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Read and take warning !!

We are now sending our accounts to all who arc
indebted TO us for subscription 10 the AdpcrtrScr,
residing out Of the limits of this State, with the
earnest hope that al who may receive ST Id notice
of their Indebtedness, will remit the amount as soon
as possible.
sSy" Those who do not comply with the above
request By the first day Of April next, will l,OSi-
lively be placed upon our " Black Last, '"T
publication as q warning to other Publishers, and
their names Immediately erased from our subscrip-
ton books.
ss" We are in earnest, gentcmcn-send on
your dimes promptly and den. compel us to deal
harshly with you.
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COMMERCIAL CEEDlr.-Thc Tallahassee, Flor
ida Sentinel says:
"ln conversation the other day with an intel
lgent merchant of this place, just from the city
of New York, we were gratiied TO learn through
him that Florida in he commercial world stands
second best on the list of States for promptitudc
and punctualily. South Carolina frst-Fl"rida
second Of the debts contracted since March
1854 South Carlna has paid fifty-eight, and
Florida fifty-seven per cent. All the other
States fall considerably below these figures
most Of the Western States not averaging more
than twenty-five or thirty per cent"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-28

QUEER DoDGE.-lt has been discovered that
a keeper of lager bier celler in the Bowery,
for the purpose of cvading the law requiring
him TO close his place on Sunday, has been in
the habit of holding pretended religious services,
therein officiating himself as the leader of cere.
monies He takes the Bible reads 4 chapter or
two, serves each of his hearers with lass Of
bier, and takes up collection AS the Consti-
tuition probably did not contemplate so much
liberty of conscience, the arragenent will be IN
tcrfvred with by the police.-N. y. Enquirer.
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Executors Notice,

ON "Wednesday the 18th day of April next,
" will proceed to sell at the plantation known "
as the Bussey Place." the real and personal Is. :
tate of William Robert.ou, deceased, CONSISTING oi
LAND, NEGROES, CATTLE, SIoCk' house
hold and Kitchen Furniture, &c.
TEsMs.-Credit Of twelve months from the Gay
of sale Purchasers to give notes with approved Sc
curity. GEO y. q. ~
Mar oS ot
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-28

CorpEr.-Quite large vein Of Sulphuretted
Copper ore is now brng wrought in the vicinity
of our village, by Mrs. Cannon and Mr.. Il. Ste
phenson. This mine may prove Il valuable dis
covery we hear that one or two gentlemen,
skilled in these matters, have examined it, and
speak cncouragingIy, There is no doubt of the
ore being fine specimen Of the Sulphuret; and
acid solution will quickly coat smooth knife
blade with metallic Copper; but is it rich enough
to pay for the mining, transporlion, and smelling
That is the question. A beautiful blossom
has been left on our table for inspeclion.-Ab-
beyille Banner.
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static of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT
I'M ORDINARY.

EDGEF1ELU UISIhICI,
IN ORDINARY
1)YH.T T. WRIGHT, Esquire, Ordinary OF Edges
ID field District.
Whereas, VIM. d. Jennings has applied to me foF
Goods and chatles rights, and credits Of Saruh Rob-
ertson, late Of the District aforesaid deceased
These nre, therefore, to cite and admonish all and
singular the kindred and creditors of the said deceas
adj 70 be and appear before next Ordinary's
Court for the said District 10 be holden at Edee6ed
c. r., on the 9th day Of April next, 10 show cause,
If any, why the said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and SEAL this Oath day Of Mar
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ffy.fve and in the seventy year Of Ameri.
can independence.
II. T: WRIGHT, o. E. D.
Mar % Ct IL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-28

HoMIclDE.-We understand that an atfray oc-
Cured on Sunday morning last, near -Four Nile
Branch, in Barnwell district, South Carolina, in
which Duncan Freeman was killed, and A. J.
Randall wounded in the abdomen, by James
NJ. Gurnscy.
The facts of the case us we understand them
are as follows Randall and Freeman went TO
the house Of Gurnsey and committed an assault
upon him, driving him from his house On re-.
treating he drew revolver and shot Freeman
dead, and it is thought mortally wounded Kan.
dali. Gurnscy, has been committed 10 Barnwe!l
Jail 10 stand his trial--Augusta Constitution
aist
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-28
TILE EPIHENIC.

CAN any inform the country how to get rid OF
this nbominabe disease which takes off all the chick
ens without regard Shanghais Co:hins or Dokngs
1t is at this time prevalent i'll several localities of our
acquaintance and We know that the unfolding of a
specific for its extel minuton would be revelation
mos, gratefully received by many of our readers.
Give US the antidote.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-28
THE LAST FROM THE RABuN GAP

Mr. GoURDIN still refuses TO pay a cent to the SUBJ
contractors and matters on the Rabun Gap line OF
Railroad operations continue in Il very disagreeabie
posture Probably there will be lawsuit before the
difficulty is determined and this, we fear, may occa-
sion considerable unnec essary deny in the
Of the work. But have the opinion OF several gen.
tlemen in that quarter that the building o! the road Is
placed beyond contingency, and that its completion
cannot be easily post pOned.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-28
REPLhNTIGG.

