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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-02-13
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN ORDINARY

DYII #. WRIGHT, Esquire, Ordinary of Edge.
ID field District.
Whereas, Charlotte Smith has applied to me for Let
ters of Admnisra ion on all and singular the goods
and chattes rights and credits Of Daniel L. Smith and
and Nancy Permiia Smith late Of the District afore-
said, deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and admonish all and
singular the kindred and creditors Of the said deceas
ed to be and appear before at next Orlinary's
Court for the said District, be holden at Edgefed
C. H., on the 18th day of February inst, to show
cause fany, why the said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and SEAL this 4th day of Febr
ary the year of our Lord thousand eight hundred
and Gftysix and in the eigh,ielh year of American
Independence.
IT. WRIGHT, 0. E. D.
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N Office.

A IL those indebted to the Estate Of j. f. Free
II man will please come forward and pay up
Immediately; and th"sc having demands against the
Estate will present them properly attrstc'i
j. II. JENNINGS, | Aa,rs
j. w. FREEMAN, " ''
Feb 4, If
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Administrators Sale,

DY order Of II. T. Wright, shall proceed to
ID sell On Thursday the 2lst February at the
late residence of John Dolby, decd, on the Five
Notch Road leading to Hamburg, all the per onal
nron.rtv of thr said deccased ounsstinr Of
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and IRONING done to order
w Apply at this Office
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EDGEFIELD, S. d. DECEMBER g. 1856.

rolled up-and but for the interference of the
crowd, he would have had Uncle Josh by the
" goozle" in twinkng.
"Dad fetch yer everlastin' picter to dingna'
tion! !" exclaimed Ben, striking his brawny fists
and making the palms of his feet crack together
as he sprung at least two feet from the floor
:" your wife break bark over my head you old
drafted cuss! I'd like TO see you or airy other
woman in Georgia do it. Jest lest me at him
boys, and I'll shuck him out o his skin quicker
iehtnin', you sec if don't"
Uncle Josh was taken by surprise, when he
Saw SO much life in the dwarf and began to fee
apprehensive for his safety when he found il
took three Of the best men in the room TO hold
him. 1t was several minutes, and not Until the
proprietor of the house had interferred, that
Ben's rage was at all appeased. After he had
become little calm, Uncle Josh made rather
awkward explanation of what he meant only
for little fun, and by treating the whole party
10 peach and honey, and asking Ben's PARDON
the matter was amicably settled. But it was
more than any Ben Bunch's friends ever dared
to do to ask him about that easy situation down
in Georgia, at "twenty dollars month and
found"
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For the Advertiser.
THAT QUEER PROPOSITION.

