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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
state OF South Carolina,
EDGEFTELD DISTRICT,
IN EQUITY

JOHN X. Jackson, Adm'or.
US. DlH J0r foTcci0' "a
Hamilton \. kcnrck
10Y Virtue Of an order in Equity, | will s,ll al
- Edgrlird c. H., on the first Monday in anu'
ry next, the following real estate. described in iht
Bin in The ab,vr stated casr, rs Il LOT IN TIE
TOWN or HAMBURG, known III the plan I"
said Town as Lot No 8, confirming Fifty .Iest by
two hundred feet, bounded on the West by Shaw
den street un the North BY Mercer Str ct, on the
South by Marker Street and on the ea>t by Lot No
TERMS The Costs and one uurth Of the pur'
chase money to be paid in cash, and The remaining
TIN -iuurs on credit of twelve months trnm the
day Of sale. Purchaser To give bond with tvs" ap-
proved suretirs for TIE SANG. The tales to h"
stoned anil sealed Int not delivered until the I,ur-
chase money is paid.
a. SINKlNS, cEED
Dec. 2 1857 st AZ
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SheriTs Sale.

DY Virtue of sundry wrts Of Fieri Facias to
.Ee me directed, I will proceed to sell at Edge
field G. H., on the first Monday in January next,
the following property in the following case, to wit
The State VS. Alfred Hatcher, One Negro girl
Mary.
Terms, Cash. JAS. EDISON, ED.
Dec Is st 4S
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

A Ill persons indebted to the Estate of s. S
II Holmes, deed, are requested to make pay
rncnt at nm early date, and Those having any de.
munds against the Estate are hereby notified to rem
der them in forthwith properly attested.
8. HOLMES, Admir-.
hup 10 5mS 81
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CHEAP FAMILY GROCERIES

THE Subscriber is now receiving and opening
i VERY CHOICE STOCK Of well selected
ERHES,
To which he begs leave to invite the attention o
Planters in want Of Ch"ce Supplies. He may BE-
found in thu RInck If Buildings formerly occupied
by GEORGE ROBINSON as Hardware Store
My course will be to adopt the old motto,
ga ni1l,b!c Penny is better than
Slow Shilling -
Ny Stock will consist in part Of the following ar.
clcs:
New Orleans, old process, SUGAR;
new do.
Suart's ~ B. and c. Soft do.
:" (A) Crushed do
Powdered do.
" Sugar House SYRUP;
New Orleans do.
Crha MOI.ASSES;
Old Government Java COFFEE;
Rio do. superior;
SPICES Of all descriptions;
English Dairy and GUslicn CHEESE;
Goshen FajITER. l. 'RD, HAMS;
Smoked Beef and Reef Tongues
Choice Old BRANDY and lI"land GIN;
Jamaica aud New EnYland RUal;
John Gibsun's XX and NXN;
Rcctlirl and Tennessee WllISKEY
COSFECTIONARlliS ana PICKLES;
MACKERE[., SALMON and SARDlNES;
Supertine FLOUR, &c, &c;
Together with many other articles ton tedious to
mention. EIROS. REASN AFGHAN.
Hamburg. Oct 24 ly AZ
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NOTICE
A CHANGE TO SUIT THE TIMES! !!
TN view of the scarcity Of money and the hard
i times generally, will from this date, offer our
ENTIRE STOCK OF GOODS AT
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES,
and many of them such as French and English
MARINOES, DELAlNS, ALPACCAS, Black
and Coored figured SILKS, and LADIES DRESS
GOODS, generally with handsome assortment OF
Cheneal, Stella and Plaid SHAWLS-Also, kER-
SEYS and BLANKETS, ut
COST FOR CASH.
A large assortment Of English and American
PRINTS, at l2I cents.
ryy- All persons indebted to us are earnestly
requested to make payment. We must have money
to meet our engagements.
BLAND & BUTLER.
Dec. is 1857 If AZ
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FAIR WARNINGS!

