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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-10-15
LIST OF LETTERS

ID EMAINlNG in the Post Office, Edgefeld C.
IL II. S. c., on the 9th of October 1856. Per-
SONS calling for Letters on this list will please say
Advertised.
A. NJ. Asbell, 2, Mrs E. S. Addison, E. AL
lam, r. Atkins, james S. Adams.
BE. b. Bell, 3, Miss E. Brown, Rev. T. NJ
Bailey, 2, R. D. Bryan, P. D. Bowles, r. Bouk-
night, w. Brooks, E. Bird, H. Bowie
C.-L. Cubreath, A. S. Croner j. M. Collins, 2,
J. L. Crane, j. F. Cheaton, Z. Cubreath, L. Cul.
breath.
D.-John burst, J. Dozier, ., N. NJ. David,
John Davis, T. T. Davis.
CD. j. Gilchrist, S. M. Gardner, j. B. Gard.
ner.
HI. E. Haskell, w. NJ. Heath, W. B. Horen,
or ag't. w. Harris, W. Haltawanger, M. N. Hol.
stein, j. B. flarvely, Mrs. L. Hamilton, Fl. Hol-
lingswor,h, Henry, servant to Mr.. Adams.
J.-T. Jones, Jr.
III. Lanham, T, W. Lanliam, Rev. II. Lacroy,
A. Nj. Lindlcr, j. NJ. Lanham.
MT Moses, A. Mobley, M. S. Merchant, j. l..
Mathews, w. Merchant, S. r. G. Mills, Mann, or
his heirs, w. Martin, B. L. Murrell, j. +. G. Nit
tag, r. T. Muer.
Nm. A. Norris.
OF. Owensby, 9, J.J. Odom.
P.-Wm. Prewett, Mrs. S. Patterson.
R-Miss 8. A. Roper, 2, Row g. Proctor
S.-B. +. Smith, Mrs K. B. Smith, A. Solicitor,
W. Street, S. NJ. Stevenson, s. Sturginaker.
Tt. Taylor, B. p. Timan, Miss NJ. Treadwell,
Mr.. Turner, j. Terry.
VIC. c. Woods, Miss L. Williams.
Y.-Dr. b. I. Yarbrough.
A. RAMSEY, Pm.
Oct. 8, 1856, 2t &c
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Augusta, Jan 30, 1856.
CAROLINA HOT EL
HAMBURG, 8. C.
JOHN A, MAYS, P0PRI ET02.


T>HE Public are respectfully in &1yA
J. formed that this Hotel has under ETTa@
gone thorough repair, and has heen sii
reftted in the BEST STYLE. regard sss-essss'
less of EXPENSE and opened the First Of Oeto-
ber, for the reception Of Boarders and accommodation
Of Transient customers.
The hest accommodation is guaranteed to those
who will favor the Proprietor with their patronage.
and the Management will be such as to command
for the House, the reputation it has always main
tanned, as the Best Hotel in Hamburg.
The Proprietor assures the public that no pains
shall b. spared on the part Of the Management to
furnish the Table with the best vands the Markets OF
Augusta and Hamburg afford.
Families visiting our Town are solicited TO give us
call, our best exertions shall he devoted to ad-
minister to their entire comfort.
attached to the Hotel, is a fine LIVERY and
SALE STABLE, kept by c. DANIELS & J. 3.
CARRIco, which is well fitted up and has all kinds Of
Provender that this Market can possibly afford, and
they pledge themselves to take good care Of Stock
as any other Stable, or no pay
They are prepared to accommodate Drovers Stock
and Transient Horses at all times, and have Horses
and Buggies to hire and will run one or more Hacks
whenever called for on reasonable terms
N. B.-They have an eminent Horse Farrier
who proposes to cure all curaSe diseases Of the
Horse, contagious diseases excnpted,) or no pay
and will be responsible that horses under his treat
ment shall be we'll cared for and treated according
to Instructions.
Hamburg, April 90 1856. 6m Is
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PURIFY THE BLOOD!
MOFFATTS LIFE PILLS
BITTERS
FREE FROM ALL MINERAL POISOES.

