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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25
RnchAatar. SAINT. %

Rochester, Sept. %.
The American State Convention &C.
ssmbled in this oity day. The session
wss mostly occupied 10 the presentation
Of credentials.
AvTFRNooN SESSION The convention
rsassembled at two O'Clock, aud was called
10 order BY the President. Over lOOOliels-
gates were present. Gen. Scroggs Of Bnf-
falo moved that committee Of 1 from each
congressional district be appointed TO select
permanent officers. During the absence Of
the Committee Attorney Gen. Gushing.
William G. Clarke, editor OF the Mobile
Advertiser, Hon. ]. F. Hughes Of Florida,
and Bushnell White Of Ohio were admitted
on motion, the Convention rose and gave
three cheers each tor Ohio, Alabama and
Florida
MI. Clarke, Of Mobile, made on enconr-
aging speech.
The Committee on permanent organize
ton reported President J. W Barker. 33
Vice Prs and Secretaries.
Mr. Barker thanked the Convention, ALI.
ted 10 the gratifying increase IN the co,,n
ellis, and declared his convict, ton that the
State ~ as safe FOR Fillmore
A delegate moved that the Convention
proceed to ballot for Governor, wher enpon
another moved that the nomination be made
by acclaDation.
The Convention Immediately, - one mar
shouting Erastus Brooks.
! For ten minutes scene OF the greatest
and most rspturous enthusiasm prevailed
| A call was made for those that were or
! posed TO the nomination to rise.
/ Not one man rose. Gen. Scroggs made
. speech coneratulating the convention OF
their unanimity, and moved that the Cor
vsation proceed to an informal ballot foI
| 1t. Governor.
| Motion carried.
Jesses C. Dunn, Of Buffalo, Lyman O'Deil
Of Livingston, and G. Dsnnisten Of Steu.
/ ben, were nominated % csn1idates.
| On the first ballot Nj. ODsll received Z
majority of 40
| Gen. berogss moved to 1sks the homins,
tion unanimout that NJ. Ounn censsated
t. sllow bio nane 10 30 used With Rsset 70.
lustanee, and hat not q the Request 6 cit
laeas e Nu1ale, but e eltl1ses q Js0ee,
- seyaty. No eae WeuA support &y0ss
03elA mere sasnaetly tAAa Jsoe g. Dan,
TIE aeQlnasieA. g ~. olsll NJ In
naas neaat1Saa. ~ vatop yees 80! ~
III ~ :
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25
LATEST NEWS.
New York, Sept. %

New York, Sept. q.
The State Convention of colored men
is now 10 ssssion here, Wm. Rhodes, Of
Troy, President. Resolutions we're re,
ported and adopted, pledging the Con
vention to support the Republican Ma
tional and State tickets. Speaker Banks
hss positively accepted the invitation
rendered him BY several Of our promi.
nent merchants and bankers, to spssk 10
that city on Thursday next.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25

We learn from the Dubuque EIpress
end Herald that the Alhsmbra on her
dows "Trip. struck on snag or rock in
Lake Pspin, and stove hole 10 her hull.
u 10 reported that she went to pieces.
Her passenger arrived here yesterday
morning.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25
SIGN Of THE
BIG TEA KETTLE.
- II Ov n
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
Wholesale t1MA Retail.

