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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-04-04
READ THIS, YE BLIND MERCHANTS.

We would respectfully direct the attention OF
some of our merchants 10 the following excel
lent article.
"Newspapers are to town what its adver-
tisemcnts are to its merchants. They do for
town graluitously what advertising does TOR il
man OF business ut 4 high cost. lney concen-
trate public attention upon its 6ulldin gs, its
SIGHTS, F." lions" and wonders, its attractions OF
every name and class, uppermost TO the pubic
mind They go into every nook and corner OF
the surrounding country, into every mans door,
and to every mans fresde; they 60 abroad TO
very great distances, into other communities
among strangers, exciting an interest among lts
concerns and spreading information OF its
trade and attractions wherever they 60. The
more the public ut large hear and read OF town
or country, the more they are tempted to see,
visit and explore it, What would merchant
be il his name were unknown 10 the public, and
his business were ns obscure rs his name!-
What would merchants sign board over the
street door of his store do in attracting trade, II
he did not send it with catalogue Of his wares
in newspaper, 10 every mans door? Who
would he tempted to visit 4 town that had no
newspapers, and which they would hear of only
accidentally, and once in n year or life tlme
A good newspaper gives more Importance to
town than all other agencies combined. What
passion is more universal than the passion for
reading newspapers and learning the news =
What disposition is more general and uncon-
trollable, than the disposition 10 visit places that
VIC hear of and read of in every newspaper that
comes to our door?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-04-04
A DAILY MAIL.

WE have efore US n letter from the Post Office
Department, forwarded 10 US by attentive Congress.
sonal Representative, Hon. p. 5. BnooKs 1t is in
reply to one addressed 10 the Department by Mr..
BnouKs, on the subject of daily Mail between An'
gusla, Ga, and NinetySix Depot Oh The Greenville
g. Columbia Railroad. Our member was informed OF
the earnest desire of many Of his Edgeed constituents,
that this Daily Mail line should be granted and with
mos, worthy prOmptilude he applied to the pro-
per officer urging in strong terms the necessity OF the
line. We sorry to say that for the present the ap.
plicalon has gone by the board. But in the letter
before US, the hope held out that the arrangement
may be made so take effect at the next general
lctng.out of contracts for the U. S. mail.servicc.
Would it not be well 10 get up petition forthwith to
this end Who does not desire daily channel Of
intelligence connecting with The world around
Now IS our chance to procure it. Let it be pressed by
all means With the present disposition of the Depart
ment in regard 10 the matter strong petition, backed
by the influence of our energetic Representative,
could scarcely fail OF success
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-04-04
INCENDIARIEs ABOUT.

SOME few nights since, palpable elior, was made
10 fire the main block of Buildings our square-we
mean, the Park Row block it is called. The lncen-
diary had placed beneath the back steps OF COL CHRIS
TIES store, combusibe materials Of different kinds
and among them large piece Of fat lighiwood. Al
the time the fire was discovered, the lightwood hal
begun to burn freely and the flame was rapidly taking
hold of the steps. Luckily, gentleman sleeping in q
room near the pt awoke in time 10 drag the burning
pine from beneath the steps before they had well
ign,ed And thus our town narrowly escaped another
disastrous fire ihe very spot where one occurred
few years ago.
This was evidently the work Of an incendiary That
there is danger about us cannot be denied; and our
citizens cannot be too watchu under the circnmsan
ces. We conceive it TO be The duty of our Town
Council at least to offer reward for lhcdscoveryand
apprehension of the villain who has here sought ic
perpe,rate ono of the darkest offences in the whole
catalogue of crimes
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-04-04
THE ATLhNTIC,S NEWS.