TIE great popularity which MofFAT'S LIFE PILLS
and PHOENIX BITTERS have attained In consequence
of the extraordinary cures effected by their sc renders
for The proprietor enter into particular
analysis of their medicinal virtues properties Having
been mure than twenty years before the PUBLIC and having
persons who have been restored to the enjoyment OF per
feet health by tr it is believed that their reputation a'
the Best Vegetable Medicine now before the public
admits of dispute. In amot every city and village II
the United States there are many who arc ready 10 testify
to their efficacy in removing disease ana giving 10 ll1
whole system renewed vigor aud health.
In cases of SCROFULA, ULCERS. SClEEl or EHGi.
TONS Of the skin the operation Of the LIFE MEDICINES
is truly astonishing ocr removing in few days. ever,
vesse of these louib.one discusses, hy their purifying
effects on The blood. FEVER and AGUE, DYSPEPSIA
DROPSY, PILES aud in short most all diseases soon
yield to their curative properties No family should bt
without them, by their timely use much suffering and
expense may be saved.
Prepared by WILLIAM i. MOFFAT, NJ. d., Ne"
York and for sale by TUT & PELLETlEE, Sole Agents
Namburg,S s. C.
Augusta ly oU
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!. The Ronham Place.
The Pine.Land Tract,
Valuable Property for Sale.

VNHE undersigned, intendingto move TO Georgia
IL in short time, offers for sale the following
valuable property in Hamburg-ttes indisl :,ablo.
The DWELLING HOUSE and LOT on Market,
Corner of Snowden Street, running through to
Mercer Street. The Dwelling and Kitchen are OF
brick, covered with tin. On the Lot is Carriage
House, Stable, and all necessary ou,buldings.
The LOT on Centre Street, nearly opposite the
American Hotel, on which is large TWO STORY
BRICK BUILDING, occupied as Two Stores and
Dwelling-lot running through to Cobb Street. On
the lat,er Street is large back Store.
The LOT on Corner Market and Leavenworth
Io. is new One and half Story HOUSE, plas-
tered and painted.
i-AISO-
FIVE HUNDRED SHARES Hamburg and
Edgefeld Plank Road Stock.
The above property will be sold on accommoda.
ting terms, or exchanged for land in Southern Geor.
gia, or negroes. IL. A. kENRlCk:
Hamburg Oct If 80
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PLANTATION FOR SALE.
VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY


VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY
For Sale!
THE Subscriber offers for sale all Of his Mill
l. Property ON South Edisto River, consisting
Of the following Tracts Of Land:
The Rocky Spring Place,
Containing A,34s Acres. Upon this place is
fine Circular Saw Mill, in fine working order.
with plenty Of timber. Also, new Frame and
Dam for straight Saw.
The T0nsy Place,
Containing near 5000 Acres. Upon this
place is a good Saw Mill with very fine body Of
timber, and several very desirable Mill seats. Also,
fine body of land adapted to the cultivation OF grain
The McTyer or Home Place,
Containing about $500 Acres. This is de-.
sirabe place for farming purposes There are about
500 acres Of good Swamp land upon the River and
Greek, about $50 OF which are cleared and well
dtched. Also, good dwelling and all necessary
outbuildings, Saw Mill and Cotton Gin running
by water, fine orchards, &c.
~ All Of these places are perfectly healthy.
From all of the above Mills lumber can be rahed
from the dams. Persons wishing to purchase can
get ood bargains.
Apply to the subscriber at Edsefed c. II. or to
IS. Minis on the premises.
R. T. MINIS.
Aug 81, 1856. If 80
p The Charleston Mercury will copy weekly
until forbid, and forward account to K. T. nj.
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Furniture! Furniture!

DENJAMIN g. GOODRICH, Broad street, op-
ID posite hanback, 6 Cooper's, respectful an.
now receiving daily choice and we'll selected
assortment of all kinds of FURNITURE, such as
BUREAUS, BOOKCASES SOFAS, CHAIRS,
TETE-A-TETES, CENTRE TABLES, BED
STEADS, WINDOW SHADES, &C., of the Ia
test and most fashionable designs which they guaran-
tee to sell as low as can be bought in this city, and
invite all who wish to purchase to call and examine
their stock.
ALL WORK WARRANTED.
Mattresses and all kinds of Furniture, manufac-
tured and repaired to order with neatness and dis.
patch. BENJAMIN & GOODRICH.
Augusta, April %, If Is
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Land for Sale.

