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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-02-20
pOKER, BROTHERS & JONES,
ID Nos. 15S & I60, Market Street,
PHILAD HIA;

Importers and manufacturers of City and
EASTERN MADE BOOTS AND SHOES.
Also, every variety of French and English Shoe
Lastings, Patent Leather Kid and Calf-skins,
Shoe Laees. Gallons, Bindings, &c,
suitable for manufacturers.
Also, Foreign and Domestic Straw and Silk Bon
nets, Leghorn, Panama, apd Paim-Leaf Hats
English French and American artificial
Flowers Oil silk, Straw Trimmings,
&C., &c.
Having removed to our new Store, No. lbs d lou
Market Street. below 5th South Side up stairs, we
invite your attention 10 large and varied Stock
of Straw Goods Boots and Shoes, which we are
preparing for the approaching Fall Sales.
All our Goods being exclusively of our own dl
roct Importation and Manufacture, we feel conf
dent that our facilities such that we can offer
you inducements as regards variety and prices of
Goods unsurpassed by any house in the country.
BOXER BROTHERS & JONES.
Nov 6. IS54-1y P&ikadeiyhiG
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GIVE THEM 4 TRIAL: - SILVER'S
" PLASTIC PiTNTS :-CHB1P, DCRA-
Bile AND PROTECTIVE.
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BILE And PROTECTIVE.
WEATHER s. TlnB-pn0OF
These Paints viii stand any climate, without
crack or blister, and harden by exposure; thus
making in time enamel Of stone, protecting
Wood from decay and Iron and other metals from
rust and corrosiOn. They differ essentially from
the so-caIIed Mineral Paints Of the day, which arc
principally 0chrcs, and Clays: and are entirely
worthless
SII.VER'S Plastic Paints are purely METAL
IC containing no Alumni or Clay.
They are ieyigated finely mix readily with Lin
seed Oil. without the trouble Of grindIng.l and
flow under the brush frceIp the best White
Lead, and excel all others in body or covering
properties, one pound of which will cover as much
surface as two pounds of White Lead, reducing the
cost two-thirds. There six distinct colors, VIZ
SssR SIs bsat bs4h BESsn' 6o s3' Bes3 'hfSoi@e Bo
All equally valuable as a preservatiye, and par
ticuIarIy adapted to painting the outside OF
BUILDINGS, FENCES, STEAMBOATS,, CARS,
TIN AND IRON WORKS.
REMEuBER! Exposure herdens aud increases
the durability Of these P.AINIS-
>DIRECTIONS-IH 1cith pUye L5nseed OIL, as
thtckiy as possible as tic Pant Is tire kastfHs or
protecting Jody, amt the OIL SIMPLY tic D1edtHha
or Ggeut fn sprezdt2lo At.
FRENCH d RICHARDS
GENERAL Wholesale AGENTS,
N W corner Tenth and Market Streets,
PHILAD L HIA.
For sale Wholesale and Retail, Dry and Ground
in Oil. by SAM'L BERLIS, Tyrone CITY, Pa.
Dealer in Drugs. Medicines Paints, Oils Brushes,
Window Glass &c. lAug. To- 30.
rULICH & BENNER, would respectfully
U inform the citizens cf Clearfeld, and public
generally that they have entered into co-partner-
ship in the -,-e.-,-,,e.s-
AMI keep constantly on hands, and manufacture
to order at the lowest prices, every variety of
furnitute consisting OF
Dining, breakfast, aud Centre Tables, Selcing,
Writfng, Gnf IVdsh-Stands, Mahogany, and
Coesaoa Bed-Steads;
Mahoefey and Can -bottomed Chairs Bureaus,
ooias Lo'.-ges, &c, &c.
ooinns MAJ and funerals attended on the short
est no.iC, "ns neat heassc, and appropriate
House Painting done -, Tho sb,...-...;oo
Shop and Ware-rooms, ss--e os fo,1e 6es1
cd by John Guleh, NEARLY opPSte the ~ oSeup
Clearfeld. Pa Join n 6 Uls-~U
May22, '55.-1y- DANIEL BENitFR
nLACKBERRY BRANDY, for the cure OF Chs
I'D era Morbus Dysentary and all other diseases
of the stoagh and bowels for sale by Il MossoP
E10oTS & SH0ES.-A large and splendid assort-
Id ment of Ialies', Gentlemens' and Childrens'
Boots and Shoes,for sale at Mossops in. 10.
"ACKEREL, HERRING and GOLDFISH. at tho
Ivl store Of lin. lsl WI. IRWIN.
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AJSl OATS GDlN. RY5. &c.

