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DIED, ON the 18th November last Mrs. REBECCA
ABNEY. consort of Mr.. John K. Abney, in the 23rd
year of her age.
Leaving kind husband, two children and largo
circle of relatives and friendsto lament her loss.
But they mourn not as those who have no hope She
proessed the religion of Christ in 1885, and lived
consistent member Of the Church. e1ertng good and
glorious influence wherever she went; and though
the grim monster DEATH the faithful officer Of God iu
the stiffness Of midnight, cncircled her mortal frame
with his icy grasp, her example still speaks and will
long live to direct her dear children and others into
the channel of truth.
Her relatives and friends will often think Of her
when they see her seat vncaed at the house of God
and miss her kind aid in acts of benevolence to her
neghbors and family circle; and NO doubt drop tho
silent tear. But let submit TO the will Of provi-
dence and take warning and prepare for DEATH that
we may all in the great resurrecton' morn, have
part in the first resurrection and 60 up to meet God
in the air, where We happily hail the loved ONES
that have gone before and join with them in singing
the swsetsongs Of Zion throughout the boundess ages
of eternity. II. T. B.
DEPARTED this life, ON Monday the 7th inst, Mrs.
MARY ADAMS, in the 10th year of her age. at the
residence of her Father, Thomas Chatham, Esq, in
Greenwood, Abbeville District S. C.
The deceased was of amiable and lovely DISPOSE
ton from childhood EARLY in life she professed her
faith in the Savior and united with the Baptist Church
Of Christ since which time her life has becn'conss-
tent with her profession As friend, she was con-
slant and kind; as child she was afectionate and
dutiful, as mother, she tenderly and devotedly
attached to her infant son and as Christian, she
bore with much patnce and resignation the affections
and trials through which, in the providence of God
she was called to pass In her last Illness her pa
tence under suffering, her steadfast faith in Christ,
and her welcome of death as kind benefactor and
delverer from evils to como, give to her numerous
surviving relatives and friends strong assurance
that she possessed that Hope which is an ancher
of the soul, both sure and steadfast" "She sleeps
in Jesus, and rests from her labor and her works do
follow her." II.
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UNHAPPY KANSAS.