TNHE Subscriver wishing to change his location
i offers for sale his VALUABLE PLANTA-
TON, containing
Three Hundred s Seventy.seven Acres
Lying on saluda River, and adjoining lands Of VIM
A. Strother, A. Clark and David Payne, near
Bozenan's Ferry, and within two or three hundred
yurds of the Grecnville & Columbia Rail Road.
The Tract contains about one hundred acres in
original forest, whilst the rest is under fence. One
hundred and fifty is in high state Of cultivation,
Of which there is from seventy-fvc to one hundred
acres Of fine bottom land equal to any and surpassed
by none in the State. This plantation has good out
lets and excellent ranges for stock.
On the premises are good Two Story Dwelling
House and all necessary plantation buildings. Also,
Spring Of never failing water.
sS- Any person wishing to purchase will call on
the Subscriber who resides on the premises, and he
will take pleasure in showing them the above tract
j. W. MAYNARD.
Ooy AZ
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GREAT REDUCTI0 N

IN PRICE OF BUGGIES, &C,
HAVING secured the services Of Mr.. IlURL.
LII BURT (of the wel-known House of j..
IIurburt & Co., AugustaO to superntend the
manufacturing. we are prepared to furnish CAR
RIAGES Of all descriptions at
Five per cent less
than they can be bought in Augusta, and We hazard
nothing in saying that we have on hand the
BEST ASSORTMENT
OF Southern made Buggies to be found South o
Mason g. Dixon's Line, which cannot fail TO suit
those in want Of substantial work.
Wearc now prepared to build at short notice
Carriages and Plantation Wagons
Superior to anything before offered in this District
TREPAIRING attended to as usual with
despatch. LEIGH d TUCAEH.
fdpcfcld july % IF 2S
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Rich Carpets.
" ILLIAM SHEAR

WILIIAM SHEAR
HAS just received from New York,
L i English Velvet CARPETS, vi new and splendid
patterns;
English Brussels CARPETS, Of new and elegant
styles;
Superior Threc.Ply, Ingram and Venetian CAR
PETS;
Rich Chenille RUGS, to match the Carpets,
Printed DRUGGE'"rS, for Crumb Cloths
Printed FLOOR CLOTHS, in patterns;
Brass Stair RODS and Chenille DOOR MATS;
Hall and Door MATS, in a variety Of Styles
The public are respectfully invited to examine the
above articles.
Augusta Oct !. lf 80
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Sale of Lands,

yrHE Executors of Jacob g. Smith, decd, will
Il sell at Edgefield c. H., on the first Monday
in November next, all the remaining lands belong
ing to the Estate, consisting of
Three THOUSAND Two Hundred Acres
Sub-divdcd tito Twelve Lots, containing from
Two Hundred to Eight hundred acres each.
These are for the most part pine lands Of fair
quality, and excellcntly timbered, lying in the vi.
einity of Clouds Greek. and adjoining lands OF
Messrs Corley, Padgett, Denny, I0rick, Crouc h,
Iluiet Estate Of Rhnehart, and others.
rThese Lands will be sold on credit oftwelve
months with interest.
BENZ. WALDO, lE,,ors
G.. a. ADDISON. Ia o'''
Sent 81 81
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Ne w Fall Goods.
yUJTJTANf SuEAp

TTAS received from New York his Fall and Win
IL ter supplies of Staple and Fency DRY GOODS,
comprising complete assortment, among which are
Rich Fancy Dress Silks, of new and splendid styles
Paris Printed Delaines Of new and beautiful styles
Fancy Plaid Merinos, for Ladies' Dresses, at very
Lupn's Plain French Merinos, of the mos, desirable
coLupin's Plain White, Black and High Colored Me.
rinos, of extra quality;
Superior Plain and figured Black Silks;
Superior Black Silks for Ladies' Mourning Dresses !;
English and American Prints, Of new and beautiful
Iupn'. Plain Black Mous,sains Dslaine. and
fH Iupns i Black Bomb.xlnes and Black Alpacas, of
the best quality;
Real Welsh Flannels warranted not to shrink;
Superior Saxony and Patent Flannels;
Heavy Shaker, Silk Warp and Welsh Gauze Elan.
nels;
Colored FIannels, for Ladies' Sacks;
Heavy Twilled and Plain Red Fannes, for Ser
wants;
Superior "A Irish Linens and Long Lawns;
Scotch Diapers and Heavy Huckabacks, for Towel
Superior 8.4 and 1914 Table and Damask Diapers;
Superior Damask Table Cloths and Damask Nap.
kns;
Superior Pillow Case Linens and l2-4 Linen Sheet
ings; .,, o.,.. :, .-.., -. -, ,,,,,u.
French Piano and Table Covers;
A complete assortment Of Fancy Ribbons, for
Trimming Ladies' Dresses;
Ladies' Rich Fancy Neck and Bonnet Ribbons
Ladies' Silk Elastic Belts and Belt Ribbons;
Plain Wide and Narrow Black Silk Velvet Ribbons
Wide Black Silk Velvet, OF extra qualify, for La.
dies Basqnes;
Ladies' Cashmere, Merino and Silk Vests, Of extra
quality;
Alrxander's Ladies' Kid Gloves, complete assort.
ment;
A large supply OF Ladies', Misses, Childrens, Gen.
tlemen's and Youths Hosiery
Black Silk Fnnges, for Trimming Ladies' Dresses
Valencennes and Thread Lace Edgings and Insert
ings;.
Ladies' Embroidered and lIem.Sttcled Linen Cam
brio Handkerchiefs;
Ladies' Embroidered Muplin Collars and Under
sleeves;
Infants Embroidered Waists, and Muslin Bands
Swiss and Jackonet Muslin Edgings and Insertings
Ladies' Corded Skirts and French Corseis;
l24 Beached Allendale and Hamilton Sheetings;
Water Twist aud New York Mills 44 Blerched
Shirtinss;
Lonsdaie aud Manchester al Bleeched Shirtings;
English and American Swansdown Flannes;
Ladies' Plain Black Thibei Wool Shawls, with Silk
Fringe, and extra size and quality;
Ladies' French and Scotch Long and Square Shawl'
Of beautiful styles;
Ladies' Chenille and Broche Scarfs
A complete assortment of articles for Servants
wear;
With grea, variety Of other articles suitable fol
the present season. The public are respectfully re.
ques.ed to call and examine the assortment.
Augustu, Oct. !. IT IS
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State of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

