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nv M e MI A L..

MAR,iRD; on. the Goth inst, by Rev. D. ID. Brun-
son, Mr.. JAMES A. LAslER and Miss SUSAN d /,
eldest daughter of Mr.. T. Burkhalter, all of this
District.
Maylong life, peace and happiness ever attend
you and yours, friend JIM. Success crown your
eforts-and,
May your journey be pleasant,
O'er le's troubled sea,
Where'er you may wander,
Whcre'er you may be;
With the gales of good fortune
May you reach the bright shore,
Where joys are eternal
And parting's no more" r.
MARRIED, on the 22d inst by Rev. Mr.. Cregh-
ton, DIR. R. C. MAysoN, of Edgcfeld, and Miss T.
ISABELLA Lyon. Of A5beville District
eB- The cake came correct, and we paid our de-
oours to IT in good yearncst Lord bless the Abbe-
vile people! They do know how to fix things up
about right May Hymen's knot, in the case be-
fore u.s. be hard, hard knot that no human Theseus
or Hercules shall ever able to cut or tear asunder
The DEVIL, for himself and the rest Of the COM
pany.
MARRIED, on Thursday evening, the 9th inst, by
the Rev. T. d. Purifoy, DR.. G. W. YARBoRoudH
and Mrs CAROLINE COLEMAN, all Of this District
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TO the Afflicted.

| deem it duty owe TO society," especially to
the al cted tn offer this testimonial in favor OF that
estimaLe medicine" PERRY DAVIS PAIN KILLER"
When passing through. Guinea some two weeks
ago, purchased ut your agency Il 25 cent bottle
was then suffering from Il severely bruised hand
applied it in the store and was astonished at the
almost instantaneous relief Before left the store
the inflammation was removed, and in less than an
hour The pain ceased In twu days my hand was
well as ever. Finding it to be really remedy,
determined 10 try its effects as curative for the
pilcs, tn which have been a martyr for years
After five dressings my piles were among the things
that had been; am now entirely free from them.
and in us good health NJ ever | WIS in my life:
have recommended the Pain Killer to others, and
always with good effect. Several Of the caplins oi
the upper river boats carry with them constant
supply and consider it one Of le most valuable
medicines ever discovered.
am, dear sir, respectfully yours,
JOSEPH .. MARTIN.
eEs- Sold by all dealers in medicine.
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ahe eoaeheIo Aopertiiser..
WIN. F. DURISOE 4 son, PUBLISHERS.
9NymRNRsa

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DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS if not paid within six
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"a asfpade fof an Indefinite period land will De con.
tinusd until all afresrags paid, at the option Of
the Publisher. Subscr ptions from other States must
INVARIABLY be accomtS Shnied with the CASH.
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rsrtion and 37t for each subsequent insertion
When only published Monthly or Quarterly 81 POI
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the desired number of insertions marked on the mar
gin, will be continued until forbid and charged accor
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Those desiring TO advertise by the year can do 70 on
lEborai heing dstincty understood that con-
tracts for yearly advertising confined TO the imms
diate, legitimate business Of 1he irn or individual,
contracting Transient, Advertisements must ee paid
For announcing q Candidate. Three DOllar., IN
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LooL at This !

never saw the man or woman yet who did not
like TO hear piece Of good news, especially when
,ha, news nearly affected their interests. Listen
now to what say: a rumor is afloat in the city oil
Augusta that the incoming President Of the United
States means to promote a few South Caroinlans
and Georgians to places Of high honor and "dvan'
tane. Nuw. mean to do more for the whole poo.
pie of these two States than any President OF them
all. mean to shoe them better and cheaper than
they wers erer shod before.
And who are you pray?"
p E. S. SUMMONS, dealer in Boots and Shoes
Trunks, &C., opposite the Augusta Hotel, Augusta
Georgia.
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FURNIAN UNIVERSITY.

R. B. W. will please accept our thanks for copy
of the Catalogue of Officers and Students of Furman
University for the year 1856. 1t is neat pamphlet
with handsome Ii.hoguph Of the college buildings.
The number Of students for the present year is 2O7-
The chairs are all ably filled. The regulations are
more and more complete. The accommodations are
gradually extending. The popularity of the Institu-
ton is still advancing And its success rs likely to be
as perfect as the hearts Of its warmest wel~lshers
could desire.
We observe the names Of eight young gentlemen from
Ejgefeld District among the students, and OF one
among the Alumni The University has nine Profss.
sors and instructors.
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ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA.

