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XANsAS.

The Washington Union, of oath instant, says
I" The country at large have been advised through
the mails and by telegraph, of studied deter
mination on the part of those deluded citizens
of Kansas who still madly cling to the socalled
Topeka Constitution to take no part in the pend.
ing election conte st in that Territory. Friends
of law and order, men who are actuated by the
purest and most patriotic motives, having in
vain urged them 10 vote for delegates to con-
vention to frame State Constitution, there is
nothing left but to express regret for their folly,
and to leave them to the consequences which
are likely to follow their mischieyous, if not
dangerous obstinaey.
"The position of the Democratic party, and,
it is scarcely necessary to add, the position of
the administration, in regard to existing Difficult.
ties in Kansas, cannot be misunderstood. It is,
that the people Of the Territory have the right
to settle the character of their institutions. IF
considerableo or inconsiderable portion of thoir
pumber conceive that they can impair and ulti..
mately destroy that right by creating difficulties
and disturbances, or by taking no part in the
elections, they labor under an error of which
they cannot be too soon disabused for the
Democratic, conservative portion Of the country
will regard tile people of Kansas only such as
are now uniting to frame form Of government
in accordance with the provisions of law, and
not those who are seeking to paralyze the popu-
lar will by Illegal subterfuges and the bubbles
of faHaticism.
HHWhateyer The Constitution may be-whether
or excl pdiRg sayouy, or silent in re.
gard to the institution-it will lie viewed as the
expression of the will Of the people Of Kansas,
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half century Of that independence they had acted
conspicuous part in establishing, did either meet
with DEATH but on this momentous occasion, possess
sing different constitutions different ages, different
places and almost without apparent physical cause
thoy both de."
We may add that this paragraph appears to have
been indited by ABNER LAsDRux, progenftor Of the
present LAsDRuxs of Edgefeld, and who welded in
his day kecn and ready PEN.
From the same paper we copy another brief para
graph, quoting matter of fact from the "cheraw
Spectator" as follows:
"Cons.-The. cheraw Is. c.) Spectator Of the 10th
instant states that Corn will sell readily in that place
at dollar so cents per bushel. The editor adds,
there never such want Of the article since the
days that Jacob sent his sons to Egypt for it."
This item goes to show that tho people as hard
times 81 years ago they do now, and if anything
little harder and that too when the country nas
parativey new and the lands une1hausted. There is
this difference in our favor; the wheat crop Of 81,
and the oat CROP and the appearance Of tho incom-
Ing corn crop, all pulling down. tho price Of corn
as fast aa need be- whereas from all that we can gath
or our grand-cousns Of Cheraw SOW such prospect
of relief:
From THIS same oio paper We nnu sna' oA"1AN
BIRD was then Clerk, VIZ. THuRXoND Sheriff, WHIT
FIELD Brooks Com'r. IN Equity, and JoHs snKIss
Ordinary, for Edge6eld District.
Tho conclusion is also derivsble from the Same
sheet that thoro was no great aydy for news among
the men Of that day; for in very long list Of Let
ter. Remaining in the Pon Office" and signed BY R.
d. TURF p NJ, wo observe the namss Of DANIEL BIRD,
A. p BUTLER JOHN 8. JErER; and WAnDr THOMPSON,
all public men and for GEO. AcDurTIE there were
letters left uncaed for, but he perhaps was of at
Washington.
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LATER FROM EUROPE,


ARRIVAL OF STEAMER INDIAN.
QUEBEC, June 27.-The steamer Indian has
arrived with Liverpool dates of the 18th inst.
The Niagara arrived out on the 18th
LIVERPOOL, June l7.-Cotton was quiet at
unchanged rates. Sales of three days 1900
bales, including 1000 to spectators and ex-
porters.
Breadstufs were buoyant and holders asking
an advance.
Holders of Flour demand 6d@ls. advance.
Provisions and Sugar dull.
Rice quiet and Corn steady.
Wheat advanced ld@2d.
Rosin dull.
Consols s3t.
Political news is unimportant. The Disabili.
ties Bill was occupying the attention Of Parlia.
ment.
The Catholic amendment had been defeated
by an immense majority and the bill had been
sustained on test vote.
The London times advocates the abolition of
Slavery in Cuba.
The treaty of Commerce between Russia and
France had been signed.
Country meetings in regard to the supply OF
Cotton had been held aud the Liverpool resolu-
tions endorsed.
QUEBEC, June 27.-The steamer Montreal,
having on board 500 Scotch emigrants, was
burnt near this city yesterday, and $50 unfor.
tunatcs were either burnt or drowned.
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From the Charleston Evening News.
THE EDGEFIELD ADvERTIsER AND STATE
RIGHTs nEM0CRACY

