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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
ARRIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC,
-FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

New YORK, June 23.-The United States
Mail steamship Atlantic, Capt. West, has arrived
with Liverpool dates to June III
BRowN, SHIPLEY g. Co.,, !vr,vr, the cotton
market in favor Of buyers, and the trade dull.
The sales of past three days, $4,000 bales.
Spectators and Exporters took 1890 bales.
Fair Orleans I'd; Fair Uplands 6ad; Mid.
Orleans. 6 I.8a6l-4d; Mid. Uplands l-l6d.
The flour market was active Mt an advance Of
Cd. to Is. Indian Corn advanced 81.
Trade, generally, throughout England, is dull.
Consols declined id, and quoted at "a.
The steamer Asia had arrived out.
A]iIIard Fillmore arrived as passenger in
the Atlantic. He was saluted by fifty guns, and
Waited on by a depu tation previously appointed
to receive him. In his speech he referred to his
past course as President, ns an index to his
policy if he should again be elevated to that
position. American affairs was still the excl
ting topic of discussion in England and although
Mr.. CRAMProN's dismissal was not officially
known, it was generally believed. He said that
he did not think that Mr. Dallas would be dis
missed.
There has been an attempt to assassinate the
Queen of Spain.
The French funds fell three per cent. in con-
sequence of the inurdaions. The city of Tours,
situated between the left bank of the Loire and
the right bank of the Cher is destroyed. Much
suffering has been experienced at Lyons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
Here now is lie cylracl:
"IyE'LL iLI MEET AGAIN IN THE


SUCH is the title of quite sweet, paintive song
from The Publishing huuse Of IIoRAcE WATERs--No.
333, Broadway, New York. The music is by BAKER,
popular American ballad composer, and lhe words
by HENRY CLAY pRErss. The following, which we
quote from The ,e-pagc, is lIc subject Of The conpo-
siiiOH
"Wr'll all meet again in tie Morning. It was a
heaulifnl exclamation of dying child The red rays
OF tn sunset streamed on him through tile Window.
=" Good bye, papa, good bye; mamma has come for
me tonight Don't cry papa wei! all meet again in
the morning" And the heart Of that father grew
lighter under its burden, for something assured him
thai his lille argel had gore hack 10 The busom of
Him who said, 'Suher little children TO come unto
me for Of such is the Kingdom Of Heaven"
All together, subject, words and music this melody
may be fairly sadtn rank above mediucriiy.
We should be glad 10 receive some Of Mr.. WIS pub
locations of artistic grade. Our criticisms should
always be honest, whether right or wrong. Mark
we'll The aner part Of the following brief note which
II. WATERS nppends TO his card: "Mr. w. forwards
music free Of postage, end grcs fire ttrcnyfre cent
piccrs for s1." Try him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
Ninety SIX June. 18th 1856.
"7ynITE ABOUT BOXES"


THIS WIS III. reply of our youngest lO.;.ay: upon
our rrmarkng-' Well, well, these are dull TINES for
the papers; what shall wrle about, CARRY! come
say quick-i'm waling-what is il! I'll take any
Thing you tell me for asubjcct. =" Write about boxes
lhrn,' she dryy responded.
Boxes! 4 love OF subject, truly! But we said
we would take anything. Us Lo worse, al all events.
than Slernes selection Of aun.'o!rS, for one OF
his chapters in TRIsrRAM SnAHDY So here goes.
" rough nj ventures"
The first box we remember 10 have had impressed
nprn The cna5Ia;nre Of our youthful fancy was known
in that day rs 'l hpx viii; five handles" 1t usually
presented itself N the cnd Of human arm, and was
designed 10 rccompcnsc yonng evil docrs in all cases
of sugar-scaling, illicit pum-hun;ing and the like.
This box helieve, is growing into disuse under the
reiincmcnis Of the age; bul we knnw few hard in.
vcuiIc cases that might be benefited even now by its
revival.
Next in oT,irr Of chronology comes the Christmas
bnx which every lad and lassie is apt find out and
appropriate very early in life. This hoX is generally
rrpulcd be gotlcr up by SanIa Claus Of ancient
memory, and assumes almost many shapes and
able principally, for lis tinsc and extreme worthless
ness and yet forms mean branch Of trade 10 many
confsc!ioners and no small snIrce Of rrstas;es 10
young people who hang up stockings on the night pre-.
cedins the 25ih day of December.
Then, we grow older here come the hand.boxes,
the work boxes &C., on the side OF The other SEX
and the boxes the snuff hnyrs &C., on our side
We cannot undertake to expa!iale here ON these VA
rols kinis Of boxes. The truth is, we find The sub
ject suddenly growing upon us so rapidly as to errily
our pen from The discussion. Fur there's Pandoras
box, that wonld necessilae literary disquisol !;
and there's " Box and Cox that would lead us una.
vudably into criticism upon farces and there's that
last box Of all (whcn the spirit sues of lis mortal
cuiIJ that would of course require Il sermon. And 50
we nconinenlly drop the subject until more con-
yenirnt season.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
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ISIEMD CITIZEN,

