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ENDOWMENT
"JOHNSON FEMALE UNIVERSITY, u
BY THE SALE OF CHEAP SCHOLARSHIPS.


A CHARTER for this institution was obtained at
II the session Of The Legislature Of South Carolina in
Deremher, 1852, vestng in large and energetic
buard Of Trustees, the necessary curpate powers 10
render it one OF The first Ssmnurirs Of leurng in the
United Staes. 1t has been organized and gone to
operation under The cha ter, with large and dlsn.
guahed Faculty, and offers 10 its friends, on liberal
terms as thorough and extensive course Of Female
education, is believed, any heretofore adopted in
the Southern Slaes But, in ding this, the Trustees
have incurred personally, heavy pecuniarv RESPONSE
by and have incurred il cheernly, conscious HAT
they engaged in Of the nohest works that can
enlist the ATTENTION of he christian, patriot aud philan.
ihrpist But they cannot be expected to renew this
responsibility from year 10 year-indeed, TO do 80
would exhaust their individual subs'ance-hence
to render ths University permanent, and enable the
Board to increase the facilities, whilst they, at the
time, diminish The cost Of Education, the Untuer-
sity must be Enaowed.
Tie annual expenses of we'll appointed Institution
OF learning, such as We propose, where Students may
he graduated in all branches of science thal may be
desired, cannot be less than Sc 10 $1,000 To raise
this sum in tuition fees, We should be compelled 10
CHARGE IN any number Of students That the best ap.
pointed institution in country can he expected 10
average, sum that would drive all but the daughters
of our weaIthiest citizens from the hope Of liberal
education. Hence, in order TO get up and sustain
permanently institution, such as will meet the re-
qrIrements Of the age, and afford our daughters the
advantages to whc they entitled, and which pub
lie opiniUn is at last likely ward em must raise
a sum, tn" annual interest Of which, when funded,
will cover its expenses.
The Board has assumed the sum Of Sl0O, 900 as the
maximum requisite for that purpose, und S6O 200 as
the minimum, below which the object would be
failure. To devise the means 10 raise the last men,
TONED sum promptly, and upon such plan TO give to
the contributor value received for his money, and ut
the same time reduce the cost Of education at merely
nominal value, has been The earnest ubject Of the
~ SI, hoxa lNrIo1 11a
ofselling Scholarships the following rates, wit:
C.z,iGcnie G,r a Yaars Tniinn - COS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

ENERGETIC measures are being taken in Spain
for the coniscation of the property of the cler.
gy, Notwithstanding the Pope's allocution. An
open demonstration of hostility TO the Pope has
been talked of, bit the Government will satisfy
itself by making y moderate but resolule reply
to the Holy Father. The alliance with the Yves.
tern Powers, and the supply Of i contingent
force, arc In pronress
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

THE first Know Nothing was perhaps Cain,
who, when asked by God as TO the whereabouts
of his-bro,her Abel, with the lie in his mouth,
replied, kno,p noL"-Ohi0 Aurora.
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ARTHUR slMKlNS, EDITOR.
EDGEFIELD, s. C..

rye arc requested to state that the Rev. Dr.. Bir
mingham will preach at Dr. H. Burt's on Sunday the
3O,h inst.
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New ORLEANS, September lS.
In the town of Canton, Mississippi, with
population of 100, there have been 10 deaths
md 60 cases of yellow fever.
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Boots and shoes

and makes to order,
Boots and Shoes
or THE BEST MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP.
Aso, on hand, very fine assortment Of
Dress, Double Solcd Water Proof and Quilted
Bottom BOOTS;
And, rs usual, u variety Of those FINE PUMP
BOOTS, 30 much and so justly admired.
All Of which, in future, he will sell at the Low.
est Prices for CASH and CASH ONLY.
lie will strictly adhere TO this rule in every instance,
and earnestly trusts that NONE will expect him to
depart from it. WM. McEVOY.
Sept 2j II 81
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GEN. Scorr's BACK PAY.-The War Depart
menl it is reported, has refused 10 Gen. Scott
the back pay attached TO tho post of Lieutenant
General. This was 10 be expected. Months
have been taken to decide n point that should
never have been raised, and now the veteran is
denied lhe slight remuneration which Congress
designed TO give him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

SANTA AssA.-The Havana correspondent of
the National Intelligencer writes that Santa
Anna has, besides his possessions in Venezuela
and the United States, for his sacrifices, persou-
al and pecuniarv, Ss,OoO,ooo with him; III the
Bank of England and other places OF deposit,
an equal or iargersum; and in the United States
several hundred thousand duars--makig an
estimate of his property, all told, out of Mexico
S7,OOOOOO.
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ST.. Louis, Sept. IL.

