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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-10-08
OUR TRIP TO NINETT.slX.

II was deli ghlful one indeed. A, eleven o'clock
A. n. on Thursday, ne reached Fruit Hill, ten miles
abuve our Village, and found The Edseled Brass
Band already there and in full blast, awaiting the
arrival Of slragsers Our Homo rabe Senator, Judge
BUTLER, had happened TO drop in at the SAME place
on his way up, and they were playing for him, when
We came in hearing, "rhe Old Folks at IIome," a
great favore by the way with the Judge. In tlle
while we were all on the line Of march, the old Sena-
tor in the lead. The whoe party had insisted upon
his continuing in company with them for the day.
At STlpuAM's cool well, the cavalcade drew up to
water and--nevcr mind what else. OH again in
trice. At Mr.. ToM PAYNE's fence, beneath an
oak trees brown shade, another halt called, and
all hands took out their respective contributions TO
the general lunch, which was duly washed down by
some genial Peach" kindly brought 10 u, by tho
hospi.able owner Of the premises Again the road.
In less than twenty minutes had stopped once more,
this time in front Of the magnificent residence Of Mrs
Brooks, the mother of the man who thrashed SUN.
NER and backed out BuRLINoAME. Here, alter q
musical variety, superb treat of generous liquors
awaited the party, which appreciated to the tull
by thirsty At this point the Judge left us,
and the rest proceeded 10 their quarters for the night
some with General DUNovANT, some with Major
ADDISON In the evening, we serenaded South Caro-
lima BRooXs, had fine time of it, returned to our
lodgings late, slept soundly for FIVE round hours arose
refreshed, and prepared for the big day of which We
make mention elsewhere.
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DEATH OF w. +. rABER, Jr.

Our readers are already acquainted with the mel
anclloly manner of this gentleman's DEATH On our
outside, will be found the correspondence connected
with the affair Of honor which terminated in manner
fatal himself and to the hupes Of ha many friends.
He fell at the third fire, shot through the head; and
expired, as we learn, almost Immediately.
The universal expression Of our community was
ole Of deep regret and unaffected pain, upon learning
the truth Of this most sad event Many Of us knew
Mr.. TABER personally, and many more through the
columns Of the Charleston Mercury. His fall was to
US ALL lks the fall OF a friend; and, far are
from imagining that blame be imputed to his gal.
liant adversary yet drop the tear of sorrow over
the bier of the talented, the chivalrous deceased.
For one, we have scarcely words to express the shock
which this mournfuI Intelligence gave us. The Press
Of the State has here lost OF its most brilliant ex
ponsnls and the State itself Of her best truest
and mos. promising He goes not unlanened TO
his grave. No young man, We hesitate not to say,
has ever fallen in South Carolina more regretted Than
lie of whom We write this brief an' insufficient tribute.
Embalmcd be his memory in the hearts Of his coen-
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THE MATHIS ROAD

Is nssuredly one Of the best roads in Edgefad Dis.
trict. We drove over it, from PAYNE's to STRorH.
ERs, last Friday night, in less than two hours (dis.
tance IL mes) without grazing stump or hitting q
root. That Commissioner of Roads up there deserves
credit, for this much Of his department at all events
Some of the little drains across the road are loo alb
rupt; bu, as whole it is a pleasant way to travel
over What route for railroad Who has ever
sesn ridge more exactly adapted to such purpose
From Lofts to Greenwood, no. asream, not valley.
Many years ago, we heard Mr.. CALHOUN say that
this would certainly be some day. the line of great
Railroad and, the Gresnvile & Columbia Railroad,
tho Savannah Valley Road and oil other obstacles,
to the contrary Notwithstanding, We believe that
prophecy will fcoms true Jet.
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LATER FROM EUROPE.