THE last Steamer brings intelligence from the East,
the details of which we would be glad 10 give in full,
did our limits admit.
The death of the Czar is confirmed beyond all man.
ner of doubt He died in his palace at ST. Peters
burg about noon on the second day Of the past MONTH
He is reported to have the King OF Terrors IN iu
possession Of his intellect, perfectly calm, and with
great presence Of mind.
1t was generally supposed that rupture would lake
place between his TWO eldest sons, ALEXANDER ano
CONSTANTINE, in regard 10 the succession But 1t
now onoears that few days before The death oil
NrcuoIAs. he had succeeded in cHecting u complete
reconciliation between his sons The consequence has
been that ALExAHDEa the elder brother, has ascend
ed the throne without opposition from any quarter
The latter ha. declared his firm intention 10 carry out
the policy Of his father the pending struggle with
The Eastern powers Yet it may be gathered from The
tone of French and English correspondents generally
that strong hopes are entertained based upon his we'll
known goodness of heart and pacific disposition, that
the new Emperor vii not prosecute the war win the
unrelcntng and unlring vigor of his august parent
The same leerwritera seem TO fear that the stfo's
sense and high chaructes' Or the present HmPsesS
(ALExANpEns wife, may have the effect OF supplying
anv lack of the slsrner stuff in her husbands compo
s,ion. It. is Furthermore probable That the new Elm
neror's brother CONSTANTINE, who docs homage 10
him as tile frs, Of his subjects, will exert his influence
to fire the pacific disposition of ALEXANDER into some
thing like The wrath Of NICHOLAS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-04-04
April 4
Executive Department
cOTJTAJRlA Mar. e6. 1855,


DY his Excellency JAMES II. ADAMS, Gov
ID ernor and Cnmmander-in- Chief in and over
the State of South Carolina.
Whereas in pursuance Of an act OF this State, the
votes for Representatives Of the 34th Congress have
been counted by Commissioners appointed for that
purpuse and it appears that John Mcqueen has
been elected for the First Congressional District,
composed If Lancaster Chesterfield, Marlboro, Oar.
linglon, Marion, Williamsburg. Horny and George
town. William Aiken has been elected for the
Second Congressional District, the District Of Char
lesion. J.. NJ Kei,t has been elected for the Third
Congressional District, composed OF Beaufort, Barn.
well, Orangcburg, Collctun, and the Parish of St.
johns Culeton. P. S. Brooks has been elected
for the Fourth Congressional District. composed OF
Lexington. Elgetivld. Newberry, Laurrns and ABB
beve. james l.. Orr has been elected for the
Fifth Congressional District, composed Of Ander.
son, Pickens. Greenville, Spartanburg and Union.
W W. Boycc has been elected for the Sixth Con-
gressional ID strict composed of York, Chester,
Fairfield, Richland, Kershaw and Sumter.
Now, therefore, ], JAMES II. ADAMS, Gov
crnor and Commander, do issue this my Procama.
ton, notifying and declaring according to the prosi-
sions of the said act, that JonN MCQUEEN, WILLIAM
AIKEN, l.. NJ KEITT, P. S. BRooKs, j. l.. ORR and
". W. BoYcE. had majority of The votes in their
respective Congressional Districts, and are there
fore, duly elected Representatives in the Congress
of the United States.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State,
in Columbia. the 10Th March, Z. d., lo'o,
and in the 18th year of the sovereignty and
independence Of the United States OF America.
j. II. ADAMS.
D.. IF
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OUR PAPER,

IT cannot be said Of those connected with The
Advertiser" that boastful spirit has been genera.
ted amongst by its ucceasful With all our
faults and shortcomings lie foible of seli.laudaton
is not to be laid at door, We leave it to our atten.
tive readers to say whether not this be true-Yet
we conceive to be but justice ourselves, and our
united efforts 10 please The public, to call attention.
once in a volume, TO the fact that we have q paper
which will compare favorably with its contemporaries
Of the country, wherever found, and that We are spar
ing no proper outlay of time and money to keep 1t up
TO the requirements Of each succeeding year. Al this
particular time, we think that without vanity we can
lay claim to as much Of variety and interest IN our
twenty eight weekly columns as can any other weekly
sheet Of our size and description. Without W. I'd as
to the manner in which We are accustomed 10 fill our
own peculiar department. we would request each SUBJ
scriber TO observe that we have an "Agr'cuiural
Department" watched over and provided tor oy TWO
gentlemen of talent and scientific at,anmens, and
" Religious Department" under the care Of young
minister of high worth and great purity Surely The
general reader will not fail to appreciate properly these
superior features of our present volume AL we ask
land it is the cream of this paragraph is that our
generous patrons will continue, as they have done, to
aid us in the extension of our sphere OF usefulness
We beg them to send on additional subscribe:s, assu-
ring them that it will but enable us TO afford them
weekly feast Of higher flavor and richer mould. Our
present number send to some, who are not now
subscribers, with the hope that they too Will fancy
our appearance and take into the bosom OF their
honnp
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-04-04
TO OUR DEL1NaUENTs: FAREWELL.