And he hereby gives notice that ne win sell his
goods as low they can be purchased in any town
county this side of Philadelphia, and will take
Boards. Shingles or even money in exchange.
July 1. % L. NJ BELL
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RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF CLEARFIELD COUN-


ToIN MCPHERSON County
of D.
January, A. u.
DIR.
To Balance due
for andp
To Uneaed IandSGr 1854
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-09-17
THEATRICAL.

At last it has happened to in Edgifeld, that we
can talk Of things theatrical occurring or likely
to occur in our very midst The critic Of the Aduer.
tiscr his fingers through his hair adjusts his COL
lar .traitens his back and s,ens his upper lip at the
bar. idea Yes. the Edgefeld Lyceum is fixed fact :
the acene-paner has completed hi, job, wood scene,
garden.scene, parlorscene, kitchenscene sdescenea
and all; the stage is ready with all its paraphernalia
the LADY OF LYoNs"sin course Of actual rehearsal,
and on the lst night Of October (no,hng preventing.
the bell will tinge the curtain will rise and the play
psoceed-But, badinage aside, really congratulate
our citizens that arrangements finished for giving
them series of dramatic entertainments during the
coming winter The first of these will come off in
few weeks, when the public will have the opportuni-
ty of patronising an amateur company whose efforts
will be "io please and grow popular" When We
say that this company Is actuated by the desire Of ad
ding to the cheerfulness, the vitality and the consc.
quen, prosperity Of our E,tle town, we have said
enough to ensure the support and coun.snance of all
but the 'crab claws' of our community. That they
will succeed, we have no doubt Bu. it is important
that all hands help to shove the boat from shore"
Therefore, We say in advance TO the good people of
all Of you to honor their opening
night with your pro'ence- their sails at the outset
and the Lyceum will dance over the waves like
thing of life."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-09-17
| CAROLlSIAN.

We propose to give brief sketch of the Incl
the earliest manufacturer Of cotton cloth in Carolina
was the first in our estimation who, by his sound
judgment and knowledge Of machinery, demonstra-
ted to the conviction of the inhabitants, that our
Southern States were as we'll adapted for the man.
ufacture of cotton as the most favored countries
within Europe or America.
WILLIAM GREGG was born in Monongahela coun-
ty, Virginia, in February 1900. His ancestors
were Quakers residing at Wilmington in Delaware.
His father during the Revolutionary war, took up
arms in behalf Of his native country, and was among
the troops who fought in defence Of Charleston
Here he was taken prisoner by the British, at the
surrender of the city; whilst on the road to Nine
Six, with other prisoners, he managed to escape in
one Of our swamps, and found his way back to his
native state. There he married and returned to
South Carolina, and settled in Newberry District.
He subsequently removed to Monongehela, in Vir-
gina, where the object of our present memoir was
born. At the age of four years, his mother died,
which caused the separation of the family He was
now placed with an uncle, Jacob Gregg, who resi-
ded at Alexandria, D. C. He was matchmaker
by trade, by which means he had accumulated a
large fortune. lie also engaged largely in the man.
ufacture Of spinning machinery. In 1910, Jacob
Gregg removed to Georgia, taking his nephew with
him; here he erected one of the first cotton facto-
ries in the South. 1t was located on Little River,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-09-17
MAJOR PERRY AND OUR KANSAS EMIL
GRANTS.