New YORK, Get. 3-The steamer Africa has
arrived with Liverpool dates TO the goth ult.
Cotton was unchanged and prices barely main.
tanned. Market closed steady and quiet Sales
of the week $4,000 bales; on speculation 5000,
for export $780, Sales on Friday 5000; for
speculation and for export 2.000 Orleans Fair
It'd; Middling 6sd: Uplands Fair Gid: Mid.
ding Gid. Stock on hand $4,000 bales, of
which $50, 900 are American.
Wheat had declined 2s. to 3s.
Flour unchanged.
There had been numerous arrests in Paris on
suspicion of a plot to assasinate the Emperor.
The news from Madrid is unimportant. The
Queen and O'Donnel were becoming equally
unpopular
Tho rumors that coercion would be employed
against Naples by France and England arc not
substantiated.
The decrease Of bullion In the Bank Of Eng
land $4,000.
The free trade Congress had been opened al
Brussels, and some preliminary business had
been transacted.
The Swiss federation pledged themselves to
resist all encroachmants upon the rights of the
Republic.
Tine London Post of Saturday says that dip
lomatic intercourse with Naples will shortly ter
inmate, and that England is we'll as France will
send powerful naval force through which alone
the Allies will communicate with the King.
On Friday Consols fuctuated, closed at a
quarter lower than on the previous day.
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TEE yon1xy11Ls ENQUIRER.

Our colemporary objects 10 our raising any new
hopes of the Union. Because we greeted the an
nouncement that Direct Taxation was 10 become one
of the Democratic planks for the future, and that too
under the auspices of QuITMAN, the Enqairer speaks
of us as political sentimenlais if not fanheared
Sscessioniot. We take our pen simply to tell our
good brother. that we are neither the one nor the
other We are what the dangers Of the day and the
emergencies Of the country make us-a Southern
Democrat, willing to war with Southern Democrats
for the best we can get. Make US palpnble issue,
and the Secessionists of 52 (of whom we were one)
will not wait for lesson in prompt action from the
Yorkville Enquirer. But until such an issue is pre-
senled we prefer 10 lay hold every hope that arises
in the agitnied political around us and to make
the most of it. If Reform correct the abuses of
cur Government, we hesitate not to say that We still
prefer it 10 Dsunion. And if this sentiment shall
chance to jar upon the revolutionary chords of our
cotemporary's heart, we can only refer him for an
explanation to the ardent love Of Constitutional lib.
eriy which made us South Carolina Secessionist in
'52, and makes US Southern Democrat in '56.
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CHINESE SUGAR MILLET.

DIR. RICHARD PETERS, Of Atlanta, Ca, has sent US
sample Of his syrup, made from the Chinese Sugar
Met. 1t is rather peculiarly bu, quite pal
atable article. Mr.. PETERS was induced to expert
ment with this Millet by the circumstance Of his chill
dren making the discovery that the cane oft as
sweet as the genuine sugar.cane After trial OF one
or two years, lie pronounses the opinion that it will
prove to be crop highly advantageous to Southern
farmers; that it will not only enable them to make
their own moasses, but to manufacture also sugar for
export The cost Of making the syrup does not exceed
ten or fifteen cents per gallon. Now that sugar and
molasses are ranging at such egregious rates. would
not be well for US all to turn attention at once to
the Chinese Millet! Next week, we will publish, in
fall, the Circular Of Mr.. PETERS, in regard to this in.
terestng matter.
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THE CAMBRIDGE LANDS AND CROPS.

These elegant lands are certainly not doing them
selves justice this season in the article of cotton We
call them elegant, because they at once beautiful
and fertile. Some one has pointed them out as the
future gardcn.spot Of South Carolina We doubt not
their ustfyng the prediction if properly cared for
The corn crop upon them the present year is most
abundant; and the small grain crop has been good.
But the cotton though large enough, is badly boiled
and cannot make anything like full yield. The old
Cambridge country is certainly capable of great things
yet; and we must bssve it is now in the hands of
planters who will draw out the full strength Of its
sources. Deep culture, careful ditching, skfu ma.
nuring, and judcious treatment in the progress of
cropmaking, would, we honestly believe, place it in
twenty years upon an equality with The red Marengo
lands of Alabama. We observed several old fields,
cleared long before the Revolution again under fence
and producing handsomely Withouth help. Whatwould
they not do, if pushed on to higher excellence by
oil the practical and scientific appliances Of the dayi
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THE SOUTHERN LIGHT.

The October number of this Magazine is an excel
lent one, abounding in w-lprepared osinul articles
and tasteful extracts. Wecongralulate MIR. WHATLEY
upon his accession of contributors and upon the gene
raj improvement Of his columns. There is no misiak-
since the issue Of his first number. If his progressive
march for the next six months shall equal that Of the
past six, his success will surely be placed beyond all
doubt. God speed brother in his spirited and uso-
ful undertaking! May he meet an abundant reward
for his abos, in hundreds Of good paying and reading
subscribers! He richly merits the patronage Of o
liberal public; and We hope that public will come
promptly to the aid Of one who has proved himself
entirely equal to the task he has undertaken mainly
for the public good
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Agricultural Meeting.

AS the Edgetiell Agricultural Society have re-
solved to have a CATTLE SHOW on Saturday The
18th inst, the Executive Committee, by order o
the President, will meet on Thursday next, 9th
inst, in the Masonic s, Odd Fellows Hail. to trans,
act business preparatory to the Cattle Show. Sc.
A punctual attendance is earnestly solicited on
the part Of that Committee. The following gentle
men constitute that Committee:
Col. JOHN HuIET, President.
DR.. Tnos. LAKE, lst Vice President.
Maj. TILLMAN WATSON, I'd Vice President.
DR.. L. ]. MINIS Treasurer.
Col A. SIMKISs, Cor. Secretary.
j. II. Minis, Secretary.
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FALL AND WINTER GOODS !

THE Subscriber has just received at his Old
L Stand-the Brick Store-a very heavy Stock of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
To which he invites his friends and the public at
large to call and examine for themselves. Among
which may be found
Fancy Coored SILKS, from 81 to So pr yard;
Flain and Figured Muslin DeLanes;
French and English Merinos;
A fine lot Of Earlston Ginghams;
English and American Prints;
A fine lot Of Tweeds, Cassimeres and Sat:nets for
Men and Boys wear
A large Stock of Ladies' Cloaks and Shawls;
Hats and Caps Of every variety;
A very heavy Stock of Kerseys, Linseys and
Blankets;
A large assortment of Negro Shoes, of every de-
scription;
Also, Mems, Boys, Ladies' Misses and Children's
Shoes Of every variety and style;
Groceries, Hardware and Crockery,
With every other article usually kept in a Dry
Goods Store. B. C.. BRYAN.
N. BAH those indebted on Notes and Ac-
count will please call and settle, cs prompt payment
alone enables me to sell cheap.
! Oct 8 If 80
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Administrators Sale,

PY an order from W. F. Durisoe, ESQ.,, Ordina-
- ry of Edgefeld District, we will proceed to
sell Thursday the 23d October next all the per-
sona Estate of Daniel Boone, Decd, consisting of
Twenty-Thrce Negroes,
Nine Horses, Corn, Fodder, Oats, &C., Twenty
FIVE head of Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, one Wagon, one
Furniture, biacksritfr Pools: &c c~.-'"'e=a
Also, at the same time and place will be sold all
the old Corn and Fodder, which May be on hand,
for cash.
Terrns.-For all sums of $40 and under cash.
For all sums ~f and over $50 on credit of twelve
months with notes and at least two approved seeu-
rites. The title Of the property not changed until
the terms Of sale are complied with
J.. P. BOONE, | ,,,.-.
P. QUITS. Ad'ors
OctS St 20
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HEAD QUARTERS.
7Tn REGIMENT S. C. NJ. }
HAMBURG, Oct. 4, 1856. {

7Tu REGIMENT S. C. MI
HAMBURG, Oct. 4, 1856.
ORDERS No. 3.
4 COURT MARTIAL will be convened at the
~ OLD WELLS, on Saturday the 25lh day of
October, for the trial of Defautcrs in Militia and
Patrol Duty. The Court will be cr imposed of the
following Officers.
Lieut.. Col. SHAW, President.
Capt PosEY, Capt. GREGG,
WARD, CLARK,
LYBRAND, Lieut. LoMAN,
ADDISON, CovAn.
BARTLETT, GENTRY,
LINDSEY, t. THURMoND,
SHAW, DAVIS.
4. NJ. PENN, Paymaster,
j. c. MCDONALD, Judge Advocate.
By order Of Col. S. HARRISON.
+. NJ COLEMAN, Adjutant
Oct.S St SO
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NEW YORK Horses AND THE EMPEROR op
FxAncE.-Flying along the Boulevards and
through tho Champs Eysees, may be seen a
pair Of beautiful bay horses attached to a fine
carriage, in which are seated the Emperor Napo-
leon aad the Empress. These beautiful bays
attract not much less attention than the Empe-
ror and Empress themselves. They were raised
and owned by Eli B. Hough, of Martiusburgh,
and sold by him to some parties near Schenec-
tady, afterward went to Long Island, and were
then purchased by the French Consul at the
prise of $4,000, and sent out to Louis Napole-
on.-New York Tribune.
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Teacher Wanted.

TN consequence of the resignation of the present
i incumbent, there will be an election held at
the Downer Institute Beech Island, S. CO. for a
Teacher and Superintendent on the first Thursday
in November next. Applicants to be eligible for the
situation must be capable Of giving instruction in all
the branches that are usually considered necessary
to constitute good English education. The appli-
cant must also be married man.
II. R. COOK,
T. w. WHATLEY.
THOS. j. DAVIES.
Beech Island, Oct 7, 1856. At SO
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oh! how bad we want Money !!

DELINQUENT READERS AND FRIENDS We adopt
this method of appealing to you to come forward
and settle your respective accounts in this Office as
soon as practicable. Dire necessity forces us to
make this call. Wsbav waited on some of You
long and patiently-longer in fact than justice to
our creditors warranted us in doing. Indulgence
with those creditors has ceased to be virtue, and
they now threaten US with the strong arm of the
law. Therefore, without further words, kind pat
rons, come up and extrcate us from our difficulties,
otherwise we will be forced to deal with others as
we are dealt with. Remember, Delays are dan
gerous." S 4
D Those who have already received summons
to appear before certain Magistrates in various parts
Of the District for not paying the Printer must not
think hard of US. We wanted our dues, and were
tired Of dunning, is the only apology we have fol
pursuing that course with them. :s..
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HYM E N / AL.

MARRIED, on the 9Th inst by Rev. Wesley Bodie,
Mr.. WADE BAaRENToN and Miss SARAH JANE New,
all of Edgefeld District.
MARRIED, on the LIST inst by j. A. Lott, Esq, MIR.
j. H. BARTON and Miss JANE HURST.
MARRIED, on the I'd inst. by Rev. II. T. BARLEY,
Mr.. JOHN II. CooDuRN, and Miss MARY HEART, on
ly daughter of Capt. Jesse Heart, all of this Dis
trict.
The biide will accept of our thanks for delight
full slice Of beautiful cake. May Heaven bless them
ED. AD.
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A DANCING MASTER AT LAST.

Attention is asked TO tho out standing circular OF
Mr.. BIoos, Teacher Of Dancing, who proposes to in.
stsuct class at this place forthwith We have been
wishing and publishing for just such m individual
some months past and now here he is. The oppor-
tunity should not be neglected by those who think il
worth anything to their children to acquire grace OF
movemen, and ease Of manners. Mr. B. brings highly
satisfactory letters from persons who have tried him,
and for whose taste vouch.
Mr.. BE- School, we are requested 10 state, will
open on Saturday Morning next, at 10 o'clock, A. VI.
instead OF Thursday as advertised in his Circular
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LETTER FROM HON. ]. NJ. MASON.


