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Hos. F. w. PIcKEEs DEcLlNEs.-The annexed
card from the Hon. F. w. PIcKENs, declining to
allow the use of his name as 4 competition for
the Gubernatoral Chair, is copied from the
Charleston Mercury:
EDeIwooD, 29d Nov, 1856.
To the Editor, Of the Mercury:
GENTLEMEN: From letters and communica.
lions made TO me, am induced to believe there
is a serious determination, among those who are
responsible, 10 run my name for Governor be-
fore the Legislature about to assemble. re-
turn my sincere thanks for the kindness and dis
tinclion proposed but as there is every prospect
at present, of a comparatively quiet political
time, for few years Mt least, most respectfully
decline The use of my name. Under other cir.
cumslancrs, should not refuse 10 take any res
possibility that friends might call upon me TO
assume. make this communication, ~ can.
not he present at the first meeting Of the Legis
laturc. have the honnr 10 be, most respect
fully, your obedrnt servant
l.. W.. PlcKENs
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A MOST usEFrtI, VOLUME.

Mr.. o. B. MILIsPAUcH IL the Agent in Edgefeld
for work which wa regard really useful one It
is entitled "THE WORLD IN MINIATURE" The
volume he has now along extends no further than
North America. Another will he forthcoming IN
January, of Europe. 1t ia of moderate size very
neatly gotten up. and containaa great deal of useful
information. Mans of the different divisions of North
America. and especially Of the States of the Union
are intersperssd throughout the hook; and compen
dious description Of each section State is given in
connection with them. We commend the work to
general attention. It would make capital book Of
reference for the farmers 4she; and The price of it
would certainly be money we'll laid out. It is South
ern enterprise to boot, emanatng from the City of
New Orleans,
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Administrators Sale,

DY an order from W. F. Durisoe, Ordinary,
ID shall proceed TO sell at tho late residence Of
Randall Deaugh.er, Deceased, on Thursday the
18th Of December, nst all the personal property o.
said Deceased, consisting Of THREE LIKELY
YOUNG NEGROES, Corn, Folder, Oats, one
Mule and two Horses Cattle Stock Hogs, one Road
Wagon, Plantation Tools, Household and Kitchen
Furniture with various other articles too tedious 10
mention.
Terms made known on the day Of sale
MARY DELAUGllTER, Adm'x
H.o I 1876 3ts 47
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SPEAKING AsIBRorYPEs.

Ma. ALBERT LYON, a native Of our village, is now
fully prepared to take ambroype likenesses in The
highest style of tho art His large and beautiful car
will remain for week longer at Its position IN front
Of the Odd Fellows Building; and we earnestly ad-
wise ul who desire to have (for themselves or their
friend.) really fine copies from life 10 call OH him
before he leaves town. lle will not allow you to
depart dissatisfied. Mr.. L. deserves the greater en-
couragement from the fact of his having shown that
homefoks can do this sort Of thing as well as the
Yankees; and his connection with Alessra. LEIGH O.
TUCKER gives him complete facilities. Call soon.
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o BIT q A RY.

Mrs. Nancy MAYsoN died Nov. the 18th 1856, al
the residence of her son, G. c. Mayson in Edgefeld
District S. G., aged 90 years.
She was Imember of the Methodist L. Church,
about 10 years. lived consistent member until her
last ilnese-which WINS npnpleIy, which terminated
her existence in l2 hours. She died as she lived, in
full assurance OF The resi- that remains for the people
of God.
ag Southern Christian Advocate will please copy.
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The FIRST DRovE.-A small drove of small !
hogs passed through here on Monday Inst. We
the price asked, viz ~ cents. If that is 10 be
the ruling price for hogs, we're not in the mar
ket, because we believe we can save money
by buying bacon and hams as we want them
next year. The reports that we now receive
from the packing establishments warrant US in
believing that bacon and hams will not command
over l21 cents next year, and we are not so flush
of money at present as To pay in advance for
stock OF. provisions which we can got fully as
cheap if not cheaper, by buying as we want
Them
If farmers cannot raise meat cheaper than s
or cents per b., we don't zee how they can
sell corn for less than dollar bushel.
I.aurensuiHe HeraM
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&C ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Thanks to our DAlsY'' for her plain,ive liner in
the present number. They are only surpassed by the
gem we had the pleasure of setting last week That
was one ofthe real brants that turn up occasionally
in the wide sea of composition. DAISY" sets good
example of promptness and punctualty to the other
flowers of" our Wreath" Follow it, ladies, we en-
treat ye We arc at the helm of the Advertiser in
double sense now and undertake to warrant for each
one Of you safe and easy trip over to the island of
Fame-provided you will al.uoys be certain to take
pains and do yours.lu.s justice. Well watch the stars
nd rapulats the rest,
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TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.