ST.. Louis, Sept IL.
The Aboli;ioni-ts Of Kansas have nominated
Ex-Governor Reeder for Congress. and have
selected the second Monday in October for
polling
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ExEcq IN OF a BOY.

ALEXARH, La, August 27
The execution of ID ey. Frank, for the muir
der of the Rev. ]. J: Veins, took place on Fri
day last, the Gath inst. 1t is strange to say that
lbe majority Of the kelts of Alexandria and
in fact the inhabtagNJall round, were anxious
TO see him executed sand on:the fata! day, when
it came to pass, thek kswere not dozen people
there Some drove forty miles to witness this
painful drama, but he was executed and buried
by The time they came to Alexandria. On the
day before he was called to face death, some
gentlemen visited hing, and propounded ques.:
tions TO him; but his answers were, and could
be no other than childish. He wns | believe,
only ten years old. The gentlemen told him
the sheriff was 10 hang him on the next morn
ing, and asked him what he thought of it, and
whether he had made his peace with God, and
why be did not pay2. His answer was-"l have
been hung many time" He was, at the time,
amusing himself with some marbles he had in
his cell He was playing all the time in Jail,
never once thinking that death WAS soon to
claim him rs his victim. To show you how
chiId's mind ranges when about 10 die, will
mention that, when upon the scaffold, he begged
to be permitted to pray-whch was granted
and then he commenced to cry! On, what q
horrible slght II wasl
TEXAS SEA ISLAND CoTTos.-The Gonzales
Enquirer states tina. several planters in that
county are producing Sea Island cotton. There
are four hundred and 6ity-nine acres planted
this season, which the Enquirer thinks will
weld better than other cotton. 1t estimates the
product on many farms at 500 pounds to the
acre, and in some instances il will exceed that
quantity. A sampls.of this crop has been com.
pared with some South Carolina Sea Island,
which brought fifty:cents per pound last year,
and was pronounced but little inferior.
"THE bosom of America is open to receive,
not only the opulent and respectable s'ranger,
but the oppressed aud prosecuted Of all nations
and ull religions, whom we shall welcome 10 q
participation in all our rights and privileges.
Washington.
The SoUTH MUST BE UNITeD.-Whatevcr
division of opinion. may exist in the SoutlI on
other questions, ;nnited determination to de-
fend herself against abolition aggression is her
only safety. This Is familiar saying, but it
can rot te too much.so; it ought to oe "got
by heart' and lodged in the heart of every
Snuthern man. .There,is no division among The
people of this State in standing on the Geor-
gia Platform, and we rej"ice at that. If Gepr-
gin stands her own ground, and who will doubt
that! there i. glorious certninty that the honor.
rights and welfare Of the South will be preserv-
I'd in the Union, if practicable, but at all events
they will be preserved.
Let our party presses, the pros and cons of
Know Nothingism, and all other shades of poll
ties and religion, forbear abuse Of each other,
whilst they maintain freely their opinions and
le, them exchange compliments on the mutual
sound Southern rights sentiments wherever ex-
isting.-Greenyille :Mountaineer.
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To Wool Growers !
LAND FOR SALE.

LAND FOR SALE.
DEiNG. desirous Of making change in my ba-
ID siness, offer for sale my TRACT Of LAND
containing about ;, .,r.
Four Hundred Acres;
Situated in Edgr6rld District, near Mount Tabor
Church, and bounded by lands. Of j. a.. Bland, a.
Miles and others
There is about one hundred and forty acres ofspen-
did Land just cleared, and 10 high state Of chi
tvaiion most Of it being capable Of yielding bate
Of Cotton p.r acre. The balance is in woods, and
is a, we'll ,irnbcred as any land in the State ;
This Tract IS we'll wntered with never 4ahnS
streams, good outlets, and an excellent range tof
Stuck. On the premises is q -
BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE,
Just finished. so feet by 80, with all ohrt neseiS-
ny ont buildings. * -.
I have no hesitation in saying that a better oP-
portunity OF buying Fresh and web in,prprrd
Tract OF Land, is seldom il ever offered. There
is not one acre of poor land in the tract It's very
healthy situation, fine neighborhood, only I've
miles from the Village. and in few mi!es of two
or three contemplated Rail Road touies. ::
Conc all who wish to buy good land and reeetor
yourselves. IL applied for toon Willselt cheap
No use in going to Florida, Texas or CaiH4rnta.
to buy land, Er you can u1ukc rs much ~ sae
" stuff ;" here as my where else.
Cant = n
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Notice,