THE time has come when, in accordance with the
resolution we long since adopted and in obedience to
the dictates of common sense we must bid you fare
well. Together have we communed, in every mood
from grave to gay, for many pleasant seasons; And
we had hoped that every one of you wond have shown
by your conduct I'm regard TO the dimes) that you
recognised our right to live upon the Legitimate rut
of our often difficult and always honest exersions as
editors and publisl But you have ignored alke
our requests and our demands. We therefore SEND
YOU now your last number of the Edgefeld AdreTt-
SER" You cannot think hardly of US for taking this
necessary step. 1t is what You would all 40 II siinaF
" dealt with Are you merchant! II you hao
customer who for years had been trusted by you ior
small sum and, as often as you applied to MIN lot
payment, had constantly neglected your claim, you
would certainly sell him no more goods Are you
Farmer! The man, whom You had Accommodated
with bread year after year, and who (alhough aole)
r.solu,ey refused settlement ut tie end of that time
that man you would drop as unworthy TO be accomo'
dated longer. Are you 4 Lawyer! Doctor!
Teacher! TIE same argumentum ad hominem will
apply in every case. And is the Printer not man
too like the rest of you! Shall he alone be kept out
of his righ;ful dues! But why need We reason upon
the subject, 1t is with regret old friends that say
to YOU, ssFarewell!" But the word of parting must
be put upon the record. We have enough OF paying
subscribers hanks to the generous crowd y to "pnSh
along keep moving" without you. That you can do
without our visits, is probable enough And even so
let it be !-Halc Longum Vale
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-04-04
R1rsISESS NOTICES.

ROBERT SULLIVAN, Edgcfeld c. II: Our readers
will perceive by referring the revised and enlarged
advertisement of Mr. RoBEkT SULLIVAN, that he
has now fully opened his new and SUI erb stock We
were in his store the other day. and in looking around
could not but be struck with the neatness and COM
peteness of every arrangement. We say the truth,
when we tina, his goods of the best and his pr
ces uerv moderate. LIE, those who doubt, call and see
for themselves.
A. G. RAMSEY, P. NJ: We are requested by Mr.
RAMSEY to call attention TO the positive necessity o
preparing all letters that designed TO be mailed
Otherwise they ,uu be despatched TO their dest'na
tion Some thirty have already BEEN deposited, unpaid
Their respective writers had better look 10 them
And every one without further notice, would do well
10 bear in mind that this Regulation Of the ?. NJ De-
parllnent is stringent one, and must be enforced
NJ FRAZIER, Edgefield c. H: The full and very
attractive advertisement of Col FRAZIER, in our pre-
sent ISSUE will of course be read with interest lhe
Colonel's establishment looks brilliant and beautiful
decked as it is with the rainbow colors OF hundred
dry.goods ancirs. Turn TO another column ior the
advertisement.
WILLIAM SHEAR, Augusta, Ga: We need scarce
y say anything in commentator of this old and popu
lar house. It's sterling merits are we'll known to all
who trade at Augusta in the line Of dry goods 1t has
been said that WM SHEAR keeps of the best stores
in the Southern country; and we believe there Is
grea, deal of truth in the remark.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-04-04

YANKEES IN CUBA-Ex.Gorcrnor Fish ana
family are receiving very civil treatment 1,.' ut Ine
hands of Caplain-Genera! Concha in Havana;
Americans there are rejoicing in the arrival of
two United States vessels at last. But II n
correspondent of. an exchange is TO be oeieved'
some of their officers and men are not doing
any great credit to our reputation These are
the correspondents words: :. ,n,, :,
"They came, and blush to say IT, That IN
some cases several American officers, forgetful
of their country, of their seIf-respect, disgrace
their flag and their uniform by scenes OF drunk
enness, and low dissipation in the public reslau-
rants and streets, which would be abhorent even
at the Five Points American residents have
been Obliged to cover their faces III very shame
at the dsgraceful conduct OF some OF their
counlrymen American ladies haze been oO-
liyed TO decline the acquaintance OF IheirSo"n
counlrymen. If an American officer VIII ir"lich
about the streets, making night hldeous with hls
noise, let him lay aside his uniform, let hln not
even wear one button which shall tell the dis u.
graceful story that he is m American navy ON
Ger. Such as have no respect for themselves
should respect their country.
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BURNING THE WOODS.