Next week there will appear in the Advertiser"
a long essay, from the pen Of DR.. Bliss upon that
very common disease-Constipatio Of the Bowels.
1t will be read with much interest by all, and ea-
pocially those that are afflicted. The causes Of tho
disease a. get forth by him, will be, quite likely
altogether new and novel 10 great majority, but it is
shown conclusively that tho taking Of purgatirt or
even laxative medicines i. not only entirely useless
but positively injurious. Extra copies Of the paper
can be had by applying AT this Office.
tT EVERYBODY should read 1.-THE article on
" CoNsTrrATIoS," by Dr.. Bliss, to appear next week
in hi, paper.
~ CoNsTIPATIoN ofthe Bowels.-Read DR.. Bliss
article on this disease, TO appear in this paper next
week.
@ EXTRA copies Of the Advertiser, containing
the article Of Dr. Bliss on Constipation oftke Bowels,
can be had at this oSsce next week.
~ PHYSICIANS and others who are not subscr.
bers TO the Adrertiser," can have the copy contain
ing Dr. Bliss article on Constipation of the Bowels
forwarded to them next week upon their addressing
he publishers Of The paper at Edgsfsld.
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H Y M E N / A L.

MARRIED. on the Goth Nov, by Rev. S. p. Gelzen,
Mr.. T. S. HUDSON Of Tennessee, and Miss CHARITY
F. daughter of T. B. Reese Esq /, of this District.
MARRIED, on The Goth ut, by A. Ho!linssworlh
ESQ, Mr.. JAMES SENTER and Miss SARAH ETHER
EDNE, all of this District.
MARRIED, on the 9th ult.. by the same, Mr.. W.
SMITH and Miss MARTHA Norris all OF this District.
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HolloWey's Pills.

Delicate Females who s,s bara.sed and debiHta.
ted by complaints peculiar to their organization, are
uniformly relieved by Holloway g Pills. For hy,te-
ria spasm, hot fushes, sick headache, pains in the
back and loins, they safe and reliable remedy
sold at the manufactures, No. 80 Maiden Lane,
New York, and No. 244 Strand, London; and by
all druggists, at 25 c., 623c., and ST per box.
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THE CAR will positively leave this Village on
L Tuesday next, in consequences of arrangements
already made to visit Mount Willing on the day fol-
lowing. 1t will be well for all in want of Pictures
to call Immediately and get them.
A ,cord TO those that haue not Settled.
If you do not call and settle by the 9Th inst, your
accounts will BE- left with Cicero Adams, Esq, fer
collection My terms are strictly CASH, and have
not the time or inclination to be "bobbn round"
to collect the little amounts due me- and will not do it.
A. T. LYON.
Dec 9, 1856. 1t Al
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Administrators Sale,

DURSUANT. to- on order from w T. Duzisoo,
i Ordinary of Edge6eld District, will proceed
to sell at the late residence in Edgefeld Village
of WILLIAM McEVOY, deceased, on the 18th
day Of December next. MI the personsl property Of
said deceased, which may not be disposed of by the
Sheriff. consisting Of Boots Shoes, Leather, Shoe
makers Tools, Household end Kitchen Furni-
lure, &c.
The terms OF sale will be made known on the
day Of sale.
PATRICK H. FLANAGAN, Adm'r.
November 2Gth 1856. 9te 46
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&METHoD1sr CONFERENCE.

