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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-10-15
THE DRAMA.

Our Thespian Company have made most SUCCESS
full beginning. Two representations Of the "Lady Of
Lyons" have suiced to give the public confidence in
their abilities to "act we'll their parts," at least in
meodrAmas of that cl ass. They hope, after while,
to show themsevesequa to all the requirements Of the
Stage, whether in Farce, Comedy or Tragedy. They
richly deserve land will receivs large and liberal en-
couragement at the hands Of their feow.citizens Of
Edgefield Seeing that they are sparing no pains or
expense to give universal satisfaction, all friends OF
refined amusement should land willy help them on TO
series Of brilliant successes. The touching play Of
The Stranger to be given next, to be followed OH
the same evening by " Born to Good Luck" TYRONE
PowxR's favorits piece From what we know Of the
cast in both Of these plays, treat may be anticipated
t::J- Sec CHILDE CHrLDgRs'" criticism.
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ouR AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

This affair, it will be seen, is arranged to como of
on Saturday next, in the Male Academy grounds on
tho outskirts Of our village. Ample and welwatered
lots are near for the accommodation of animals 10 be
exhibited For the reception Of domestic fabrics,
specimens Of garden and field produce, &c., suitable
department will be provided. All who have anything
all worth showing earnestly invited to enter The
lists. If any funds available, several premiums
will be awarded in the more prominent divisions Of
the show. AT all events, premiums or not, We hope
To have pleasant and useful day of it. May we not
predict that will be the beginning Of something good
amongst us! If all will come forward promptly and
spiredly with whatever they may choose TO bring, it
may lead to really fine exhibition another time
For one we challenge the District on pigeons Ifany
one can produce twenty pure.white Carriers pretter
than uurn, they can take the cage, pigeons aud all.
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THE COURT a. JUDGE oiNEALL.

Our Court of Common Plea, progresses with unusu.
al dispatch. Judge ONEALL seems resolved to clear
the dockelif possible. His energy and ability increase
with his gray hairs and evidence him one OF the first
judicial Officers Of his day. His Honor was born for
the Law, and would have adorned any bench in any
country Now sixyree years of age, he isstill unit.
ring in the discharge Of his onerous duties and more
Than ever, faithful to the almost unerring dictates Of
an enlightened judgment. iruer public servant
Suu,!, Carolina has Eerer had. He has won, and
wears with veteran proprety, the highest honors OF
his calling. When we look upon his venerable mein
and frosted locks, it is with regret that We remember
any ghlness of comment heretofore made upon his
cha ac,er and course by the press of his State. May
he be spared many years, still further to ens'amP his
usefulness upon the legal annals of South Carolina!
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PERVER SION,

The grossness with which foreign prints are accus.
toned to peryer items of American news, is sometimes
too provokingly absurd TO be read with patience.
From copy ofhe Lecestershire Mercury before US we
clip III. following statement presented by that journal
10 the Brili.h public a, a fact:
"Mesp. Brooks and Keitt have been reelected by
their coniiuencies in South Carona, 10 the seats in
Congress whic h they resigned finding themselres
di,graced by the votes Of The majority Of the house
declaring them unworthy members"
On finding themselves disgraced" Stupid stuff:
Whar gat ye' the idea, friend Of Leicester! Prom
Benns, lying Herald or from Greelys foul.mouthed
Tribune, perhaps. Seek better sources for American
news. We adve thee, if thou would't not continually
.print .lsnders and libes upon thy transatlantic
cousins. Brooks and Keiu dsgraced! Why they
never stood 70 high in the estimation Of all good Con-
si,utlonal Republicans, they did Immediately after
the Abolition vote which attempted to censure them
before the people of This Union. That cote but made
more conspicuous their personal gallanly and tho
righteousness Of their cause.
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arur SEASON AND ITS FRurrs.n

The above appears among our list of paragraph-cap'
tions for the current week; and, although evidently
not put there by ourself We must adhere to The rule
and write up to it.
The season, then, is Autumn (For anything poeli-
cal on the subject reference is asked 10 all The British
poets from Chaucer TO Thomson, inclusive. For its
historical belongings, pids Reese's Encyclopedias.
And fit lie desirable find out its astronomical or
atmosp,erica pecuaristics, please consult Carallo
and others who nave dilateI on those ponts.)
READER. But its fruits! What ofthem!
EpIToR.-We could easily stop with the remark
that everybody knows it to he the great rut.6ear'ng
season. But, TO parlicnlarize few:
There arc peas, pndars, persimmons, pertaiers,
and pussums. If that don't suit yon, nsk some one
else. Hold There is one other class Of fruits that
occurs to us-part sweet, part biter-which certain
mortals, known candidates, are now about TO enjoy
in Edgefeld-to wit: The Fruits Of Hard Electi0necr.
ing. How are your appeliles, gentlemen!
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COMING BACK.

What is there about Edgefcd that attaches people
80 strongly 10 the pIace' Never man or woman re-
mains here for ,welvemonh, that there does not
spring up i'll his her heart desire 10 hang on, TO
life'S latter end. And if circumstances compel them
to leave we are sure TO hear of their wishing and
praying to ge. back again. For instance, now, q
letter lies before us from one who left this village
year or two ago, after having lived here number Of
years. He sends ua SIS for the Brooks Dinner and
tho following sentiment TO back it: GA South Caro-
lima Conference.-The highest specimen of humanity"
He concludes by saying: "I intend moring back to
Old Edgefeld, choosing rather TO work for my daily
bread among gentlemen than remain where am and
lire IN ease upon the labor Of others" And thus it is
with almost every one who leaves the dear old Caro-
lima State. The animus rereriendi turks in some
corner Of his heart till death ends its pusations
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JOKES FROM OLD 1xN1cK.
No |, will show how cute chan gets out of scra


A tall green sort of welldressed fellow, walked
into Broadway saloon the other day, where they
were talking politics upon high key, and stretching
himself up 10 his full height, exclaimed, in loud
voice: where are the Democrats! Show me q Dem
ocrat, gentlemen, and I'll show you liarn In an
instant man stood before the noisy inquirer, in c
warike attitude, and exclaimed: 6 i am Democrat,
Sirp You are p Yes, Sir, am p 'Well, just
you step ronnd the with me, and I'll shou gnu
a fellow who said couldn't find Democrat in the
ward Aim, he liar should like to know! =
No. 2, is Camp. Meeting incident, the like Of which
occurs mostly out west:'
One afternoon during religious services, and while
preacher was in full blast in the middle OF an
horia,ion, piousooking brother slept up 10 the
stand pnlpt and after telling The preacher 10 hold
up for moment, made The following announcement,
in clear ringing tone, but with the usual Methods
teal 'twang:' Sister SterenS is in tent No. 49
and If brother Roberts is on the ground, SHE wAETs
THE KEY OF HER TRUNK Brother Roberts i'm.
medately arose and proceeded 10 the tent of sister
Stevens, and the preacher resumed his eIlortaIons
as il nothing unusual had happened.
hits off very obvious lille truth in very nice lille
way:
young friend Of mine was engaged in teaching
mu,ss. He was explaining by signs the use and mean.
ing Of the particle dis, and requested one of them to
write on the blackboard sentence showing her
knowledge of,he sense Of tho prefix bright little
one Immediately stepped forward and wrote the fol.
lowing: Boys love to play, but girls to di'.play
No. 4, is new aubjecl for " debating 'cieties, and
reads thus:
WAmh is the proudest girl ~ith her. first beau, OF
mother pith her first bobyP
And No. 5, is hurst of funeral grief rare upon the
record, and which the ladies will keenly reli.h
A bereaved husband, standing by The opsn grave Of
his deceased wife, refusing 10 be comforted, said to
friend, as lie turned toward him, and laid his head
on his shoulder: ve los, horses, and I've lost COWS
-ond I've lost likely calves and shoas-but neuer
had any thing uot cut me up like this" Wasn't thai
an afflicted mournsrv
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THE PROCESS OF pIsUN1oN.

--E1.--- :
If Fremont be escted, the time for Disunion, it is
thought, will have come. The steps proposed 10 be
taken are these: :
lrst. The Southern Governors are to call their Leg
islatures together.
2nd. The Legislatures aro to elect delegates to
Southern Congress.
srd. That Congress is to assemble atMilledgevie,
Ga. :as. :31e33
4.h It's first work will be the election Of Temporal
ry President.
5th. 1t will then proceed 10 form new Constitution
9th. A Commission will be forthwith appointed to
meet similar Commission from ths North to divide
the Public Property.
If all this be peaceabiy carried out. The new Gov
ernments wilnt once go into operation and probably
enter into ,reatyof some sort ct The start.
If otherwise, we must do the best We can. But no
one apprehends ehsr. war or any material shock to
the business transactions OF the world.
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ouR poET1CaL WREATH.

An old and valued contributor re-appears this week,
over the signature of =" S. A. L." The breahngs OF
her muse are true to the inspirations of the season.
Shall We not nou hear from her often! With :" 5.
A. LIZ" Corneille,"-" Lira," Daisy" and " E. w
r." on our side, who can be against us1 Form
around the m.chair, ladies, and we'll defy host.
Godey's self, with all his array, will not be able TO
terrfy us from The field.
But suffer us 10 be specific. Will not rs. A. L"
furnish US with Christmas tale "Corneille" with
a Sonnet! Daisy" with Lyric! "E. W. R."
with Ballad! and " Lira' with an Epigram!
However, ladies, choose for yourselves. Well be
only too happy to welcome anything from your grace
full pens.
Ye are " Our Poetcal Wreath"
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Ye are "Our Poetical Wreath 7"
&C CORNEILLE.N

Thus writes our sweet "CoRNEILLE," upon send.
ing the pretty verses her signature this page
"I send vou as many thanks as my heart can hold
for yonr Gift of "Ths Three Students" NV sonl-
fires have burned brighter since read it; but verify
believe that am utterly incapable of an inspiration.
A lover at the feet OF his ladv.far could not have
been more connuous-more diligent in his addresses.
than have been in my ve.making to the moon and
the STARS the winds and the clouds. have beanught
them far pretty fancy until nm weary Of Whiting.
A! ! fear that nothing short of jaunt. into new
lands can arouse me from my seat among these ugly
common. places. o. how long to behold Niagara
tha Alp. and the Eternal City! 1t cannot be said
that we live until We have one of these. ain.
cerely wish that was blessed with an Ida Pilfer-
energy; though unlike her, If had husband, /
wonld take him along with me in my journeyings-
Wouldn't you ?"
There is the tone Of longing ambitious soul in this
brief note, which makes hope that our fair CORES.
ponden, may yet be blessed with the privilege of see
ing the great things of EARTH BY no one, We are very
certain, would that privilege be feengly appre.
ciated or more beautifully improved. Howwe should
like to see her enjoy it! Well. .Corneille; as Damas
says to Mslnotte, in the Lady of Lyons: "Hope
yet"--By the way, speaking of plays, you must come
and witness the next performance Of our Thespiana.
The bill is capital one Bring every body you can,
too
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UNFORTUNATE AFFAIR, AT. LrcompToN, K. T.
The Lecompton Union says that on "Wednesday
the s6,h of August, while a party OF South
Carolinians were crossing the'river, dispute oc'
cured between two ofrthcm, George w. King,
and Frank o. Wells. Some angry words passed
between them, when King fred hisriae at Wells
whereupon the latter, discharged musket at
King, lotging nearly the whole contents in his
body. King fingered until the next day, when
he died, and Wells imm ediately gave himself up
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Stolen !!

TROM the stables of Capt. John Lpscomb, de-
+ ceased, on Tuesday night, 9TH inst, MARE
PONEY, heavy built, Of light-bay color, two hind
feet white, some white in the face. Between lS>
and IA hands high, and about years old.
A suitable reward will be paid 10 any one who
will deliver her, and any information concerning
her thankfully received. Z....x
" 3. WALDO, ct. al. Ex'ors,
Oetl5. II 40
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GUESS AWAY.

subscriber furnishes The young people with the
following material for an hours guessing around the
table:
My first denotes number
Two figures will express;
My second is an insect
Whose name you soon may guess;
My ,rhole implies person.,
A fact none will deny;
My name pray now discover,
You can, if will you try.
we add an enigma, to fill out the evening till bei
time
am a word of Ten letters:-
My 7 is a proposition.
My67sis is atoy.
My 1924 is to strike.
My94l the name Of an Italian poet.
My 10 "a is 10 jump.
My ID g is The juice. .yf Trees
My643 10 / ism article of furniture.
My82 6 10 2is chemical instrument
My whole is a town Of great note.
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TIE EDGEFTELD DISTRICT
FAIR

AGRICUL TURAL FAIR
Will be held at the Male Academy grounds on
SATURDAY NEXT.
The following gentlemen have been appointed
judges Of Stock, viz: Col. s. CHRlsrls, EDWARD
PRESLEY, Capt. R. WARD, JoHs d. Fam, SAMUEL
BRooKs. :" -
The Executive Committee will award premiums
according to the decision Of the above named judges
on Stock They will also, as the judges Of Field,
Horticultural and Dairy Crops, and also Of Abort
culture, Orchard Fruits, Ladies work, ornamental
and plain, Specimens Of the fine arts. Mechanic
and all other articles which may be presented wor-
thy of notice, award premiums, medals or diplomas.
All articles intended for exhibition must bere-
ported early on the grounds, to the Secretary, to
be rightly numbered and labelled and properly ar
ranged.
A full attendance of the Members is requested,
to meet the Treasurer early in the morning.
II MINIS, Secry.
P. S.-Attention of members is called to the
next annual meeting, which will take place on the
first Monday in November next, at which. time the
election of Officers will be held.
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MUSIC.NIAD.

Won, one of the D.. GIpBrsEs Of the Carolinian,
ple.e.ease hurry up to Yorkrlle and cup brother
MELToN.MILLEn right over the musical bumps with
out delay7 That black band,' we sadly prognost.
cate, will be the death of somebody yet, If counter.
irritation be not speedily effected. Hurry, doctor
by the way, we had almost forgotten to congratulate
yourself upon The incoming of the oyster.season)-
Hurry, we beseech you, before the black band as.
sumes typhoid chsracter. "Suddsn gush of spirit.
stirring Sounds" "r rich food of precious freight -
oh, ye brass blowing sable melodists," why passed
ye that way, thot night?
We can see him now, as he pushes aside the xiv.
erng and gradualtuplfts his listening ears in long
drawn silence. Look-he approaches the table-the
match suddenly CRATES upon its parent bo1-a light
flashes upon eyes in fine phrensy rolling g-the pen is
grasped-nnotler gush Of the Circus su'-he is off
on The express-train Of the Efilsion Line -
'Ah, dotore' In pity, hurry!
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Administrators Sale.

DY an order from ". F. Durisoe, Esq, Ordi-
ID nary of Edge6eld District, l will proceed to
sell, on the 25th inst, at the residence Of Mrs.
Sarah Morris, near Curryton, all the Personal Es-
tate Of Robert F Cunning ham. deceased, consisting
of Household and Kitchen Furniture; and one COW
and calf. Terms made known on the day Of Sale.
JOSEPH MORRIS. Adminitrator.
Oct Is, 1856. Ct - 40
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Watch Found.

ENOUND oh the N"wbcrry Road. near Mr.. A.
l. Blands, a few days since, q Cylinder Escape
ment. four holes jewelcd, WATCH. 1t is nov at
this Office f'r delivery. The owner is requested
t" cnmc forward. prove property, pay charges and
take it away, otherwise it will fall into the legal
possession OF the Devil"
Oct Is If AU
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FIRE At HopGEs' DEPor-The Carolina
Tines learns that FIRE occurred at Hodges
Depot, on the line of the Greenville Rail Roud,
on Monday night last, which destroyed store.
house in which was deposited groceries and
liquors; loss $4,000. The property was owned
by Messrs. Roberts & Adams, and was not in
sured. The fire is supposed to be the work of
an incendiary.
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taste by over acting His painting of the scene of
Lake Como, was well conceived and rendered
Monsieur Dschappees," by Mr.. L. Hs was dres-
sed in elegant taste his entire black suit became him
most chamingly-he acts old man TO perfection
despite of my knowledge thar the trunk was modern,
was forced to think that The face was antique.
Again the fair mother and daughter make their ap.
pearance upon the stage. What breathless silence!
You could hear pin drop-hlrs. G. as Madame ID. J"
begins with her fine voice. and each word is heard dis.
nctly at the fnr,hest end Of the honse. Her play
ing in the 18th Act, in which the fan was used with
such brilliant success, can never be forgotten. She
has faultlcss physique, her step graceful her bearing
dgnifed, and her acting superb Tie performances Of
two parts exhibits great readiness and versatility OF
genius. All eyes are now fixed upon the beautiful
Pauline" in the 2nd Act She begins to reveal her
nature Without an effort she brings down the house
in tumultuous applause and by her unparalleled ac.
ting, increased the intensity Of The enthusiasm Of the
audience in each successive nct Iscarce know when
to admire her most, as the naughty coque'ie, or the
subdued wifs-in each ahe was so fascinating. How
vvidly do recoect that inimtahle look at Clande,
in the 3rd Act With what pleasure did gaze upon
that mirnce of female beauty full.head of hair, as
it hung in graceful folds upon the neck of the troubled
young brie. pretty lady is never more beautiful
than when in distress. Mademoiaelle NJ, had many
obstacles to contend with She had to play in Ian.
guage not her own to customs and tastes different from
her first associatons-bus despite all this, how com.
pete was her success. She is lady of great accom-
pshments and undoubted genius.
Looking on The play as whole, We can conscen.
tiously say, that we have seldom it equalled.
The scenery was fne-the machinery excellent, and
the management capital under the experienced eye Of
Mr.. M. The minor parts were all we'll performed |;
and the music the delight Of every one.
At the fall OF The curtain in the fifth act the de-
noument was pronounced 10 he most happy one
and every body went home delighted, feeling that
they under grateful obligations to the Corps for
the relief Of the evening from the dull monotony and
,edium of village and country life.
rHITnE cHfInERS
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Mr.. WIN. RoTTEN sends us the following account of
contemplating done recently in one day, on the plant
atinn Of Maj G. A. ADDISON 1t is good for any part
ofhe season. and exra good for thisats period Of it
and in such dry weather. Still. MIR. ROTTEN we
stick the opinion that ha Cambridge cotton.crnp is
short This work was done, doubtless, on field that
happened somehow to be an exception to the general
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EDITORIAL RESIGNATION.