DURING my. abscncc fran the State, G. D.
+ ~ Tlinan, Esq, will attend to all businrs,
with which AMOR hare bccu concerned =
...'.s'- :; =. RERRIN.
Sept, es At ~
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RUNAWAY SLAvEs.-Thc Richmond Wing
of Tuesday says: "Our readers will recollect
that suspicious person, calling himself John
Grey, was lately taken into custody in this city
and committed 10 Jail, together with negro in
his company, named Tom Grey. The case was
partially investigated a week or two ago, and
certain facts were elicied which caused the
Mayor to dstain the parties in jail They were
again brought before his honor yesterday morn
ing, when John Grey acknowledged that he was
himself slave; that his real name was Aaron,
and that he belonged to Mr.. WIN. Butts, of
Georgia. Tom, j, also appears, belongs t" Mr..
Prown Baker, of Alabama, and is named Peter.
The Mayor committed them to Jail rs runaways.
THE suspicion that John Grey was n negl o.
forced itself upon the mind Of every person
who saw him on his first appearance in the court
room. He presents, on close examination, ma
ny of the characteristics of the colored race,
although in u community where they nrc less
known he might easily pass for white man.
The probability is that he and Tom were max
ing for free State; and that the fact that they
got rs far rs Richmond on their journey, is
proof that they had previously managed their
cards with some adroitness."
QUEEN VICTORIA AT THE TOMB OF NAPOLEON
1.-The Queen visited, the day before ycsler.
day, the tomb Of the Emperor. No one of her
visits produced deeper impression. Az the re-
view had lasted till very late, her Majesty was
no longer expected at the Hotel does lnyalides:
nevertheless, she determined on going thrre
notwithstanding The lateness of the hour The
Queen arrived, consequently at nightfall, fol6bw-
ed by numerous staff. surrounded by the vet
erans of Cur old wars, who had hastened to
meet her, while she advanced with noble COM
Posure towards the last resting. place of him
who was EngIand's most constant adversary.
What spectacle! How many remembrances,
with all the contrasts, they brought up TO the
mind. But when, by the light Of torches, the
glitter of uniforms, amid the strains of the Or
gan, playing God save the Queen" her Majes-
ty was led by the Emperor to the chapel where
the remains of Napoleon lie, the effect was
overpowering and immense, the emotion pro-
found, for every one was refeciing that this was
no ordinary homage offered at the tomb of
great man, but solemn act, attes,ing that tho
rvalries of the past were forgotten, aud that
now the union between the two. nations had
received its most sigunl consideration.
II is stated in one OF the New York papers
Tint tho Grand Ivrp b,vn ;nH;.yod n pollro ms.
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II is stated in one OF the New York papers
that the Grand jury have indicted II Police JUS
tice of tho city for intoXication upon the Bench.
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LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the u. S. Mail Baltic.

