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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21
EDGEFIEID, Sc, OCTOBER 21, 1857.

tents, and the continuous and peltlng rains Kept
us wet to the skin. We were detained two or
three DAYS at Atlanta, before we could get wag-
CONS to transport our baggage and equipage.
About the 9th of January we took up the line
of march for Notasulga, Ala, distance of $50
miles. Our hardships were very great. The
government had not furnished tents or equipage,
or piyen us dollar of money. We had no
Government officer with us with funds or credit,
to supply us even with provisions. The State
of South Carolina lent us the few tents we had,
and also our arms. AT our own expense, and
with our private funds we supplied ourselves
It rained nearly every day, during the ten days
of our march, and with clothes saturated Win
water, we laid down at night upon damp ground
and wet blankets. Pneumonias and other dis
eases were thus contracted which in few weeks
decimated the ranks of the regiment Most OF
lis were boys, inexperienced in hardshlps, ten
derly raised, and not capable OF making the best
of our circumstances.
The Georgans treated us generously, and
HOSPITALITY. In every village we passed, the
whole population turned out to greet and well
come us, and many gentlemen hearing OF our
coming had large quantities Of provisions cooked
which were freely given to us. Others, OF less
soul. furnished it for the money.
I will here digress little to tell romantic
little incident. As we passed the village OF
Newman, late in the evening, / determined to
remain that night, as had several letters TO
write. I told my college chum, who was Win
me. of nv intention. He also concluded to
stav. Our extreme youthfulness and handsome
ness 1--WE were handsome boys) obtained for us
necuIiar favor. especially with the ladies. A
beautiful girl was one of our company at tea.
NV chum was an eloquent talker, and capti-
vatinr fellow every way, and before we rose
from the table he had won at least one heart.
T went to nv room to write-he went to the
parlor and remained there till eleven. ne
came up late, and told me he intended TO stay
"a few days" left him next morning, anu
did not see him again until ne overlook US "
Mobile. He showed me lock OF sllken, 9et,
black hair. He was engaged to the oeautlul
maiden, but death forbade the bans. lie was
killed at Chepultepec. AS I stepped over MS
body, weltering in blood, thought OF his 9eau-
t;fni betrothed- not to be his bride. Poor
Heyward--
"Green be the turf above thee p,
Friend Of my better days"
After march of ten days we reached Nota-
sulga, which was then the terminus OF the Ala
bama railroad. A pleasant ride CT few hours
in open cars, brought us to Montgomery about
o'clock in the evening, about the 18th day OF
January. We were drawn up in line TO re-
ceive the visits and congratulations OF the cltl-
zens. and then marched to the river, where the
Steamboat William Bradstreet, which. had oeen
chartered, was waiting for u.s.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21
Notice,

NJOTICE is hereby given that application will
lV be made at the next Session Of the Lesisla.
ture, to vest one half Of the eschratcd estate Of
Charles McGrceor, late of Edge6eld District, in
the Trustees OF the Edge6eld Male Academy.
Sept 80 3n Us
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21
Notice

MS hereby given that Mrs. EMILY CARROLL
a wife of EDwARr G. CARROLL Iesidil ~ in Ham
burg, but late of Grani,cvic, Edgtsieitd District
intends to become sole trader in one II onth from
this date. EMILY CAJ,ROLL.
Witness, BENJAMIN BAIRD.
Hamburg, Oct. 9th 1857 Il 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21
Notice.

A LII Persons indebted to the Estate of James
IA 81 Shadrack, Decd. are earnestly requested
to make immediate payment, and those having de-
napds against the said Estate will render then, in
!: properly attested. II. BURNETT, Ano..
- y T. NJ FISHER. fAu ''f'
Mar IL, If o
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21

WELL SA1D.-The New York Journal of Conn
merce says that "if the people showed half as
much fear of the banks as some of the banks
do of the people, not one Of these institutions.
could maintain specie payments for eight and
forty hours" x
And yet there is no truth more palpable TO,
the mind than that the people are far more solv:'
ent than the banks. -,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21

Scientific grape eatingis as follows: In health,
eat only the pulp; as laxative, combine theseeds
with the pulp; as tonic the skin with the pulp,
ejecting the seeds. Thus you accomplish the
qualification of your taste and ensure health
Eat Immediately after a. regular meal. =.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21
CORN SHELTERS,
ESeIf-Sharpening Straw Cutters |!

T PENN, Agent, has just received and offers
IL. for sale supply of the most approved arti-
Gle of CORN SHELTERS. Also, large Stock
of those celebrated Self-SharpeninG STR w
CUTTERS The farmers will please send il
their orders.
Sept 9 II Gf
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21

aTurn out, turn out, or I'll serve you as I did
man t'other day" hallooed Jonathan, who
was about commingin contact with dandy in
fine gig. The affrighted beau turned, sadly ter
ri6ed at the mysterious threat, and as Jonathan
was passing asked him how ne served the Other
man? "Wby, turned out myself"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21

Pon7ER's Sr1R1r, in "answers to correspon-
dents" has the following. Wonder how the
applicant felt when he perused it:
tHARD RoAD."-We cannot get you set OF
loaded dice, but we con get you a pair of hand
cuffs
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21
4 ALL TRADE!
q. L, CUNNINGHAM & CO.,
GROCERS AND PROVISION MERCHANTS,
AND DEALERS IN
FOREIGN WINES g. LIQUORS,
HAMBURG, S. c.

> NETE take this opportunity Of returning thanks
w to our patrons and fiends for the very liberal
q encouragement and avors we have received for sew
eral years past and respectfully solicit continuance
of the same. Our highest aims, and best endeav-
:orswiIl be to merit and deserve the patronage of
onr old customers, friends and the public generally
by conducting our business as we have done hereto
{ fore, and increasing our reputation for
y Low Prices and Fair Dealing,
And making it to the decided advantage of all who
Z favor us with their trade.
< The increased patronage we have received and
are continually receiving has induced us to BUY a
LARGE and WELL ASSORTED Stock Of Goods,
in order to meet the growing demands and increase
Of trade.
The Superior Quality
Of all Goods offered to the Public at this establish
ment, is so well known that very little need be said
upon this subject. But with the unity Of LOW
2 PRICES, and the VERY BEST QUALITY OF
GOODS, is the system Of business the subscribers
5 are determined to carry out. This will be made ap
plicable to every branch of their business.
Our Goods in all instances will be what they are
represented to be-and when sold by sample, shall
always be in conformity with the sample.
: We are constantly receiving and have in Store
:COMPT ETE ASSORTMENT of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21

WHAT SAY THE ABoL1r1oN1sTs TO THIS p
Kelley Lowe, pastor of the African Church, Au
gusta, Georgia, was originally slave, but his
people bought him some years ago, and las
hionn's Advocate says) she is their servant pc
cuniarily as well Us spiritually" They allo"
him a salary of from $500 to 81 900 per annum
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21


TENNESSEE AND BALTIMORE BACON
- 100 LARD, SODA, STARCH,
SOAP, CANDLES,
WHITE WINE AND APPLE VlNEGARs, &c
A large assortment of
WINES AND LIQUORS,
Consisting Of Pipes, Half Pipes and Quarter Casks Of
IMPORTED BRANDIES,
OF the following celebrated Brands and Viutages,
,Otard, Dupy & Co.. 1888, lS44, lS47.
Alex. Signett, 1852, 1855.
Martel 81 Co., 1S47.
Azarat Signett, 1s49.
-. j. j. Dupy, lS4S.
P. SieGctt, 1850.
OLD BORDEAUX AND CHAMPAGNE
= BRANDIES.
MADEIRA. PORT AND SHERRY WINES,
Z 80 HOLLAND GIN,
.,ls JAMAICA AND ST CROTX RUNS,
GIBSON'S EAGLE WHISKEY, AND
Domestic Liquors Of all kinds!
THE ARRANGEMENTS of our Store are such as to
make this Establishment in fact the substitute OF tile
cellar of every consumer.
HOTELS and persons wanting small assorted
lots of Choice Wines and Liquors for special occa-
sions, can be supplied at the shortest notice.
COUNTRY TRADE supplied at the wholesale
prices.
saFAMILIES can command the best Table Wines
at very low prices, as also the cheapest sorts Of
Wines and Liquors for culinary purposes.
PHYSICIANS requiring fine Liquors for medi-
cal purposes particularly solicited to call and en-
amino our Stock.
We keep constantly on hand
laAR@am vARU5mSSSS
OF Saddles, Brides, NIartingales, Whips, Saddle
Blankets, Bed Blankets, several Cases OF line
g, Sewed and Pegged Boots and Shoes, La
dies, Misses and Children's Shoes,
Waterproof Hunting and Ditch
: 'E er's Boots, Boys and Mems
Brosans from No tolls,
Fur, Wool and Silk Hats,
Cloth, Plush and Fancy Caps,
-. Osnaburgs, Sheengs, Shirtings, Stripes.
Georgia Plains, Gunny and Dundee Baggiug,
- Bale Rope, Twine, &c, sc.
We solicit CASH ORDERS from parties not
visiting our Town. and will endeavor in all in STAN
ces to satisfy in every particular, all who ec'ntide
their orders to US.
Persons visiting this Market are earnestly so'ici-
ted to give US call before they make their purcha
ses. We are determined 10 make it to Their van
tage by selling them their supplies LOW ER than
they can buy them elsewhere.
Gy We will give the market price for Cotton,
and every other kind of produce offered.
~ HENRY SOLOMON.
II. L. & G. C. CUNNINGHAM.
: Hamburg. Sept. 80 1857 6m IS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21

TR1pLEs-A lady residing near the Augusta
Springs, in this county, presented her husband
with three fine boys, on the night of the 9th
ultimo. The wei ght of the smallest was 81
pounds, and the aggregate weight of the whole
amount to III pounds. The little fellows and
their mother were doing well when last heard
FROM This has been great crop year.-Staun'
ton Vindicator.
Our OF EMrLoYMEsr.-Undcrt this caption, tho
editor of the Raleigh Register indites the follow
ing very pertinent interrogatories:
It is estimated that 100000 operatives at the
North will be out of employment at the end OF
this year. Will the Abolitonist the philanthro-
pists who discourse so touchingly on the horrors
of slavery, tell us what is to be done with these
Door people thus turned adr!f in the depth of
Northern winter? Will their condition be com
parable in point of comfort, with that of the
Southern slave, warmly clad and sheltered; and
sleek with his @hog and hominy7" Cuffee knows
nothing and cares as little about pressures, pro
tests and discounts. He knows he will be TED
and clothed, and that if his owner cannot do it
he will be sold to another who can. Isn't Cut
J better of than Pashae or Hass, Mr., Gseely.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21

A PHYSICIAN PuTTING TOO MUCH CONFIDENCE
N HIS OWN MEplC1yE.-A German doctor at Ur-
bana, ILL.,, the manufacturer of snake bite mcdi.
cine, Gang hit rattlesnake on the prairie, and
took it home and offered to let the snake bite
him every time any person bought box of his
medicine, for one dollar. On Sunday OF last
week, while fooling with his pet it bit him in
his hand. He applied his medicine without
effect. On Monday he sent for q doctor, but
too late-he died the same day.-Chicago Jour,
nal
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21
The Superior Quality
G r OC e r lE S ,
consisting Of

LOAF, CRUSHED, CLARIFIED, ST. CRoIX
AND ORLEANS SUGARS,
x ORLEANS SYRUP S CUBA MOLASSES,
TENNESSEE AND BALTIMORE BACON,
-, =. -e4a LARD, SODA, STARCH,
/, SOAP, CANDLES,
: WHITE WINE AND APPLE V1NEGARS, &c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21

TuE NEGRo's HEAD-KEEp Our OF TIE WAY.
On Monday Of last week, says the Tampa
Peninsula of the 5th instant, While Capt. Park
hill wasreturning from his camp, from this place,
the horse his servant IA strapping negro man,
was riding took fig and threw the rider: -, Inc me
head of the negro, in his descent, struck the ies
(the negros heal) glanced and struck a tree on
the side of the road, peeling off the bark for sew
era feet The was supplied for an inst Instant bs
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21

SOME of the papers are lecturing women upon
extravaganza @ @ in dress, and advising them to re-
trench, Especially during the present financial
difficulty Doubtless there are many cases OF
an understandable extravaganza in this way; but
do people ever consider that two or three gas-
scs of brandy and half dozen regalias lnduig,,
ed in daily by man, to say nothing OF live and
ten dollar dinners, amount to more IN year
than would be required to dress woman up TO
the full requirements of fashion?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21

EXERCISES IN ruS CATEcHIsM'-The great ad'
vantage Of these is, tina: they secure the doetri,
nal instruction of the young Anu :. lof this ther
is, there can be no substitute. !HehsiouS hlstG-
ry is good, and the precepts of religious Snowl.
edge is good; but doctrine is not only goC%' pu'
it is better; nay, best. Doctrine is the sup
stance of history, Of prcccpt, of all religious
knowledge. Children brought up on sound doc
trnc arc of more mature and vigorous growth,
better able to comprehend the preaching of the
Word, and thus in a position more tavorably to
salvation. And when regenerated, they are far
more likely to continue steadfast in the faith, and
to adorn their calling.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21

SENTENCE OF DEATH AFTER Ten YEARS IMpR1s.
oNMESr.-The case of James Copeland which
has been pending for some ten years, was tried
few days since, at Augusta, Mississippi, and
resulted in his conviction of murder in the first
degree. Copeland was charged with killing one
james A. Harvey, and has been found guilty
twice before by the iures of the country, yet, by
rcsorting 10 the tcchnicalities the law, he has
been enabled to gain trial after trial to the pre-
sent time. On the verdict being rendered the
judge pronounced upon him the sentence OF
death, ordering him to be executed Friday, the
Goth of October. To be hung, after ten years,
awful Imprisonment in q miserable county Jail,
IS rather O hard case.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-02

solely of my executive lahors, or not, it eer-
tanly has occurred during my administration.
upon yourselves must mainly depend the pre-
SerVation and perpetuity Of the present pros.
porous condition of affairs. Guard it with un-
ceasing vigilance, and protect it as you would
your lives. Keep down that party spirit, which,
II permitted to obtain the mastery, must lead
to desolaton Watch closely and condemn ia
its infancy every insiduous movement that can
possibly tend to d:scord or diSunion Suffer
no local prejudice to disturb the prevailing har-
mony. To every appeal to these turn deaf
| ear, as did the Savior Of men to the prompt
lugs of the deceiver Act as united band of
brothers bound together by one common tie.
our interests are the same, and by this course
alone can they be maintained Follow this,
and your hearts and homes will be made high.
and happy by the richest blessings of kind
and munifcent Providence.
10 you, the peacable citizens Of Kansas 7
owe my grateful acknowledgements for the aid
and comfort your kind assurances and hearty
cooperation have afforded in many dark and
trying hours. You have nv sincerest thanks
and my earnest prayers that you may he abuu-
dainty rewarded in Heaven
To the ladies of the Terrtory-the wives,
mothers sisters and daughters of the honest
settlers-l am also under weight of oblga-
ton. Their pious prayers have not been rails
ed in vain, nor their numerous assurances Of
confidence in the policy of my administration
failed to exert q salutary influence.
And last, though not the least, I must not
be unmindful of the noble men who formed
the Military Department of the West. To
Genera. Persfer +. Smith and the officers act
ing ulfder bis command, | return nv thanks
for valuable services Although from eiise-
rent parts of the Union, and imbued with Sec
tional prejndces / know of no instance in
which such prejudices have been permitted to
stand in the way of faithful, ready, cheerful
and energetic discharge of duty. Their con-
duct in this respect is worthy of universal COM
mendation, and presents bright example for
those executing the civil power The good be-
havlor of all the soldiers who were called up
on to assist me, is in fact, deserving of especial
notice. Many of these troops, officers and
men had served with me on the fields of Mexi-
co against q foreign foe, and it is a source Of
no little satisfaction to know that the laurels
there won have been further adorned by the
praiseworthy alacrity with which they labor
ed to allay destructive fratricdal strife OF
home. = ... ... ..t
VIII Il urn TeHahce IN the p 0tecthg care
and overruling preEidence of that Great Be-
ing who holds in bis His hand the destinies
alike of men and nations, bid farewell to
Kansas and her people, trusting that whatever
events may hereafter befall them, they will, in
the exercise of His wisdom, goodness and po-
wer, be so directed as to promote their own
best interest and that of the beloved country
of which they are destined to form most i'm
portant part. JOHN W. GEARY.
Lccompton, March IL, 1857. yl
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-02
M(ist&Ilantous.
[From the Berks County Press.l
THE SANGUINART DUEL,
By JOHN l.. 2IEBEF.