A communication appears in the Laurensviiie itef.
aid. signed by a number of Kansas emigrants' ana
dated Delawar. City, K T., Aug. II, 1856" which
the Edgefield papers are requested 10 publish. we
decline to do So because it is bitter personal attack
III. cause of which we are entirely unacquainsed WITH
I, i, assumed on the authority Of letter written oy
some one name not given) that Maj PERRY has been
maxim. "who!esale and public charges" against the
South Carolina emigrants in Kansa,-that he has
called them tho "scrapings Of the State" DC. We
,nn,t be allowed to doubt the grounds Of this inorma-
ton until it is mad. authorilasive by the appearance
Of responsible name or names. Even shen' We
should ac, upon the no.to-audi alteram por'em. II
i, very possible that Maj PERRY's language mas
either been misquoed misinterpreed by Inc pef'0"
who sent OH to Kansas the offensive information upon
which the card of the Kansas emigranl' proceeds
Tha, gentleman if such be the case, will correct 'h'
statement and set himself right In the matter lmme
d,tey. We sincerely hope that such will hs ibe re-
,ult AT all events, until We see and know more aoou
Il we feel that common fairness dictates 10 us a
least postponsment of the publication requested.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-09-17
THE DINNER.

The great dinner to COL Brooks, it will be ssen'
posi,iyey fixed for the 3rd October BY reference 10
the lists of the several committees on another column
some idea may be had Of the extent oi the AFFAIR i.
i, hopeo that the outstanding sub'cr pion rolls Will
be speedily sent in, we'll filled with names and figures
Edpe6ed should bear the principal share OF 1''e eA.
n.nses of this interesting OCCASION She should claim
II ss her right to do so Let it not be said that otef
Districts are more ready to do honor to her distinguish
Cd son Than is she Abhevile is moving with spirit
81 are III. oher Districts Of the 4th. 1t is time now
that III. funds were in hand. We trust there VIII DO
no delay on the par. of the Edgefeld Committee IN
mi, matter. We know there will not be, unless from
an idea that there is time enough. But the day
anpros ching. Every man, woman and child IN tne
State are invited. The arrangements should all oe
completed Immediately. Hence, the FUNDS snouo o'
sent I'd a. once Let all be liberal. Letevery purse
string be oosened Let the dinner be in every sense
| preat one. An immense crowd Will DO thefe
Many distinguished men are expected. Let eVef'h'nt
be ready on the most ample scale. Up, gentlemen
Eda.6.ld and nee that it be alright Surely anothe
| ,uord 70 unnecessary,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-09-17
MY Life rh.a Moonlight Nights.


How beautiful the siiy'ry moon doth walk aero"
the night, shedding her white rays lavshly to bless
our human sight! Was ever queen so fair to see, 80
worthy adoration-she beams alike on all mankind
and on the Indian Nation. What shall We say by
way of thanks for Thy bsnif'c ghlshe coons and
foxes play their prank, tho whole iIlumined night
The sons of Ethiop rove abroad, the neghbors dogs
are yelling; and yet thou sailest on thy course no
tales on rover, telling. Young lovers gaze upon thy
face with hands locked in each other, and while thy
beauties bright they aace Ills vain their vows 10
smother. The gallan. erenader's song is floating on
the breeze--yet but foSthee tina. strain had never
echoed mong the treesE All praise to Luna, goddess
fair! Long may she in glory Shell, .,o,s ys
breathe many tale of ibve and many apossum story
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-09-17