Our thanks are due to the Yorkve Enquirer for
extra copies of the Proceedings &C., of the Methodist
Conference recently held atahtt place. Itsppears to
!havs Aeen notwithstanding occasion, feast Of in
telIlgent zeal and bro,hsrly love- We publish eI'e-
where the to the severa circuits through
out the State. It will be seen that We have two new
men fdi Edge6ed. This is,obs regretedin 80 far as
II takes from us Mr.. ZIMMERMAN, minister who has
won the warm regard Of many amongst us by his
Observation-Disclosures and unaffected devotion to the
duties of his great cause.
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This pnper occupies large portion Of our first page
this week, and will be read with interest by ALL Our
Governor has, throughout his term, commanded the
respect of the whole State by his independent, sensi-
BILE and dgnifed course And the MESSAGE before US
will add much to his reputation as manan apatriot.
South Carolina holds no trler or more devoted son
than JAMES F. ADAMS; none whose life and fortune
would be more readily mperiled in her cause If the
occasion came. We propose nine times nine cheers
to him upon bis approaching retirement from Office
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Negroes to Hire,

ON the 27th inst, at The residence Of the Sub
" scrher, near Dunt"n>viile, will be hired or
~ likely Negroes field hands, consisting Of men,
women and boys-ALSO-wi be sold al the same
time and place, Corn, Fodder, Shucks and Oats,
Cattle, Horses, Mules, Hogs, Blacksmth's and
Plantation tools, with small portion Of Household
and Kitchen Furniture and other articles too tedious
10 mention.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
b. +. STROM
Dec 9 1856 Ct AZ
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c0I.I.EGE H0N0RG.

I, has happened that, Of all the honors awarded
amongst the last graduating class of the South Caro
ma college, Edgefeld has not taken one. Shall this
continue! Cannot Curryton furnish q first honor
man or two to redeem our sandins7 Cannot our
other schools do the same, 1t time for US to wake
up, when it comes 10 losing every trick in the pack.
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Administrators Sale,

4 IL persons indebted to the Estate of George
~ Geizen, Deceased, are requested TO make pay
ment before March Court or they will find their
notes in the hands Of an Attorney; and those bav-
ing demands against the same will present them rs
| am determined to settle up the E,tate without
delay. $. p. GETZEN, Admir-.
Dec g. | S5f II 81
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Situation Wanted,

A Gagged single man, and one that can give
II good reference az to character, of frugal and
industrious habits, together with good Judgment,
wishes to procure employment the ensuing year in
the capacity of Overseer, on Quarter. Salary,
$4O0 The best reference can be given as to his
ability to take charge Of q Plantation and Negroes
Apply at this Office.
Dna I 1S56 4t AZ
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New York, Nov. 9,

New YoRK, Nov. %.
News AND RUMoRs IN WAsHsGTos.-Advi-
ces from Washington state that Peru and Chill
have agreed TO contribute men and money to
overthrow Gen. Walker in Nicaragua. Peru
proposes TO give SlOo0,00O, and Chill one
thousand men.
The President hcsiatcs in receiving Gen.
Fcrrcr, as the Minister from Nicaragua, in conse-
qucncc of Goicoura':i developments.
The New York Tribune says that it is cur
renily reported that Mr.. Buchanan has rendered
10 Gen. Lewis Cass the office of Secretary Of
State, which has been accepted
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G. c,s EXPLANATION