ID ERSONS indebted 10 the sub, criber after tho
i first Of February next, will find their notes
and accounts in the hands Of S. 8. Tompkins, Esq.
if nor previously settled. W. NJ. BURT.
Dec l6 If 40
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Happy Valley Academy.

rINHE THIRD YEAR of this School will COM
J. mence January 18th. under the charge OF it's
former Teacher, Miss JULIET NJ. PICKERING,
who will pay the stricteat regard to the improve
ment Of pupils
The year will be divided into four Sessions Of
eleven weeks each. Pupils will be required to be
in constant attendance unless prevented by indisPo-
sition.
Parents Of the Scholars are solicited to visit the
School al their pleasure.
Rates Of Tuition.
English. ...... SIS per SESSION, or SIG per year.
French. 81 per Session, or $40 per year.
Music $50 per Session, or s32 per Year
Pleasant boarding places can be procured in the
vicinity Of the School at 81 TO s. per month.
This School is situated nine miles North OF
Edge6eld C. H., year the residence OF John f.
Burns.
Dec 8 ct 40
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HOTEL For SAL

gINIIE CAROLINA HOTEL, for rA
L mer!y known as the SPANN et.s@
HOTEL, is now offered for sale, and HINES
will be offered on the most accommo- dzl111sz'
dating terms as to time.
This HOTEL is situated iu the most eligible po-
sition in the Village, on the. South side ofTMaine
Street. near enough to the Public Square for all
purposes, and sufficiently quiet and retir' d and
has always. since ,s establishment ms Hotel, done
a good business, and viii no doubt continue t. do
so as long as well kept.
Any person desrous Of entering into this busi-
,pess would do we'll to call and examine the
premises.
Connected with this Hotel are cor,modious Sta
bles, containing over one hundred werrguated
Stalls, Carriage House, Cri s. &c Also, good
Lnts for Drover's Stock, and fine Gard'n, ah' ut
one acre in size, not surpassed BY any. The whole
premises contain about three acres.
The undersigned would not be induced t. offer
this valuable property for sale, were it not for do
nestle Affections. He is now disposed to turn his
attention 10 some other occupation
f. VI. NICHOLAS.
EdgeHrh, Oct I9 If Al
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RE M 0 v AL,

II HAVE removed my B o OF and hoe
II ManufactOryt to the Store next door to
the Advertiser Office, where carry on business as
usual have Oh hand large Stock OF
Fine Boots and Shoes,
which will sell cheap for CASH.
All persons indebted to me are called on to
come forward and pay their accounts, rs am Oh.
lised to have money to pay my debts. 1t is hoped
this will receive due attention.
NICHOLAS McEVOY.
Dec % II 50
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School Wanted

DY young man, that teaches course of Eng
I'D lish Education, Mathematics and Penman-
ship included. Satisfactory reference given. Di'
rect to P. McCADDEN, Edgefeld c. H., 8. G..
Dec. % 1857 2t~ so
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFlELD DISTRICT.
IN EQUITY.

VIM. NJ. Myers, and vile ct al
Us. B1H tor par.
TilIman Watson,
Elijah Watson Ct al.
EDY virtue of an order in Equity in this case
n D will sell ut Edgeiied c. H. "n the first 'l4n-
day in January next, the Tract Of Land common
ly called THE PERRY TRACT," containing
Four Hundred and thirty (43O Acres, more or less,
adjoining Lands of 'ames Spann, and Land oil
the Estate of elijah Watson Senior decd.
Terms-The costs to be paid cash. The balance
of the purchase money in twelve m"ntl Is from the
day Of sale, to be secured by b"ni with approved
sureties. A. SlMklNS, cE ED
Oct %, 1Nt AZ
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Public Sale,
VIM. White and wife,

vs..
Stephen Thomas and others.
DY virtue of an order from Chancellor Ward.
ID In this case, will sell at, Liberty Hill. or
Thursday Oath December inst. NEGRO WO.
MAN LITHY, on a credi, Of twelve months from
the day Of salc with interest, except costa which
must be paid in cash. -
JAMES A. TALBERT. =
Dec7 81 4S
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TO ALL INDEBTED,

YMNIlE Subscriber returns his thanks to th'se Of
III his customers who have always Paid him
promptly, and trusts they will continue 10 do So.
And If he is compelled 10 sue the balance that are
indebted to him, after the liberal patronage he has
received at their hands, it will be done with great
reluctance, but his detts must be paid! Therefore,
he silly hopes that a interested in this notice
will give particular attention thereto.
Come, good friends, square up Your old accounts
and let's begin new. But unless you have my re-
cept by The first Monday in February next, y'u
will most a>suredy be invited BY my Attorney to
' BE- and appear" &C. Beware.
JOHN NJ. CLARKE.
Dec Is 1857 # AZ
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TO the Planters.