4 braggart has often taken for a brave
reckless man, unless he was really known to
be harmless, physically Speaking, would pos.
sess the power Of intimidatng peacably dis
posed persons.
Jim Rankins was one of the class Of iali-
gidualS above mentiOned-he was a harkccper
in the tavern in the village of B He
vas not a native Of that place. hence all his
rlryellous narratives about himself. as he re-
a.el them could not safely be contrldcted
But in the course of time doulrs began to
arise regarding the veracity OF all lis daring
airentures-he enlarged so mach that none
ut the most verdant believed him, and he soon
/ 0and that his hearers would occasionally wink
Is he dwelt upon some Of his most daring ex-
/ FOits
There resided in the village another indi-
/ rtual whose name was Olivar Mills he was
.niIarly affected, he clustered and foamed fu-
.olsly and the majority of the citizens avoid
Il him. He was large athletic man of about
TpH,v-four or five, and a quarrelsome felloR
he never hesitated to knock man over who
a-od to insult or affront him.
There existed a rivalry between the two in
'tlualS which was destined to create a gene
a. blow up" some day as Jim once express
t, The two were not on speaking terms,
could either tell why it was so they on
iGew that cordial hatred for each other
ned in their boSoms, and neither sought to
Ire it quenched Both were ever eager at
caSt aifront, to challenge the other, with
difference Jim would challenge his foe
mortal combat-pistols-whi Oliver Mills
'o.d use Natures cudgels-fsts only.
0ac evening Rankns sat in grocery store
sre many of the villagers oft congregated ;
vas relating some marvellous stories, and
iuSt reached the most interesting point,
len the word liar in q loud tone rang
,olgh the apartment
IN moment Jim sprang Upon his feet, and
.y demanded who the individual was who
i apply such an obnoxious epithet to him
Twas me said it, you darned blower
sed Mills, as he strobe forth, and con-
led the astOnished bully.
Vow it should be known that Rankins ne
,'elated any of his adventures when Mills
present, he had probably reasons of his
for 50 doing but on this occasion he was
ta by surprise Mills and the proprietor
he store had been in an out house for some
aour, examining some hams, and they re-
Led Just as Raukns was in the midst of his
Mills listened but a moment, when he
'ed the word above mentioned.
lot moment Rankins stood eyeing his
bulky rival as if undecided how to pro-
hut at length he cried:
>F, you must recall that vile word or fight
WE'LL if | must, | must" said Mills calm
Well then apologize at once" said Ran
anghty seemingly misunderstanding his
Lou be blasted !" exclaimed Mills, 4" I'll
In " cried Jim, in confusion. E" thought
'sre going to apologise-to retract the
!ou made use Of" ..
'yVer mind what yon thought, I'll fight
replied Mills
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-02
"T MARX ONLY THE Hours THAT SHINE -

"I MARX ONLY THE HouRs THAT SHINE"
The above, if we rightly remember, is the
inscription upon u sun dial in Italy 1t incul-
Gates beautiful lesson which many are prone
to disregard 1t would teach us to remember
the bright days of life, and not forget the
blessing God is giving US Life, it is true, is
not all bright and beautiful. But still it has
its lights as we'll as shades, and it is neither
wise nor graceful to dwell too much upon tho
darker portions of the picture He who looks
the bright side of life, and makes the best of
everything, will, We think, other things being
equal, be better, happier man, than those
who, as Franklin says i" are always looking
at The ugly leg" and find occasion for com
plaint and censure in almost everything they
meet with Z
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-02

\ LrCID ENLANATIoN-A Frenchman, be-
ing troubled with the gout, was asked what
difference there was between that and the
rhenmaticS. One very great difference" re-
piled Monsieur suppose you take Que wise,
put your finger in ; yon tarn re screw till you
can bear him no longer-dat is &c rheumatism !;
den s'pose-y you give him one turn more---dat
is &c gout" . '' ,.'. ..''
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-02

A PARsox IN DIFFrcuITy--A young par
son lost his way i'll a forest, and it being vehe.
mently cold and rainy, he happened upon a
poor cottage and desired a lodging or hay loft
to stay in, and some fire to warm him. The
man told him that he and his wife had but one
bed, and if he pleased to lay with them he
should be welcome. The parson thanked him
and kindly accepted it. In the morning the
man rose to 60 to market, and meeting some
of his neighbors he fell laughing. They
asked him what made him so merry about the
mouth why" says he, I" 1 can't but think
how shamed the parson will be when he
awakes to find himself alone in bed with my
wife" Pittsburgh (Po.) Post. .....