Mr. EDITOR see in your issue of The 9th inst,
the following paragraph;
w. w. CHEEvER proposes to exchange rich lands
in Southwestern Georgia for worn out feds in q
higher latitude. What does that mean, we wonder
Can Col. S. c., throw any light upon this queer
proposition
Now, sir, the light would attempt to throw upon
the subject is this Col. w. W. CHEEvEa owns
many thousands of acres Of rich and very productive
lands in South Western Georgia, improved and un-
improved; and now that various railroads are
finding their way through that section, he suppose)
wishes to avail himself Of the opportunity Of chang
ging his investment and making hi, capital more
active. He proposes to take old and worn out
lands, as you say, in Alabama or Georgia. and will
no doubt take them in good localities. For these he
will allow, in the exchange a reasonable valuation
receiving the rest Sf his pay in cash. This difference
you will see, gives him the advantage of operating,
with cash, in Railroad stocks or any other enter
prize that presents ITSELF hope this explanation
will do you.
And now, AR. EDITOR, If you will sell your poor
but very pretty pine land Place, with all your hand
some Improvements Qor which you could perhaps
get $40 an acre) Col CuEEvER would sell you a
plantation for ss or $40 per acre, one acre OF
which would produce more than any three that you
plant, in corn, cotton or anything else even should
it be Sugar cane. S. G
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A W1rHER1NG REBuKE.-To the charge CT
the Cleveland Herald. that Mr. Buchanan owes
his election in part TO n drove Of ahject slaves
u" The pre.tlr nic,l ,inn'' of lie Roman
Catholic Church. the Cleveland Plaiudealer re-
plies:
Where has been the priestly dicta;ion' du.
ring the campaign! What priests have been
openly in the field Of politics? Was it not
during the Congressional session Of 81, when
thirty:fre hundred Protestant Clergyn,en of New
England demanded in The name of Almighty
God the defeat Of the Nebraska biA7 Who else
have pounded their pulpits TO pieces preaching
politics but Protestant clergyman? Where is
Beecher? Where is Bittinger? Where are all
the Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian clergy
men who have been comprising sea and land to
make proselytes, and, when successful, made
them tenfold more the children of hell than be-
fore? Not Catholic priest in the land has
lifted finger, or opened his mouth, to babble
in this Babel of politics. 1t has all been left to
these rifle religionists, VIGOROUSLY carried on
by them, and now the Herald has the impudence
to talk about 'abject slaves to prestly dicta-
tion.'"
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COM M UNICATI0N
For the Advertiser.
Mr. RBETTs PROPOSITION.