1'Hos. T.. LARUs, successor r., to L; ~ L.
l. Symmuns, opposite the Augusta Hotel AU-
GuSTA, GA, has this day received
SO Cases MEMS Heavy Brega17s,
For Negro w,ar-ard the Plant, RS will find it t"
their advantage 10 give ME Il call before buying
elsewhere, as all IF The Goods are made to my own
order to suit the trade, and be warranted to be
what we represent them, and an cheap as any store
in the City.
Augusta, Dec IA ~ ~
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Take Notice.

A IL persons indebted to the Estate Of Sarah
N Thomas, Decd, are requested TO settle up by
the 9Th january II, xt; and those having demands
against said Estate, will present them properly at'
tested by that DATE intend 10 settle the business
on that day.
I'll. MARTIN, Admr.
Dec. 90 1867 ct 50
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Notice.

A LII persons indebted to the estate of Daniel
"A Boone. decd, arc requested to make immedl-
ate payment and all persons having demands
against the same are hereby notified to present
them properly attested.
rErER Fl Fl B0SNHi oSzF. Adn'ors
n
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SheriH's Sale.

Sheriff's Sale.
DY Virtue Of sundry writs Of Fieri Faeias to me
ID directed, will proceed to sell at Edgefed
C. H., on first Monday in j nuary next, the fol.
lowing property in the following cases, to wit:
David Denny VS. Jessee Shumpert; r. d. Addy
AMI others vs the Same, One Tract Of Land con-
tanning two hundred and thirty one (23D acres
more or less adjoining lands Of William Bauknight
j. W. Shumpert and others
l.. G. IlaIloway VS. Benj F. Strom; Other plain.
tiffs severay vs. the Same, One Tract OF Land con-
tanning six hundred (6co) acres, m"re or less, ad
ioininS lands Of Samuel Brunson, Butler Williams
and others Also, five negroes. viz: Prince, Liam
nah, Bets July and Jim. Termh cash.
JAMES EDISON, s.B D.
Dec u 1851 4te AZ
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Desirable Town Residence
FOR SAT,E.

n OFFER for sale the HOUSE AND LOT
i where now reside. lts location 10 central aud
oonvenirn, and hs In good repair with everything
within and without doors necessary for the onnnfrs
and convenience of family. r. T. MINIS.
Oct2l tt 4l
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June %
Administrators Notice.

A IL persons indebted to the Estate Of J. S.
"A. Shadrach, deceased, are requested to settle
forthwith, and those having demands against the
Estate must present them properly a,tested by the
i4ih day Of January next, as final settlement will
be made in the Ordinary's Office o. that day.
II. BURNETT, Adm,o,s
T. M. FISHER,
Dec. 9 1857 ct ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23

- The friends of Capt y. L. FORREST, re-
spcctfully announce him as Candidate for Ord-
nary of Edgefcld District at the next election.
- We arc authorized by the friends Of W. F..
DURIsOE, ESQ.,, to nominate him as Candidate
for reelection to the Office of Ordinary Of Edge
field District, at the ensuing election
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
Notice.

TBNEACIlERS are wanted to take charge of both
1 departments of the CURRYTON ACADE-
MES, (Nlale and FemaleO for the ensuing year.
Those desiring the situation, may do well to apply
Immediately testimonials of the most reliable char
acter as to scholarship, will be required by the
Trustees. Ii. a. SHAW, oec.
Oct. 1857 81
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Negroes to Hire.

r WILL hire at Edgtfeld c. II on Tuesday, the
5lh JAM next, at public outcry, for the year 1853,
l2 or l5 Likely Negroes,
Belonging to tie Estate Of Richard Burton, decd.
Terms made known on day of hiring
W. +. DURISOE, Trustee.
Dec l6 st 40
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CANDIDATE ES!