IN ORDINARY.
DYW. F. DURIsOE, Esquire, Ordinary of Edge
ID field District:
Whereas, Thomas S. Bates hath applied TO me
ior Letters Of Administration oil and singular the
goods and cLattes, rights ard credits Of Ann Bates
late Of The District aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and adnonish all and
singular, the kindred and creditors of said deceased,
to be and appear before me, at our next Ordinary
Court for The said District to bs holden at Edgefeld
c. H. on the 22nd day of October inst show cause,
if any, why the said Administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and zeal, this SIKH day of
October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and fftysix and in The Eghlh.frst year Of
American Independence.
WI DURIsOE, O. E. D.
October g. Ct 80
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Cattle StraVed.

E>ROM the subscriber about the first Of April
Il THREE HElFERS, one Of them | think il
marked with crop in the right ear, with an under
and an over bit in the left The other two and per
hsps the three are marked with an underbit in cacl
ear, with split in the right The flesh mark Of the
larger one brnde sides with white back and belly
Any one taking up sad Cattle and addressing me
at Edgefeld, c. H., will be compensated for theil
trouble.
II. C. MOSELEY.
Sept. 3Oth 1856. 3t* 3s
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Brought to the Jail.

OF this District Negro man who says his name
~ il Jim and that he belongs to j. A. Shankin
of Charleston, So. Ca. Said Jim is about IS or 81
years Of age, FIVE feet inches high copper color
weighing about l60 lbs. The owner is requested to
come forward, prove property, pay charges and take
him awsy otherwise be will he dealt with according
70 law. JAMES ElISON, !E:p.
July %, 1856 # 70
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Curtain Materials.
WILLIAM SHEAR

WILLIAM SHEAR
TTAS received from New York large supply of
Ill Curtain Materials, among which are
Culored Damasks and Delaines Of beautiful styles
Cords and Tassels, with Gimps TO match;
Rich Embroidered Lace and Muslin Curtains, some
at very low prices;
Cornices and Curtain Bands;
Window Shades, Of new and beautiful styles, some
at low prices.
The public are respectfully invited to examine the
assortment.
Augusta, Oct. ]. # 80
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Sept "a
Notice.

A PPLICATION will be made to the next scs,
n sion Of the Legislature to discontinue that par
ofthe read leading from Edgefcld C. H. to Hamburg
(known as the old Stage Road) from its juneture
with the Three Notch road to the residence Of Benz
p. Tillman, and instead thereof to open the Ridge
road 10 i,s junction with tie Pine House Road on
the Edgefeld & Hamburg Plank Road.
Auq6 3m 30
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IN ORDINARY.
DYW. F. DURISOE', ESQ.,, Ordinary of Edgefeld
ID District.
Whereas, DR.. JOHN P. ABNEi hate applied to me
for Letters Of Administration on all and singular the
goods and chattles, rights and credits Of AZARlAl
ABNEY, late of the District aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, TO cite and admonish all and
singular the kindred and creditors Of the said deceas
ed be and appear before me, at our next Ordinary
Court for the said District TO be holden Ut Edgeeld
C. H., on the 22nd day Of October inst, 10 show
cause ifany, why the said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this 9TH day of Oe-
tober in the year ofour Lord thousand eight hun
dred and flysi1, and in the Slst year Of American
WE. DURlSOE, o. E. D.
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Pine Woods,