Tho President of tue Union, in conformity to South
crn expectation, has tnkcn the position OF sustaining
the late action of the Kansas Convention rs to sub-
mittng tho slavery Article of the new Constitution
aud no other to tho test of popular VOTE Senator
Douglass perhaps the next most powerful man IN the
Union, this position utterly unjust to the
people of Kansas and in its tendency subverslve OF
the very principles upon which Nh. BuRcHASAs was
elected.
This sudden divergence of opinions on so vexod
question, and between two ouch prominent leaders OF
tho Democratic party, is much to be regretted. we
already observe that papers with old Wing and Know
Nothing proclivities chuckling ovor the crcum-
stance in evident Subtraction at the prospect Of dis
ruption of the Democracy. It is possible that such
may be the result Mr.. DOUGLASS is not only Dem
ocrat of grcat influence but statesman Of expanded
vows; and it may we'll be supposed that his followers
in this unfortunate schsm will number strongly On
the other hand Mr. BUCHANAN has pursued the course
of an upright and impartial president in oil this Kan
SOS controversy; and that the Democracy OF the
country we'll know. He has honestly endeavored 10
carry out in its true spirit the principle OF popular
soyreenty as embodied in the Kansas-Nebraska leg
isation of Congress- He has acted with especial faiF
moss towards the Free.soilers of Kansas territory
while he has in no sonse nterered with the conshtu-
tional rights of Pro-slavery men. He was bound BY
every consideration Of justice to recognize tile autho
ty of the Convention which has recently formed Il
State Constitution. He is equally bound to sustain
tho action of that Convention. The refusal of Free
soilers to vote upon the slavery question rs presented
to them by the Convention, is their own fult,-ccr-
ainly not the Presidents. Indeed the course OF our
patriotic Chief Magistrate has been, throughout as
air and as prudential in all respects as the c'rcum
stances of the case would allow. And VIC cannot be-
leve, but That he will be supported in the straittor-
ward. constitutional course ho has indicated IN bis
message, and that Congress will admit Kansas into
the Union with her present Constitution, modified OF
not modified by the test vote of tho 2lstnstant The
Southern members will it is sad 60 in body for the
measures and it is probable that the Administration
impartial but firm policy will command sufficient
strength in other quarters Of the Union to ensure the
final disposition by Congress of this rerata qu@st'0
While Mr.. DOUGLASS cannot DO blamed for the bold
expression of his honest sentiments; and while hs
may be able to fortify himself therein with no despie
able array of facts and arguments woyct see naugh
but honesty, and truth, and u zeal for the common
welfare of tho whole country in Mr. BUcHASAN's pol
icy, and earnestly hope that the South will now sant
by him to man.
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The United States are more deeply interested
than any other nation in preserving the freedom
and security of all communications across this
Isthmus; and he, therefore, recommends to
Congress tue passage of an act authorizing the
President, in case of necessity, to carry into et-
feet this guarantee of neutrality, and also SINH
lar legislation for the security of. any other
routes across the lsthmuS in which We may ac-
quire an interest by treaty.
The President condemns, however, all lawiess
expeditions fitted out in the United States
against the independent republics on this con-
tinent. He thinks that nothing is better calcu-
lated to relard our steady progress or impalr,
our character Us nation, than the toleration OF
such enterprises in violation of the law OF ma
tions, and commends the whole subject to the
serious consideration of Congress; recommend
| ing the adoption of such measures as may be
etEectual in restraining our citizens from commit
ting such outrages.
The President says that the Kansas Constitu-
tional Convention was not bound by the terms
of the Kansas Nebraska Act, to submit any
other portion of the Constitution to an election
of the people, except that which relates to the
domestic institutions of the new State The
election upon that part Of the Constitution
which appertains to slavery, will be held under
legitimate authority, and If any portion OF the
inhabitants refuse to vote, a fair opportunity tc
do so having been presented that it will be their
own voluntary act, and they alone will be re-
sponsible for the consequences.
As to affairs in Utah, the President says that
this is the first instance of rebellion which ha:
ever existed in our territories, and that human
ty itself requires that it shall be put dowr
in such manner that it will be the last Ii
order to do this it will be necessary to raise foul
additional regiments.
He recommends the establishment OF terri
torial government for Arizona.
The subject of the Pacific Railroad is com
mended to the friendly consideration of Con
gress.
Especial attention is called to the recommen
dation of the Secretary Of the Navy in favor o
the construction Of ten small governmen
steamers.
The above are all the leading points of th'
message In conclusion, the President says tina
he has deliberately determined to approve nj
bill passed by Congress which he has not ex
amined, and therefore recommends to botl
Houses to allow him sufficient time for this pur
pose previous to adjournment.
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Hymn NAL.

MARRIED, on the 26th of Nov. at her Fathers resi-
dence, by the Rev. J. Peterson, Mr.. ]. F. FREE to
Miss NANCY E. HEARS, all of this District
MARRIED, on the 29th Nov. by j. Quattebum, Esq,
at the residence of hor Father, Mr.. FRANKLIN WAL
TON and Miss ANN, youngest Daughter of Mr. Jo-
seph Parkman, oil Of this District.
MARRIED, in Augusta, Co., on Monday evening,
the 7th inst, by Rev. W. NJ. Crumlsy, Mr. n. DIVINE
and Miss EMMA j. MARSHALL.
MARRIED on the 18th November by NJ. D. Whittle'
Esq, in Edgefeld District LIEUTENANT ELxoRR F.
HARTLEY, of Lexington District to Miss LOUISA
HARTLEY, of Campbell County Ga.
MARRIED, in 1allapoosa County, Alabama, on the
4th inst, by J. Cosby, Esq, Mr.. D. 2. CLARKE and
Miss E. D. pRroR.
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TIE LINDSAY TURNIP.

turnip has at last turned up which turns down
all the turnps of turnipdom TWAS raised by our old
friend, ANON LINDSAY it weighs over twelve pounds;
and looks to be large any three turnps we have
seen this season which is saying good deal, for
wc have been tho recipient Of some very fine ones.
Mr.. LINDSAY! Mr.. LINDSAY how did you got the
thing to grow so big? FRlsBY coulln Mt contain him
self when he saw it, but inconnently exclaimed: 81
have stepped back for pumkins Or watcrmcons
but this turnp Of turnips, with its magnifcently
rounded proportions, does indeed compare
:: In angle form with my Maryann."
And FRIsDy loft the sanctuA with tears gushing from
his large white eyes.
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AN INDICTMENT.