I'VE ubserh-rs have on hand iarg- assortment
J 81 the latest and m"si approved patterns " Par
Tor and Cook STOVES one II the partners lawns
had 4 number III wears experrhee ia thu nlsnufae
tnte ~ Stoves, W. Are confdrni are now Offering
bitter selected stock OF Stoves than before
been offered ia thi. city
Our st0'k Of House Furnishing floods c,inpTi
alInrt every arc- that be- thought II ia The H.
OF hons.-k-eprs' want Pure Silver PLATED, Brit
tania Pianisf-i Japannei Eusfh. led and poll hrd
Iron; French timed AMI bright Til Ware; Brushes
BROOM. and Feather Busters; Tea Trays, Chinese
Gonns. Hand and Tea Beli> Sad Ir.ns, Tailor, irons,
Bel Cords Clothes Line, Pals, Tuba, Wsshb0s I'd,
Ch"ppinR Trays and Knives lsnterns Toilet War
Wire Ware, d al kinds, Hand Is.ns. Shoyelr and
Tones willow ware, Silver plated and Britannia q anne
Castots cut OF pressed Glass bottles. table and door
Mats, Ivory, Horn, Bone, Cocoa and Rbony handed
Cutlery wAfi1e irons, upright gstiirons door d0st
stove AID carpet Brushes, t.estLe With very mahy
more sitic!es tOu NUMEROUS {. LushtLn All Of which
the public respectfully invited u csii and exam
inc both Goods and prices
SMITH REMINGTON
Dessainf Block, Second street doors east OF Perry
street
Goods delivered free u expens in any DAT, Of the
city. septI8
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Il Essls sIsyI Es
tents Furnishing Goods

Is full aud conpl.f. u r,~isihnr p4Ii aiming 10
Winter WARDROBE, 7" all II winch Ne uid inNiie
the aiientn OF on ri.nI and tbs public etnef ,iy
GASIEEl * 90
tp!5 tf Eiadt, III Sec..ii a,tt ThiTd I
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25
R0ohaafnr g.

Rochester, Sept. %.
The American Convention has nomi-
mated Ersstus Brooke for Governor By
aocl smation
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25
Journey men TailOrs.

"A 4 MED SIX good journey men I.lot.. ~ VII IA
w constant -n.pluynI' III Will b. gt-n
CASrEEI y 60
Eiads briw~en Sr,-hd ii.i rhirf ttctt-
Das export, SEPT 70 1870
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25

The Sabbath 3O01
THIS work ais place hitherto vacant The ".
j lection Ct tunes Is excellent. Also arranged BY
themselves Old tunes especially for prayer Aod social
m+etings
fine selection Ut pieces for opsnine and CLOSING
services, special occs-irns Ar Also Chants for 3.
riscopai service and last but least 100 pAees Ars
devoted to Instructions aud exercises which make IL
invaluable for the Teacher We intend a Oh time 10
Be supllisd With the work hy the quantity. Ordesp
so,tctedi Coees s4ht posta0e lree) % ~ eeps q
d THE retail prize. 1eachAFs ckestatsfs ana Nan.
dams are fo0rssssd ss s1aniae ~ M
sale 81 "A WIN n t&o.
(An&isassl 6ssh yslas.a.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25

A Well Dressed People.
liz i.c trc4n-i I.iHaik II 5tiaDgeis u .lin. la
vrHpuTf that IT. ciilleD~ exceedingly wen
dressed p.opir Su, b l. TIA" fact aIi Wr h,.w
fuy prepared with 4 mstbii'rht a. oftintht I TIE
most s'' sAnt God ia the way -
(O.iII.VI CLOTHS,
PantalOOnry and WaistCOat ihgs,
10 continue 10 drsss tiiaw tiis.n- the ine:i
fashionable M nnri.
Our Goods are Of the
LATEs 9TyLs II -
and mo beautiful fsti.,, aud W. viii MAKE then. up
TO order, having All eye 10 The prevailing fashion.
took pI
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25
NOTICE..

VIE business OF the late Arm VI Hull, AI-n Co,
i has this dsy been trans ferred 10 M-ssr- (Sood-
rich, Wheeler Wants VII. will coi,tiuu- the Lusl-
hess At their bew warehouse hear the n Rail
road Depot
The undersigned having associated himself In bn-
siness With Messrs Goodrich, WheeltE Yantis. may
be found VI their ONCE where he will settle the se
counts u the late nTm Of Hull, Allen 4 o.
would also solicit continuance Of the patronage
80 literally bestowed upon our late nrm.
JARED CHITTENDEN,
ssptlO-dtf Late OF the 0rm Of q A. 4 Co.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25

IMMENSE ATTRACTION AT THE
Great Carpet Hall,
BEECHER, HOLLISTER l. WILKINS,
s35 aMd II7 sake ~, Mp >snirs,
CHICAGO.
81 3 d D, d u d
WORTH OF
CURTAIN GOODS.
BEDDING. &c a.
TUE ONLY HOUSE IN CHIC AGO
Exclusive III Ih.
~ R y II r. r. ~ II ID T..
Al our .sI-n-n" Sale Roame ma @souud sn
."ttu,-n, u G"0i- our h. "sc .d,ns bath IN
Quality and style, all others " The
City Combined.
We are CONSTANT, selling 10 crowds u BUYERS
tn. most elegant gods brought 10 thr Western
Market al
Lower FriCe0,
Than II IL possible for ANY other hous. 10 Afford -
P.rso.- de-, ring arilc. ia line 81 business
| 4 t,iir-
CALL ANDs SEP
oar aiulo-t rudl-n, variety Of ,i,ie bring fst The
LARGEST STOCK.
EVER EXHIBITED IN CHICAGO
NOTgl
OUR SALE AND DISPLAY Rooms ARE At
I36 / 1877 Lake Street,
~ UP STAIRS. III
BEECHER, HoLLIsTERS WILKINS
novssdaviy
NEW
HARDW ARE STORE.
LIVINGSTON / LOCKWOOD
A AK n.~ uprnins ~ NJ Man - c""ple'r
Astrk "
superior Hardware.
10 which invite tn al, ntson - ih"te VI hing u
purchase Anyihng III oar hue rho-e hnyih. OF ns
rrly upon getting god stIi' Y recommended
| 4. such.
| W. dr.lsnt keep ~ fuli a-sorin,eIt ~ msehsn.
cs tools y the very b"st quality which ~h o old
n pr.c -s which viii -atissActi..n Dut a--yH
men OF shelf Goods i. n-a,ly full, and have 10
transit invoices which added To those received
will make stock a. large aud a,tT sc,ve - ANY IL
Ls found ia the Stat.
Confidently believing that ~
LOW RRx00O
Good Goods Just pTesehtAtioIs and eloss personal
attention, We can and VIII make fol- the Interest u
close buyers to eive W . call.
LIVINGSTON 4 LOCKWOOD
Davsnp.st, July 21d 1o6e-dly
Spertsnen
YOU viii And thr best brands q
Dis0oud Grain Gun Powder;
ahcs--au sises;
Water Proof Gun Caps,
| Il DALzELL Co.
| fAuslAtfl 0db Perry ~
JUYY1IDo Q 01l.L0
0AkOOF Z WCS1s1U1es1N3
nnvner AZ pponf And Dfa6N street
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25


selected assortment u
LEATHER = SlsISleleS'y IfNs'llsUGlS'e,
every uferrd IN tn" West tomptisine in psttuf
:. he AID Harness Leather
bath Oak and H. milo. K,
collar Leather
bi'nch AmrGica AMI Ptteut Calf skins,
kips AMI Upper Leather
Vi every quality
L,nin.s ku.n-, MorrpcCo Bindings Patent and
Plain Skntinp Dash and Enan,i-i g.. athri, Lasts.
Findings &c &c
Saddi-iy Hardware. Japanh-d Bra aud silNe,
Plated, from the best manuia'tui"i. SIT sdju
,ne. Civ, and Pal Nres; Roller, Horse Shoe, and
Spr ine Tonsuei Buckles and IN short every article
tn hsthrss maker, OF SaJii"t eau wish
Carnage and Grncrrs Bows top Props stump
Joints Coach i.aces, BAnda, EnanrIi~i ,Lihs, ~
WAGON Hubs. Spoke-, Bent Teioes Carriag- Shxu.
csrriaee Bolts, WAGON SPRING and ASies Hor
collars. Horse Blankets Fly Nets Bell LEATHER, NJ
chine stretched and Rntbtr Billing B.it kvet- 4 Y
W-invit" at;'nti,n "fpurchasers, feeling sst.6.i
We can satisfy all,ln regard To quality and price.
\ u Cash paid Tor Hide
HAiGHT SEARS b BECKETT
- ) 81 i.ayr above Perry 81
uae?5tf Davenport Iowa
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25

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Ill uuk
y" "NAV"s ""S -" S~
~oAN1 11olOA
Ann xNKIks nJHOlDlNA UTxADayo
ANU UUONUNuDVU N1VUtH
nAKE MnTIrE
VIVA The s:,tsr, ibets afe nov f-cri, .s the Is
i 1T aud most approved stylra oI heai, Made
e. Il a. ~ ~ ~ u
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25
MANNED.

MAN H led.
TIA the Sal, BY the Rev. pr. POLEAoRGEus,
MISS NAkYANN WALSH Nh EDWIN On
KNDORFF both Of this city.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25

DDA FIRST RATE Tavern stand will b. ex
changed for Farming land within four oil
ave miles Of the city, OF for city lots in this CITY
For particulars enquire at the Counting Room Of the
State Democrat sept - dtf
AD FITZPATRICK wants i've Ut six Carpen-
S6 tiers, to whom colstan, employment will DE-
gwen. Apply al hie shop, between Firth and sixth
streets west of tn, Court House .epe0 dtf
NOTICE We have iva han'is,,n- bug
V23 yes and i tLe tWo-hor-e Carnage. which
III b. sold heap for cash il applied for soon Can
Ia, the r-sdeHc, 81 Jane. R-nwhk, corner IT
Fourth and Ripley street, Ops i- The Court H.u~
.-p5-df KENWiCK 4 son
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25

WAsHISGTos, Sepien. Is.
: The resignation Of Judge Mason ~ Con.
iniss.OneI Of Patsais has been rendered to
the President, but il il not believed he will
vacaie that Office.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25

tarccrasoRs TO TwicHfiL CHIN
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25
(Ounterfeiters.

From the New York CouIisr Aug /,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25

~ syapstAy u he Cssveasiee = ~ NestA
Amsre,sas, scksewlsdgiag thsis ea6esse-
action wss taken Of sssegeiag, ssotioe 70
70 isto anethss ballot pseveiIoA. A lseler
Or scceptance from Mr.. Dsooks vas hsss
read and received with . cheers.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-09-25
Gun Powder! Gun Powder

WE and~'signsd Le,ny aP"hts TOT I4sa,n Aspith
q boi.s Gun wd.r and having = MAsasiu-
a. Ar h" city. will have snly "a hand aud cen
NJ lo~--t price, oil ~ ad PcWd.r.
EVANS, CHEW n CO
CIR P.trs aud Second streets
s.ptl -d-(6azait@ e0ptl
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-12-31
COMMISSIONERS SALES,
TIE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN EQUITY.
Pcr,nclin Abncy
Mary Williams and others