WILL be sold to the highest bidder, Gf not pre-.
w viously disposed ofO at Edge6eld c. H., Oh
the first Monday in November next, that
Valuable Mill Tract of Land,
On Shaws Creek, on the Aiken Road, containing
Nineteen Hundred Acres,
More or less, adjoining lands Of G. M. Viewer, F.
Posey and others.
On the premises are comfortable Dwelling
House and necessary outbuildings, barns, stables,
&C., Saw and Grist Mill, never falling water
power sufficient for Factory purposes an abundance
Of fine timber, aud enough cleared land for Cotton,
corn aud other provision crops For terms apply
to G.. A. ADDISON,
E. j. MINIS
j. B. SULLIVAN.
Sept "a st 81
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Administrators A Notice.

A IL Persons inhibited 10 the Estate Of Jesse
II Jennings, decd, are requested to settle up
at an early date, and those having demands against
said Estate ere hereby notified to present them
duly proved, 10 the Subscriber, on or before tho
first Monday Of December next, as ] intend about
that time to make final settlement on said Estate.
JOHN j. JENNINGS, Adm'or.
Sonf ~
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN ORDINARY.

Samuel S. Horn and others, Applicants.
Absolum Horn and others, Defendants. }
TT appearing to my satisfaction that Michael Horn
i Parmea, wife of William Galloway, and james
Horn, Defendants, reside without this State it is
therefore ordered, Tint they do appear and object TO
the division or sale of the real estate of Eliza Horn,
Sen'r Deceased, on or before the ninth day OF De
cember next, or their consent to the same will be
entered OF record.
W. F. DURIsOE, oED
Sept 18th 1856, l2w 30
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Bonuets and Bonnet Ribbons.

lust opened by E. PENN, Agent, beautiful
u assortment Of Ladies and Misses Bonnets of
the newest styles and patterns. Also, handsome
assortment Of Bonne, Roucher and Bonnet Trimmings
Oct1 80
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October 8
State Of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,

IN ORDINARY.
DY W. F. DURISOE, Esquire, Ordinary ci Edge.
ID field District.
Whereas, SARAH DOZIER hath applied TO me for
Letters OF Administration, on all und singular the
goods and chattlcs, rights and credits OF ARTHUR
DOZIER late Of the District aforesaid, deceased
These are, therefore, to cite and admonsh all and
SINGULAR the kindred and creditors oi the said dsceas.
ed to be and appear before me, al next Ordnarys
Court for the said District, 10 be holden Edgetield
c. H., on the 22nd day of October inst, TO show
cause, il any, why the said administration should
be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this sixth day of
October, in the year Of Lord one thousand eight
hundred and fy.siI, and in The slst year Of Aeri.
can Independence.
w. F. DURISoE, o. f. d.
October g. q 30
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Valuable Land for Sale.

TNHE Subscriber, desirous Of moving, offers for
i sale his valuable Plantation, situated ~ miles
from Edgefeld G. H., and within two miles OF Mt
Willing, containing 1862 acres.
The place will be sold the whole together, or will
be divided into the following tracts to suit purcii-
sers:
The Home Place,
Containing 735 acres upon which there is an excel
lent House with G rooms, all necessary outbuildngs
(most Of which are fra,ned,) Gin House, Screw,
Stables, Negro Houses and oil the conveneneies Of
Plantation.
About $50 acres on this place are cleared, one
third of which is fresh land-the remainder is in
good heart and is well adapted to cotton and grain.
The Place is very healthy, pleasantly located and
very desirable to any one working from 10 to 20
hands.
g. The BOnham Place,
Containing 440 acres, upon which there is COM
Portable dwelling with necessary oubuildings-abou
100 acres of Forest land and $40 acres cleared SO
of which is first and second YEARS. land, of excellent
quality, good for corn and cotton also 25 acres of
low-ground the remainder in fair state of cult
vation.
3. The Pine.Land Tract,
Containing 1877 acres, about ls acres cleared, the
remainder heavily timbered and equal if not supe-
rior in productiveness to any pneand in this Sec
ton of the district.
Persons desirous Of purchasing will do well to
call soon and examine for themselves. Or for in
formation, address the subscriber at Mt. Willing,
Edgefeld District. Terms Of sale will be accomo-
dating. j. Q. SlMklNS.
May 7, 1856. If II.