The Adrertiser, we thankfully say, is climbing
climbing climbing, steadily and surely. One kind
aud generous lift on the part of our present patrons
would take us aloft to the pinnacle Of certain pros
perity As an induccment to them to do go, wemake
the following offer: Each old subscriber, ,oho ,0W
bring in srith the cash for both, shall be
charged only $3.50 for both copies for one year.
Times are tight and every little helps. 1t is for this
reason that we suggest this proposition to our sub
scribers and We should find pleasure in seeing hun
dreds of them avail themselves of the humble but
honest chance VIC here afford them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16

A member of our Firm is at this time out collecting
the dues of the Adrertiser Office No one, we feel
assured, will turn from him without n prompt res
ponsc to his cul for funds. Our claims many and
singly very SMALL but, all together, they will make
up pretty sun,-a sum that will enable US not only
to pay our debts but to place paper upon higher
ground Of progress than VIC have yet rentured to
assume. While our many friends throughout the
District arc receiving the rich reward Of their fine
crops, they will surely remember the printers DUE
and act accordingly upon seeing our friend and asso
ciatc Mr.. Z. KEEsE.
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THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

WASHINGTON, December 5.
The message of His Exceency James Blu,
chanan, the President of the United States, was
read to Congress to-day.
The President says that the financial history
Of the last forty years is one of eXtravagant
expansions In business, followed by ruinous con-
fractions. With reference tothe government
works, he is determined that, willie none OF the
useful works now in progress shall be suspen-
ded, new ones not already commenced shall be
postponed, provided it can be done without in
jury to the country. Those necessary for de-
fence he says, shall proceed as though no finan-
cial crisis had occurred He recommends the
passage Of a uniform bankrupt law applicable to
all the banking institutions throughout the
United States.
He says that our relations with foreign gov
ernments are, upon the whole, in Il satisfactory
condition, but that it has been our misfortune
almost always to have some irritating, if not
dangerous question with Great Britain. He
discusses the Central American question, OBJ
jecting to England's Interpretation of the Clay
ton-Bulwer treaty; and that as this treaty is
understood in sense directly opposite, the wisest
course would be to abrogate it and commence
anew. Overtures for the adjustment of the
question have recently been made by the British
government, in friendly spirit, which the Presi-
dent cordially reciprocates, but as to whether
this renewed effort will result in success, he is
not yet prepared to express an opinion.
With all other Governments, excepting Spain,
our relations are peaceful. Outragcs upon our
flag, by that power, remain unacknowledged
and unredressed. 1t is the Presidents inten-
ton to send out new Minister with special
instructions upon all questions now pending be-
tween the two Governments, and with the
determination to have them speedily and ami
cably adjusted.
Relative to China, the President says that,
while our Minister has been instructed to occu-
py neutral position at Canton, he will never
theless cooperate with the British and French
Ministers in all peaceful measures, to secure, by
treaty stipulations, the just concessions to COM
rncrce which China cannot be permitted to
The difficulties with New Grenada are be-
lieved to be in fair train of settlement, in
manner just and honorable to both parties. The
President says that the Isthmus Of Panama is
the great highway between the Atlantic and the
Pacific, over which large portion Of the com
merce of the United States is destined to pass.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16

~ The Exchange, Banking md Collection House
of W. NJ. J. c. Martin, of Charleston S. c., attends
to all business entrusted to them with greater despatch
and in more satisfactory manner, than any similar
House with which VIC have had dealings If any Of
our friends have anything they want doncin that city
in the way of Collecting, Exchange or Banking lot
them place their business in the hands Of Messrs W.
NJ. J. C. Martin who will discharge their duty con-
fdentially, correctly and with promptness.
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THE MESSAGE.

This important paper is arrived but we cannot
possibly mako place for it this week. A telegrapuc
abstract of its contents may DO found in another COL
umn. We will cndcavor to publish it next week, or
ut enst that part Of it having relation to tho prcsen
monetary crisis md its 1t is tho ccarest cx-
position yet given of the difficulties under which the
country struggles and of the true origin Of these diff
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16
HIGH PRICES OF NEGROES.