C. C. PucKErr. Esqr., has sold the Abbsvile Inde.
pendent Press, 10 Messrs W. A. LEE & WM. HENRY
WILSON In the last issue Of his paper, the editor
takes his leave in terms Of gracefuness and feeling.
After warm recommendation Of his successors, he
adds in conclusion:
Profoundly grateful 10 my friends for their gener.
GUS encouragement TO me heretofore with feelings OF
unmixed kindness towards those of the editorial pro-
fession amongst whom it has been my pride to claim
an humble place, and with devout prayer for the
peace, honUr and safety Of common country, re.
sign my position into abler hands,
The Press OF the State will most heartily recprocae
the fraternal farewell of Mr.. PUcKETT. We trust his
connection with the Brotherhood has been as useful
and profitable to himself it has been agreeable to
his readers and valued by his associates. We beg to
offer him at parting the best wishes of our heart, for
his future success and happiness.
To Messrs. LEE s, WILSON, We extend, at once, our
greetings, and our synpahies in the arduous abors
before them.
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GENERAL QUATTLEBAUM's ADDRESS.
The proceedings at dinner In Lexington District
upon which occasion Gen. QuArrLEBAuM delivered
tho address of the day. on file for publication and
will appear mex, week. The Generals speech will
BE- read with interest In Edgeeld, containing tas it
doas, sundry allusiona to the District.
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spEEcH oF HON. JOHN H. sAVAG

SPEECH OF HON. JOHN H. SAVAGE.
Our thanks are due to the member from Tennessee
for copy of his manly speech upon Kansas matters
An Edgefed subscriber also sends copy Of the same
with the request that print it, But, as much aS
wo like the speech and admire the TASTE which recon-
msnds it, we have to decline it's publication at present;
several long extracts hand demanding our at
,en,ion, which must appear first. II we find room
some other time, we will cheerfuly lay Mr. sArAGEs
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This picking was done on Wednesday the slh inst,
hot, dry and windy day. and from sunrise to'un-Set
with the usual interval at midday. Capital for this
old country! The same day, on the same place, "a
mixed hands picled 1890 lbs.
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Our Agent.

Mr.. CHAs. L. DukIsoE is our legally authorised
gent to collect and receipt for all monies due this
Office All persons in anywise indebted will please
hold themselves in readiness to settle up like gen.
tlemen, promptly and cherfully.
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For Sale,

MY BRICKYARD COTTAGE, with about 10
INl acres attach ed. Any indulgence, with good
Notes.
Possession given lst January 1857.
A. SlMKINS.
Oct. Is II Az
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Notice to Bridge Builders,

A contract for building NEW BRIDGE across
IA Horns Creek, on the old Augusta Stage
Road, below Horns Creek Meeting House, will
be let on Saturday, the lst November next, to the
lowestbidder.
WASH WISE, Treasurer BIC.
Oct. Is. st e;2,-- 40