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KINGS MOUNTAIN MILITARY SCHOOL.

Tn. examination Of This tluurshlng institution
commenced on the 25lh ultimo, and continued
three davs, ending with IN Exhibition and an
Annual Address on Friday, the 9th. Ihose'
who were present during The examination OF the
various classes, must have been forcitly impress
scd with The superior advantages for education
and mental discipline, which this excellent school
Affords The exercises were conducted by capt.
NJ. Jenkins, Lieut.. A. Coward and e. A. Sea-
brook, ESQ and embraced The following branch
es of study, viz Arithmetic. English Grammar.
parker's Aids, History, Algebra, Geometry, Nat
urul Philosophy and French in all of which the
Cadets gave the most satisfying evidence OF hav.
ine been thoroughly taught, and reminded US
strongly that tho old adage-" What is worth
doing al all, is worth doing we'll has not heeh
entirely ignored. The more fashionable phrase
-" un yersal omplishments" we lea: Is
gaining ground in our country; hence the grow
ing superficiality of education: hence The Tor
midable list OF 'ologies in the programme ol our
school studies.
In these remarks we are very far from seeking
10 cast rensure upon the system OF anv single
institution, our object being if possible to arouse
potent spirit among us-a spirit which VIZ oe'
Iieve is at work in quarters, beneath all this
noise and smoke. There is force at the bot
tom which will yet work out good and perfect
fruits We say, then, let the education OF our
youth be the substantial nu,rlnent OF the mlnd
not intellectual pyrotechuirs that dazzle ano
blaze for time, yet leave only vsgue and
misty impression behind. When institutions OF
learning can be made 10 subseIve such purpose
they become mighty engines for good TO any
and every community, and should be regarded
and cherished as such.
We must not omit to notice The Exhibition
which was decidedly the most interesting we
ever had the pleasure of attending The crow
ded auditory of parents and friends. proved i'ell
appreciation of the education of their sons and and
wards, and, indeed, the progress OF humanity
as onward and upward. Generally speaking The
young gentlemen acquitted themselves well.
YorkriHe Enquirer.
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P0ITTICaT.r


The political world around fds;S although somewhat
minacious of fuss and feather notat present very
squaIly The strong probability that the nomIna'
ton of BUCHANAN and BREcEiNaIpeE will be found
m powerful for ccmenting the Democracy OF the
Union and bringing together all the real worth OF the
country. that the oppostonswiil he but a factions
and spenetc one after ALL The ine'ligrnee is, that
Pennsylvania. Illinois, Connecticut, and prooahly
New York. will wheelinto lias under the Democratic
banner and these with tho South in unbroken pha-
LAM, are of course more sihhn enough to crush out
Black RspuhlicansmS and Know Nothingian. in the
race, however they{may chsstapd jockey for sue
cess. In truth, there is scarcely doubt hut that
those naries know their chanres 10 he utterly hope
less Nottingham is ioodead for rescnsca''"n'
and Black republication. toosiow and mean 10 com
mand the great American heart in an issue OF suoa
consequence as The next Presidential Election. They
both feel their impotenoy: a1a can with difficulty
even hold forth in Advance thsuaual false shouts OF
encouragement and hope. The morale of Know
No,hing ism is too insignificant, the inmorale OF
BI,ck Repubcansmt too enormous, for the day and
III. occasion. The Dsmncrs1 fwi.hal are marshall
ing their hosts with such cal ss, determination and
confidence, and upon grounds patriotic and lu't'
that their opponents feel s more deeply the nnhal
lowed nature of their schemes against the Cons''u-
,on and the true pr,nciplesof Civil Liberty as e'ab
lished on our American soil. And we predict tha''
after weak but it may he a turbulent struggle
thew will go down ignominonsly whipt before tne
Sorld, while the Democratic hanner shall hoa' III
umphan,ly over Freedoms battlements, having drawn
around its am pie folds all the wisdom and virtue Of
great people. M.
Is this too sanguine view Of the matter! we
cannot think 90, when remember that the contest
is between TRUTH Justice and the Constitution on Inc
one hand, and Fanatcism,. Wrong and Anarchy on
the other. We cannot think. no, when we see Inc
United South standing theTeEistill as the breeze ouf
dreadful as the orm-and the distracted North on
the other side all crazed with hfenzied factions. we
cannot think so with but eighty years gone BY since
the perilous but glorious era of the American Revo
luton |, cannot surely be- that the people OF TINS
I1oo, are already so lost addegenerate as to blasl
the great work of their Revolutionary fathers before
,hs last of them have sunk into their graves The
very dsspera,eness of the issue sought to be decded
in the impending campaign is reason for repelIing
,nv such conclusion. 1t is that which will arouse
The GOOD and true men of the country to forsake eve
~ n,r,v ,rammel that hnders their participation IN
III. prea, work of saving the Republic. Would that
the issue were even more palpable than it's! Inc
triumph of Rgh. would be proPortional'y more cer-
lain.
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srns1R1.E AND PATRIOTIC.