peotfully announce him on Candidate for eherlH
Of Edgefeld at the ensuing election.
NJ We are authorized to announce LEWIS
JONES, Esq, as candidate for reelection for
Sheriff Of Edge6eId District.
r THE Friends of Capt. Fl. BOULWARE
respectfully announce him as Candidate for Sheriff
of Edgeaeld District at the next election.
THE friends of Capt. LEWIS CoVAR, res.
pectfully announce him as candidate for Sheriff.
of Edgefeld District, at the ensuing election.
The many friends of W. W. SALE. ESQ.,, OF
Hamburg, in the upper part Of the District respect
fully announce him as a candidate for Sheriff Of
Edge6eld District at the next election.
sy WE are authorized by the friends of Mr.
WILLIAM L. STEVENS to announce him as
Candidate for Clerk of Edgeeld District at the en-
suing election.
s9- The friends of Mr.. LEWIS COLEMAN
respectfully announce him as Candidate for Clerk
of Edgefeld District at the next election
~ The friends of Mr.. JAMES sPANN, re-
spectfully nominatc him as Candidate for Clerk
of Edgcfcld District, at the next election.
uTT THE Friends of Mr.. ROBERT D. BRYAN
respectfully announce him as Candidate for Clerk
of Edgefeld District at the next election.
sY THE Friends of Col. S. HARRISON re-
spectfully announce him as a Candidate for Clerk
of Edgefeld District, at the ensuing election
~. THE Friends of JACKSON CoVAR re-
>pcctrully announce him as a Candidate for Clerk
of Edgcfeld District at the ensuing election.
sey. The friends OF Mr. F. NJ. NICHOLAS re-
spcctfully announce him as Candidate for Clerk
of Edse6eld District at the ensuing election.
~ We are authorized by the friends Of Mr..
EDMUND PENN, to nominate him as Candidate
for Clerk of Edgcfcld District at the ensuing cleo
ton.
pThe friends of STARTLING TURNER, an
nounce him candidate for Tax Collector ut the
ensuing election.
~ The Friends of Mr.. NJ. ". LYLEs respect
fully announce him<as Candidate for Tax Collec'
tor of Edgc6cld at the next election.
cy- The Friends Of Capt. E. W. HORN, re-
spec,fully announce him as a. Candidate for Tax
Collector of Edgefrd District, at the ensuing cleo
ton.
scg" The friends of Capt TIIEOPHILUS DEAN
respectfully announce him as a Candidate for re-
election to the office of Tax Collector of Edgeield
District, at the ensuing election.
p The Friends Of Mr.. CHARLES CARTER
respectfully announce him as Candidate for Tax
Collector of Edgeeld District, at the next election
~ The Friends Of Mr.. CIIAS. VI. MAY, res
pectfully announce him as Candidate for Tax Col
ecior Of Edgcfeld District at the next election.
EY- THE Friends of Maj. JOHN c. LOVE
LESS respectfully announce him as Candidate lor
Tax Collector Of EdgeCeld District al the ensuing
election.
TI, fr;,,1c of n,nt ~ II E0RR EST re-
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TO ALL INDEBTED TO ME {!

II would most respectfully say that am in great
Il want of money. and would be glad to have
all who owe me call and settle by or before the
Goth January next, (ls5S for after that time, am
determined to place all Notes and Accounts in the
hands of an Attorney for collection.
JOHN C0LGAN.
Dec 81 at 30
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Notice of Dissolution.
LAW NJ Office.

TSOMPKTNS & BUTLER will attend to MI hu
siness in the Courts of 7 aw for this and the
adjoining Districts, that may be committed to their
care.
Office Law Range, Edge6eld, S. G.
R. W. ToMPKrNs NJ G. BUTLER
Dec 8 IF Ak
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Notice.

NOtlCc.
A IL persons indebted to the Estate Of Charles
"A McGregor, Decd. will please make immedi--
ate payment And those having any derlands will
present them properly attesed.
4. RAMSAY, Adm's. .
July 1857 20
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Notice to Teachers.

A TEACHER is wanted to take charge Of the
N English department of the Edgefeld Male
cademy during the next year. Thorough quali-
6ca,iuns will command liberal salary. Apply soon
to G. A. ADDISON, Sec'ry & Treas.
Dec l6, 1857. TAG Board OF Trustees.
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Executors Sale.

10y an order from W. F. Durisoe, Esq, Ordina-
ID ~ of Edgcfcld District, we will proceed 10
sell at the late residence of Frances Briggs decd,
on TUESDAY the 18th day OF January 1858, all
the personal property (Negroes excepted belong
ing to the Estate. consisting OF
Horses, Mules, Cattle, Hogs,
CORN, FODDER,
Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plantation I'm
,cmcnts, aud various other articles not necessary
to enulnerate.
-AlSO-
The PLANTATION, comprising Six hundred and
fifty acres, more or less, of valuable land.
Terms made known on he day of sale.
GEORGE BRIGGS,
JAMES BRIGGS, : Ex'ors
JOHN BRIGGS.
Dec 93 st SO
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIEI.D DISTRICT,
TD EGTTT7'Y