see that Mr.. RuErr is out in long political
letter, and from the two extracts which have
seen, do not think his views will meet with hear
ty response either in South Carolina or in the other
Southern States. have less confidence in Dir.
RHsrr's judgment than in his patriotism.
Ills letter has caused regret among our friends
North and South. 1t is looked upon as move OF
South Carolina instead OF the views Of single ndi>
vdual do not think it true exponent of thee
views even Of South Carolina much less Of The other
Southern States With the result Of the contest of
1851 still staring in the face, we should be oppo-
sed at this time to all agitation of the question OF
dsunion. In that contest South Carolina decided
she would wait the cooperation Of her sster.south-
ern States Now, if it be desirable to bring about
cooperation and combined action on thc part of
the Southern States, we in South Carolina must so
shape our course as not to bring our prudence in
question, and thereby throw away our influence.
We must acquaint ourselves with the views and
feelings of the people Of the other Southern States.
We must see ourselves as they see US. And to DO
this we must 90 beyond the limits Of South Carolina
and minple and converse not with the leaders only,
but with the masses. We shall find that we are
far in advance. fear they begin to regard ~ as.
somewhat ultra. In some places have heard the
question whether, in the event Of FRENosr's elec-
ton, Southern men should accept Office under him,
and the answer wrs The best men in the country
should 90 into Office. To the credit Of the country
we have been saved the disgrace Of FaEAosrs
elevation. Our friends at the North stood by us
and the tide Of wild f,natirsm has been hurled back
and the South and the Constitution have triumphed.
The election of Mr.. BUCHANAN has restored conf
dence to the country. Will the South, aft''r eI,e-
ling him, refuse to stand by him? Viii she, n
the face of victory, suffer her counsel. to he lis
tracted by the question of disun on trust not.
She relies upon his wisdom; his integrity will need
our entire support. Let give him our whplc in.
fuence. Let US have nothing to divide Us. Whsn
united, we have nothing to fear. Wenwe il to cur
friends North to the Constitution and to ourselves
to remain united. 1t is sound policy whether Tor
the perpetuation ofthe present Uuun or the frnla-
ton of new one or whatever may be our ullerOr
views.
Let us Cease for the present all agitation in South
Carolina Let us unite cordially with our Sister
Southern States, and give our undivided support to
-Ma BUcHxNaNs adhiinis 81.
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The amount of $4,000 appropriated at the
last session TO defray the coplingucnt expenses
of the executive department, have had 10 Oc-
casion to draw from the Treasury. With the
unexpended balance of last year, and balance
of S2,594 81, transferred 20 my credit by my
predecessor, have been able 10 meet the ordi-
nary drafts on the department As my term of
Office is about 10 expire, feel no delicacy in
making certain recommendations in relation TO
the department The salary of the Governor
is wholly inadequate 10 the muintainace Of the
proper responsibility and dignity Of the station.
/ have avoided ali unnecessary expense: have
indulgcd in no display whatever; and from my
experience, have no hesitation in saying, that
no man can dispense the ordinary hospitality
expected Of him, nor maintain that style which
our people very properly associate with the
station, Without drawing largely on his private
income. The first office in the gift of the peo-
ole should not be one which the wealthy only
can afford to accept. 1t is no answer to say,
there is no want Of sspirants for the position.
Willing pablic servants are not generally the
most efficient. Tic republican standard of
compensation for all public service, is that which
will command the talent that is able 10 serve
the commonwealth. 1t too often happens that
he who has given his life to the public, entails
upon his family tic incidents Of 4 wasted for
tune. recommend that the salary Of The Gov
ernor be increased to five thousand dollars; and
that he be required 10 reside at the capital On
this latter point, invite your attention 10 the
following extract from the message Of The late
Gov Johnson: "The Office is ilineran. and
follows tile person of the Executive wherever
his necessities or convenience may compel him
to reside. This is utterly inconsistent with the
necessary order and uniformity in the conduct
of the business of the office. He cannot carry
with him all The books, documents, and vouchers,
nor his Secretary. He must either dispense
with him, or subject him to IN expense which
would swallow up his small salary. The cti.
zens, too, are interested to know where the
Executive may be found, and if he has no fixed
residence, arc obliged TO 60 in pursuit through
highways ard by.palhs. They may chance 10
pass him on the way, without knowing him "a
case of actual occurrcnce.) The. true remedy
is 10 provide Lin residence at the seat OF gov,
erEment, ard require him to reside there per-
manenllv."
The report of General James Jones' Com.
missioner of New State House, will give you
full information of the progress Of the work
and his plan of future operations. constituted
him agent to sell The bonds authorized to be
issued by tie last Legislature. There has beer
little or no demand for G per cent. bonds, and
but few of III, IN lave been disposed of. The
Act forbids The sale cf these bonds below par
Had not the BalIk advanced The requisite funds
the Ccmmis >oner would have been &C mpelled to
suspend all operations on the building.
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Ha THERE is firm in New York, the name
of which il Lay, Hatch g. Cluek The clerks
are presumed to be all Shanghuis.
w A modern writer thus defines honor:
"Standing fire well, and shooting friend whom
you love, in order to gain the praise Of a few
others whom you despise.
w" PoMpEY, why is journey round the
world like cats tail?" well. doesn't ad.
zactlv see any semblance 'twixt the two cases"
"Well, den spose I'll have to tell vou--hc-
cause it um fur to the end oh it!"
G THE arms of pretty girl wound tight
around the neck. has beeu discovered TO be M
infallible remedy in case of sore throat !! beata
pepper tea all hollow.
tY They are particular in Schenectady. A
boy was arrested on Monday for splitting into
! the canal.
az ALL a man has to do in these days to
pass for a genius, is to button his coat behind
and wear his hat wrong side out.
" H distinguished writer says: q There is,
! but one passage in the Bible where the girls.
are commanded 10 kiss the men and that is
tie cclGcl rule. Whatsoever re would l.ai
men would do unto you. do ye so unto ,hsn,'
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Original 4oetrp,
FOr the .AdVcrtlScr.
SHADOWS OF "LONG AGO"