The Adrertiser of the 18th instant was not
seen by US until this morning. In another col
umn will be found an article, in which it would
rebuke some of our late remarks-would fend
off deduction from them, which looms to its
uneasiness like an impending blow. 1t particu-
%larly snuffs in the breeze two things; that the
Democratic treachery in Kansas may recoil on
the party men in this State and that the State
Rights Democracy of South Carolina may in
tend an issue in the State with the nationals. 1t
proceeds to dodge or avert the first danger, and
then meets the second by sort of threat that
the contest viii not be feared or avoided.
We are not in the habit of dealing in iaten.
4sos, and generally use language in quite dis
tinct meaning. That which has been quoted by
that journal, has its intent papable on its face.
When it was penned, we did not have the Ad-
reytser or any of its peculiar friends in our yiew
Nor did we for moment surmise that any rep.
resentatiye politician or editor of South Carolina
did or would approve the course and position of
Gov. Walker in Kansas, or that they would be
unfaithful to the general political sentiments
and interests of the State on the sectional issue.
There cannot be q doubt, that South Carolina
has been deceived as to the policy adopted in
relation to KANSAS, and which clearly involves
treAcnefy SOmeWuseSi :t1at tuiS Poley ;huS ueeu
originated and is now being enforced by the
national Democracy, and the agent of the Ad.
ministration, now. in power; and that our
State was carried, dragged or a'uhesdless'
into the national Convention of that national
party by body of politicians in it, contrary to
its past custom and doctrine, and in committal
of It to party supremacy and dictation. That
body of politicians and their followers, although
apparently supported but by few of the people,
and very mcagre meetings, complacently assunl.
ed that they were in their proceedings, and par
excellence, the very cream end embodiment of
the true policy of the State, whether embracing
wisdom, soundnass Or safety; and even INDUCED
in deregation Of those who, in cautious anticipa:
tien of some such betrayal and injury as have
occurred, desired to: stand BY The old landmarks
.of the State, planted BY her former and great
statesmen for her guidance and security.
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For the Advertiser.
O0In pm 0nO

Mr.. EDITOR AS E. L. W." has concluded
his articles in favor Of Revision Of the Bible,
propose with your permission to review his posi-
tion and arguments (as far as. we think his argu-
ments CO., and also the article written by Mr. JAS.
EDMoNDs, "Cor' sec Revision, Association" An
earlier notice Of these articles was desirable, but
pressing business engagements prevented it.
We are free to confess that the perusal of these
numbers have disappointed u.s.. From the flourish
of trumpets made at the outset as to his convc-
ton of the "vast importance Of the subject" his
promise to give it thorough canvassing &C.,
we were led to suppose the matter would be dis
cussed with gravity, perspicuity and force and
that larger amount of sound argument, and
needful historical information would be brought to
bear upon the question thane.p stayofedw with.
Without intending anything offensive by the allu-
sion, yet on reading his last article, we could but
think of fable We once read, of "A mountain
laboring, and mouse being born"
Was "E. L. w." ever merchant Mr.. Editor?
for he seems to know all about where I" Ink Stands
and Chairs, Stoves and Pianos, Ploughs and
Hats, Steel Pens and Rail Road Cars, Over Coats
and Trace Chains conc from7 If he was, he did
4 wonderful mixed business. Or he may have
been traveller and has visited the factories where
all these things are made and talked with the pro-
prietors-Mcssrs. Maynard & Noys or Thaddeus
David, or A. W. Harrison. He doesn't tell us
whether he called in at any Of the Revision estab-
lshments in his travels or not if he did, he learned
their secret, to keep dark as to giving the names
of those who worked in them &c. "E L. W."
says he only told US about these things, to keep
the public from being prejudiced against Revision
on account of its birth place. Justice" who
wrote on the same side few weeks back, does
not like anything emanating from that quarter"
he cannot see as much resemblance between
" Poker with which you stir the fire." and tho
work Of Revising the Holy Scriptures as "E. l..
w." does. When doctors differ who is to decide
"E. L. W." is a funny man too; do you remen,-
Der, Mr.. Editor, how lightly he disposes in his first
number Of his quotations given by ~" in one Of
his articles against Revision2 OF one especially
from DR.. Hodge, 1t reminds us of little boy,
who, while showing off, slips and falls, but quickly
rising e1claims, it didn't hurt me, though the
twitching muscle tells otherwise. "E. L. w." cry
ing "Whew," accounts for his dropping those
quotations so suddenly. The Comet burnt him.
CANDOR.
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DR.. ALBERT G. mACKEY.

This we'll KNOWN veteran of the Masonic fraternity
has been in town for the past week, drilling his
subalterns in the mysteries of their ancient craft de-
lighting his admirers with his oasy but commanding
conversational talents and adding new friends to the
already long list which his qualities Of head and
heart have attached to bin. It gives pleasure to
state moreover, that ho will this evening lecture be-
fore the Edgefeld Lyceum ip Masonic Hall upon
most interesting subject viz: the influence of the
temperaments upon character" The lecture will
commence at O'clock precisely. Tho price Of ad-
mission is but rs conts and it is sincerely hoped that
our people will show their appreciation of good
man and highly popular lecturer by turning out in
full numbers.
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ATTENTION ! ATTENTION.

Again, by instruction of our town authorities, We
notify this community and all the surrounding eoun-
try that every family will be expected to contribute Of
their good things to the Picnic of Saturday next tho
glorious Fourth. It will be seen that large
appointed, and from its complexion and composition
wo feel certain that every thing will be done as it
ought to be done. A fine day Is anticipated Thela-
dies will of course be there In all their goodness and
beauty; it needs not therefore that say anything
as to the turnout of gentlemen For whore the H.
dies come, there are tho gentlemen always gathered
together.
To the gallant members of tho Edgefold Band VIC
again soy, como; and tho girls say, come; and the
spirit of &c says, come; and let all who will come
and surround the Altar Of Liberty
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THE CROPS.

CROPS IN VIRGlN1A.-The papers in South.
western Virginia speak favorably of the wheat
crop in this section. They report the crop as
somewhat late, but as more than usually promis.
ing. The same accounts come to us from the
Charleston (Kanawha,) } and Parkersburg region.
The Winchester Virginian thinks the crop must
fall greatly below an average one.
We understand, through several sources, that
there is great improvement in the prospect for
wheat crop, in the counties of Rockingham,
Shenandoah, Washington and Page, over'what
the promise was few weeks ago. ~: >
The reports from several counties on the South.
side are highly favorable In Halifax, Pittsyl
vania, Nottoway, Dinwiddie, &C., we hear that
the wheat promises an abundant yield.
The news from the Valleyis, that the prospects
of a wheat crop have materially improved oflate.
The WHEAT CRoP.-Some of our agricultural
friends have commenced harvesting their wheat,
and we are pleased to learn that the prospect
for large yield is very fine. In truth, it is gen.
orally believed that there has not been for many
years such aattering prospects for our agricultu.
ralfriends. tits certainly muchneeded, for sucha
scarcityin Meeklenburg has not been experienced
since we have been q resident at Charlotte:
North Carolina ,Whtg.
The WHEAT CRoP.-From private letter ex-
hibited to us, we learn that the wheat crop in
Anderson is as sgood as has been raised for years,
and that most of the farmers are harvesting with
a promise of a fair yield. When harvested,
there can be no doubt as to the character Of the
crop. It is also stated that -four per barrel will
not be worth more than seven dollars, as soon as
the new crop is brought into market.
Some of our own citizens. will have their har.
vest by at least the first of the next week.
We are informed from gentleman who has
lust visited Abbeville, that the wheat crop in that
District is better than it has been for years that
the crops are nearly harvested, and that an abun.
dant yield is looked for by each farmer. ~:
Walhalla Banner.
Our farmers are still in fine spirits in regard
to their crops. There has never been 10 better
general prospect in East Tennessee than nov.
Wheat will be ready for harvesting in fewdays.
Knozrille 7es1.) Regist1:
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"ETHEL soMERs, THE FATE OF THE
ITNION.B

This is tho title of new work very soon to be is
sued by H. D. NonREL, of Augusta, Ga. The pros
pectus is before us, giving extracts in advance
of tho publication.
1t is tale of fiction, designed to illustrate South
ern character, Southern institutions and the dangers
that threaten the Union 1t purports to seek tho in
culcaton of truth, and "incidents of life, draped in
the coors Of romance resorted to only to lure tho
reader to its investigation" Judging from the ex-
tracts given in tho prospectus sheet We should soy
that it would probably prove On interesting and use
full book, It is impossible however to judge of any
production properly from disointed extracts and We
reserve opinion of the present ono until We shall
have seen it in its full proportions. It's being South
work is enough to attract the fostering attention
of Southern readers. Tho price will De $1,25, and
whoever wishe, it. has only to remit that amount to
II. D. NoRRRL, Augusta, Ga" and tho book will
DO sent free of postage. 1t is said to bo tho produo-
ton of citizen of Augusta, Mr.. sHYTHE perhaps.
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THE EARMER A. PLANTER.

The July number of this publication has made its
appearance, and presents its usual amount of most
interesting matter. Maj. SEABoRN deserves much
credit for his untirng e1ertons in carrying the
Farmer & Planter"-now the only Agricultural
Journal In the State He has at last placed it upon
firm foundation and in fourishing condition.
Every planter in South Carolina should encourage
this work, and that at once. 1t is we'll conduct
cd and very valuable TO tho farming community.
Send s1.o0 to Maj. GEo. sEABoRs Pendleton, S. c.,
and you will find our assertions strictly true.
Those subscribers in Edgo6eld, whe are indebted
to tho "Farmer d Planter" are requested TO call
on A. RAMSEY, Agent, at the Post Office, and settle
the samo
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FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, June %.
Governor Cumming takes his family with him
to tab, intending to make that territory his
permanent home.
Col. Jack Hayes, of Texas celebrity, now Sur
veyor General of California, will probably be
transferred to Utah. in similar capacity.
Brigham Young has never re ecognised the United
States Surveyors, but claims possession of all
the soil of Utah. Not one inhabitant holds lands
derived by government title, hence even Salt
lake City itself is open to pre.emption. This
is one Of the perplexities which the Federal
Courts in the territory will have to deal with,
together with the established titles to lands. 1t
is expected that troops and more civil officers
will leave for Utah in the middle of July next
or the lst of August. Mr.. lizard returns as Gov.
ernor of ebraska.
The British consulate at New York is very
important post, but it has been allowed to re.
main vacant since the dismissal of Mr.. Barclay,
who had filled it in manner very acceptable to
learn that after a years delay, successor has
Lousada, at present resident of Cuba where
he has held the officer of arbitrator of the Mexi.
co commission. It was wished by the British
rcSluculS VI 4NSW lOlh liIstt 4ul. baECldJ
return to his post there but it was believed that
some objection would have been made to it by
the present Executive, But it may be doubted
whether Mr., Buchanan gave any opinion upon
that subject.
The Governorship of Nebraska is vacant, for
Gov lizard was superseded by the appointment
of Col. Richardson, who has declined the Office.
Mr.. Chapman, the able delegate from the Terri
tory in the late Congress, has been named for
the post, but there are several other prominent
applicants for it, including Gov. 0. Clark, of
New York.
Lieut.. Craven has received preparatory orders
for building boats and making other arrange
ments for the survey Of the Isthmus of Darien,
with view to the construction of ship canal.
He will start before October. The Navy Depart
ment has made application to the War Depart
ment for the assignment Of an officer to co-ope.
rate with the expedition.
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CELEBRATION AT HAMBURG.

By private letter VIC lcarn that tho citizens of
Hamburg and its Vicinity ore making arrangements
to celebrate the Fourth at Shultrs Park within the
corporate limits Of that town. JOSEPH ABNEY, Esq,
has accepted an invitation to deliver an address on
the occasion, and Capt J. C. MCDONALD will read the
Declaration of Independence "Thc ladies'" says
our correspondent, "will not bc excluded which
means that they will be welcomed with abundant graft
fcation. Hurrah for old Hamburg! We offer the
meeting as sentiment: Hamburg; the best cot
ton market in tho South long may she waye"
We bespeak full report of the proceedings.
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The Committee are requested to meet In tho
Court House on Thursday next, precisely at 10
o'clock, A. NJ. :;
The Ladies are requested to assemble at the
Baptist Church, at II o'clock, A. NJ on the Fourth
The gentlemen will meet at the same hour at
the Park in front Of the Court House to form in
procession, from whence they will march TO the
Church, where an address will be delivered by
T. P. MAaRATu, Esq. -
F. NJ NICHOLAS, ISrsxDASr.
q. 7. WRIGHT, Sec'ry.
June 80, 1857. ea
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NOW FOR TURNIPs.

The time to SOW the seed is rapidly approaching.
30 supposed that every farmer and house keeper
10 preparing fine large bed, or maybe patch Of an
aors or two, for the purpose The next thing 10 to
get the eed,-fresh md genuine seed. Do you want
the globe turnip the rutabaga' or somo Of both
We are the people who can toll you exactly where to
get thom. Fnd an advertisement Of G. L. PENN the
samo old G. L. PENN, over there In another column.
And after you have found it. read it And after you
have read it, 20 and--auf ced.
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THE SE SnN.

The summer of the year has been thus far delight
full indeed. Tho temperature with US is that of
mountain elevation. The crops promise full yield
The slight drouh of June has been followed by pleas
ant rans atleast in this locality The lightning fash
has purified the atmosphere. And we have cause, al
most every way to be thankful to bonefcent Proyi-
deuce.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-01

THE citizens of Memphis were shocked by
the announcement on Wednesday evening last,
that q wealthy and respected man named John
Everson, had been shot and killed by John Abel.
No proyocation for the deed is known to have
been given. They were setting with others in
front Of the Watham House, when Abel rose up
suddenly and shot Everson through the heart.
Abel then attempted to make his escape, but
was seized and taken to Jail. Within few mo-
ments after the murder, large crowd had as.
sembled upon the spot, and were about to go to
the jail and hang Abel without ceremony, but
were prevented by the milder counsels of sever
al gentlemen. They were addressed by Mayor
Douglas, Gen. Haskell, Colonel Martin and
Col. MeMahon. The meeting finally adjourned
until eight o'clock, when about 400 persons as.
sembled in the Exchange Building. A jury of
six persons from each of the six wards Of the
city was then formed, and witnesses were brought
before them for examination. After hearing
the evidence, the jury returned and reported
that "a of their number were in favor of leaving
the case to the law, while twelve advised his i'm.
mediate execution. The crowd received the
report of the jury, and about three fourths of
these sustained the opinion of the twelve, but
finally they dispersed, after passing resolution
that all gamblers should leave the city within
ten days, and that if they filled to do so, they
should be driven out.
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Gbe aopertiser.
ARTHUR SIMKINS, EDITOR.
eEDGEFIELD, s. C.
WEDNESDAY, JULY l, 1857.
ADvERTIsEnIENTS.

MARKEnr l. GorrscHALK's advertisement shows for
itself. They will come up squarely to what they pub
lish M. & G's establishment is growing rapidly. 1t
grows upon the principle, that industry combined
with ingenuity must thrive. Try them
J. M. WIrr's advertisement of which we spoke last
week, also appears in this issue.