Is entirely satisfactory. But as to the change he
suggests 10 ourscf, We have only to say "t cannot
be-" Much as we might be benefited, it is one OF the
things we can't do, leaving old South Carolina.
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uosD, Of Edg.hcld, introduced 4 resolution to pre-
sent sword to Maj. D. f. HILL, U. S. A., for
his gallantry in the Mexican War and as mark OF
South c:rulina's esteem which was agreed to-
The Bill to establish Separate Court Of Appeals,
and spndry others of less Importance, received
their first reading to-day. And, after short dis
cussion among the Charleston members about a
matter of local interest, the House adjourned.
FRIDAY, Nov. %.
In the Senate. Several Bills were read this
morning. Among those Of general interest, was a
very sensbly-conccived one, introduced by Mr..
WIruKRsrooN, providing that the several District
boards Of Commissioners as well as Managers Of
Elections, be rendered exempt from road patrol and
militia dut: during their term Of service.
In the House. Mr.. G. P. ELLIOTT offered
resolution requiring the Federal Committee to re-
port upon the expedency Of fortifying old Port
Royal Harbor (off the present town of BeauforD
against foreign invasion. Agreed to.
Both branches OF the Legislature united in cleo
tions which occupied almost the entire day. ]. W.
HAyNE was reelected Attorney General and NJ. L.
BoNHAM Solicitor of the Southern Circuit G. d.
MELTON received 81 votes for Solicitor Of the
Northern Circuit, J. D. WlTHERsrooN so, and there
was blank no election. The following gentle
men were elected Commissioners in Equity:
For Darlngton-T. G. EVANS.
For Newberry-SILAs JOHNSTON.
For Unon-D. GouDELocK.
For Laurens-B. R. CAMPBELL.
For Horry-J. R. BEATTY.
For Richland-J. Fl. PEARSON.
For Georgetown-S. T. ATKINSON.
The election for Treasurer of the Upper Division
mis.carred as did also that for Equity Commissioner
Of Marlboro.
No news of importance outside the Legislature
The city is pretty well supplied with visitors and
the Hotel-kecpers are rcaping their usual golden
harvest Old HuNTs in the place after all although
cannot be said that the other houses not eap-
tai. The State Bible Society has been in session
likewise The Law and Equity Courts Of Appeals
have their usual attractions and terrors, and various
knights OF the Green Bag an in attendance, hoping
to reverse their bad luck upon the Circuit. Certain
trembling applicants for forensic privileges are here
also, tmeng out the questions they are to be asked
on examinaton-day. Thus far, We have had the
old style of Legislative weather, wet, heavy and
utterly unpropitious TO the display Of hoops and
fouuces. 1t promises now to brighten up, and, the
lovely ones anticipate a fair showing next week.
or the present Legislature, cannot yet speak
Justly. Mr.. YEADoN, Of the Courier, promises to
say something for his fame, one way or the other !:
and several younger members eyncc an ambition
"to do die )" but, as yet, nothing very great has
appeared above the horizon. Our elegant Speaker
SMoSs presdcs will. his usual grace and dignity +;
and the President Of the Senate is not far behind
him in the Z" "suauiter in modo." The other Off
cias, especially sLoss Of the House, retain their
usual excellence and popularity. Next week hope
to give you more pleasant column. Till then
adieu. BREFlTAS.
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o.. The Friends of MIR. R. P. HARRISON,
respectfully announce him as a Candidate for Tax
Collector of EdgGield District at the ensuing cleo
ton.
tE- The Friends of Mr. STEPHEN SHAW
respectfully announce him as Candidate for Sheriff
Of Edgefeld District, at the next election.
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THIS country. It's contents are SUCH as Will % ap
proved in ths fassdious eirolse-re.hins immos
al being admitted into its pages. II will furnish as
much reading matter as almost any one can find time
TO peruse, consisting OF
TALES, HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY,
TOGETHER WITH
MUSIC AND POETRY.
This paper contains no ultra sentiments, and med
dies neither with politics nor religion but it is char
actsrzed by high moral lone. It circuates all over
the country, from Maine TO California. The terms by
mail very low as will be seen by the folowng:-
Terms.
TIL. "Waverley Magazine" is published weekly by
Moses A.. Dow, II Water Street, Boston, Mass
Two editions are printed, one on thick paper fer
Periodical Dealers, at cents copy, and edition
for mail subscribers ION little thinner paper, 80 as
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Clubs by mail, six papers six months, $500. Paper
stopped when The last number paid for is sent.
new volume commences every July and January.
But il person commences Mt any particular number
in this volume, and pays for six months, he will have
volume complete with title page, as every paperis
complete in itself.
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post office, county and state very distinctly Those
who wish their papers changed should tell where it
has previously been sent.
Clubbing.
Clubs must always be sent at one time 10 receive
premium. We cannot send them at tho club prizes
unless received all logelhen~as it much trouble
to Iuok over hooks, or Keep account With each
one getting them up
E Any one sending Us Four Donars. can have
ono copy of the " WAVERLEY MAGAZINE" and
either Of the following works for one year by mail: -
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HARrEn's MAGAZINE, BALLoUs PICTORIAL.
81 Any one sending S325 in ADVANCE can have
copy Of the WAVERLEY MAGAZINE," and
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tv All letters and communications concerning
The paper should be addressed to the publisher
ANY one sending US five subscribers for one year,
rten for six months, with $40 in either case, shall
receive new and dspendd likeness Of Daniel Webster,
large and beautiful picture, 30 by % inches, which
,ellS for 50. 1t represents him he appeared when
delivering his famous speech on March 7h 1850. It
gives his full form and attitude, and is considered the
best likeness of that great that has been pub
lished. We will send il by maipostpaid
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FOR GOVERNOR.