When the shades of evening lower
Der this earth of light and love,
Stealing with their solemn power
Thro' our hearts where Ter we rove,
Shadows Of the past come creeping
AS the gloom shuts out the glow;
And our souls are sadly weeping
At the grave Of Long Ago.
Long Ago, bright flowers were springing,
In my path of golden light
Now their faded bloom is bringing
Mem'rics of lost loves delight,
Then was there voice to greet me,
Full of melody and low
A fathers arms onoe oped to meet me
Fondly, but twas Long Ago!
Now that voice is dumb forever
In the grave for aye tits hushed-
Death palsied those dear arms, and ever
From his true heart life's love chrushed.
What wonder then the shadow fingers
Ever round lfe's pathway now,
When mem'ry with its mystic fingers
Still traces forms Of Long Ago7
Then life seemed a fairy day-dream,
sunbright morns, with dewy ewes
Now along my troubled life-stream
Lonely glide the withered leaves;
And we're dreaming, thro' the twilight,
Ofthe past, its joy and woe;
And the calm and peaceful starlight
Finds us still with Long ago!
DAISY
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TRUE PITH-The force of language is apt
to be much injured by the multitude of words.
respectable farmer in Berkshire County has
the singular happy talent Of not saying word
too much. young man wishing to obtain his
consent to marry his daughter, called upon him
one day when he happened to be in the field
blowing with his oxen. It was, past all doubt,
fearful matter for diflident man to broach,
and The hesiating lover, after running parallel
with the fufrow several times round the field
and essaying with all his courage 10 utter the
important question, at last stammered out"
live been thinking, Mir, that-,hat
AS low I-l-I should be gl-gl-glad to-
to-m-m-marry-m!a your daughter"
Farmer" Take her and use her uell- 1oho0
han, Buck"
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THE SURE ROAD TO FAME AND FORTUNE.

We take it to be demonstrable fact that no
discovery or invention worth advertising at all
can be advertised too extensively. The m an
whose mental vision is darkened by miserly in.
stincts, whose soul lies in his breeches pocket,
cannot understand this and If such on one in
his mole.like gropings, should chance upon some
new and useful truth, he would be afraid to take
the sure road to celebrity, which lies through
the columns of the press, lest he should be ru-
iued by the tolls. What n contrast does the
brilliant and beneficial career of Prof. Holloway
present 10 the blind stupidity of such man.
Having perfected, after many years OF laborious
research and experiment, Two remedies which he
knew. with positive certainty, were absolute
specifics for nearly every internal and external
malady incident TO humanity, he determined at
once to give them wider publicity than any
other medicine had ever attained. His motive
was noble and benevolent. He felt that he pos
sessed the power Of mitigating suffering and
waging successful war with diseases heretofore
uuconquerable, aud like u good champion he
fearIessly entered the lists. Had he been moved
by avarce instead of philanthropy he could not
have taken surer or shorter path 10 wealth.
The plan of advertising preparations, which ac-
tually accomplished all that cmpircism had ever
promised or medical orthodoxy attempted, of
course proved self remuncrative. He flooded
every nation with his advertisements, he perva-
ded the whole world with his medicines, and
the world repaid him with shower of gold
We verify believe that there is no possible
means of disseminating information among men
that he ha- not adopted in giving notoriety to
hri;s pilsfand 9iatmeIitSi Il
The Hon. Mahlon Dickinson, of New Jersey,
once salricay likened the poles to big flag
slatfs, and we have little doubt that if they 1ere
hugslaffs Holloway would contrive to have bit
of bunting nailed 10 each with his name and
address inscribed upon it.. In fact, such is the
enterprise and irrepressibc energy of the man,
that we should scarcely be surprised to hear Of
The virtues of his medicines being inscribed on
the desert sands of mid Africa or traced in the
eternal snow that caps the peaks of the Andes.
His central office for this hemisphere Che maps
out his advertising ground by hemispheres) 80
Maiden Lane, has only been established abo ut
two years, and yet probably there are not five
hundred adults out of our population of thirty
millions who have not heard of Holloways Pills
and Ointment Be this as it may, il is q statis-
tcal fact, verified by the books of the establish
mcnt, that more than half a million of persons
have within that time purchased theprcparatlons
at tic New York Office and its Country Agcn-
cics Could the amount of good they have
effected in that period, in the United States
alone, be computed and placed on record, It
would of itself form one of the proudcst monu-
ments of success to which Jealous philanthropy
on the one hand and popular appreciation on
the other, have ever contrbuted.-N. Y. Day
Book.
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Music not only improves a mans tastes but
his morals. II gives him taste for home that
improves his habits wonderfully. The man
who spends his evening with piano is seldom
seen in dram shops, and never with night braw-
lcrs. We believe in music, and candidy think
that one flute will do as much towards driving
rowdyism out of neighborhood MS four police
men and bulldog
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SALE OF FoRGER's HoRsEs AND CARRIAGES.
The horses and carriages Of Huntington, the
furgcr, were sold at auction in New York 4 few
days since, A great crowd was present A
pair of long.taird bay mares which cost $1,000,
and are considered the finest in New York, were
bought by Mr. French, of Freuct's Hotel, for
Sl4OO. Another pair brought $3.50. The car
riages and other articles sold for prices consid-
eraby above their value.
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R1cu.-An English journal referring to the
bonslcd wealth of Cape Cod farmers and The
prolific qualities Of their crops touches up Ih"
cod (fsLD arstocracy after lhe following fashion
In the vicinity OF Cape Cod, two apple trees
and i guuseberry bush, are called an orchard,
Capt Borcas OWLS five plum trees, and is looked
upon rs an arisiocral. One year they don't
bear, and the next year they cant-the school
boys using the fruit for bullets to kill owls
with. Great country. that Cape Cod"
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WHAT possessed you to marry that
dowdy?" said mother 10 her son. because
you always told me to pick wife like my
mother" was the duliful reply.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-12-03