:. HALIFAX. October 23.-The Eunard steam
shin 4rabia. Captain James Stone, of The Brit
hnnd North American Royal Mail steam ship
line. has arrived with Liverpool dates to the lth
inst, being ono week later than previous advl-
.ces. by, the same line and three days later than
any accounts previously received at this side.
LIVERPOOL CoTroN MARKET, Ocr 1.-THE
cotton market closes this week with some buoy.
ancy, at an advance Of l-l6, or as estimated by
various circulars, Of + i 8 l6---ihe demand and
Improvement being most strongly marked in
the higher grades.-The sales OF The week are
$4,000 bales; Of which, $4,000 are set down 10
Spectators and II, 500 to export. The sales OF
Friday, 10th, are yariously estimated at. ~ 10
10000, including 5000 on speculation and ex-
port. The quotations given are: Uplands, Md
ding. 67-l6:. do. Fair 81; Mobile. Middling,
97-l6, do. Fair Ct; Orleans, Middling 6s-lo
do. Fairnominal. The stock at Liverpool Is
SOC, 900 bales, of which 438, 500 are American.
,jL LvERPooL> >BREADsTUFfs-Wh Wheat has adVan-
ced generally la2 aud isiquoted by Richardson
Spence g. Co.; Red 81; White lot. Flour
meets n better demand and better sales, ana is
quoted by the Circular above mentioned, as fol-
lows: Western Canal .3oa32s; Ohio 36a37 clo-
sing. steady Corn exhibits no special change
quoted Us above. Mixed 323a323: Yellow 50 !;
White 33ia341.
LONDON MONEY MARKET Oct. lo.-The bull
liopin the. Bank of England has decreased l.
100000 and the market exhibits increasing
stringency. Consols close on the 10th at 81 a
9lt.:1. ,.,...
GENERAL InrELLlG GENcE.-The Atlantic arri-
we'd at Liverpool on Thursday, 9th.
The English Telegraph Companies united in
grand Banqnet to Prof. Saml. F. b. Morse,
in honor Of his inventions aud success.
A Russian squadron will escort the Queen
Mother.
The French Ambassador had interposed as to
the Royast prisoners at Neufchatel, but the
popular confederation refused compliance in the
demand, unless on condition Of release OF all
Prussian claims to the Principally.
Danish organs announce the. ultmatum OF
Denmark as to the Sound Dues question.
The Bank of France have declined all dis
counts over 60 days.
The London Times in its money article OF
the llth says that the next monthly statements
of the Banks of England and France will be
looked for with great anxiety. and it is believed
will show great diminulion in unemployed
notes; ''i.'-
The discount applications at'the Bank Of Eng.
land in a single day amounted 81, 900 900,
great part Of which would fall due on Monday
18th. On the same dny, however, dividends and
quarterly annuities wonld fall due, so that no
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BLISS, DYsPEPTIC REMEDY i. pu. up in PIX
ages in the form of powder, with full direcuons,x
mixing /. in liquid form before taking Each package
contains sufficient quantity Of the powder for piat
of ni1ture-Retail price g. For sale in Edgehed py
A. G. & r. J. TEAGUE, Druggists.
This Remedy is put up in convenient and secure
FORM and can be sent any part Of the United States
as email NATTER Though The Post Office.
All orders addressed to Dr.. A. G. g. T. J. TEAGUE,
Edeefeld, &c, enclosing 81 (cost of the medicineD
it will be forwarded by return mail.
Oct % 1856 II. ~
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THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Edg:feld
District Agricultural Society will take place Oh
MONDAY NEXT in the Court House.
We earnestly solicit punctual attendance on
the par. Of the Members, as much business of in
tcrest will be transacted. We, again appeal to the
Farmers Of our District to come forward and lend
us helping hand in this laudable and useful en-
terplse The lale Fair Of our Society encourages us
to hope that our Society can and will become one o
the most successful in the State. So may it be.
j. H. MINIS, Sec'ry.
,oec
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HolloWay's Pills.