WE would like Ia have the opinion OF our outside
confreres, upon the subject of replanng corn thus
far viz as to whether is better replant at
once after it has been bitten by FROST or to wait
patiently for it TO grow out again. 1t occurs to our
unagricultural noddle, that when there is n very
bad stand (rom any cause) the surest way is to pow
up and plant over again. But we are perhaps wrong
What saws ColTEp7
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Religious Notice.

THE next Fifth Sunday Union Meeting "f the
9TH division, Edgcfcl Baptist Association, will be
held with the Republican Churh on Friday before
5th Sunday in April.
QUERY.-Is family prayer a duty obligatory upon
the head Of families, who are members of the church
Appointed the Rev. G. II. CLYArr to preach n
sermon ON Sunday, on the same subject, Rev. d.
D. BRuNsoN his alternate.
S.P. GE1ZEN MoD'oR.
GEO. w. NIXON CLERK.
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SHALACHBERGER.

WE cracked bottle of this delightful Rhenish
wine with our friend LEDEscuuLrz the other day,
and not fail to recommend the article TO wine
tasters, az very superioS racy and healthfu bev-
erage. We have no d: ubt that Mr.. L. would accom-.
modate any gentleman, who desired as much as from
one to half.dozen boxes brought ont, by ordering
them through well.posted friend Of his in New York.
1t strikes US that it would be some better for good
many people 10 use this light wine instead of certain
stronger pota,ions very high in favor Hence our
reference to the Shalachberger Suppose we try ii!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-28

ais TIE CzAR DEAD T'-This (says the Bati-
more Patriot is an open question. A commits
sion house in that city is in receipt of Messrs.
Maclane, Morcs &, Co.'s London Circular, BY
the Africa A postscript, written at the latest
moment before the steamers sailing, says that n
rumor was current that the Empress of Russia
was dead. 1t would be singular, if an event
so marvellous rs the Cars death had taken place,
and an extensive business house as the above,
be so indefinite on the subject.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-28

THE Emperor of Japan seems to have sharp
eye to his rights and privileges. He evidently
is not Il believer in popular sovereignty" He
directed that all the American gold pieces which
Mr.. Burrows, who lately visited Jeddo bay, gave
to his subjects, should be returned. The inter-
prefer discovered Liberty" on them, which
alarmed the Emperor
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-28

SSow.-We were utterly amazed yesterday
morning to find the earth covered with two or
three inches of snow. There was some sport
with snow balls for few hours but the supply
of the raw material soon gave out. At the time
of ouf writing The weather has moderated and
VIC hope to be spared freeze, which we dread
ed would destroy our prospects for fruit-South
Carolinian, 23d inst
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nfnrn Rrnnkers Ahcnd.

MANY persons and among the rest such clever gen.
,lemen as the editors Of the Washington Sentinel, are
predicting that the United States will be IN war
with one or more Of the European powers before ano'
,her year shall have pissed Cuba Of course is to be
tho bone OF contention We mention the speculaton'
is as most specuaory opinions are, very qucstlona-
BILE. Yet looking at matters as they stand, JACKSON
HOLMES bet upon the rcsu would be about az good
a. auv
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-28

A HoAx.-There was Il rumor current in Bos-
ton on Monday that the steamer Canada which
left that port on Saturday with million OF dol
lars on board, had been captured by Russian
frigatc. The credulous citizens were thrown
into Il tremendous excitement in consequence,
but their fears were alayed on the same evening
BY an announcement by telegraph that the
Canada had arrived safe at Halifax.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-28

DURING n thunder storm on the 9th instant,
the house of Amos Woo,en, near Wilmington,
N. e., was struck by lightning, which instantly
killed little son of Mr.. w. and injured more
or less the whole family, also dischargng two
loaded guns, one of which was melted at or near
tho hrnruh
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-28
WAsu1ycrnN March lq

Secretary Dobbin is still confined to his house.
The President had IN interview with him to-day.
II is rumored that orders go out to HaTana
for the naval force there to seek reparatlon Tor
the Ell Dorado outrage. The steamer Princeton
with ten heavy guns, is already there; the steam
er Fulton, with five guns; the frigate Columbia,
with fifty guns; and the sloop Falmouth, with
twenty guns, are either there now or will be
very soon. They are all under command of
commodore Newton. There IS an additional
force of fhy.four guns at Norfolk ready, if
wanted, at short notice. The Administration is
fiery, but don't know how long it will con,in-
ue so.
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CHOW ARE YOU oFF FOR GREENS ="

HO" AXE hoC OFc' cVIN ~1>k|E1So'
THUS exclaimed an urchin at our gate the other
day, who had come TO 'lorrow mess" We told
him to 60 into the garden, and the turnp patch, md
every where else he thought advisable, and rake all
hc saw If he got his mess, it's more than we thought
Mt the time. But If he had said Z" How are you of
for chickens We should have been still worse stuck
And still worser ifturkeys had been the subject of
enquiry. Nobody seems to remember that we are an
editor this year. Hard luck
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-28

The Ell DoRApo AFFAtR-The Washington
correspondent of The New York Times says:
"The friends of the Administration here as
sert that the President has ordered that extreme
measures be taken, if necessary, to exact instant
reparation at Havana for the late outrage upon
the steamer Ell Dorado.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-28
GUYSOTT'S
YELLOW DOCK g. SARSAPARILLA

rs now put in the largest sized Bottles, and is ac.
L knowledged 10 be the BEST SARSAPARlLLA
made, is certified by the Wonderful Cures it has
performed the original copies of which are in the
possession of the proprietor. Remember, this is the
only true and original article.
SCROFULA, SYPHILIS, MERCURIAL COM.
PLANTS, CANCER, GANGREENE, RHEUMA-
TISM and vas, variety Of other diseases speedily
and perfectly cured by the use of this medicine.
READ THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATE.
TALLArossA Co., Ala. Jan. 9, 1859.
DEAE sIE-I send you this to certify to you that your
Extract Yellow Dock and Sarsaparla has performed
the most wonderful that has been
effected have been afflicted for foy " ars With
erupons my legs and feet In lSfS they got so bad
thai had 10 go crutches, and in 1s49 had leg
amputa;ed above the knee In about nine months after my
other leg broke out in large eating and running sores from
my knee my foot and discharged great ccal OF oen-
sve Ny groin also broke out in large bles which
discharged much offensive matter and at The same time
my left hand broke out In large running sores nearly my
elbow. The misery TINT have suffered for the last two
years cannot describe to you was in such agony that
never rested day or night
Wrappers read it, and found record Of some wonderful
performed BY your Extract Of Yellow Dock and
Sarsaparila:" sent and got two bottles Of II and com
mcnced taking it. In two weeks 10 my great astonishment,
my all became easy, aud could sleep al night
thing had not done for two years When had taken
now used in all eight bottles OF your Extract of Yellow
Dock and sarsnparia,n and consider myself well.
entteat all Of the afflicted 10 Try this medicine for be-
~
aside all prejudice and just it. and proclaim Its great
worth suffering mankind and enrca them 70 take IT, or
il will cure them. My case Is well known 70 large portion
Of South Carolina Georgia and Alabama, and any shoud
doubt the above cure, invite thcm 10 call on me- ana
viii show the them nth the sea, sears can rrS De i0ona In iAa00'4
WV RENAJAH HUGHES.
~ The Yellow Dock and sarsaparila Is peculiarly
ADAPTED for females Of delicate health resulting from Ieg
aritv of menstrual discharges and other diseases pecusr
10 their scy The proprietor has In his possession great
number of certificates # cures p roed OF .ae ABOVE @ ao
DR. Guysos Extract of Yellow Dock and Sasapara Will
a. once regulate those difficulties and renew the natural
energies. ,.,,
Sold Wholsesalc and Retail BY SC0V1L & MEAD LII
Chartres Street. N O., General Agents for the Southern
States to whom ali orders must be addressed
solJ also by G. L. PENN Edgraed C. H.; ". B. GRIF-
FIN, Lonemircs; WARDLAW & LYON, Abbeville G. H.;
r G. RISIEY Laurcnsvie: j. F. PRATT Co, New,
hcrry: HATILAND, RISLEY CO., Augusta, Ga, ana
UATiLAND uARRALL i CO.. Charleston.
Mar 2s, 1859 ly
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-03-28

From SALT LAKE.-Seyeral persons have
arrived at Independence, No., who left Salt Lake
City on The elh of February. They report that
Col. Steptoe, who was appointed Governor of
Utah, has neither accepted nor declined that
station yet Brigham Young was still Governor
detacto.
Snow very deep on the mountains, and diff
cult travelling. They met the party which went
out in February, at SCOTS Bluff, getting on
prosperously. They met with no disturbance,
from the Indians. They report that several
tribes are disafected; and threaten hos,ilities,
but us yet no depredations have been committed.
They passed through an encampment of about
one hundred and fifty lodges of Sioux, without
moestalion.
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COM N E r CT AL.
Correspondence of the Advertiser.

