Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-01-07
The political news is unimportant.
HON. HENRY HILLIARD.

HON. HENRY HILLIARD.
At the recent Alabama Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, Hon. H. W. Hill
lard announced his intention Of returning to
the ministry. He had been alluded to in Con-
ference as probable editor of the Methodist Or
gan to be established in Montgomery, and the
proposition meeting with some question, Mr.
Hilliard arose and -turlias. -t2 to Bishop Pierce
{" give you my hand, my brother, in this
great work! Henccforwar our paths of life
Shall not diverge! come in the maturity of
my manhood deliberately to lay my heart, in.
tellect, and whatever of trophies I may have
won in other walks Of lite, professional or po-
ltical humbly at the foot Of the Cross, with
motives which hefit the service of my Master.
Let it be distinctly understood, that no vote
which this Conference may take upon the pend
ing proposition can affect my resolution to give
myself to this work. At home and abroad-in
my solitary journeyings-or standing in the
palaces of kings, have never forgotten my
early VOWS. have seen the beginning and end
Of earthly greatness.
ultimately associated with some of the first
living statesmen of this age and country, have
seen them pass away from this earth! Sir,
know the vanity Of earthly things! I come
humbly, but come preserving that selfrespect
without which should not be mees for the
Masters service.
~ ask nothing from this Conference on my
personal account. Let the vote have no refer
ence to me. No, no, sir! have never lower
ed my crest, when facing political parties in the
day OF battle. preserve my self-reSpect, but
desire to achieve somewhat that will enable
me, when this world ,Lurns up: to be recognized
by the Great Head Of the Church, as friend
of Christ and to AXE my place, however hum
bic, among martyrs and saints who have loved
and served him OH earth"
This is the substance of his remarks delivered
to the spell bound audience 1t was scene of
intense moral sublimity May he find grace
equal to his noble resolution Long may lie
live to edify the church and finally win and
wear the crown Of endless joy and glory.-Ma-
con Telegraph.
SINGULAR INSTANCE OF AFFECTION IN \ Doc.
The many extraordinary instances Of the de-
votiOn Of tue dog to his master, now on record,
seem too much for the bcilcr of most of men,
but the following was told us by gentleman
well acquainted with the circumstances, and
many others in this vicinity can vouch for the
truth Of the statement
Charles 1ucston a man well known on the
Alabama river, but for the last few years resi-
dent of California, was killed by the explosion
Of steamboat near San Francisco few months
since. \ noble Newfoundland dog owned by
him escaped injury, and dragged the body Of
his master to the shore. The dog was sent
home to the mother of the deceased, residing in
Perry county, Alabama. On being shown
r,f tba
nedialely recognized it, and commenced lifting |
Up the most piteous howls since that time lie
las refused all food, and moans constantly
When last heard from he was in dying condi-
ion, and is probably dead by this time. Where,
Il human history, can be found such an instance
If devoted love and intense grief at the loss of
! loved one.-Selma Reporter.
The AMERICAN HORSES IN ENGLAND.-The
lorses taken to England by Mr.. Ten Brock
re at Newmarket, where they excite consdera-
,le interest. An effort has been made to bring
bout match for 5000 over four mile
curse, but the English do not seem willing to
come up to the scratch" There is no doubt,
owever, that the English turfiters have pluck
nough, and it is probable that the relative
pced of English and American horses will be
ccided in the spring. Mr.. Ten Broeck:s hor-
es are Lecomlle," ch. H., by Boston, out of
9eel, years; Prior" ch h., by Glencoe, out
f Gip$y, 4 years; aPrioress," b. f., by Souer-
igu, out of Reel, years.
LARGE SALE OF MoLAssEs.-The New Orleans
'icayune, Of the 10th ult, says:
awe learn that sale Of six hundred thou
and gallons of molasses, on plantation, was
his morning closed, in the city, at sixty cents
cr gallon, for the Ohio river. The molasses is
'om the plantation of Col. John Preston, and
supposed to be the largest crop in the State"
RIGHTS OF CoLoRED PERsoNs.-Two colored
ersons, named Julian B. McCrea and John
tevenson, who were refused 'admittance to the
family circle" in the Howard Athenaeum last
eek, at Boston, have brought suits against the
'ssee and manager, to test the question in rela-
ion to the rights Of colored people in places of
especially theatres. The cases will
0 tried in January.