MELANCHOLY DEATH OF F. G. BoBo-Thi.
gentleman, formerly a citizen of Union district
South Carolina, but latterly resident of Mis-
sissippi passed through Augusta on Saturday
afternoon last. with six or seven servants. Al
Atlanta he expected to meet servant that be
bad directed to be sent there from Columbus
but in consequence of the servant not being al
Atlanta, he took the West Point train at -four
o'clock on Sunday morning, and started for Co.
lumbus. About mile from Atlanta, from some
cause not yet known, he was thrown from the
train, and was .evide ntly so seriously injured az
to be unable to get from the track. The Macon
cars, leaving Atlanta one hour after the depar.
ture of the former. and the engineer not discov.
sring the body in time to stop the train, passed
over Mr.. Bobo's BODY, and mangled him dread.
fully. He Immediately expired.
The body of Mr.. Bobo was taken back to At
lanta, and coroner's inquest held, but we did
not hear the verdict of the jury in the case.
Augusta Constilutionalist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-09-17
FOR TIE ADVERTISER.

Mn. EDITOR AS the question of Division ha:
been forced upon the people Of the District by the
DfOisiOn Party, as the Test Question" +" in the
present canvass, think that it would be nothing
but proper to give thelsa diuiding line, between
the list of candidates published in the Adoeriser
Both reason and justice require that this division
line should be made as honestly believe that it is
the only one will be made, for 10 these many
years." And as the Division Party now seem to
be 80 generously disposed, to put up with any sort
Of diuision," who knows, but this diuiding line
may satisfy the party and put end to all strife p
Although the candidates have published their views
and taken sides upon this momentous question, yet
there are many persons who cannot recollect on
WHICH si9e to locate them. And as the election is
near at hand and the people are preparing their
tckeis think it would be more convenient for them
to turn to the paper and select their men, if their
names were there arranged under Division and Anti
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-09-17
PORTER,S SPIRIT.

The esprit of the Times"-the old Spirit-has
long been iayorite with The cis.a,lanic world Il,
popularity, without doubt, has been solely aurbn,abl.
to the fact, that it was guided by the .as;e and i'm.
pelled BY the esprit of W. T. PORTER. Esar Tbi,
gentleman has now established Spirit of his own
the neD Spiritihe fit number of which has reacbsd
u' 1t Is indeed an admirable publication, Of the high
est character in every particular 1t Ia full and racy,
rich in intelligence, wit and fun, and aboundng in
htofmation Of various kinds. The sporting and 10.
king world may well rejoice at The advent of this bril-.
liant ipmina5y. Of course "PoRTEs" will be aus.
tanned every where soyb. A, one of his correspon.
dents in the present number seIparka: "'The Spir.
Of the Times is now made perteck By te prefix of
PQRTER'S," and i. will sood become harp of a
housanG strings on which we'll all want to play.
'|e'' io' Address, "Por,er's Spirit, Nos. 3i6 and
s4s Brosdxay New York, aEEs by all mean, enclose
. 90 bill.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-09-17
THE EDGEE1ELp EXHIBITION.

We trust our farmers and stockraisers will not for.
get that Saturday Of the 2nd week of the approach ing
Court is agreed upon the day exhibiting agricu
tura products, select domestic animals fruits, flowers
and all that sort of thing in the enclosure upon the
public square Of this place. If every one connected
with the District Society would bring the b:sl he has,
the display would doubtless be good one. But all
are invited, without reference to the Society, ell who
have anything whatever to exhibit. And if all would
determine to make showing, We should mt wonder il
sight would be presented at EdgefsId c. H., such
as our folks have never seen before There's nothing
like trying. Come in, CONS in, and let's have med
ley show We can then see whether we have any
thing that will du 10 send over 10 the Stats Fair
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-09-17
THE STATE AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