Hon. r. F. W,ALsrok Twill probably bs our n'1t
governor. He i,;seH:htsd for the pos. and deserves
1he compliment: His long services " President OF
he Senate, his thorough Identification with the hest
nertsisof ,he5s,ates bi. means and principles. all
designate ;tnable person for the Chief
:Magissasy of South eksollna. And we hope he will
sSE,s b aIsctza sv.hnnt opposition.
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dividend NO. II,

The Bank of Hamburg S. C. has declared Semi
Annual Dividend Of Three Dollan per share tof $50
esch) from the profits of the current halfyear-paya.
ble to the Stock holders, order, on Monday 22d
December pro1.
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EXCELLENT PUBLICATIONS.

We call the particular attention Of readers to the
Prospectus, Terms, &C., oflhe Waoerly Magazine"
and BaHou's Dollar Monthly" They ATE both
highly interesting literary Magazines, and eItraordin-
arily cheap.
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RESIGNATION OF PRor R. Il. BnUMEY.-The
South Carolininn, Of aslh inst, states that nj
the meeting of the Board of Trustees Of the
South Carolina College, on Wednesday evening
last, the resignation Gy Prof Brumby, Of The
Profe.sorship Of Chemistry and Geology, was
presented and accepted. He rctres in consc-
qucnce Of continued i'll health.
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GOOD.

The turnips from HIRAM ADAMS are far the best we
have seen this season although We have heretofore
been favored with some excellent specimens from Mr.
BAILEY CoRLEY's patch.
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Hon. S. A. Dougas was married at Washing
ton on Thursday to Miss Coutts, belle, of
Washington, who, according to newspaper re-
port is distinguished for beauty, amiabiIiiy and
intelligence
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M as0nic Notice.

A T the next regular Communication Of Butler
ber next, oil the Members are requested to attend
BY order of the Lodge.
Nov. 26th 1856, Ct 46
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~ Mai ABRAH JONES and Col. NC. ID. HAM.
xosD will please accept our thanks for Legislative
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Look Out.

T am now receiving large lot of that Superior
i Old Catherwoods Whiskey, in whole and half
Barrels, of fine favour and qualty-AIso-Carte
Superior Irish Potatoes and Cider Of The very best
quality. s. E. BOWERS, Agent.
Hamburg. Dec. 9, 1856, If AZ
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Administrators Sale.

DY Virtue of an order from ". +. )ursoe, Or.
I'D dinary Of Edge6eld District, will proceed to
sell at the residence of Mrs. Mary Morgan, on
the 22d inst, The personal property Of Abiah
Morgan, decd, consisting Of
Two Likely Young Negroes,
On credit Of twelve months, the purchasers to
give notes with two gooi personal securities.
GEO. W. MORGAN,
Aim'or with the Will annexed.