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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-02-18
EMIGRATION.

a correspondent of the Charleston Stand
ard, writing from Texas, makes the follow
ing sensible remarks III relation to emil
grafton:
Instead, therefore, of persuading the
young men of South Carolina to leave their
native State, | would say to them, "Turn
your attention to every new branch of bust
ness that is honorable and remunerative.
Build up manufactures of every kind. In.
troduce the culture of everything that yields
large return from small extent of land.
Use your boundles extent of water to irri-
gate your lower lands and make them yield
five or ten fold as much as they are now
doing. Plantgrovcs around your dwellings
to shield you from the miasma that rises
from the creeks and rivers. nsshort, do
everything that is necessary to increase and
multiply the resources and independence and
power of South Carolina"
We have, on more than one occasion,
within few years been compelled to give
the parting hand to most useful and valued
citizens of our district, who were about
seeking more desirable homes, and greater
yield for their labor, in the distant lands of
the West. And we also have been called
upon to record the melancholy fate, and per.
haps, too, to learn of the wreck of fortune
of those who relinguished abodes, smiling
with health, plenty and prosperity, in their
maternal and native Carolina. An uncalled
for or imaginary dissatisfaction, or, may be-,
thirst for more rapidly increasing gain, we
fear, in too many cases, prompts the actors.
The soil and the various departments of
mechanical and industrials pursuits in South
Carolina, all of which tend to the develop
ment of our resources and the building up
of our commercial importance and State
rights independence, still hold forth induce
ments and rich rewards for the Investment
of enterprise and capital. Many are the
noble and never-failing streams, coursing
our native valleys and embodying within
themselves the element of power necessary
to put in motion the driving machinery and
busy loom, whose waters of wealth have
been permitted to flow on, yielding no
increase. The soil, too, with a proper and
iudicious system of cultivation, has never
failed to render remunerative return.
Why, then, will the sons of Carolina, who
have been nurtured in her lap and reared to
manhood beneath her genial sun, desert her
standard, and lend their enterprise and
means to enriching and building up other
lands7 Gratitude, and respect and venera.
ton for her honored name, if nothing else
should deter them.-Sumter Watchman.
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Miss C. E. WEEKS, PRINCIPAL
Mn. T. P. MOSES, TEACHER OF Music.

The Trustees take pleasure in announcing that
they have secured the valuable services OF the above
named instructors for the ensuing year.
Miss WEEKS has the highest quill ications as
Teacher of the usual English Branches, the higher
Mathematics, French and Embroidery, &c,-has
been in This department for several years, and pro-
we'd every way worthy Of our unqualified aPproba'
ton.
Mr. Moses, from the New England States, is a
gentleman Of high accomplishments and moral
worth, one of the most experienced and successful
Teachers of Vocal Music, Organ, Piano. Flute, &c
and also, Of Sketching and Painting in Crayons and
Oil Colors; has yielded to earnest solicitations o
the Trustees to remain another year i'll this Depart
nent Of the above. named Institution. While the
rates of Tuition are less than perhaps at any other
School of the kind in the State, the Trustees conf
dently recommend the instruction as above to be
equal to the best.
Payments at the c.psc of each Session. Buard III
the neighborhood Of the School, from to dollars
per month.
SB Address either of the Trustees Kirksy's y
Roads, Edgelield District S. G.
DR.. Z. ANDREWS,
ELBERT DErURE,
JOSHUA HARRIS, Directors.
S. SiTALNAKER,
SAMUEL STEVENS.
January Tth, 1857, If So
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-02-18

PRUNING TREES IN FEBRUARY.-The pru-
ming of small twigs and shoots can be done
at almost any season of the year without
material injury to the tree; but when 1t is
necessary to take off large limbs it can be
attended to with advantage in February Or
the early part of March, in which months
the tree is not so full of sap as later in the
season, when the tree is in vigorous growth.
Large limbs should be taken off with a
fine smooth saw, after which the corners of
the wound (where the bark meets the woody
may be trimmed smooth with pruning
knife. When the wound is left ragged and
torn so that rain will settle in, it will often
rot and injure the tree materially. Some
experienl ed horticulturists recommend that
the place left by cutting of limb should
be touched over with some cheap paint to
prevent the destructive effects of air and
moisture. Tar, pitch and wctclay are often
applied for the same purpose.
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PURIFY THE BLOOD!
M0FFATT'S LIFE PILLS
AND
BITTERS
FREE FROM ALL MINERAL P0IS0NS.