Correspondence OF the AdVcTusef.
HAMBURG, MARCH "a.
Corros-The intelligence Of the death Of the
Car Of Russia, per the last advices from Liverpool
has caused quite an animated demand. at an i'm
prorement of to ! cent on all grades. Our mar
ket closes to-day with brisk demand, at full prices,
and an advancing tendency. We quote : to cts.
as extremes. ID.
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Runaway

! T1ROM the Subscriber on the 10th Of March, my
apprentice boy, MALlCillA SIMS, as he
calls himself lie is 10 or II years old, rather
copper -colurcd and strait hair, and dirty when he
left. Any person lodging him in any Jail. shall be
paid for their trouble. S. l.. BuiLEh;
Mar 26 81 II
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Mar29
Notice i!

A LII Persons indebted to the Subscriber either
IA by note or account, are respectfully requested
to settle the same by or before the 10Th of April
next, otherwise they must pay costs, as cannot,
nor will not give longer indulgence. must have
money. G. RICHTER.
Mar g Ct II
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sold DOG TRAY.-


TEls is very pretty song, with chorus which
admits of being arranged inlo an excellent Quarce
We append The words for the benefit of such Of our
young friends as "don't know the tune but can:
member the words"
"The morn of life is past,
And evening comes at last,
it brings me dream Of once happy day
OF merry forms I've seen
Upon the villuge green,
Sporting with my old dog Tiny.
(CHoRus.) Old dog Trays ever faithful
Grief cannot drive him away
He's gentle, he is kind,
I'll never, never find
A better friend than old dog Tray.
The forms called my OWN,
Hnre vanished one by one, =.
The luvd ones, the dear ones have all passed away
Their happy smiles have flown,
Their gentle voices g0ne
I've nothing left but oddcg Tray.
tCnoRus) Old dog Trays ever faithful, &c.
When thoughts reca he past,
His eyes are on ME cast,
know that he feels what my breaking hear,
Although he cannot speak, [woud say
III vainly, vainly seek
y better friend than old dog Tray.
(CnoRUs) Old dog Trays ever faithful, &c.
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THOMAS G. KEY,

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
VN1ILL also prosecute Claims for BOUNTY
w LAND, under the late act Of Congress
He will also buy, at the highest market price,
LAND WARRANTS.
Edne6eld c. H. Mar 90 It III
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THE bombardment of Sebastopol WAS TO be-
gin MS soon as all the guns were placed and the
ammunition ready. 1t is said that the EngIisi,
lines alone will fire away 42O tons of shot in
twelve hours, and the French lines nearly 800
tons so that any one may calculate the amount
required for an incessant bombardlnenl of fifty
or sixty hours. The English have already about
l,4OO ions of shot and shell at camp, and when
about 600 tons more are added to That it was
expected that they would commence firing.
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CINCINNATI, March 90

''INCINNAII, NIdTCH ~.
THE Two slaves arrested here on Saturday on
Il writ of habeas corpus were brought into court
to-day when Judge Storer informed them that
they were at liberty to 60 free, but they prefer
red to return with their masters and were ut
once conveyed across the river without excite
ment.
The Probate Court has issued an attachment
for the Captain of the steamer Falls City, who
had nineteen slaves on board the boat on Sun
day evening at the warf and prevented the Snireff
from examining the boat until the slaves were
conveyed in yawl TO the Kentucky shore
The weather is very cold here and the thcr,
mometer is down 10 20 degrees.
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A trial of newly-inventcd self breech-loadlne
and priming carbine has been made at The schoo
of Musketry at Hythe, in England Sixty shots
can be fired from this weapon in seven mlnnles
out of that number, at 4 range OF one hundred
yards, forly-seyen struck The bulls eye. Ioia
immersion in water of the carbinc, loaded, did
not affect its explosive power, the fusee being
readily discharged. The raPidiy of the firing
did not produce the slightest arrangement, the
piece neither requiring oiling nor cleaning.
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WRITING TRACTS.

THE Patriot notices the receipt Of some temperance
tracts from the pen of Judge O'NEALL Tile old
mans active and untring mind still struggles on for
that which has been one of the high purposes Of his
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eg" We are requested by our Post Master, TO
state that in accordance with the act recently passed
by Congress, on or after the st Of April the postage
on all letters must be prepaid
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1B. CoUR TINE

SURGEON DENTIST,
@ INSERTS Improved Plates, from
one to the whole sett, by Atmospheric
aIIlYY-D Pressure, and will attend strictly to all
orders entrusted to his care. All work warranted.
Address, Aiken, S. c.
March 2S vt III
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THE Missing U. S. SHIr ALBANIA letter
dated Havana, March Ia, says: "By y recent
arrival in port, we have Il report which is of
importance 10 those who are interested in the
fate OF the Albany. A mast has been picked
up near Turks Island, whose shape and dimeu-
sions hive led 10 the belief that it belonged to
this unfortunate vessel Accurate measures
have been taken of it, and it may prove clue
to the fate of those we mourn"