WE regret 10 learn that Mr. r.. p. MAGRsTII, Of the
Edgelrd bar, thinks of leaving us for wider arena
in Charleston. His departure will be feltas serious
uss to community, aad we sincerely deprccac it,
An extract or TWO from letter lately received from
him will show with what reluctance he himself takes
lie STEP lie writes from Charleston:
I" have been living
so long in Edsefvld District Liat ! M me rs
SOciaIions which have formed there is charm thai
ouiweghs s brilliant but febre excitement of urban
life.
SIN fact, lave
travelled 50 nnch and seen 50 much Of m"n and things
that now prefer the duce far nirnte' Of remain
esque rus,irily to the garish hoilowness Of life on
change" in feeling strong disposition, therefore, ID
decline what my valued friends in Charleston urge
upon me-, pay del;cnle bnt lnered compliment tr
the allnrenenls and attractions of EGgeeld, her hills
and her wales, sequestered but picturesque
Our friend must pardon the liberty We take of pub.
fishing these passages from bis letter. We do so, he
cause know it will be gratifying 10 this entire com
nuniiy TO know the estimate placed upon them by
Que so highly esteemed Tor his abilities and gentle
manly department.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
TWO CONCERTS AND A BALL.

NExr week, it is hoped, will prove an anspiciouS
gala week ia the village Of Edgeisld Miss BaESASs
cuucer, rosSilivcy comes off a: Masonic Hall The
night of the 2nd July. The Calhoun Monument
concert succeeds Miss BIS The evening of The 3rd
And On the 4h large ball is expected under The in
spring music Of EouLER's Brass Band. As II is In
dependence Week, take it for granted there Will
be splendid turr.out ell these occasions II the
citizens of Edgefe!d wish their village 10 hecome
cheerful, popular ana prospectus, it becomes them
literally 10 encourage such seasons of innocent
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
DISTRICT STATISTICS.

Our intelligent tax.rocclor has kindly furnished II
with statement setting forth the resul, of his opera
lions for the current year.
From this it appears that there are more than @, ,Oo(
negro slaves in Edgcield at this lime and s5 free ne
groes-at the merchants of the district sIll annual!
about s5G3,OO0 worth Of goods-and that the whole
income of the professions is rated (much below the
mark, we lhink) at S33,0O0.
The nett amount OF money turned over by the Ta'
collector into the Treasury is $40, ,37G,75. The net
amonnt turned over to Public Building Commissioners
is So, ,055, ,Go-,o Road Commissioners Ss,G5 ,49-ant
TO iI.e Poor Commissioners 81 ,923,9S.
The gross amount of taxes paid by the District i:
5797 G, and the officers perqusilcs appear to lave
reached this year the very handsome sum Of l7S9,sS
There would seem 10 be but one hundred acres ol
first quality "a. No. ~ land in the district How is
this, SaIudn. bottom planters!
Hamburg being sort Of Independent city. is mol
included in the Collectors statcmcn, as to the taxa
tun for district purposes except as to Public Building
expenses.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
THE EDGEfIELD ADVERTISER,
is PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING BY
W.F. DURISOE g. SON.
WHEn2Na,