TIE great popularity which MOFFAT'S LIFE PILLS
and PHOENIX BIT1ERS have attained in consequence
of the extraordinary effected by their use, renders
unnecessary for The proprietor to enter into particular
analysis Of their medicinal virtues or properties Having
The unite, testimony OF mere than THREE MILLIONS o
persons who have been restored to the enjoyment OF per
feet health by them, il is believed at their reputation as
the Best Vegetable Medicine now before the public
admits of no dispute. In almost every city and village m
the United States there many who areTcady to testify
To their efficacy in removing disease. and giving 10 the
whole system renewed yigOr aud health.
In eases of SCR0FULA, ULCERS. SCuIEl or EEUi:
TIONS of the skin the operation Of the LIFE
Is truly astonishing oen removing in few days, ever!
vcstige Of these loatsome diseases by their purifying
effects on the blood. FEVER and AGUE, DYSPEPSIA
DPOPSY, PILES, and in short most all diseases so0I
Weld to their curative properties No family should b'
witon them, BY their timely use much suffering ant
expense may be saved.
Prepared by WILLIAM B. MOFFAF, NJ. d., New
York, and for sale by TUTT PELLETIER, Sole Agents
Hamburg, s. G. ~
August 6 ly oV
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THE FARMERS SONG.

LIE y - SO~No'
I envy no. the mighty king
Upon the splendid throne
Nor crave his glttering diadcm,
Nor wish his power mine own;
For though his power and wealth bc great,
And round him thousands bow
In revcrence-in my low estate
More solid peace know.
l envy not the miser-he
May tell his treasures DER,
May heap on heaps around him see,
And toll and sigh for more:
I'd scorn his narrow, sordid soul,
Rapacious and unjust:
Nor bow beneath the base control,
Of empty, gilded dust
My wants are few and we'll supplied
Bymy productive fields,
court no luXures beside,
Save what contentment yields.
More pure enjoyments labor brings,
Than wealth or fame can bring,
And he is happier who lives
A Farmer, than King.
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tend. Fresh surface soil should be filled i'll
around the roots, and the tree planted firm
ly at once; it is bad practice to water
the roots at planting; the tree will hardly
get firm hold in the ground; the ground
should be moist, but not wet. Much OF
the prosperity of the orchard depends upon
the first setting of the trees.-Cotton Plan
ter and Soil.
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HQT.BElS.

Not one farmer in twenty knows what it
is to have his table well supplied with early
vegetables. although the cost of a hot-bed is
trihing, and it can be made in few hours
at time when the work on the farm is not
very pressing. Choose warm, dry border
facing to the South or Southwest, and out of
the range of buildings and shade-trees, so
that it will have the full force of the sun S
rays. Dig a pit from one to two feet deep
over which to place the frame. Make the
frame of one and quarter inch plank. The
size may be from to 5 feet i'll width and
of any desirable length. When the frame
is adjusted over the pit fill it about half full
of fresh horse-stable manure, Of which has
been well kept aud not exposed to the ac-
ton of the weather. Put on the sashes and
allow them to remain for three or four days,
after which the soil can be put in from six
to eight inches in depth. This must be the
best mould that can be procured from the
garden The seed should not be planted for
several days after the bed has been made, as
there is danger of destroying the germ if
seed is put over the hot manure too soon
Air should be given to the bed before it is
planted.
Theframe should be banked up with warm
manure and soil on all sides to protect it
from cold, and when the weatheris unusual
ly inclement it would be well to cover it
with straw. The bed should be sprinkled
with water daily until the plants appear, and
when the weather is sufficiently mild the
sashes can he removed to allow the entrance
of fresh air, and makethe plants grow strong
and hardy.
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CHEAP DRY GOODS !!
BROOM S M@RRRAA,
gall Tra0e, 1856 !
Augusta, Ga,


TTAVE lust received their NEW STOCK Of
IL FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
and would call the attention Of their friends and the
public to the assortment. Their Stock is VERY
LARGE and comprises all the best makes and
styles Of Goods and the latest novelties Of the sea-
son; and as they are determined not to be
UndcrsOld by any House in the State, and
will guarantee their prices to be as
LOW AS TEIE .LOWVEST.
They feel assured that an examination of their
Goods will ensure continuation Of the liberal pa
ronage they have hitherto received. They would
invite attention to the following
Ladies' DRESS GOODS;
Black and Fancy Dress SILKS;
French and English MERINOS;
Scotch. French and American GINGHAMS;
English, French and American PRINTS;
EMBROIDERIES. all kinds;
Dress TRIMMINGS, splendid variety;
HOSIERY, very large assortment;
CLOVES, Of every description;
Irish LINENS;
Table Linens and DIAPERS;
NAPKINS. DOYLIES and TOWELS;
SHEETINGS and Pillow LINENS;
Bleached and Brown SHIRTINGS;
PANTS STUFFS, Tweeds, Cassimers an'
Cloths;
Ladies' CLOTHS. all colors;
Bed BLANKETS;
FLANNELS, Red, white, Welsh, &c
CASSIMERES and PLAIDS, for children
House Servants GOODS;
Black Alpacas. l'ombazines, Dmites, Quilts;
FUR PRINCES; SHAWLS, all kinds, &c.
4 large assortment Negro Blankets, kerseys, Lin
seys, Stripes, Plads and Osnaburgs
| Auoustu Sent II IF ZIG
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TALTE OF CROPS PER ACRE.