I, will afford the many friends of Col. JOHN CuS'
NrScHAM, Editor OF the Evening Ners real sals'ac.
ton to know that he has manfuly shaken OFT certain
peculiar lies which have TO great degree diminished
his usefulness for year TWO past, and has taken
the sensible and patriotic position Oft Southern n''
chanan Democrat. We admire The independence
which fears 10, to renounce on neIFedent pohcy
nnJ TO embrace better and wiser one, even though
the circumstance involve some appearance OF hcRle'
ness 1t will not be supposed that this ieeiinG ms
any share in the seeming change oil posltloh mere
alluded to- Col. CUNNINGHAM is TOO we'll known
for sterling, bold and ,rus man, to admit any such
construction Of his course. We congratulate 'lir
Ns,us upon this happy clearing up Of its political
opinions and commend the suboined extract from lis
columns tn the attention of the Democrats oil the up
country:
In the present attitude of Presidential parties and
issues and upon the assumption that SCUM Cai1i'ha
prefers to cast vote between The regular candidates
in the field, but one consistent course lor
her 10 pursue and That is 10 vote with lhe soulherh
Democracy for Buchanan. The Scull was never 50
united as il il now and it is Of the highest importance
ihnt this pulilical unity should be preserved aho
strengi henrd. Calm observation has taught us tle
practical conclusion, that SO long as we can peare.
fully. we should remain in the Union, and that Whist
we rr in the Union we should act our full poiilicai
part and duty, and make the best OF our position.
If political necessity forces upon US seVence rom
it (and we believe that The Souh if she conld escape
the uncertain results of the revolution, wond he bet
Ter out of than in i), should 60 out promptly 60
OIL. ny States, and as unedly rs posalhle; mus US
unity is important TO the Suu,h, whether It looks 10
its efficiency as Il conservative balance OF power 70
control in the Union the distracted fuclons oi me
North or cunempates its snrest safety IN acn,eVhg
a Southern Confrderncy. An observation oil the
htical elements and influences which now must awe
the South clearly indicates that its political unahl
nifty will he more probably preserved under ti'r au
spices Of the Southern Democracy than OF any oliier
existing ornanizatOl.
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July 10, 1855.
For tho Advertiser.

For tho ADVERTISER
Mn. EpIroR,-I observed in your issue Of the
4th June, over the signature Of a number OF highly
respectable citizens OF the District, call made upon
the Candidates of the Legislature for IN expression
of sentiment in regard to the division of the Dis
trct and upon those who advocate the cause OF
Division to define the proposed points, bounderles'
&c.; and as one month has elapsed and nothing las
been exhibited in regard to the node of division,
presume the object Of the dvisonlsts is to contend
for the Platform laid down in the Memorial present.
ed to the Legislature at its last Session and, in
view of this fact it is that proceed 10 present TO
the view of the voters of the District, the position
occupy ON that subject am well acquainted with
the District in point Of Territory; believe 1t IS
larger t,an any District should be at this period
and if some practical mode Of division could be
adopted, the probability is, it would result in gene
raj benefit to the citizens Of the Disrict-but TO The
mode of division set forth in the Memorial, am
opposed viz that of Judicial District.
! often have said, and yet say, to judicous and
EQUITABLE mode Of division should not object; and
should have the honor to be elected, and the fact
should be properly developed, that majority oi
the voters Of the District are in favor OF certain
prescribed mode Of division, should feel in daty
bound TO favor it. Otherwise l should act to the
contrary.
Tins I have in brief manner expressed my
views on this subject; yet reserve to myself The
right of Indcpendence-the right to do in all cases
what may think best calculated 10 promote the
general interest Of my fcowctzcns at the time o.
action. Respectfully submitted,
]. QUATTLEBUM. NJ.
July 5lh. 1885,
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FIom the South Carolinian.
FOR KANSAS