1t should be borne in mind, that our first State
Agricultural Fair takes place early in November. 1t
is hoped on all sides, that the occasion will be one of
very considerable interest. To mako it 40 beyond all
cav, every one Of ua twllo CAM should strive to
hibit something othe. Of the skill excellence that
pertaineth to respective pursuits The farmers of
South Carolina especially called upon to carry up
specimens Of their produce their stock, their impe
menis Of husbandry, &C. The artisans of South Caro-
lima should not be backward in displaying The evil
dences Of their handcra; for they too invited to
this field Of competition Neither should the ladies of
South Carolina fail to send in their quilts, their en-
broderies and the like. It s intended that all shall
have fair showing at the exhibition, apd it is
esy asked that all will contend for the liberal prizes
that have been pu. up by the Society. Thus alone
can the affair prove success
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-09-17

Division heads. There should also be head LOT
those, Gf there arc any,) who arc son the tenee."
If am not mistaken, according to their published
sentiments the candidates should appear in this ordcr
Division. Antl-Dfo'S'oH.
WILLIAM GREGG, w. U. MohAGNh,
NJ. c. M. HAMMOND, ROBERT MERl"EfhkN,
A r, De1nIyc }ApRAM JONES,
n w STIrs }Z w. CARwILE,
6 ". M,ppv JAMES BLACKWELL.
G. M. YARBRoUGH. ~. w. LANpRoN,
Uncommitked.
JonN QuATTLEBrM.
@. Z. D.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-09-17
AUGUSTA BUSINESS.

Broom & NoRREL are opening fall goods rapidly
at their accustomed stand Call on them and sample
their excellent supplies for the season. You cannos
fail to be pleased.
GRAY BHorHrRs are also filling up as usual, with
splendid stock. In some respects they offer advnn-
.ages that few houses Afford and IN all respects they
compete with the foremost.
WIN. SHEAR scarcely needs our commendation, so
we'll known is his and establishment TO the peo'
pie of Edgefeld and the adjoining Savannah Districts
Suffice it to say that his winter goods are coming in
with the rest, and he is at his post to accommodate old
and now customers,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-09-17

MELANCHOLY AoeIpENr.-Ws regret to re-
cord the death of DR.. Jas. K. Glider, of this dis
tric.. who was accidentally shot on Saturday
the 9th inst. The circumstances as VS. have
learned them are these: The deceased va,
hunting on Saturday afternoon in company with
DIR. Noah Martin, Mr.. George Neel, and perhaps
others. Having treed squirrel in The sndeav.
or to find it, Mr. Martin was walking around
the tree, carrying his gun upon his shoulder,
with the muzzIe in front, when limb becoming
entapgled in the lock caused it to explodea dis
charging the contents into Dr. elders left eide.
The load entered above the hip bone and lodged
in the liver The accident occurred on Saturday
afternoon about 4 p. M. and he died about a,
m. on Sunday. d.. Glider was universally es-
teemed 50 physician and citizen He is cut off
in bis YOUTH and has left large circle of friends
to sympa.hize with his family in their bereaye.
Nfuber7y MirTor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-09-17