In the Report on the Finances, 1866,
is statement exhibiting the number OF
acres employed in the production of the
different crops in the States and Territories.
their total product and value, together with
the product and value per acre, for the year
1850. We append the last column in this
table, value Of crops per acre, as an inter-
esting piece of information TO our agrcul-
tural readers.
Hemp s3s.04; Tobacco s29.9G; Irish
Potatoes $3.50; Sweet do. $3.50; Rice
s24.6l; Sugar s23.7l; Cotton sl5.G4 !:
Orchards *l545; Barley sl299; Hay
Sl0.G2 l.2; Gardens $l05G; Indian Corn
1886; Buckwheat $500; Rye $500;
Wheat sS.2l; Peas and Beans $3.50; Oats
sGe2 70; Flax sG.25; Vineyards SLIT.
In order to clucidatc these figures it is
essential to know how much is the estimated
product per acre, OF the crops valued. We
therefore give these estimates, also.
Hemp 634 lbs. Tobacco 400 3-S lbs ;
Irish Potatoes Is 3-4 bush Sweet Potatoes
81 bush. Rice 1890 2-5 lbs Sugar 592
45 lbs; Cotton 195 l-5 lbs; Orchards:
Barley II l.5 bush. Hay l16 tons; Gar
dens-; Indian Corn 10 lilo bush Buck
wheat 81 bush; Rye II rs busll.; Wheat
9 Is BUSH. Peas and Beans l-5 bush.
Oats 10 l-2 bush. Flax rs lbs. ; Vineyards
3 10 qts.
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Land for Sale.

THE subscriber offers for sale Tract of Land in
Il Edgefeld District, lying on Cuffee Town
Greek, in the vicinity Of Liberty Hill, and containing
Six Hundred 5000 Acres.
1t is of Oak and Hickory growth, and as fine farm
ing land as any in the District. Indeed it is extra
fine for Cotton as all who know it must and will ad-
nit. Near FOUR HUNDRED ACRES Of the
Tract is in woods The land in cultivation is in good
heart The place is we'll watered, having upon it a
lasting spring. The buildings upon the place are
only tulerable, but the land makes amends for all.
Those desiring to purchase the place, had better
decide quick, us the subscriber is just anxious
to sell. JULIUS BANKS.
Dec. ., 1856, If 4S
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-02-18
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT

nv CO-H-TO4T I1L@Itc.
HENRY r. SPANN. VIII" is in the eus,mly %
IL The sheriff Of Elgcfir!d District, by virtue o
a Writ Of CapiaS ad Satixiaciendum 1T the suit o
James Sheppard, having filed in my Office Together
with Schedule on oath Of his ctiatc and elf c;s hi.
p"iilion To the Court Of Common Pleas. PRAYING la
he may be admitted :" The benefit ~ the Acts "r the
Genera; Assembly made r,r the relief "f ins"!v-rt
debtors: 1t is ordered that the said James Shcp-
rar,l. and all o:hcr creditors 10 whom, The said
Henry K. Spann is in anywisc indebted. be. and
they are hereby summoned. and have nnticr t" mp
pear hrEre the said Cour, ut Edgcfrd Court lluuSc
on Monday the fourth day Of March next to show
cause if any they can why the prayer OF Tie pcti-
toner aforesaid should not be granted,
TlIOS. g. BACON, c. p.
C,crL S Office, Nov. -, 1856 l6t Al.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
Elizabeth Prince, Sarah Jeter
and Nancy Turner,