The following well-simed remarks are from the
Charleston Mercury, while speaking of the sad
rayages of The destructive cvntlagralion which
has been 50 recently raging in all sections Ut
this and adjoining States:
These are the evils which follow the burning
of the woods merely but when to them are ad-
dcd the destruction Of houses, settlements, fem
ces, provisions, and at Il Time when The planter
is bending all his energies in preparation for the
coming crup, it is impossible 10 condemn the
custom in terms too slroty or 10 recommend
The resort tG measures too harsh. 1t Is an evil
which should be- correc ed by the most efficient
legislation, imposing severe penalties upon those
WHO for their OWL little interests reckleSsly IN
hirt incaculable loss upon others. These tires
usually originate with men who have few cat
lie, sci fire to other peoples woods in order
that they may have early pasturage. A wisp OF
lighted straw begins the work which ends III
such consequences lis We have spoken Of.
The thing is SO easily done, aid the chances
of detection so remote, that nothing but the
most active legislation, yigantIy enforced, will
prove of any avail. To US the idea is intolera-
BILE, of people being permitted, every SEASON, 10
commit such acts of mpunily-acts which ex-
hibit the most criminal disregard 10 the property
aud interests OF diners. y nuDie lorcst Il loo
rich an Inheritance lU be thus ruthlcsty destroy
ed 1t is The support and hope of peoples
agricultural future, no less than the pride and
ornament Of their possessions. Aud The codes
Of civilized nations visit with severe punishment
the very conduct which in South Carolina
knows no rcbuke. 1t is full lime that some
thing practical br done, and with these remarks
we leave the matter to The planters ct the Stale,
whose interests have suffered so long and dearly
from the prevalence Of The custom.
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Religions Notice.

THE next Minister'S and Deacons' Conference o
the Second Division of the Edgefela Baptist Asso'
citation. will meet at Goodhope Church, on Fri
day before the fifth Sabbath in April next, to mee
at 10 O'Clock, A. M. Elder JAMES F. PETERSON te
preach the Introductory Sermon. Elder JOIN
TnAPP Alternate.
Subject for discussiOn.-Should those Members
who fail to contribute anything towards the eSpen'
ccs of the Church be subjects of discipline?
Elder J NJ. CHILEs to write an essay on the I'M
portance of Churchrs meeting every Sabbath at the
the regular places Of worship.
Elder Jons TRAP to write an essay on the i'm
portancc of Churches enforcing the discipline Of the
New Testament.
The subject on the Importance OF Sunday Schools
in Churches, continued from last Conference.
J. W. COLEMAN, MODERATOR.
Ronr RRyIN Sr Clerk
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-04-04
THE INSTITUTE CONCERT.

Mrs. RAYMOND and her scholars gave delightful
concert on Friday night last, the large hall oi the
Female Institute, before brilliant and attentive au
dlence. The young ladies and little girls performed
their parts in better style decidedly than We hive
ever before known them tofo. There was neatness'
an accuracy, proprety, spirit about the whole
affair which reflects, high credit upon the excellent
lady who presided and directed during the evening.
Her girls on this occasion gave such manifest proof o
their admirable training, that we cannot imagine now
any one can longer disrust the advancement Of their
daughters in this beautiful art Of Music, when under
Mrs RAYMoHp's charge There was a new feature
in The audience too, which gratiled US exceedingly
1t was the respectful attention which every onc lille
bows and ALL exhibited towards the lovely performers
The circumstance, we thought, evidenced not only
that the hearers entertained pleasantly, but tha
there was an atmosphere of true gentty prevailing
throughout the evening We doubt no; that every one
present fell, indebted to Mrs. Il. and her charming
school for this very agreeable concert.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-04-04
IDLEMILD.

SUCH is the name OF N. 2. WILLIS place upon 'he
Hudson, whence he is at this time writing variety
of letters Upon the pas,mes, pleasures and occnpa'
lions of country life is little surprising at hrst
view, that man can find in ascope Of nature around
him not exceeding diameter of three miles, sufficient
material 10 work up into fifty long etleis But VIII
LIS has done this, and is still writing on without the
helm Of botany, mineraogy geology. He finds IAN
ces in every tree and brook, in every bird and Hover
or necessity, he must be occasionally dull Iet the
mo;or;,v of even his Idlewd" letters are very en-
tertanng.
b; the bye, speaking OF " ldle"la' we nave
friend who as W, hink) has improved upon the name
in poin. Of euphony u, all events He calls Ills place
.Idewood,' very dreamy, soft, long, pretty lazy
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-04-04
NEW SPRING GOODS.