FEEBLE CONSTITUTIONAL Thousands
Of persons with weak constitutions, die carly from
sheer debility. Nature should, in such cases, br
assetel with [Iolloway's Pills. They give tone and
stamina to the system, and vigor to the circulation
Sold at the manu'nctorcs NJ. so, Maiden Lane.
New York, and No 244 Strand, London; and b,
all druggists, at Csc, 62Ic. and 81 per box.
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SAVANNAH RAILROAD.

1t will be seen that the annual meeting Of the Sa
vannah River Railroad Company takes place at
Loundesville on the I2lh of November. So ttien it
is not blown up os was supposed by some. Shall we
hear anything definite from The approaching meeting
Do one thing or the o,her gentlemen Either 60 on,
or quit. II you think your project is mo co. step
aside and let some Of tho rest of have chance at
Augusta. I'VE have road in view that triU do.
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NEwS!!

A Texas pnper,speaking of South Carolina, says;
In the Legislature Of this State, Buchanan said to
have in the House forty majority over Fillmore and
in the Senate sixteen majority, making majority on
Joint ballot, Of fy.six" this intelligence was not
coined by the printer 10 fill Ou. column, we should
like our Galveston brother to tell US where he got his
information. If there be single ami Buchanan man
in the South Carolina Legislature elect his local hn'l'
a,on and his name are yet to be dscoyered unless it
is R. Y. of The Courier-alas for " "auld lang syne "
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THE STRANGER."

This play is to be given by our enterprising and
talented Thespians Friday evening next, for which
occasion we beg to bespeak an overwhelming house.
To our view, it is beautiful play. That it is e1-
,remely difficult in many of its passages, may not be
denied; yet we think the rendering Of it as whole
will serve to convince the audience Of Friday evening
that We have histrionc talent amongst US sminen,ly
worthy of encouragement and applause. Let it DO
remembered, however, that the most successful way
Of bringing forward beginners (as nearly all Of this
corps are) is to look enienty upon their errors at
the outset and to chide their misconceptions in the
friendliest possible spirsDo mol understand us now
as e1cusing the Company in advance Of the next rep
resentalion. No, no. We have confidence that eve
ry player will do credit to his cast in The Stranger,
and that ,hs entire evenings entertainment will salts.
fy the just expectations Of In intelligent public
The little bit o'fun ater.he play cannot fail to make
delightful contrast to the slatelness of the drama
Mr.. BIGGs, to our certain knowledge, is not 10 be
psat.
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PORTER,s SPIRIT.u

This captivating sheet comes, in its 9th No., heavi
ly laden with rich freight of amusement, lnforma-
tion and instruction. We have already noticed it at
large; and only say 10 every lover Of good swim.
ter reading, here's your chance to lay in supply Of
the right kind. With bright lightwood:kno, fire to
warm you and fresh esprit" to eshilarale you,
how could winters evening be otherwise than cozy
Try the prescription.
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COLUMBIA BANNER,

We publish elsewhere the advertisement Of this
Weekly. 1t is one Of those sheets, which, without
making any particular fuss, always comes up to
most conmendabs nutch Of excellence. 1t is more.
over improving sheet and in the right hands. For
| pleasant, instructive Family Paper, we know not
better.
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MASONIC FEMaLE COLLEGE.

The Masuns have established at Cokesbury, in Alb.
bsville District, female Institution which exhibits
highly prosperous beginning. Its first annual Gaia.
lcgue is before u.s. showing seventy pupils now
in attendance. F. A. CoNNeR, A. NJ, Rev. T. E..
WANNAMAKEn, G. JAEGER and Miss MARY E. SNEAD
compose The Faculty as at present organized. The
trustees in their appeal for patronage, close few
tasteful reflections in the following choice terms:
As onr Institute is the only one Of the kind in South
Carolina, respectfully solicit the patronage of our
friends. To the brethren Of The "Mystic Tie" We
say send your daughters, and we will return them
rs the polished asher, 10 reflect, by moral aud intel
Iectual light, The virtues Of brolerhood-for they
are our jewels, and shall 60 forth from college,
FURNISHED and frightened specimens Of our handi-
craft,
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DEATH OF DIR, A, N. NAGEL,