Containing SD acres, lying on Log Creek and
Beaver Dam, and joining land of Col. F. w. Pick
ems, Lewis Jones, Mrs. c. Landrum and others.
and within 3 miles of Edgcfeld C. H. This is one
Of the most desirable locations in the District, as
well for the fertility Of the SOIL as the heathru!ness
of the climate About 500 acres are cleared and in
q high state Of cultivation; large part of which is
fresh land, under fine fence, having been brought
into cultivation not more than or 8 years.
There are about two or three hundred acres OF
choice creek bottoms lying on the above named
creeks, remarkably productive, well dtched, and of
as fine quality as any in the District There are on
the premises comfortable dwelling house and all
necessary out buildings, consisting OF new and CONF
modious negro houses framed and shiugle rooted.
stables, barn, Gin house, and new screw; finely
constructed fish pond, we'll supplied with fish, and Of
various varieties.
This place is also well watered, Log Creek run
ming through the eastern part ofit and Beaver dam
through the western portion, with sufficient num-
ber OF tributaries supplying an abundance Of water
at all seasons of the year for stock and two fine
springs of good freestone water adjacent to the set
tlement, one on each side.
Much the larger portion Of this tract Of land is in
native Forest supplied with an almost exhaustess
quantity of the finest timber, consisting of pine, oak
and hickory There ten or twelve springs of good
water on the Beaver Dam portion of this tract of
land. Two fine orchards of selected fruit trees,
generally young and luxuriant. This is one of the
most healthy sections of the District and well adap-
ted to the culture of cotton, corn and small grain.
The tract known by the name of
The Brunson Tract,
Lying on the Edgefeld g. Cheatam Plank Road,
six miles from Edgefeld c. H. This tract is unirn.
proved, contains $50 acres, and heavily timbered
with native forests. There are on the tract 8 or
fine springs and fine site for residence.
The tract known as the
Cipcr Creek Tract,
Contains POP acres, lying on the Abbeve road
four miles below Liberty Hill.
Also adjacent, but not connected, the
Galatians Tract
containing l44 acres.
The above tracts Of land are all we'll adapted 10
the culture Of cotton, corn and small grain.
will also sell two vacant lots adjacent to the Ma
sonic Hall in the Village of EdgeGeld.
Terms made easy and accommodating to pprchs.
sers if desired in one, two and three equal annual
instruments If desired, will break the homestead
tract into parcels to suit purchasers provided the
whole can be sold.
JOHN H. .HOLLINGSWORTH.
Sept 18th 1856 If 36
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-09-17

A New RELIGIOUS JoURNAL.-At Confer
epce of the Lutheran Church, which met ut ST.
Pauls Church, in this district on Friday the 29th
ult,, a resolution was adopted to establish re-
ligious Journal, more Southern in Its sentiments
than the Lutheran Observer published at bai1i-
more, Nd. The cause which has led 10 ms
step, was the severe structures OF the observer
ON the conduct and course of Hon. 2. 5. brooKs
in his difficulty with Sumner: We admire the
spirit of our Lutheran friends, and hope they
will be sustained in this new enterprise, not on
ly by the entire Lutheran denomination South
but also by the members of other Christian de-
nominations ns.-Newberry Mirror.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-09-17
nRAss BAND. ATTENTION!

We are informed that the offer OF the Eoge"e'a
Brass Band is very thankfully accepted lot ',e
Brooks Dinner. The gentlemen composing II VIII
therefore hold themselves in readiness as no'O 'ney
win be depended upon. Nothing preventing, we will
an along with the boys and seenade the country the
nirb, before. There is one young lady up there We
should like to gives round. At all events wei De
on hand every thing in trim, bright and early Friday
morning; and if we don't do our devOir in true ola
Edgefeld style, it will not be because we don't wlsi
| n. but because we, no We won't say cant,
because ire can. The Band must excuse US in the
u,e of the word sue" here. All Of us belong to the
mir ev.wood, and the term comes natural under the
| circumstances.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-09-17

DUEL.-A duel was fought on Friday after
noon, between and o'clock, near Ferry, or
More properly, Washington Point, Norfolk coun.
ly, by two citizens. The card of DR.. Perkins,
in the Daily News, relative to slanderous report,
caused IN individual whose name we have not
learned, 10 send challenge TO DR.. p, which was
promptly accepted-the weapons chosen being
broad swords, and the time and place as above
mentioned The parties, with their friends and
n physician, accordingly repaired TO a field not
far from the village on the Point, and a despe-
rate fight took place with heavy and keen cd ged
swords, Which resulted in the injury Of both
parties. Dr.. P. received deep and severe cut
on bis right arm, and dealt his antagonist dread.
lul gash in the face and on one arm, wounding
him also in the abdomen. The injuries, we learn,
are not of Il serious nature and rs medical aid
WAS Immediately obtained, the two combatants
will probably be ready for another battle, if ne.
cessary, in week or two, although it is quite
probable they are well enough satisfied with the
result Of the bloody encounter.--NOrjok Argus.