Mary Williams and others
Joel Abney,jr.
Narcissa Num- and others.
TOY Virtue of an order from Chancellor Ward,
- law l., this case, | vii proceed 10 sell q,
the aforementioned of the tracIs given below, OIL
Wednesday the LIST Of this month"; the following
lands, ncgrocs &c.
J. y trac of land situate in Edgeiiell District,
couta;nin. five hundred aud twenty seven acres,
more or less, and adjoining lands of William Cole
man, Edward Coleman and others. TAis is the
tract of which Joel Abney, Scn'r, late of this dis
tric;, died seized and posscsstd.
g Another tract of twenty five acres. adjoining
The former tract. and upon which arc Merchant.
Saw and Grist Mills. This property is upon Saluda
river, is exceedingly valuable, and ought to COM
mand The attention of all persons seeking safe real.
estate inv, slmcnts.
will also sell at the same time and place, the
following negro slaves, viz: Primas, Phil, Jack,
Mourning, Joanna and her child Ben, Edic. Josh
and Wade; And all and singular the other cllacls
on said premises held in common by the parties here
interested, or by any two or more Of tliem cunsist-
ing Of three mules one horse, stock of cattle and
hogs, household and Kitchen furniture, corn, fodder
and oats, one four horse wagon and gear, two sets
Of Blacksmtlls tools, and various implements Of
husbaudry.
TERMS OF SALE--A credit, as 10 the land, .f one
and two years, and to the personality Of one year
from thc day Of sale, with interest from date Of sale
except as 10 so much as may be required to dcfray
the costs of these proceedings, whic! must be pune
tuay paid in cash.
The purchase money is to be secured by Bonds,
with ample personal surctcs And purchasers are
to pay extra for titles y SlAlklNS, c.EE.D
Dec. 9 At ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-12-31
sherif,s Sale.

pY Virtue Of sundry writs Of Ficri Facias TO m,
ID directed, will proceed to sell at Edgefclt
Court House, on the first Monday in JanuaS5 next
the following property in the following cases, 10 wit
William Shannon, Assignee, VS.. Malichi Coghurn
Stedman s. Minis and others, Tvs. The same, The
tract of land where the Defendant lives, containing
two hundred Hcres more or less, adjoining lands Of
Derrick Hosonbake, John Meyers and others.
James A. Tabert andeblhcls, VS.. Thomas r. Col
lier, tract of land containing three hundred acres
more or less, adjoining lands Of Charles Freeman,
James Blackwell and others.
benjamin Ethercdgc, Admir-. and others, VS., G.
L. Butler, A tract Of land containing eiehty-six
acres more or less, bounded by lands of 4. L.
Dearing, William E,lercdge aud others.
w. l.. s. P. j. Coleman and others, vs.. Lewis w.
Holmes, 4 tract Of land containing twelve hundred
acres more or less, adjoining lands Of Derrick IIol
sonbakc, }. \. Lott aud others,
s. Brcaawalcr and others, vs. William Culclazier,
n tract of land containing six hundred acres, more
or less, adjoining lands Of Douglas Robertson, Mrs.
Nancy Taey and others.
Clifford Waller VS.. William G.. White, a tract of
land containing twenty acres, more or less, adjon-
ing lands of P. s. Brooks, T. S. Daniel and others.
The Bank of Hamburg, S. c., VS.. William II.
Hovey, House and Lot in the Town of Hamburg,
S: c., on the corner of Mercer and Leyensworth
Streets bounded by Lcvensworth Street on The
West Mercer Street on the North, and No. is on
the East and South by Market Street, as will ap-
pear by the plat or plan Of the said Town Of Ham
burg.
Samuel Brooks and others, VS.. J. II. Christian
and others, one House and Lot in the Village Of
Edgc6eld, containing one acre, more or less, ad-
joining lands OF John NJ Witt and II. Boulware.
Also, one other lot Of land in the Village of Edge
field, known as the Brick Yard Lot, containing fire
acres more or less, adjoining lands Of John Cvgan,
John Moloy, II. T. Wright and others. This last
mentioned 10: will be sold in two lots, one lot con-
tlinirg two acres, more or less, and known as the
Goode lot the other lot containing three acres more
or less \ description Of the dividing line will be
designated on the day of sale. Levied upon as the
property of the Defendant, J. H. Christian.
Terms Cash. JAS. EDISON, s.E.D.
Dec. 10, 1856. 3te 49
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O. ANDE I'D A E s (!