The Columbia papers announce the death of this
esteemed physician. We render the humble tribute
Of onr heartfelt regret at The demise of one whom
have long numbered amongst most valued friends
The .Carolinian says;
A long procession Of citizens and members of the
medical profession yesterday testified their respect TO
the memory Of our deceased fellow.mefnber. Tho
officers md cadets Of the Military Academies formed
part Of the train, 10 Jay their lnbule also 10 him who
for sixteen years. hus accepaby discharged The duties
Of surgeon 10 the Arsenal at Columbia.
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o. The Friends of Mr.. CHARLES CART Err
respectfully announce him as Candidate for Tax
Collector of Edgefcld District, at the next election
T The Friends Of Mr.. CIIAS NJ. MAY, res
pectfuly announce him as Candidate for Tax Col
cctor of Edgefeld District at The next election.
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EE II our witty confrers of York could have get
ter, along without that d. S. uuson, we should have
been glad to have continued cur playful ihruss with
him. But when rnaa-and real drawingroom man
too lis forced 10 such extremes, we think it but fair
10 push him no further
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DEATH or H1RAaI HuTCHIsoN, Esa.

The Charleston Standard, Of The 26h inst says
"we are panied to learn the death of Hiram Hutchi
son, ESQ., late President Of the Bank of Hamt15gss:
dlsf lingering illness, and his funeral services were
performed al Calvary Church, in that city, on the
morning Of the oath. Mr.. Hutchson was q native Of
York District, in this Stale, and engaging first INNER
camille pursuits, and afterwards in bunking, aecumu
lated very large fortune. Few Of this State have
been extensively concerned in its monetary spe.
ra,ions and he has enjoyed extensive acquaintance
among its public and commercial men,"
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BTU AIRY.

DIED nf. Castro Eutoicts. in Edgefeld District
on the 9Th inst, DAVID MARION QUARLES,
Youngest son of WIN and RACHEL c. QuARLEs
aged 70 months and 1s days.
"Father will that they also, whom thou hast
given me. be with me where am that they may
behold my glory"
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a medical preparation that is engaging the at
tenlun Of those both in and out Of the medical pro-
rcssion more than any other preparation now be-
fore the people Read the address To the citizens
of Edgefeld District and vicinity" to be found in
another column.
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SOUTHERN coMMERc1AL CONVENTION

The next one meets in December at Savannah. A
gener al attendance is hoped for from The Southern
States. lie, every part Of South Carolina be repre-
sented ,lers. 1t might perchance he the rgh, place
for ccrtain steps in certain evens. At any rate, it
will be a great occasion for seeing and wing our
brethren. Let not only cities be represented, but
let every community have voice and right hand
tlere speak for homes and strike for our aars.
Much good is to be effected by such reunions Of South
ern gentlemen May the present one be properly i'm.
proved
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epApraNRT,RG ExpR Ess,

This interesting paper has enlarged i,s size and
much improved It's general air, Of late-an evidence
1--WE hops) that the dimes are plenty up that way,
May its shadow never grow essI
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COMM E RCIAL,
HAMBURG, Oct. 9th 1855

HAMBURG, Oct. 9th 1886.
Corrox.-snce the reception Of the Arabia's
news our Cotton market has had an upward ten
dency, and buyers have more confidence in the
European market. We quote IS extremes lo4 to
l2d cts. II.
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AIIGIJSTA. Oct 25.

CoTTox The adviccs by the Arabia have CIV
en- holders more confidence to-day, but buyers re-
fuse, US yet, to operate, unless at Yesterdays prices
So far as we could learn, the sales have been light
this forenoon.
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nrEENcE OF COL. BROOKS.

"A long article is copied on our first page by A. II.
Fl. Dawson, Esqr, of Savannah It is a triumphant
vindcatiun of our members course 1t was not need
ed here but publish it that our readers may know
what sensible men everywhere think Of the SUMNER
castigaion,
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October 90, 1856.
RELIGIOUS Notice.

The Rev. S. j. McMonRs, Universalist, will
preach in the Court House at this place on Monday
evening, the Sd November next, III candle light
Oct, 2lst 1856. A. u. TEAGUE.
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An Excellent House.