| NEW-YoRK. September 20.--Ihe >. Mai
steamship Baltic, Capt Comstock, arrived n,
this port last night, bringing adyices from Liv'
erpool 10 the 9th instant. There is, however
nothing important from the seat of war. The
Russians had received large reinforcements, and
were threatening to attack the Allies Mt severa
points.
The LIVERPOOL CoTToN MARKEr.-Thc Cir
cular Of Messrs. Brown g. Shpey quotes Cot.
ton dull: and prices from l.l6 l-8d. lower
The decline. however, was mostly on 'Uplands
The sales during the week comprised $4,000
bales, of which spectators took 1000 and ex-
porters $500, leaving 43,50O bales of all descrp,
tons to the trad e. Fair Orleans was quoted at
I'D. Middling Orleans at 7.l6d, Fair Uplands
at Sid, and Middling Uplands at Gid.
GENERAL Observation-Disclosures from
Generals Simpson and Pelissier state that moth.
ing new had occurred before Sebastapo or in
the Valley of the Tchernaya. The Russians
were again threatening an attack. The allied
troops were kept constantly on the alert, and
parties remained constantly under arms. The
question il, whether the Russians will attack
The Tchernayn lines or BalakIava ria the Baidar
Valley. General Simpson says that The Rus
slams are acli ely bringing the harbor of Sebas-
topol, and forltying the north side, and that
they have received re-inforcements. Nothing of
Importance had occurred in The Black Sea.
The SATURDAY EVENING PosT.-The Lynch.
burg Virginian of Thursday says:
ave are not in the habit of reading this
journal-but sever persons who are, have call
ed upon us to warn the people Of the South
against it, as wolf in Sleeps clothing. Pur-
porting to have nothing to do with parties or
politics, to be designed for The home circle and
the fireside, we are informed that, in the late
negro-robbing trial in Philadelphia, it has taken
position and uttered sentiments which en,i-
tie it to the execration Of all Southern men.
In ordinary matters, variance of opinion be.
tween the editor Of newspaper and its readers
is the slliest of reasons for withdrawal of
support-but for the people Of the South to
contribute their means to sustain Journal that
is feeding the flames of fanalcism in the North,
and imperilling all that is dear to them rs citi-
IONS and men, would be criminal, if it were not
idiotic From all that we can learn, it is doubt
ful whether any other journal has so large cir.
cuaion in the Southern States, rs this Satur:
day Evening Post 1t has but little short of n
hundred subscribers here in Lynchburg, and
goes in larger or smaller packages to almost
every post Office in the country. We leave It's
readers 10 determine whether the doctrines it
breaches are such as Southern people should
encourage, or whether, if they need family
journals, thev may not III well support thnse
published in the Southern States. We could
name several such, as cheap and us entertaining
in all respects as the Post.
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"THE bosom of America is open to receive,
not only the opuIent and respectable slranger,
but the oppressed and prosecuted Of all nations
and ulI religions, whom we shall welcome 10 q
participation in all oarrights and privieges."-
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THE EDGEFIELD BOOT AND SHOE
MANUFACTORY!

'INIlE Subscriber most respect 8e
l. fully informs his friends that @
he is stll at the same old Stand, @1&
anil mnkes 10 order
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-06-12

THE undersigned, Committee appointed for that purpose by
thc2?th March last, would call upon REPUB
CANS of MiNNEsoTA, without distinction to old party
CONVENTION at ST. PAUL, in the Hal Of the House Of
Representatives Of the Territorial Capitol, en-
WEDNESDAY,, the Goth of JULY NENT,
at I0o'c!ock, a. NJ, for the nominating Candidate
for DELEGATE CONGRESS- declaring and enforcing
principles and platform Of The Republican Party of Mnne>ota
nd taking such action and establishing such systematic
lzato shall ensure the triumph OF the and be-
principles espousel by the Republican Pty,
lie at the foundatanof all good government.
been ned most advisable assign delegate
each o. e hirty-ve counties of the Territory, whether
lied and additional Delegate popu-
ing TO the b. taken prior the
first July, md for fraction of population exceeding 5o
The mode ., appointing Observation-Disclosures by mass
meetings unity points sepa-
meetings the seve. elecon precincts Of county, by
County Dssae Conrentsl left to the discretion OF the
counties contiguous each other, aud in the Couc Dis
is sussested that general meeting in the
plus would be the most advisable mode Of
selecting delegates.
good and best all parties
platform principles Jny,
1916, 1m"nd that the meetings in the
should be held wereyc, At all prccabe on the ensuing an
day july 1885, there litter mode of celebrating that
sacred day than y raising more to the breeze the banner
freedom SO long osced by fbe rk clouds of human
The Committee deem unnecessary to present at length
sdcrati"iS in behalf OF The proposed cGnvenfion.
That the tend ncy years the present time is
ancpuhcan and in directly opposite lection from that
intended y lis enlightened founders demanded by the
aienabc rights of man. surely aes,ed Y the recent out
RACES If popular sovereignty in Kansas and the unlimited
tension of Human Slavery sought by the repeal Of the Missouri
restriction.
That oar local government needs renovang few will deny
That fair Territory be redeemed the
blight
wen proven 10y statistics pauperism and having
| their almost only sources in this ncfarous traffic.
The great danger TO popular government is, that through
the apathy or indh OF the public affairs and the
government, will be resigned into the hands
of seisy ambitious men and trading politicians The
prevention and is In the PEOPLE governing thcmc
we therefore call to meet the responsibilities
OF citizen of country whose sovereign and he is
part And his sympathes with the Republican Party,
meet with his neighbors and fellow citizens deliberate
the that VIII best the ends good
| WM. r. MARSHALL, y. .M'LEAN,
| RICHARD CHUTE WARREN BRISTOL
| A. p LANE, JOHN S. MANN,
| Republican Territorial Committee.
| ST. Paul, May -, 1865.
AN newspapers of the Territory
give the above call place in their
| ay of July nextl
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-06-12
Chicago Markets.