EDGEFIEI.D DISTRICT,
IN EQUITY.
Nancy Quarles,
rS
s.A. Gardner and others.
TN this case will sell at Edgefeld c. H., on the
1 first Monday in January, a NEGRO FELLO"
who has been taken back into the Estate by con-
sent of parties, to be resold at the estates risk.
Terms-Credit of twelve months, except costs
in cash. "A. eiMhlN3' Ch hip, tn
Dnc 1S 1851 2t oo
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6. b. GRIFFIN, j.,

Attorney at Lew,
Will attend punctuay to all business entrusted to
his care.
EDasP1ELD c. r., Dec 2, 1857 tA7
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State Of South Carolina,

State Of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN ORDINARY.
f. Bussey, Applicant,
Joseph King, and
VIM Bush, defendants.
DY an order from the Ordinary, ! shall proceed
ID to sell at EdgeGeld Court House. on the first
Monday in January next, for Partition, the Real
Estate of Frcdrick Bush, decd, Tract or parcel
of Land lying and being in the District and Stat
afor, said, containing Two hundred and forty (:4O)
acres, more or less, and bounded by lands Of =
On the East, By lands Of - on the West, BY
lauds of - on The North, and by lands 't
on the South.
TEnMs.-un Il credit Of twelve months from the
day Of SALE Purchaser to give Rond with good
security and mortgage TO the Ordinary to secure
the purchase money Cost TO he paid in cash.
Titles extra. JAAlkS EiDSON, Sc D.
Dec. 1t 40
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IMPORTANT LAND SALE.

IMPORTANT LAND SALE'
T WILL Sci !. n private Sale 'SIXTHOUS.
i AND ACRES OF PINE LANDS,
of the state Of Daniel johnson. d crased. situate
in ST. James Goose Creek Parish, Charfe. ton Dis
trict on terms and in quantities 10 suit purchasers.
B- For further information apply to the Sub
scrber at Edge6eld C. II :. c..
G. W. LANDRUM,
Atty in fact for heirs a. Law.
. Dec9 IT AZ
D'The Charleston Standard please copy weekly
ror six weeks. aid frward acct. to G.. w. l..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-13
Inauguration Of Coiuns bin College.

Tie ceremoe!c coa' eacenl on h- nscgurat:oa o. the
Corgr IL ia Building, Late The Deaf and Dumb Asy
Iun Forty ninth street, took place according
yrasrdNy ~onsE a. nine o'olock rss "a
sopt-, according IN tie rssulasiors proceeded In
ercer toe chale services read ~ the Rev Mr..
r. He'd. Aer which The Rev pf. Knox Chairman Or the
Ssid - Trustees addressed The s,denss he said that
tie College had By TIE Lsccfsues OF commerce, been
driven from It's cd ana n- hcrered from which
many enancr, men have cuaAnaied lie looked upon il
tbs psesen, buioing, - suitable in every way for
ccre=..l. p-rpc-cs, sra tie trustees tntceded here
amer greatly enlarge tho fscglhes or SHADY
hayr. n aduate course OK lectures established Tor
young rentem~n Who have graduated IN columbia College.
and VIII. wish perfecs themselves ia any depart
REG, &C sci-pce lie imposed he stide~t- thst
the increased fsch-s fr study Increased sl~e ,se|,
birs, and they mast not fall " smpruve these
newly created advantages.
President KiNo followed by thanking the trustees pre-
sei t ther pseSoco, giving dsay 10 The servcc- snd
added, that f.y he concerned, u. course u
study should be carried Oh, snd discipline maintained and
he Lad d.ubi bv the sirt m-hlftsted ny tbs stu.
dents generally that they would co operate with him He
ID DOT 10 IMPOSE sEy butssas upon tho sndaa;s, but
Their airy eouuiryn-, and themselves should ssma
late them TO th~se eIpecatons. The services oct
re IN rrAins th- third chapter u Provei bs and chaun
ips the seventy socctos o. Pssns 10 the tune II
Old HuhdItd. Mr. walker presided Al hs organ, sad
tho sfadess jSned he, rtily In the services ana
qrta1 sclvos yah cred AftnT thase services the
prccredr1 their respective rssrrr Ther
being made 10 beauty and meat the grounds
arsurd Tie college, and only roa2ies Tor Flueh street
rroTsrly regulated adn ~ e nnr propc q thu
Most aGs.s and worthy Esiituiioa.