WIN. o. PRICE & Co., of Augusta, have one OF the
best clothing establishments we ever entered Their
goods are fashionable and reasonable; and no more
accommodating man to trade with Is to be found than
Mr.. INonAHAM the member Of the Firm In attendance.
Plane give them trial.
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TnASKsGlvIYG.-Ther is very pleasing de.
gree of unanimily observed, thus far, with ref
erence 10 the appointment Of day of thanks,
giving. The 2Oh of November has been fixed
upon by seven States, as follows New York
Missouri, Maryland, Maine, Vermont, New
Hampshire, Connecticut.
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~ Tb. excellent articles Of {" a Southern Man.
will he continued next week. They are able and pa
triotic, and strike: homs to the general heart.
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PLACE FOR THE POSTAGE STAMp.-Let all re.
member the upper right hand corner of letter
is the proper place for the postage stamp. BY
placing it there it saves the postmaster much
time and trouble.
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.MasHINGroE, Oct. "a.

- FROM KANsAs-A iotter from Governor Gea-
ry to the Secretary of State dated Oct an stu es
that pesce and quiet had been restored to Kan
aas, that tie armed bands had left and The agl.,
tstors been dispersed. He would shortly go''n
pursuit of some horse thieves in'the Northern
mart. of the Territory. :.
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Encourage Southern aDffsfs!
AND SUBSCRIBE FOR THE
COLUMBIA BANNER,
THE CHEAPEST
FAMILY PAPER
IN THE SOUTH! -,
Terms, $500 Per Annum,

TO SUBS CRIB E S.
WE would earnestly solicit our subscribers to
w aid in procuring additions to our list. We
are laboring assduousy Shake off the heavy debt
entaed upon us by the disastrous fire which swept
off our office in 1854. The BANNE ER contains
LARGER AMOUNT of READING MATTER
than any weekly paper in the State and the Low
PRICE at which it is furnished should entitle it
to large subscription. While Northern papers
count by thousands, ours at the South have but
hundreds, and could not be published at all for the
mere amount of the subscription. Unless advert-
sing be added, our weeklies could not exist. Now,
the publication Of a daily paper alone has enabled Us
IN snnnlv so l,rod f
50 siiii subscription price, and it is only by
very large addition of subscribers that can hope
for remuneration. -
Will not each of our friends make an effort for
Us? Mrs. Chick says: There is nothing like
making an effort" We would ike very much for
each one 10 try the virtue of her philosophy.
Now is the Time.
This is the proper time to subscribe, SO that you
may get the whole story Of
Lorraine, or Superstition.
It is fully equal to the previous successful tales of
our valued correspondent.
Columbia, Oct 20 If 42
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AGRICULTURAL MEETING.

this forenoon.
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RETURNED.

We are delighted to welcome home our distinguish.
ed fellow citizen, Hon. F. W.. PlcKENs, who has
been on summers tour through the North. His
conviction is that BUCHANAN will be elected without
difficulty.
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CHoLERA.-A 25 cent bottle of Perry Davis
Pain Killer will seldom fail TO cure cholera If re-
sorted TO in season. No one should be without
it during cholera time. 1t will cure pains OF all
kinia -. - -
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uyyHAT rs WOMAN 7,

We have neyetseen the question better answer
han in the subjoi1ed verses by Max" Of the SP
anburg Express:
What is woman! Not bauble, II
Lightly to be toyed and played with;
But partner of mans bosom, -.
Whom he goes through light aud shade with.
What is woman! not the creature
OF day or joyous hour;
But Sunbeam brightly cleaning,
When the darkest lempests lower.
What is woman! Not the being
OF to-day or of tomorrow, g:
But through life the patient sharer
Of man sunshine, of mans sorrow.
: What is woman7 A fair flower
Whom our gracious God hath planted
In this beauleous Earthly garden,
Till in his ows palace wanted
What is womap' Hark the angels
Come their ct6tal anthem singing,
.toud their j6yVes Chimes are ringing
Thus they're singing: She's an angel,
Sent to man from God above him
From The shining courts Of glory,
And her mission is to tope him.
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r 1t will be seen by reference to another column,
that Rev. S. J. McMoRRis will preach in the Court
House, on Monday evening the 3d. inssad of Tuesday
the 4th, as advertised last week.
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a Yankee at Panama sought shelter at the
American Consuls from an earthquake-h tho't
ever the earthquake would respect our flag.