uHU NdIIC0 IuIHST,
,,,,,h, T,,nar ,,,,,, r,,,,.u Bill for Account,
John Princeard Alex'r Sharp '"'' ""~ D''"'0
ton, Ex'r. Of John E. Turner,
Deceased
EN Pursuance Of the order of 23l Nov 1855,
Il pronounced by Chancellor Wardlaw in this
cause, all persons having demands against the Es-
tate of the said John E. Turner are hereby requi-
red to come in and prove their respective demands
before the Commissioner Of this Court, in his Office
at Edgefed Court House, on or before Monday the
9th day of April next And such Of the said crctli-
tors as fail TO appear and make proof Of their re-
spective demands before the Commissioner as here
by requested, will be excluded from all benefit Of
any decree order to be pronounced in this cause.
A. SIMKINS, c. E. K. D.
Commissioners Office, Jan. 18th 1857, 2me 2
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Augusta, Jan 80, 1856.
OAK GROVE
FE vi ALE ACADEMY,

RLEASANTLY Y located two miles West of Kirk.
E sey's y Roads, and near the Residences of
DR.. E. Andrews and Elbert Devorc, Esq, Edge
field District, 5. c. Scholastic year divided int"
two Sessions Of five months each: the Spring Term
will commence the SECOND MONDAY in Janu-
uary, 1857.
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Furniture! Furniture!
FALL AND WINTER GOODS

TNIlE Subscriber has just received at his Old
i Siand-lhe Brick StOre-a very heavy Stock o!
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
To Which he invites his fliends and the public at
large to call and examine for themselves. Among
which may be found
Fancy Co!ored SILKS, from 81 to S3 pr yard
Fain and Figured Muslin DcLanes
French and English Alcrnos
\ fine ut Of Earlston Ginghanis
English and American Prints;
y fine lot Of Twceds, Cassimcres and Satne.s for
Men and l:oys wear
\ large Stock Of Ladies' Cluaks and ShawlS
Hats and Caps Of every variety;
y very heavy Stock Of kcrscys, Linseys and
ilankets
large assortment of Negro Shoes, Of every de-
scrptOn:
Also, Mems, Boys, Ladies, Misses and Children s
Shoes Of every variety and style;
Groceries, Hardware and Crockery,
With every other article usually kept in a Dry
GondS Store. B. e. BQsA AN.
n. B.-All those indebted on Notes and !Ac
count will please call and settle, "s prompt payment
alone enables me t" sell cheap. 90
Oct s If 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-02-18
CURRYTON ACADEMIES.


WIZ invite the attention of the public to the fol-
w lowing arrangements for the ensuing year
The Male Academy
Will continue under the control of Mr.. JAMES l..
LESLY, whose long experience and untring efforts
for the advancement Of his pupils ought to command
liberal share Of patronage.
Tuition per Session. -. ...........S2 S2O.OO
The Female Academy,
In which small Boys will BE- admitted. will b. con-
Quoted BY Mr.. j. II. MORRIS, with competent
assistants.
This gentleman has had six or eight years cxpc-
rence in teaching, has always given entire satisiac-
lon. and from his acknowledged ability and energy
he deserves the patronage Of the public. The
Trustees at Cross Hill. where he has been tcachins
all gentlemen Of ntclligrnce-rccommend him as
enncntly qualified tn give instruction in all the
branches uf thorough education" We may add
that Mr. LEsLY fully endorses this favorable opln-
ion.
RATES OF TUITION PER SESSION.
First Glass, Primary Department. 50 %
Second " Ordinary English Branches. 80. l2.Go
Third &c Higher go. SEQ
Fourth Creek, Latin and French. ....... $500
Music. .... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .oI'
The Scholastic year will be divided into two ses-
sions Of five months each. Pupils will be charged
from the time Of entering 10 the cnd Of the session.
Tie exercises " i'll commence on the first Monday
in February.
Board can BE- had in the village at from s. to $ 0
r. MERIWETHER, !
s. p. GETZEN, :.
4. J. HAMMOND, :
S. W. GARDNER,
C. PORTER
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DRUGS, MEDICINES, &c.
FOR THE LADIES'!

WI have on hand great variety of Colognes,
w Handkerchief Extracts, Toilet Powders and
an assortment Of Fancy and Toilet Soaps;
Pomades, Pure Bears Oil, Hair Tonics, Restora-
tives and Hair Dye;
Preston Salts and Aromatic Vinegar;
Cream of Beauty, Carnation Rouge, Hair De-
pilaory, &C., to ali Of which the attention Of the
Ladies is respectfully invited. For sale by
a. G. & T.J. TEAGUE, Druggists.
May 90 If l9
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-02-18

TANIES HENEY is now opening, in the store
y formerly occupied by j. II. Bancroft Opposite
10 Clark & Co.'s Jewc!ry Store y choice assurt-
mrnt Of
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,
selected from the best stocks Of the New York mar.
ket to an examination of which he respectfully in
vcs his friends aud the public generally. lchav-
ing paid particular attention to the selection "f
Dress Goods and EEnDrOidcricS,
persons who may b. pleased 10 favor him with a
call. may be Of having the newest styles. His
stock comprises the following articles:
Rich DRESS SILKS;
Plain and Printed DeLaincs;
- Caslmcres
Iupin's French Nrrinocs;
Plain and Fancy Plaid Mcrinocs;
I.upin's ll'k Bumbaz mes;
y superior quality Of black SILK:
English and American Prints
French
Inpin's Alpacas, Of sup, rior texture;
Real Welsh Flanncls
Saxonv
Col,rcd
Plain Red
silk Warp I"
Irish Linens and Long Lawns;
Scotch and Russia Diapers;
luckahacks, for rowclling
S.4 aud l0-l Table Linens;
Daniask Napkins;
Snparur Pillow w-r;lsc Linens;
AlIendale, Lancaster aud NlarscilIcs Quilts;
Table covers;
\ lar"c assortment of Ribbons;
Silk Belts and Belt Rbb"ns;
Velvet Ribbnns:
Alcxan;rr's Kid and silk Cloves;
Ladies and Gents Mcrno, Silk and Casmcre
Vests:
Ladies', Gents and Misses Hosiery;
a large assortment of Dress Trimmings
I.aces, of all qualities;
llem-Stched, Borderrd and Eubd IIanAker-
chiefs;
Mourning Culars and Sleeves seperatc or in sets;
Misses Collars and Sleeves. srprra.c or in srits
Embroidered Collars and Sleeves, scprrate or in
sets;
Infants Embroidered Waists and Dresses;
Swiss and Jacnnct Bands;
Is Edging> and Inscr,ings;
Wha!cbone Skeleton Skirts;
Manila
Embroilrrod and Eugcnie Skirts;
Blcnchrd and Brown Allenlalc and Georria
Sheetincs;
Swansdown Flannes;
Ladies' Shawls, Black aud Color cd
Chenille and Bruchr Srarfs;
Some beautiful Stella Skawls;
Cloaks, Of the various styles now worn;
Pantaloon Stuffs, Umbrellas
And many 9th desirable goods too numerous 10
mention.
To which is added Mrs. IIeney's beautiful supply
of Millinery Goods.
Mrs. feney desires her old friends and the pub
lie generally, to examine her Stuck, as she has
superior one to any she ever had.
Augusta, Nov. IS 1856 If As.
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Office.

1 IL Persons concerned will take notice that
n have appointed DIR. James A. Devore and
Robert Atkins my Agents and Attorneys to repre-
sent me in the collection Of The debts due to the
Estate Of John Dolby, decd, and in all other duties
devoving upon me as administrator Of said deceased.
MATILDA DOLBY, Adm'or.
Feh If r.
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Notice,

4 Ii persons indebted to the Estate Of William
N ID. Thurmond, decd, are requested to make
payment 10 the undersigned. And those having
demands against the same will present them accord
ing to law.
PLEASANT D. TIlURMoND, Admir-.
April 80, 1856 tf l6
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Notice.
Notice.

A IL persons concerned will take notice that !
IA have appointed Guy Brrldwalcr my agent
and Attorney to represent me in The collection o!
the debts due to the Estate rf Randall Delau"hter
deceased, and in all other duties ,l vlvins upon me
As Administrative Of saih deceased
MARY DELAUGllTER, Adm'ix.
Dec Il BIN AZ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-02-18

"LATEsT IMPROVEMENT IN TIE SAW Gin
Mr.. James l.. Orr, of Alabama, who oh
tained the premium for the best cotton gin
at the late fair in that State, has since made
very important improvement, having i'm
proved his gin to that degree Of perfection,
as regards the sample, that he fears no supc-
rior. His attention has been directed to
the increase of speed; and after many en-
pcrimcnts, he has invented a new method
of getting clear of the seed, by new plan
of ribs, which sheds the seeds at three pla.
ces; thereby supplying the teeth with COT
ton instead of seed, and which causes an
increase of cotton ginncd from forty to fifty
per cent. This improvement is rendered
more valuable for not having TO resort to
the old method for making gins pick fast,
which Injuries the sample.
We learn from a gentleman that saw one
of these gins at work, that forty saw can
b. made to pick 100 pounds in five minutes,
and make a good sample. a patent for
this gin has been obtained by Mr.. Orr
Georgia Chronicle and Sentinel.