D.
eSS- The Friends of Mr. STEPHEN SHAW
respectfully announce him as Candidate FOR Sheriff
Of Edgefcld District at the next election
The friends of Co. WILLIAM QUArTLEBUM res
pcctrulIy announce him rs a Candidate for Sheriff
Of Edgcield at the ensuing election.
U We are authorized to announce LEWIS
JONES, Esq as a candidate for reelection for
Sheri!f,cf EdgsGeId District.
OJ' TIE Friends of Capt II. B0ULWARE
respectfully announce Kim as Candidate fa0Shcrll
of EdgcIiGld District ut the next election.
TIE friends of Capt LEWIS COVAR, res
pccfuly announce him as u candidate for Sheriff,
of Elgcicld District, Il, The ensuing election.
The many friends Of W. ". SALE, Esq, of
Hamburg, in the upper part Of tho District, respect
fully announce Ijm as Il candidate for Sheriff Of
Ejsrlicll District ut The next election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-12-31

TAhjES ITENEY is now opening, in the store
C formerly occupied by j. X. Bancroft, Opposite &
to Clark & Co.'S Jewc!ry Storc,) o, choice assoft-
mcnt Of - t55s;ssssssiJS - ~ - = - . =
/ Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,
selected from, the best stocks Of the ork mar:
bet, 10 an examination of which he respectfully in
vitcs his friends and the public generally. Ilehay
ing paid particular attention to the se;e of
Dress Goods and EmbrOideries,
persons who may be pleased to favor HIN with q
cail, may be sure Of having the newestatylesf His
stock comprises the following articles ~. 90.
Rich DRESS SILKS;
Plain and Printed DeLaines; ,sef
/" Casbmeres;
Iupin's French NIerinoes Se.l2
Plain and Fancy Plaid Merinoes;
Lupin's bl'i Bombaznrs
a superior quality of black Silk
English and American Ptin,s - a;c.-y
French x :
Lupin's Alpacas, of superior texture;
Real Welsh Fannels; -
Colored s" - 8. :. Z; ;e-l- Co. =,
Plain Rcd
Silk Warp g. -.
Irish Linens and Long Lawns;
Scotch and Russia Diapers; e;}SI<s.$ Il
uuckabacks, for Toweng; ~, 3
s.4 and 1914 Table Linens;
Damask Napkins;
Superior Pillow-case Linens; . ~ S.
Alendale, Lancaster and Marsees Quilts; 81; 81;
Table covers; ,,ssE,,, .
large assortment of Ribbons;
Silk Belts and Belt Ribbons;
Velvet Ribbons; 80
Aexauiel's Kid and Silk Gloves; :. ;,5ss:-f s
Ladies and Gents Merino, Silk and Casmere
Vests; :
Ladies', Cents and Misses Hosiery;
A large assortment Of Dress Trimmings
Laces, of NIL qualities;
Hern-stitched, Bordered and Emb'd Handker-.,-
chiefs; -
Mourning Collars and Sleeves seperate or in sets;
Misses Collars and Sleeves, seperate or in sets :
Embroidered Collars and Sleeves, seperate or in
sctts
Infants Embroidered Waists and Dresses;
Swiss and Jaconet Bands;
(" -" Edgngs and Inscrtings;
Whalebonc Skeleton Skirts; - 3
Manila
Embroidered and Eugene Skirts;
Beachcd and Brown Allendale and Georgia
Sheetngs;
Swapsdown Flannels;
Ladies' Shawls, Black and Colored;
Chenille and Broche Scarfs;
Some beautiful Stella Skawls
Cloaks of the various styles now worn; 49,
Pantaloon Stuffs. Umbrellas;
And many 9th desirable goods. too numerous to
mention.
To whichis added Mrs. Heney's beautiful supply
of Millinery Goods.
Mrs Heney desires her old friends and the pub .
lie generally, to examine her stock, as she hasa
superior one to any she ever had.
Augusta, Nov. Is 1856. If 45.:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-12-31
II eW Carpets,
WILLIAM SElEiS:.-
AUGUSTA, CA.