Dr.. GIBBEs-DEAR SIR: desire 10 announce
through your paper that vii set out tor Kan
sas on the first Monday in August. All per-
sons who design going with me, should meet
inc in Columbia on that day, at Hunts Hotel,
so that we may take the railroad the next day.
ALI monies from the different districts to be sent
by ME to their emigrants, should be forwarded
to you or deposited in bank 10 my order by
that time.
COL Payne, a pro-slavery member Of our
Kansas Legislature, writes me- that homes and
provisions are provided for Southern emigrants
10 Kansas for y time, by the people of Missouri
and of llle Territory. All who desire 10 emf
crate and b,comr actual settlers may do so un-
der The assurance that some provision will be
made for them. ! will pay the necessary ex-
pelises of all bona .fds cmgrants 10 the TelriIo-
ry, upon their depo>ting in my hands S75 each.
For this sum | will give them a receipt, and
pay them tie amount due, after defraying their
expenses 10 Kansas, so soon rs we land.
There are hundreds of young men 10 this
State who can 60 to Kansas, and were they to
consult their own interest would do it. When
the present difficulties are settled, it will present
(ne field for men Of talent, energy and enter.
prise. Respectfully,
ANDERSON e. H., July Z, 1856.
aY' Papers of the State please copy.
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For the Advertiser.
FROM KANSAS,
STEAMER STAR OF THE WEST.
MrssnrpI RIVER. June 18th 1856.

MISSOURI RIVER, June Zolh Iooo'
Mr.. EDIToR,-Dcar Sir: Again | am on my
downward trip 10 ST.. Louis This time am escor'
ting so abolllioniss back 10 Illinois. They came up
the River few days ago well armed. The citizens OF
Lexington getting word Of it, stopped the Boat and took
their arms md ammunition away they Then proceeded
up 10 Leavenworh but the citizens wonll not allow
them TO land At Weston they ordered lnem back and
placed guard over them to Kansas City there IS OF
us took charge of them and will them landed in
III nois They are mortified and crestfallen Coming
up the river they were very daring and saucy nnd
defed The Border Ruf1ians, but when they met them
Mt Lexington their courage leaked out at their fingers
ends and down came the guns.
On my way down yesterday we stopped at Lexng.
ton and was presented with one of tho guns. The
captain of the company yesterday asked me for my
autograph. asked him what he wanted with it, he
said he only wanted it SO he could say he had seen
me. told him no body knew me at Chicago; he said
was mistaken for he had heard Of me and intended
to meet me under different circumstances. II lie had,
doubt much welh.r he would like to have renewed
the acquaintance. Yesterday We met boat going up
with so more OF the same stock. Our prisoners were
very anxious to stop the boat and &c, them 10 60 down
with US. was anxious to do The same; so we came
along side. After some conversation they concluded
TO turn back, and were about 10 come aboard, but
when notified them that their arms had 10 he given
nm they refused TO come aboard. One fellow aitemp
ted to pass the guard but he drew his pistol and the
fellow backed in o hurry. The guard accidentally
fred his pistol the ball scraped my arm but no body
was hurt.
They went on their why, not rejoicing, but scared
to death. They will be Stripped at WaverIy or Lexing-
tun-then, after delivering their aims will he allowed
10 proceed, but at Leavenworh they will be escorted
back. So we intend 10 treat all of them.
Enclosed is paragraph cut from the Springfield
Illinois paper; it aues to the party on board this
boat; they behave very we'll.
We were favored on Thursday with sight at the
class of men the agitation managers sending to
Kansas 10 battle for freedom" Seventy-fve drum
ken rowdies ficm The "Sands' Of Chicago, passed
through our town, accompanied by quota Of
nymrAs du Pate on their way to KansaA This gang
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confidence, that while you, sir, as magistrate,
perform your whole duty TO the country and
yourself, you will remember that in every regu-
lated community public opinion distinguishes be-
tween crime and honorable resentment, and toler-
crates the refuge which men sometimes seek IN
the magnanimily of their jud! !es.
Upon the conclusion of Mr. Brooks remarks
Judge Crawford proceeded to give the follow
ing decision: -, 49,, -. 49,,
aAs this matter will be within short time
the subject of investigation in another place, as
it is moi necessary to the discharge of my duty
that should remark on the evidence induced,
which could Tot do without touching on some
poin,s tha, will probably be raised elsewhere
it appears 10 me 10 be proper that the sentence
Of The court should be pronounced without COM
mrnt. Tha, sentence is that the defendant pay
u fine of $780,"
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THE CROPS.

There is now a fair prospect on this side of the
Stale for very full crop. In few localities
drouth Of come severity had prevailed up to Tuesday
of last week. On that day we blessed with
general rain, in time 10 benefit The most suffering
spots; and where there was little or no suffering the
crops may bs reckoned upon as frst-rate. We hear
of crops about Cambridge that will average 30 BUSH
els to the acre. In many other parte OF the District,
the promise is unusually fine while there is a fail
ure nowhere.
The cotton crop is also likely to prove good aver
age one,
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C,oMMUMICA TON
For the Advertiser.
THE THEgpIAE CORPS.

ON the 9th inst. meeting was held IN .. W.
MApRY's Office, for the purpose of organizing
Thespian Corps, at which the following lnl''atory
steps were taken.
On motion, Maj. G. A. ADDISON was appointed
President pro tenn; H. R. SrANN, Vice President !;
II. W. ADDISON, Recording Secretary, and b. A.
JONES, Treasurer.
A Committee Of five was appointed to consult
with the President, for the purpose OF selecting
pieces, casting characters and preparing pro-
prammes. The members Of this Committee were
DR.. E. Bland W. C. Moragne, A. Simkins, Joseph
Abney and c. W. Styles.
The Committee for Drafting By Laws, OF which
W. C. hloragne was made Chairman, was composed
of Joseph Abney, S. W. Mabry, VIM. Logue, T.
P. Magrath.
Committee on Seenery.-C. ". Styles, A. Ram
sey. A. Simkins, F l.. Smith, B. A. Jones.
Committee on Wardrobe-John Bacon, Dr. T..
Bland, L. Butler, E. Nj. Penn, VIM. Logue.
Comm ittee on Music.-Dr. E. Bland, A. Sim
kins, NJ Lebeschultz.
On notion the various Committees were instruct
ed to proceed forthwith to discharge their respective
duties.
On motion, the meeting adjourned until next
Wednesday, the 10th inst.
II. W. ADDISON, scc'ry.
July 10, 1856.
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For the Advertiser.
TO JOSEPH GRIFFITH, ESQ.

Sin: address you with profound respect, rs the
originator of the Division movcmen. in Edgclicl'
Disrict-or us the Great Alogu, or Grand Lana'
or most invncible and Holy Czlr, OF the div'so"
party. You must pardon me for preftrrng my ap'
peals to the very foo, OF the throne. WIN you
Satraps and Prime Ministers, and Lord llgh-Cllan.
cellors, have nothing to do, though | admit thai
YOUR subjects are worthy to fight under more
glorious Banner than that around which they now
stand ranged. strike at higher game than even
your very distinguished privy council Besides,
have sincere regard for your character believing,
as do that you embody much Of the genius and
honesty Of your party.
In the first place, perm me to congratulate you,
on your attainment Of high honors, and after The
lapse Of many years, OF unavailing effort, Of dis
,incton you have SO well nlerited which distinction
is calculated to give you all the prominence, IN the
District, that your most ardent admirers could
crave for YOU. You shall be made President OF d.
vision meetings. at Barbecucs, and numerous as
semblcs Of the peoples and when your adJutants
may fail to be present. you shall speak to the as
sembled mutiludcs, with soaring elo9uence, whilst
detailing the wrongs of sauda, and The degcneracy
and treason OF her sons. You can even become n
Legislator, if You desire it-and the people will
elect you.
In sober earnest talk 10 you, because deem
YOU to be the most considerable parsonage oil the
division party, proper in the District, and as the
man combining the most learning, dom,Prudence,
virtue and honesty. You are the best qualified to
give to m argument candid appreciation; and the
time was when you did not "look through glass
da,kly," but saw with something like the eyes of
Philosophy, and acted with the spirit and judgment
of high-toned gentleman. To that philosophy,
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THE EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER,
Is PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING BY
w. DURISOE & SON.
gRNm1RAGSo

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When only published Monthly or Quarterly 81 per
square will be charged. All Advertisements not having
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Gin. will be continued unit, forbid and charged accor'
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tracts for yearly advertising are cunned to the lmms
dats, leeitima,e business OF lae nrm OF y. ua;
for in advance. -
For announcing Candidate. Three Dollars IN
For Advertising Es,rays 'rolled. Two Dollars, to be
paid by the Magistrate advertising.
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THE ROADS.