CHICAGO Monday May %.
Little doing in four Sales of of to-day
vzS7 bb Excelsior superlne at S,75 and 40
ine, at 81. Wheat held rme. dispatches of
Saturday S. os 4 bushel Chicago few
thousand bushels to-day 6O were
house, though there purchasers these figures.
market is certainly unsettled, but the scarcity
VII. prevent many transactions. Oats unchanged
though there is demand cargoes.
For Rye $3.50 offered receipts scarcely any
In Freights trihe yet reain pretty
steady at hgh figures.
Four-No City Mills extra superine, 1915. No family
brand, $3.50. No mddiinc, $3.50. -...r
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-06-12
y> ~
GRAIN.
st. Louis Markets..

Thc Republican of June 4th Nothing Importance
trasred relative to -four Small lots country
at but buyers touch with
superne o25 $3.50, but prices merely nominal
Wheat, from $i,5 to 81 22S, according quality.
so to 95c. Oats, So to &c. Hay, $I5 $I,25 leo bs
Fully fair brings ca, and prime something
higher.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-06-12

CoMING.-We see it announced in the Galena
Adv. that Hon. Charles Sumner, Senator from
Massachusetts, is about to visit Minnesota. We
trust the honorable senator will be induced to
to give us specimen of his eloquencc before he
leaves. Shields, Breckenridge and Sumner are in
Minnesota. The two former are for Nebraska
the latter for freedom to the back bone.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-06-12

PRArER.-Onc has quantity, but truly said:
'.God looks not at the oraory Of your prayer, how
eloquent they are, nor at their geometry, how long
they are; nor at their arithmetic, how many they
are, nor at their logic, how methodical they are;
are.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-06-12
BOARD Of TRADE.
ST. PAUL MARKETS.

'' ' DAILY TIMES OFFICE,(
H3 June II, 1856. I
MARKErs.---Notwhstandin constantly receiving
supplies below provisions demand Flour
g,ing up. Wheat, Oats, wanted-wanted-very
scarce, ready SOC bu Corn rising Salt Pork
ing up. Shoulders and Hams-improving. Potatoes, In
demand with upward tendency. Butter and Eggs the
decline. Fresh Butter, plenty coming in. Lumber,
seasoned, h quantity insufficient home demand
matched Flooring, ready sales $s5 NJ. Wood, plenty in
market, still Sales quantities from
1904. e..., ...s.e i.t
markets w hereaer be corrected daily by ALEX. RE4
ald may be relied upon correct. Ittf
WEIGHTS OF GRAIN.-The following are the established
weights grains this Territory: Wheat, 60 lbs q bu.
Glover Seed 90 lbs bu Rye 66 Tbs bu; Indian Corn, 56
Oates bu; Barley, 4S lbs q bu.; Buckwheat,
40 lbs {, bu. fs
STOCK. DRIED FRUIT.
Beef FOOT. l0GsI2 &c q Apples. So Tbu
Cows $o9GI60 Peaches. $34 "a
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-06-12

CO 1t is reported that Tom Thumb has been
married to Miss Vinton of Bridgeport, Conn
We are inclined to think that this is one of Bar
NUNS jokes
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-06-12

CO" r. NJ. Mellen, of the News Depot Chica-
go, has been missed for some time, and it is
thought that he has been murdered.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-06-12

CT Mr.. Thompson (Does:icks) writes to the
Chicago Tribune that he is not dead. We think
this is conclusive.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-06-12

Gzz5T Recent frosts in the ne ghborhood of Chi
cago have been very severe, doing much injury
to the corn and other crops.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-06-12
OAKLAND CEMETERY

r1HE propretors Oakland Cemetery hereby
Meeting Of the Oakland Cemetery
holden the once the Actuary Saint
Monday, 25th day of June 1855 the
three whom
and three whom to hold
the three All owning burial
lots Cemetery others propreters By
der the Executive Committee.
June llth, 1S56.-td r. p. FUkBkks Aetuary.
VRUNKS yalises and Garnet Bags, Umbrellas.
i xpS0-u kffCHlk 4 co.
Minnesota weekly times., 1855-06-12

C525~ The crops in Kentucky are in fine condition.
CY' Among the arrivals by the Golden Era,
was j. II. McDougall, Esq, with large stock of
Drugs, Medicines, &c.