AtGuS la, GS.
WU rs received ltom New FORK,
e 4 Rirl, Velvet CARPETS, of new and spIen-
did Styles
superior English brussels C.tRFlsIS, Of new
II Ingram and Tir"c,ply CARPETS, ri lire hes,
make warranted all w"cl
Superior 5 i and 4-4 VcHc;;n CARPETS, for
Halls and Stairs;
English brussels and Stair CARPET:
CRuMB CLOTHS, in patterns and by the yard :
\ large supply Of six, seven and eight feet WIN
DOW SHADES:
Embroidered Lace and Muslin CURTAINS,
(somc at very ow-prccs
Rich Colorcd D.tAIASkS and DELAlNES, for
Window Curtains;
BRASS CORNlCEs and CURTAIN BANDS
or beautiful patterns;
Rich Clrnillc Hearth UGS ana DOOR MATS /;
Cocoa, Adelaide, and Cu!orel Sheep Skin MATS,
for Halls.
The public arc respectfully invited to examine the
assortment.
Augusta, Dec. lG tt AZ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-12-31
Executors Sale.

Executors Sale.
XNTE viii proceed to sell at the late residence Of
w James Ych!cll, deed. TN WEDNESDAY,
tic lllh day Of january next a The personal pro
pcrty of said deceased, consisting OF
Tlajrsce:f or Eowrsccsa Negroes,
Stock Of Horses. Mules. Cattle, lIcgs and Sheep,
Corn. Fodder, Oats, Cotton Seed,
Plantation Tools, Wagon, Ok Cart,
Set Of Blacksmith Tools, ThrasIicr, Gin
head, Household and Kitchen Furniture. Also
One or two Shares of Stick in the EdgcIield Odd
Fellows s, Masonic Building Association, and other
articles not necessary to mention.
Also, at the same time aud place vii! be sod the
Plantation or TraCt Of Land
Whercon the deceased resided at the time Of his
death, adjoining lands Of John p. Self, VIM. i.
Dorm and others, and containing Three hundred
and sixty-fuur and half acres, more or less.
Also, the interest Of the deceased in Tract Of
Land known rs The BLACKWELL TRACT,
bought by the deceased and others for mining pur-
poses. description of which will given on the day
If sale.
NsS- Terms made known OIL the day of sale.
JASPER YELDELL., Ev,ors
JOSEPH l.. TALBERT.
Drc 94 st 0U
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A New Year at ERand {!

VBHIlE season has again arrived when every one
4 is expected 10 settle up all arrears Therefore
give tInely warning to all indebted to me- either by
rote or open account, 10 come forward and settle
up without delay, as do not intend to be riding or
sending an agent all over the country, and paying
high per cent for Collecting now want my money
aud must have it. No excuse for bad crops.
~ You can settle with me until the first Feb
ruary, after that time with my Attorney.
JOHN CoLGAN.
noo 81 6t so
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G Tie Fri nLs Of Mr. L. /. HARRISON
respectfully announce him as Candidate for Ta'
Collector of ElgcGeld District al The ensuing clcc
ton.
U~Tha friends Of STARTLING TURNER, an.
nounce linn a candidate for Tax Collector I'll the
ensuing election.
IJ' The Friends of Mr. NJ. ". LYLEs respect,
fully announce him as a Candidate for Tax Colicc
tor Of Edgeleld atthr next election
% The many friends Of alr. THOS. Z. REESE,
announce him as Candidate for Tax Collector Of
Edgcleld District, at the ensuing election.
eaY The Friends Of Capt. E., W. HORN, re-
spcctfully announce him as a Candidate for Tax
Collector Of Edge6cld District, at the ensuing clcc-
ton.
u The Friends of Mr. CHARLES CART ER
announce him as Candidate for Tax
Collector Of EdgcGcld District, at the next election
D.Thc Friends of MIR. CIIAS. NJ. MAY, res
pcctfuly announce him as 4 Candidate for Tax Col
ector of Edgcfrld District at the next election