WILLIAM SHEAR, Augusta, Ca. has
w received from New York, BEAUTIFUL
SUPPLY OF
SPRING GOODS,
Embracing general assortment of Fancy and Sta
pie articles, suitable for the present season. among
which are
Rich French Printed Organdies, and Printed Jaco-
nets, for Ladies' Dress s.;
Fancy Barege and Grenadine Flounced Robes, OF
elegant styles:
Ladies' Summer Dress Silks and Fancy Bareges;
French and English Brilliantes and English and
American Prints;
Sup'r Fancy and Mourning Ginghams and Printed
Lawns;
Superior Brown and Black Mixed DcBcge, for La
dies Travelling Dresses;
Extra Black Alpaca and Lupin's best Blk Cha'!eyi
English Black Craps Of extra quality, for Ladies'
Wells and Trimmings;
Ladies' Wide Hen,-sti,ch French Lawn and EN-
brOdered IIankerchieis, Of new and beautiful
styles, some Of extra size
Gentlemen's Linen Cambria Ilandkerchicfs, with
CUlored Borders
Superior Linen Cambrics and French Lawns:
Long Lawns and Birds Eye Diapers, of extra quail
ityi
Superior A Irish Linens and Table Diapers;
Superior As inch Pillow Case Linens and l2-4 Lin
en- Shce,ngs;
Superior IIuckabacks and Crequelas, for Towels;
Allvndalc, Lancaster and hlarseilcs Quilts, OF ex-
tra size and quality;
Extra White Silk Warp and Gauze Fannels;
Black Silk Gallons and Coat Bindings, OF the best
quatJ;
White, Fancy Striped and Check Muslins, OF beau
itful styles for Ladies' Dresses;
Superior White Cambrics, Jaconets and Na'nsook
Muslns;
Plain Swiss, Tarleanes, 1874 Paris Muslins, for
Ladies' Evening Dresses;
Swiss aud Cambric Hair Cord Nluslins, Of extra
quality;
Black Seeded Lace, for Ladies Wells;
With great variety of other articles, suitable for
the prcsrn, season. and to a Of which the attention
Of the public is respectfully invited.
Augusta, April 2. # IL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-04-04

SAVANNAH VALLEY RAIL RoAD.-The Direc-
tors of this Road have been in session Ut Ham,
burg, and in various conferences with Commit
tees from the City Council and citizens OF Au-
gusta, for the last three days, and we regret 10
learn that the subscription of $5OO,OOO, Oh the
part of the city, has not been confirmed. We
are pleased to learn, however, that the Directors
have decided TO build the Road, whether amy aid
is obtained from Augusta or not, and, that, be-.
sides the transactions Of mucn other important
business previous to their adjournment yester-
dny, they elected F. c. Arms as their Chet
Engineer, who will proceed Immediately with the
location Of The line.
We congratulate the company upon the enter
prising determination Of their selection OF an
engineer oi such we'll known energy and abli-
ty-Augusta Conslutiunulist.
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ALMOST UNPRECEDENTED.

AGAIN we revert TO the cold weather of March
1855. 1t is, truly, almost unprecedented. We have
heard the opinion of that venerable individual, " the
oldest nabiiant, and it is, that there has not been
in any year during the current century so much
of bitter cold weather in the month of March lin this
latitude Of course) during the last four weeks For
several mornings since our notice of last week, the
thermometer Las stood as low as 270 Fahrenheit.
Several persons have mentioned to US that they OBJ
served ice an inch in thickness. The fruit all killed.
suving perhaps few craband horse-appes. A more
backward looking Spring seldom comes along. Lei
us hope that, when
"Apri wakes and starts around
The sleeping fragrance from the ground
the days will become genially warm, the nights nalmi.
y mellow, the zephyrs propitiously mild and the
showers delightfully."- gentle. Thus shall we be led TO
forget the late freezinss and nippinss Of March, and
to rpioce in the eafy and owery beauties Of his more
lnvpIv successor.