Two DOLLARS per year, if paid in adrnnceEFwo
Do.LARs and FIFTY CENTS if not paid within SIX
mt n l.s-and THREE DOLLARS if not paid before tile
expiration of the year. all subscriptions not dlsilnct-
ly limited a, the time Of subscribing, will be consider
I'd as made for all indefinite peru!, and VIII ne con-
nurd unit, all ARE ,ragss paid, or al The opium of
the Publisher Subscriptions fron other States must
INVARIABLY be accompanied with the CASH
ADVERTISEMENTS will he consplcuonsiy inserted al
Is cents per Square 2 lines or hss) for the first In
srrtion and 37 cents for each subsequent Insertion
When only published Monthly or Quarterly 81 per
square Wi, be charged. AL Advertisements not having
The desired number of Insertions marked on the mar
gin will be continued until forbid and charged accor'
ingly.
Those desiring advertise by the year can do so on
liberal erms-t being distinctly understand that con-
tracts for yearly advertising are confined to The mms
diate, legitimate business of the firm or indlVioua
contracting Transient Advertisements must be paid
for in advance.
For announcing Candidate, Three Dollars, IN
ADVANCE.
For Advertising E<rays ,Tolled. Two Dollars 10 be
paid by the Magistrate advertising.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
COMM MICATI0 II S.
For the Advertiser.

For the Advertiser.
THE BROKEN HEARTED.
Pity now the broken hearted,
Faith and Hope have both departed;
Despair upon her altar burns
As Iifeless, as in olden urns
Lies dust Of the forgotten dead.
kindly love The sririt'blighied,
Her whose first warm trust is sighted;
A clond upon her life has fallen
a cloud with deepest darkness swolen-
A shadow from the false ones vows.
The light out of her eye is gone,
Her words are in the saddest tone
Her hands are lislless by her side,
Her steps are slow as waning tide
Go-bid him come who brings this woe.
CORNEILLE.
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rr;1rc pu,,cr,s speech.

The late triumphant effort Of our Senanrisreceivet
in the congressional Globe but too late to get any
mart n no our presen, issue. We hope next week to
present very large extracts we can scarcely give he
whole speech as fills overtwo pages of llIe Clone
In tie near time on outside will he tonnd ttie
running fire which followed the Judges speech In
the whole aTr our Senator has routed Massachusetts
horse foot and dragons
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
A Ecyy Exchange.

We chcerfny place upon our list Of exchanges
The Democratic new paper of Marietta. Ga. un-
der the control of Mr.. JOHN r. CossETT, formerly {"
the Greenvie IS. c. lIountainccr. Luck and abln'
dance to Mr. G. in his new home. We have no
doubt he will cater for his new readers as skiluy as
he used TO do for his old ones here in Carolina.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
Advertisements. I.

See CRANES notice of cheup goods; he is selling
ont nt cost.
Sn is Mr. SULLIVAN of this place in reapect TO GER
tain articles nf summer wear-his advertisement VIII
tell what these
Attention is also directed 10 Broom g. NoRRELL's 5
card, merchants Of Augusta Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
.or;cu,turnI Exchanges.

The South Carolina Agriculturist for June has been
received and presents very taking table OF contents
The Southern Cultirator for the same month Is also
on our table, filled tas usua with highly interesting
aud Instructive matter.
We shall draw upon both journals for the benefit oil
our readers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
DAxcfxa MASTER WANTED.


We hear it said on all sides that dancing massI
is much needed al EIgeiieh. In fac, We are request
ed 10 call for one. 1t is thought that Il large class
coull he made nj, al short notice aai now that tho
Masonic Hall is nearly done, all the facilities for a
school are nj hand. But we wait lirs;rac dancing
master or none at all. We Of your stroll!
ing fellows who play few tunes on The fiddle, cnt
few carers over The floor and call il teaching the beau
lilul art Of dancing We want thoroughly l-aiucd
dancing master, who not only has correct app7ecia
lion Of the graceful, but also possesses tie power
mrariing what he feels to his pnpi!s who is not
tented with taking class through few quadrillc
sells, but wllp strives advance his scholars in all
The hcaus of moIn and a,;iIudc. To illustrate
we wan, just such teacher rs EuHSEAu, Of Charles
ION.
Will our city exchanges obige cur community by
publishing this notice!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
THE SUMNER COAT OF ARMS.