NW LET woman once think you uncon
querabe, and. unless she is unlike all othe
women, she will still want to conquer you,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-12-03

D~ IT is decidedly provoking to have fly
light on your nos. just az the daguerreo,ypi>l
pulls out his watch and says Now"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-12-03

In Cork, short time ago, the crier cndsav'
ored to disprrse the crowd by exclamng, "al
yc bIackguards that isn't lawyers, quit the
court"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-12-03

NW" WHEN Esculapius npplauded Philip,
king of Macedon, rs a jovial man who would
drink freely, Demoslhenes replied, that il was
good quality in sponge, but not in king"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-12-03

a HAY.FIELD.-That is good story, which
nay have been heard in more than one Yankee
hay-ic!d this summer. We heard it one day
when on visit in the country. We went out
to show some men how to pitch" We had
failed, and wiIled down under haycock, and
lay fluehcd, and tanning the G ow and sweat Of
our features in Il comfortable position, when
one of the jolly laymakers related The anecdote
Of the old man who was always Dragging how
folks used TO work in his younger days, and
challenged his two sons together to pitch on
load of hay as fast as he could load it.
arhe challenge was accepted, and the hay
wagon driven round ind The trial commenced.
For some time the man held his own very credi-
tably, calling out, tauntingy: More hay more
hay"
Thicker and faster it came, whole haycocks
al time. cloud after cloud, overwhelmlng.-
The old man was nearly covered up; still he
kept CRYING, "NIore hay more hay" until
struggling 10 keep on top Of the disordered and
iIl.arranged heap, it began first 10 roll, them 10
slide, and at last of it went from the wagon
ard lhe old man with it.
Whist are you down here for?' cried the
coys. -
IL came down after hay!" answered the ole
man, stoutly.
Which was literal fact; he had come dowr
after half a wagon load, which had TO be pitcheo
on again rather more deliberately.
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refer you to the report Of the Comptroller
General for detailed statement of the inan-
cia condition Of the State. Since the first of
October, 1855. the public debt has been increas-
rs follows: BY issue of bonds TO construct
New State House, $25O,OOO; by subscription
to Blue Ridge Railroad, 100000.
The following table exhibits the debt, liab.
ty, and assets Of The State: