i Hotel has undergone thorough repair, and
has been re6ttedsin the BEST STYLE, regard
less Of expense, and was opened on the First Of
October, forthe reception Of Boardcrs and accom-
dation of Transient customers. = -
The best accommodation is guaranteed TO those
who will favor the Proprietor with their patronage,
and the Management will be such as to command
for the House, the reputation it has always maintain
ed, as the Best Hotel in Hamburg.
The Proprietor assures the public that no pains
shall be spared on the part of the Management to
furnish the Table with the best viands the Market
of Augusta aud Hamburg afford.
Families visiting our Town are solicited to give us
trial, as our best exertions shall bedevoted to ad-
minister to their entire comfort.
THE STABLES belonging to the Hotel will be
under Encouragement OF an experienced Ostler,
and the best Of care will be taken Of Horses and
Vehicles left to Ills charge.
Hamburg, October 2, If 30
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Hnnse for Sale,

49, TIE Subscriber offers for sale his Or
Dill HOUSE aud LOT in the Village of &sgg &issgg
Edge6eld. 1t contains between fifteen and twenty
Rooms, nearly all Of which hive been recently re-
papered and re-painted. 1t is we'll adapted for q
private Boarding House, and such an house is much
wanted at present in the Village.
1t is conveniently situated to the different Schools
and Academies, and good opportunity is now
Offered to any one who wishes to move here to edu-
cate their children and at the same time take in
Bnarders.
" For terms, &c., apply to the Subscriber.
GEO. A. ADDISON.
Dot 10 st 80
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Notice |!

STRAYED from the Subscriber tissszvwssn,
y (Augusta, Ga) about four months S'TxINM
ago, q black and white colOred COW, EW
with black tts-no other marks REL *EIssss
collected to have crossed the bridge. to
make her way back to Samuel Zimmerman, Esq,
her former owner. :,
ANY Information concerning said Cow, addressed
to me at this place. will be thankfully received and
literally rewarded. W. B. GRlFFlN;
Augusta, Oct. 3, At ~
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Linen Sheetings.
Valuable Plantation for Sale

valudDle fldltdLluu luF Ddle
TJNIIE Subscriber being desirous exchanging his
Il location, offers for sale on very moderate
terms his
Excellent and Handsome Plantation,
On West Creek, in Edge6eld District. adjoining
lands OF Abram Jones, DIR. NJ. Folk, Mrs. Julia
Norris Mitchell and others. Said Tract contains
seven hundred acres of the best oak and hickory
land, and is one Of the best and healthiest Panta-
tions in the District.
There are upon the premises good one Story
Dwelling, Kitchen, Negro Houses, Barns, Sta
bles, &c. A Well in the yard of the purest spark
ling cold water, and good Springs convenient to
each field.
A About half or little more OF The above place is
in woods, one hundred fresh cleared, and the
remainder under fence and in good condition.
eB- Terms to suit the purchaser.
Persons wishing to buy land would do well to
give me call. Address
JOHN P-BATES.
Leesvillc, Lexington, S. G. Oct ~ 3m 40
~- Lexington Telegraph please copy three times
aud forward account to the above address.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-10-24

AT tho request of Mrs Moseley, have no hesi-
t,,on nI in saving that good title can be given to the
land advertised above, by the'purchaser dePositing
the notes for the purchase money with me as Attor-
ney of Eli Clark, who is her only large judgment
creditor.
~. It 3S
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State Of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
William Bird and
R. Zimmerman, RuI for nnrf;,;on
US. ,fIa,1
Sarah Zimmerman and
Fanny Zimmerman.
DY virtue Of decretal order to me directed
ID will expose to sale at public outcry, at Ed2e6eld
Court House. on sale day in November next, the
real estate of w. Nj. Zimmerman, deceased, Us de-
soribed in the proceedings in this case, to wit:
One tract Of land containing three hundred and
seventy-four acres more or less, situate in the dis
trct and State aforesaid, and bounded by lands of
John Burns, Charles NJ. Thomas, Lemuel Corey,
and others.
About two hundred acres Of this tract is in a6nc
state Of cultivation forty of which is fresh land Just
ceared the remainder consists Of about one hundred
and thirty acres Of good woodland, while the balance
is very fine old field land. On the premises are
good dwelling house and all other necessary ont
buildings This land is very productive, and well
adapted to the cultivation Of cotton and all kinds OF
grain In fact it is represented as valuable tract
of land.
TRIMS OF SALE-On q credit Of one and two
years. except the costs Of this proceeding, which are
to be paid in cash, the purchaser entering into bond
with adequate surety to secure the purchase money.
Title to be executed as these terms are COM
piled with. A. SlAlhlNS, c. E. E. D.
Oct. 9, 1855. Ate 4O
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Cheap CARPETS,

WILLIAM SHEAR, Augusta, Ga, has Just
w received from New York, supply Of Bfdss
sells CARPETS, Of new and beautiful styles. !:
Superior Three-Ply CARPETS. Of rich and
splendid Patterns, and all at very low prices. Tho
the assortment.
Augusta, Oct2 f .2S
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A Likely Lot of Negroes,

Numbering about twenty. Also, Stock Of Mules,
Cattle, HOGS, Sheep, Household and Kitchen Fur
niture, Plantation Tools implements of husbandry,
and any supply of provisions that may be Oh hand
This property will be sold on a credit of twelve
months, except as to all sums under ten dollars, and
as to so much thereof will be sufficient to defray
the costs of this suit, which must be paid in cash.
The purchase money to be secured by bonds with
ample sure,cs. A. SINKlNS, C. E. E. D.
Ort Is Ct 40
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Notice

rs Hereby given, that application will be made at
i the next Session Of the Legislature for certain
amendments to the Charter Of the Hamburg Build
ing and Loan Association.
Hamburg, Sept5 3m "a