WHILE the Boston Plate Committee are busy pre-
pairing the silver service intended testimonial 10
Mr.. CHAs. SUMNER, n friend and subscriber oppor-
tacly sends The following d:vice OF lcrnldry to be
engraven on each piece Of the set:
BLACK CALF BLATANT: mouth open and tongue
out.
Lc, the elegraphic wires hurry along this express
siye motto, that ii be not too late for its purpose.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
HARVESTING.

THE early harvesting is progressing, and the wheat
in our section is nearly gathered in From some parts
Of The District we hear OF fine crops, willie in certain
localities The yic.d is said to be below an average
one Upon llle whole, h"wcyer a good wheat crop
is made.
Oats are coming in also at a very ncedfu moment;
for cnru is Very scarcc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
STARTLING NEWS FROM KANsAs-THREE
GE0RGIANS KILLED,

The reports that have from time to time been
circulated of an engagement in Kansas between
Capt pate's company and party of Abolition
isls, are fully confirmed by an extra of the Bor-
der Times, forwarded to the Savannah Republi-
can by j. II. Blackburn formally a compositor
on that paper, who took part in the fighting 1t
appears that Capt II. G.. Pates company of
Shawnee Sharp-shooters was posse under the
u. S. Marshal, sent out in quest Of some MUIR
derers. On Monday, the I'd inst, they were in
camp at Hickory Point, when large body of
abo!iliunists came suddenly on them. About
twenty fired, wounding six of Capt. Pate's men.
The company returned the fire and then fell
back The abolilionists then took up position
and fired necessarily for four hours. Capt. Pate
then sent a flag Of truce and surrendered with
twenty Of his men to the enemy. Three of
Capt. Pate's company, Messrs Coleman, Long
and Ream mounted their horses and made good
their escape. The list of wounded in Capt.
Patr's company is as follows: Edward Could
rich, of Ga, mortaIly; j. Benjamin Lambert,
late compnsitor of the Savannah Republican,
mortally R. w. Wood, Of Ga, mortally James
McGec, dangerously; Henry james and Tim
Connolly, slightly; several persons, names not
known, were wounded. A number on picquet
guard have not been heard fron-Supposed to
be murdered.
The Border Times, June 4, adds the following :
DR.. Tcbbs. member Of the late Territorial
Legislature, has just reached this place. He
gives us the following:
Yesterday morning, the u. S. Marshall, |. q.
Donelsnn together with four of h!s men were
| murdered at Hickory Point, K. #. Maj. Donel-
son was on his official duty, when he and his
| mon warn attacked and cut to piuceS by the Ab-
clifton Outlaws!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25

OrR produce market is at still low ebb.
Corn only commands 80 cents and the demand
limited. Meal goes of hard at 40 cents. Flour
is worth from $3.50 10 So; supply good and
demand limited. Bacon is stationary at 81 by
the quantity and 10 cents by the piece. Butter
sells at l5 cents per pound, and Spring chickens
at 10 cents piece. The latter article is in de-
mand and goes off like hot cakcs.-Clcveland,
(Tcnn.) Banner, June 90
GV More Than fifty vessels are now aloat on the
Upper Lakes, bound 10 Oswego, loaded with nearly
100000 bushels Of grain.
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THE SEASON.

HoT enough for any purpose. Thermometer about
go al o'clock p. NJ. Nights close and sul,ry Crops
growing finely. Occasional showers OF late, but more
! wanted
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
KILLED.

Mr.. THOMAS STYRcS, of this district, was killed last
week by negro man. The negro is in Jail awaiting
his trial. We have not learned The circumstances oI
th,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25
WASHINGTON, t,ne 90

Kansas ArFArEs-Gcn. Pcrcifrr Smith has
been ordered 10 take the command Of tie troops
in Kansas. His orders are imperative 10 end
the troubles there.
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- o.