At sale which occurred in this District during the
past week. lot Of negroes big little old and young,
averaged S7g5 around. We arc informed the lot was
not extra likely. 1t numbered near 10 head.
a gentleman from Newberry informs US that on
sale-day last in Newberry village, girls and boys,
from IL to l3 years of age, sold at about $780,
Both these sales were on twelve months credit.
What makes tho first mentioned sale more remark
able is, that none Of tho property was bought by
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16
OUR CHARLESTON CORRESPONDENT.

Tho letter of our Charleston Correspondent is
necessarily abbreviated this week. 1t shall scarcely
occur again, both readers and ourselves arc
very partial to the excellent annotations of Claude"
We may here add by the way, that correspondent
is gentleman Of decidedly literary taste.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16
Come to our hog-fircs brilliantly blazing
CONGRESS ORGANIZED.

Both branches Of Congress wero organized Oh Mon
dny the,7th inst.
In the Senate, the Hon. BENZ. FIrzrArRlcK, of Ala
bana, was elected President pro TEN.
In the House, the Hon. JAMES L. oRR, of South
Carona, was elected Speaker-the Hon. JAMES C.
ALLEN, Of Illinois, Clerk, and Mr. CLusKEY, of Geor
gia, Postmaster.
No other elections took place.
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STrnnEN nEhTJI

Mr.. JOHN NJ. CoGBuRS died very suddenly, at his
residence ve miles from this place. on Saturday night
last. He was Us well as usual upon going to bed,-
was taken with pain in the head and sickness ut the
stomach during the night, and died in few hours,
before medical aid could be obtuined.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16

Mr.. JouS NJ. Witt requests us 10 sny that he has
removed his furniture store to the formerly
cupied by Mr.. Roor, next to the Carolnn Hotel.
Nicssrs CHRISTIE IIuLDCRr now occupy the stand,
which Mr. WITT has left with their choice assortment
Of carriages, buggics &c.
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nss- The "U S. Economist," published weckl,

Gs5- The " U. S. EconOmist," published weekly in
New York City by T. P. kErTELLy Editor, and JOSEPH
MAcxEY, jr Proprietor at IS per annum in advance,
is, wo think, sheet we'll worthy the attention Of our
readers, especially those engaged in any kind Of
Mercantile pursuits. It is emphaticny "Dry Goods
Reporter, and Bank, Rail Road and Commercial
Cbsonicle" We cheerfully place it on our exchange
list and hope to derive much useful information from
its pages.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16

MD> President Buchanan has dismissed McKeon,
the district Attorney, for opposing the regular nomi
nations. The President has likewise dismissed SCc-
rctary Stanton of Kansas notorioty for his oficous
intcrmcddng in the affairs Of that Territory.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16
NO HOGS YET.

Tho people in these parts have looked for hogs in
vain thus fur. Not drove, nor fragment of n
drove, has been seen or heard of. The idea of hav-
ing Christmas without the preparatory enactment of
hog killing, strikes many Of our citizens as being lu-
dcrous. Tho fact is, it is not to be thought Of Come
on, drovers of Tennessee and kentucky.
Como from the hills where your porkcrs are gra-
zing!
Como to our hog fires brilliantly blazing!
From the general talk around aud about, we should
say that two good drovos wanting in this town
and its immediate vicinity.
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NEW ORLANS, Dec. IL,

NEW UNIhNS, DEC
The sales of cotton to-day are 5000 bales. The
quotations are barely maintained Middling lo4 q
1Ol cents The sales of the week reach $1,000 bales,
and tho receipts $500. The stock on hand is 2S7,
OO0 Tho decrease at this point is $4,000 bales and
the decrease at all the ports $4,000. The sugar
market is firm, and the corn trade buoyant.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16

E9 We arc authorized by the friends of Mr.
WILLIAM L. STEVENS to announce him as
Candidate for Clerk Of Edgeaeld District at the en-
suing election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16

GOODS DELIVERED FREE OF CHARGE
BROOM g. N0RRELL, Augusta, Ga, will de-
liver in Augusta and Hamburg all goods bought Of
them FREE OF CHARGE.
Augusta Ga, Nov. 9 If A
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16

A Boston magazine proves that God is not
unconscious Of the troubles in Wall street, by
quoting the words of the Psalmist: eff make
my bed in hell, behold, Thou art there"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16

The best bapk ever yet known is bank of
earth-it never refuses to discount to honest
labor. And tue best share is the plowshare-on
which dividends are always liberal! That's 30.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16
LATER FROM NICARAGUA.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. IA telegraph dis
patch from the Balizc, announces the arrival Of
the steamship Empire City, from Havana.
The steamship Star of the West takes forward
to New York 81, ,25O,OOO in specie.
The news from California, by this arrival, is
uninteresting.
Gen. WM. Walker, with his Nicaraguan emf.
grants, landed one hundred and fifty men at Pun.
to Arenas on the. 25th November.
The steamship Fashion, on board of which
were Gen. Walker and the emigrants, passed the
United States sloop of:war Saratoga under full
head of steam at full spead, and no interference
with her passage to the wharf was attempted.
Gen. Walker sent fifty of his mon up the river.
The Fashion, ut last accounts, was at Aspin.
wall, receiving coal.
Commodore Hiram Paulding, the commander
in.chief of the home squadron, attempted to seize
the Fashion, but after an examination of her pa
pers found they were all correct.
The British and American squadrons have
sailed for the San Juan river.
1t is reported that the difficulties between
Costa Rica and Nicaragua have been settled
without resort to arms.
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NOTICE
4 CHANGE TO SUIT THE TIMES I!

TN view of the scarcity Of money and the hard
Il times generally, we will from this date, offer our
ENTIRE STOCK OF GOODS AT
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES,
and many of them such as French and English
MARINOES, DELAINS, ALPACCAS, Black
and Colored figured SILKS, and LADIES DRESS
GOODS, generally with handsome assortment Of
Cheneal, Stella and Plaid SHAWLS-Also, KER-
SEYS and BLANKETS, at
COST FOR CASH.
A large assortment Of English and American
PRINTS, at l23 cents
tY All persons indebted to Us are earnestly
requested to make payment. We must have money
to meet our engagements.
BLAND & BUTLER.
Dec Is 1857 II 49
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16

"HE siho rises late, may trot oil day but nev.
er overtakes his business So said Dr.. Franklin
A cotemporary says: ave have watched these
fellows who are the early risers, and rs general
thing, they are the first chaps who go to the gro
ceries of morning. Its oil moonshine about
the smartest and greatest men being the early
risers.n
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16

tY 1t is reported that private advicos received in
Washington represent the political condition of Mex
leo as worse than is reported in the published ac-
counts and that the next advices thence are looked
for with deep anxiety by the Mexican legation in that
city.
~ Brevet Colonel WIN. Turnbull, of tho United
States Army WIS found dead in his room at tho Caro-
lima Hotel Wilmington, n c., on tho 10th inst. His
remains will be carried to Washington city. Colonel
T. was connected with the Typographical Engineer
corps.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16
RESUMPTION OF SPECIE paymESrs.

Another meeting Of the bank Presidents of New
York City WINS held Friday evening, and they deter
mined to resume specie payments on Monday last.
Tho resumption will be general.
The banks Of Boston, New Haven, and Albany have
also resumed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16

GT Our late fellow-citizcn, Curey w. Styles, Esq,
has been nominated for Mayor of the city Of Brunswick
at tho ensuing election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-16

HoGs-A few droves of hogs have passed
through this village, but prices are too high and
money too scarce for many of our people to pur.
chase. The ruling asking price is cents; but
sales have been made at G3. We honestly be-
ieve they wilryet be offered at 81 and 6 cents.
In Louisville and Cincinnati, we see by the pa
pers, they are dull sale at AZ. The weather here
is now too unfavorably for killing, and we pre-
fer holding of while.-LaurensyiNe Herald.
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COM n E R CIAL.
HAMBURG, Dec.

HAMBURG, Dec 10.
Corrov-A little better feeling exists among buy
ers to-day, a full 4c. advance.
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FINAL NOTICE.

ALL those who are indebted to the old Firm of
J. NJ. NEwBY & CO., will please make payment
to the Undersigned, as longer indulgence cannot be
given. j. X. HOiA CO.
Successors to ]. NJ Newly & Co.
Augusta, Dec Is If 49