THE roads Of Edgefeld are at all times her worst
feature but now they are absolutely abominnble.
Wonld that more complete system Of working them
could be set On foot, Would that our Commissioner
could agree together to have the whole l2 days work
ed ou. for once Something Of the sort must be DONE
or there will BIZ NJ permanent improvement amongst
us in this respect.
Will not some one take this matter in hand and
discuss it through the District papers! mors i'm.
por.ant topic could not bs selected at This time.
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of bawdy.hous bullies uniformed like a crew OF
prates the character is generally depicted on the
boards of the city theatres As these fellows supposed
ihey had engaged in pratical campaign, they deem-
ed it necessary TO dress the character Amoe ruff
anly looking gang we have never seen before. They
favored Bloomington with their presence a day or
two we are told, being loo much overcome with Tree
rum to proceed further without resting Such are the
men that niggersm with the assistance, TOO, OF men
WHO disgrace the pulpit by calling themselves clergy
men, who are hired by the head, with a per diem al
lowance, 10 "shriek for freedom" Their sh1eks
he were of the shriliest character such as might
heard at Five Points dance house during hlgn
revel.
The gang actually wns supposed by some to be one
of The Contributions which Chicago makes TO Alton,
under the command of the Sherff0f Cook, and which,
every two or three weeks pass through QUE town for
the former place.-Sprngfei Register
shall proceed to Cincinnati on some BUSINESS ana
then to Washington and return to Kansas Territory.
When left the Territory every thing was quiet but
there is q storm brewing, and the South must now,
show bold and steady front. She has the destiny OF
Kansas now in her own hands, and if she plays her
cards right Kansas is safe.
1t is reported that Gov SHANNON has resigned, but
do not believe it is true. Col. SUMNER leads him
by the nose but see by the ST. Louis papers OF
Yesterday that he is superseded by Gen. SMITH.
wish could spend an hour with you in old Edge
field. could tell you of sights have seen that would
rouse YOUR feelings in behalf of ProSavery men in
Kansas 10 the highest ptch-but We are approaching
Jefferson city and ! must close. +. b. BELL.
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hfnS's ho"h." ,.-...
Attention ia especially directed to the advertisement
of this new bu. already aourising military institution
From all quarters we meet with expressions Oh op.on
strongly cummenda,ory of its excellence and useu-
ness and especially from those whose experience IN
this kind of education qualities y judge. Its Prlnc-
pals are young gentlemen of high character and grad
ua,ed with honors at the Slate Military Academy
Their school is increasing in numbers and in reputa'
lion very rapidly. Would that we had just such an
one in Edgefed.
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tT IT will be seen by the following notice. from
the Mercury Of the 1lth inst, that the funds from
Edpe6eld for the Calhoun Monument have been re-
csiyrd. The contribution Of S65 was not however
raised entirely by the ladies Of The Village. On the
contrary, We think rather The larger part came from
the country:
CALHOUN MONUMENT AssociATIoN.-We have
received, by The hands of the Editor Of hr Edgeleld
Advertiser Sl65 for the Ladies' Calhoun Monument
Associntion. which can be had by calling at our
office. One hundred dulars Of the amount are tile
proceeds Of concert given in Edgeiir village ny
by Miss BRENNAN and others; and The remaining
s65 is the contribution Of the ladies Of the village
Such efforts are worthy of all praise, and stow how
earnestly the hearts Of the wume OF South carolina
are engaged in the work of perpe,ua,ing the name
and virtues vf her greatest SON.
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uoLp HEIrY scREIFN.n

THE Charleston papers record the tash oi an olo
free negro woman, named HETTY ScREvEN' VINO
had reached The remarkable age of l2O years. Inc
verdict Of jury Of inques. held upon her was,
Died Of old age.' A very clear case, we shouio
imagine.
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A COUPLE OF POSERs,

Can you tell us, young people, why ST. faul was
like horre!
And after you have made that out, then please IN
form us why JOHN BIGaER's baby.boy was larger
thnn his hther!