GorHc HoME.--padrc Will left Washington
on Thursday, and it is said, will proceed TO TO
Nicaragua in the Orizaba, oil The Gath inst, LII
health and desire TO confer with his govern
mcnt are the rca>ons assigned for his leaving.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25

D IN Cheraw, on Sunday last, John, a runaway
negro, and desperate outlaw, came to his death by
gunshot wound inflicted by Farquabr McQuais.
John had been runaway about year, and belonged
to some one in Mississippi. No particulars are given
as the matter is to undergo judicial investigation
~ serious riot touk place on Sulllvan's Island
on Thursday afternoon between fishing party and
large number of soldiers. One or Two persons were
cut, and the Marshal OF Moultrieye, who nleriered,
was badly beaten.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-06-25

CAMBRIDGE; GRASS AND OUR PoEEf.
"NEp BosTIcK" sends lis the suhjuincd epIslc rela'
tive 10 our poney that ran away. Thank you, NED
for YOUR thoughtful attention. In gratitude lhereor
YOU will see that we give your letter in full, TO enable
you 10 judge how you look in priat. Don't you '"'hN
,houg! That you are coming down pretty light upon
some Of your Cambridge farmers ! Look onl' "la lei
low; grass is 4 subject sUmctimes By 'he way
The poncy caught and sold, and We shall probably
never see her more. Neither can We say that she Is
regretted either by oursclf the children. Though
to tell the truth, she really is right ceverPacing IT.
lie mink. r. w. of Greenwood, will receive the copy
of the Ad,eriiscr which We promised 10 The person
who would catch The poney and notify us Ot the act
And now for Neds letter:
Mn. SIMKTNs-De ar Sir: As seen, rs how as you
lost your pony, ef you han found her yit, thought
wood les, tell you where you mout find her. 1on said
as how as you thought she was making Tor the noun
tain grasses. We'll maybe she monI and as ihare Is
some cotton patches and fields, near the oa ior'
not fur from here that mighty COOL pastors, and US
~. J--.-7.ty naRTcHng Triat way, g1o oet-
ter send up thare strait way. For l know no brue
bcas; can pass sich temptation without being cotch'
II yonr pcny can jump four rail Ience and then
scrirnbc through the briars and hawthnrGs on oiher
side SHE'S srlin be in tharr t!ae is consldera-
hIe signs of live stock in them fields. learn thai
they h,rd up calf there tuihcr week from under
some of their grassy spots, and its likely enuf your
pony is lhare. Ef you send up do it quick or they
will divide The spiIes anu you will lose your share.
Send gond hand and good hoe and let him hoe his
way through, ana ei lie d"nt find her. charge it to me-
Iourn 10 sarve,
NED BOSTICK.
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GoETnE,s OPINION og HAMLET.

We agree will, our sweet friend, who sends us a
criticism If Goethe upon SIakcspearc's Hamlet, in
her appreciation of the great Germans striking rx
preston.
But first, thus runs The neat note enclosing the
extract:
GO Read the extract which send you containing
Guetis's remark upon g Hamlet; - and sec if you dc
not consider worthy Of The great " many.sed One "
found it in little memoir of Mrs. ITEMANs
written by her Sister, and thought it altogether
very beautiful that have enclosed it TO you. 1t will
serve-ogeer with The other liile bs-as iiling-uT
mailer for Your parer, oac oftacSc times whcn ere1
you rant Mcm.''
Here is tie extract:
"I w<h,'' wrote Mrs. HEMAxs to her Sister, "l
could he with YOU lu see luungs performance q!
Hamlet Of all Shakespeare characters Tie which
interests me most; suppose from the ncrer ending
conjeciares in udirh ii inrolres ones mind Did
ever mention to You Goellcs beautiful remark upon
il! He says, That llalnet's naturally gentle and ten.
der spirit, overwhelmed with its mighty task and
solemn responsibilities, is like china vase, fit only
for the reception of delicate lnwrr., bat in which an
oak tree has been planted the roofs Of the strong tree
expand, and llIe fair vase is shivered.
Were we not rish, 10 say that we "agrecl with our
sweet frirnd AZ To her appreciation Of this remark
Who says nay