sc Depot.
LETTER FROM HON. J. NJ MASON.
SELMA, Frederick Co., Va,
29th Sept, 1856.
McSsrs Arthur SimkinS and Others, Committee:
GENTLEMEN: have had the honor TO receive your
letter of the 18th inst, inviting me, behalf of the
constituents of Col. PRESTON S. Brooks, to dinner
to bs given 10 him by them, on the 3rd of October
next, in testimony of their complete endorsement of
his Congressional course"
It has been my good fortune to have enjoyed the
acquaintance OF your able and justly honored Repre-
sentative, on terms both of social and political inter-
course, from his entrance into the House Of Represe
laires-and know of none whose public career
hold more worthy the full and cordial appreciation OF
his constituents than his.
lie has shown himself alike able and promptto sus.
tain tile rights and the interests of his constituents in
debate and by vote or 10 vindicate in different mode,
and under circumstances Of painful duty, The honor Of
Ls friend would gladly therefore, unite with you,
were it in my power, in the testimonial proposed by
his generous constituents but regret That the distance
which separates US, and my engn gngements at home,
mlst forbid it.
Perhaps it may not be unacceptable, in closing this
letter, TO say few words 10 my fellow citizens Of
Edgefed District, whom you represent, on the con.
dillon of the country.
None can mistake, or, in the Souih can remain in.
sensible 10 the times that are upon us.
The issue (Intil now averled) between numerical
majority on the one side, and faith to written
compact on the other, is about 10 be tried. The
Sou uilern States represent the minority, both in States
nd in people, on this ISSUE Not their properly alone,
but their honor and safety stake the result
for | look on the pending election Of President in.
eresting chiefly to the SouIh as it will be type Of
opinion and purpose at the North Reason and argu-
mcnt are exharIslcd-we have done whatever lay with
us 10 bring The maturity back within The pale Of cun-
si,ulional power and can now only await the popu
lar vote.
Should il be found 10 stand by and 10 upheld lhe
Constitution then We should once more look forward
with confidence and hope 10 the continuance Of a
Union established in mutual and patriotic sacrifices,
and having lis sanction in rrlierna faith.
But in reverse of all This, should dominant sec.
tora vote, he directed to bring into power, those
pledged in advance 10 break down lie barriers inter-
posed by the compact Of ederaIUn for the security OF
one section against tile other; then, in my calmest
judgment, but one course remains for tho South:
Immediate, absolute, and eternal separation. Better,
far better stand toward the Northern Stules as We
stand 10 the rest of , world" Enemies in war, in
peace friends"-llan to remain halting under com.
mon government enemies, under The guise of peace,
or friends Mt war.
Again regretting, gentlemen, that cannot be with
you,
lam, with great respect,
Your Friend and Servant,
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OUR LAW COURT.

The Fall Term for Edge6eld is in progress, his
Honor Judge O'NEALL presiding. On Monday
great number Of citizens were in attendance. The
Judge took immediate hold of the business before The
Court and is pushing cases on to their termination
with his accustomed prompttuds and decision. There
has not been the usual amount ofsueng nor are ,hase
many cases Of Importance to be tried
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Final Notice.

A LII those indebted to the Estate of John D.
II Segler, deceased, are hereby notified to make
immediate payment, and those having demands
against the said Estate are requested to render them
in properly attested by the lst Of January 1857, as
we desire to settle up the Estate as soon as possible
MARTHA d. SEIGLER, .,
W.K SEIGLER. Aoafs'
Oct. 8, 1856, 3m 80
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THE KNIcIxERBOCKER.

THE KNICKEKBUC1AEN.
We gladly acknowledge the arrival of the October
number of this valuable and delightful monthly. 1t
never fails to come up the expectations of its thou
sands and lens of thousands of readers. &c Mace
sloper,"" A Railroad Conductor" =" H. P. L." and
others of that stripe in for October We see also
poem by Howard H. CALDWELL, Esq, Of South
Carolina.
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TUE cRrar sHOIV

The handbillE and placards ure up for the great
Southern Circus. Look out all ys who love fun and
display Wednesday, the 22nd instant, is the day.
Stand about, Mr. Merrman!
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Holloway's Ointment and Pills,

They are approved by the most enlightened gov
ernments, sanctioned by the highes: medical au-
thority, and declared nalliole by recovered thous
ands, in all diseases Of the skin, glands and sccre-
tive organs.
Sold at the manufactures, No. so, Maiden Lane,
New York, and No 244 Strand, London and by
all druggists, at 25c., 625c. and 81 per box.
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CAsuALTY.-The Columbia Times reports that
n child of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernstein, named Clara,
aged about fifteen months, just from Charleston,
was accidentally strangled on Monday, in Co.
lumbia, and died before her parents discovered
her condition.
1t appears that the child had been enjoying n
swing, and by some means the rope became en-
tangled around her neck, and before her stua-
ton was known the vital spark had been extin-
Ruished.
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RABBIT-WOOL CLOTH.

We have seen remarkable piece Of cloth, made
by lady in the Dark Corner, Of Rabbit-wool. 1t is
woven in superior style, and is Of SOFT full texture,
very soas and very comfortable. 1t will 60 TO the
State Fair and take premium-we think.