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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-11-11
BIG CREEK LAND FOR SALE
ESTATE JUDGE BUTLER.

0N TUESDAY, 1st Dee, mber next, will sell
" at BIG CREEK BRIDGE, to the highest
bidder, the Tract Of Land containing about
One Hundred and Fifty Acres,
Belonging to the Estate Of the late Judge Butler,
living upon said Creek. An accurate resurvey will
BE- made before the sale, and the Tract sold by the
acre.
eB-The Sale will be made at l0t o'clock, a. NJ
TEnms-Twelve months credit wi h interest from
date. secured by bond, mortgage and approved per-
sonal security. JOHNSON llAGooD.
Nov III st 4i
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-11-11

4 STEAMBOAT NEwspArER.-Among other in
norations which the mammoth steamer Great
Eastern is about to inaugurate will be the publi-
cation of daily paper on board for the benefit
of the travelling public--the regular "public" OF
trayeiers-whom she may be bearing across the
ocean. Bat this startling feature is anticipated
on the western waters Of the New World, for the
New Orleans and St. Louis Packet steamer
James L. Woodruff now sails equipped with the
force and material for tic publication of a reg.
ular daily paper on board during her trips up
and down the river, with job office attached
for the printing Of bills of fare and other work.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-11-11

FOUR ELEPHANTS.
The following is condensed programme Of the
principal Performances given by this SPLENDID
TROUPE.
Entree-1O horses Comic Song, by ToNRY
PASTOR
Fcats of Posturing and Leaping, by the Conk-
ling Brothers
Brilliant six horse act, by Mr. W. H. STOUT.
Cannon ball Exploits and Frats of strength, by
the Herculcan Artist.
Grand Principal act of HoRsEMANsHIP, by
w. PASTOR.
Dislocating and Muscular Experiments, by Dir.
Barkley.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-11-11

GOODS DELIVERED FREE OF CHARGE
BROOM & NoRRELL, Augusta, Ga, will de-
liver in Augusta and Hamburg all goods bought OF
them FREE OF CHARGE.
Augusta Ga, Nov. 8 tt At
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-11-11
AGRICULTURAL MEETING.

The second annual mcctimg Of the Edgcfcld Dis
tric Agricultural Society was held On Monday lstinst
and the following gentlemen were unanimously ccctc'
officers for the ensuing year.
Col. A. L. DEARING, President.
JOHN. II. FAIR, lst Vice President.
WILEY HARRISON, 2nl Vice President.
DIR. Z. ]. MINIS, Treasurer.
Col. 4. SIMkISS, Corresponding Secretary.
J. Ii. MINIS, Recording Secretary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-11-11
Elegant act Of

UITAT ITO NJ,
BY MADEMOISELLE LEAMEN. K
Graceful and Artistic Horselnanship by the
youthful DEMOTT.
Illustrations of the Grecian Arena, by the Com
pany, headed by W. PASTOR.
Steeple Chase and Hurdle Act, by G. DEM0TT.
Mr. STOUT will introduce his celebrated Trick
Horse G%
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-11-11

TIE STRENGTH OF Mules TEsrED.-Among
the interesting incidents observable at the Mary.
land State Fair last week, was the trial Of
strength of mules in the ring. the load to be
drawn consisting of wagon weighing 1000 lbs
and 5000 pounds of brick, the rear wheels OF
the wagon locked with heavy chains. A team
of powerful built animals, belonging to G. W.
Worthington, were attached to the wagon, and
they drew this immense load distance Of sixty
feet They gave evidence of extraordinary
strength, and were perfectly true to the work
A team belonging to Mr.. Bond were also at
tached to the wagon, and succeeded in drawing
the load, but not with the same facility, though
they proved themselves valuable animals.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-11-11

An AFFECTING ISclpENr IN TIE SEpoE Mas,
sMRE-An English officer vas standing i'll his
bungalow, with only his wife with him, when he
was assailed by mutinous regiment; he had a
rifle and two revolvcrs, each with four barrels,
and had nine charges in all. He beat off the
mutinecrs as long as he could; he shot their
leader with his rifle; he killed four of them with
his first revolver he killed two more of them
with his second; and be had two charges left.
He turned round and looked upon his wife-and
who can estimate the power Of such a look on
either side? Must she fall into the hands of
such barbarians? They did not. fire, because
they wanted her, and would not risk her death
in shooting him. He saw it-she saw it. He
had two charges left A short agonizing groan ;
he fired one into her heart and the other into his
own head, and they both fell dead before the
mutinccrs.-Letter from India.
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BLACK DIAM0N D.

BLA u 4 u a ID N ~.
Tumbling by the Company. The celebrated
Trick Pony, Orphan Boy, will be introduced into
the Ring. Also the Clown and his Comic Mule,
only thirty inches hgh and go through with their
wonderful performances.
The great Persian Equilibrium called LA PER
CHE, by W. H. Stout and Garry Demott.
TWO GREAT CLOWNS!
Mr.. TONEY PASTOR, the great Yankee Clown.
whose genius for inventing New Stories and mitth-
creating Hits at the times have been so extensive
ly copied and gagd by all the other Clowns in the
country, will open an entire new budget of fun,
arranged to suit the year 1867. Toncy Pastor will
also delight the audience ly singing his fayorite
ditty of Has anybody seen my sister," as sung
by him more than 500 times in all the great Cir
cusscs of the world, with the most OvcrpowerinS
applause. y
The French Grotesquc, GARRYDEMOTT, will
introduce all those Antics, Puns, Tricks Wtticisms
and practical jokes, which have established his
reputation as the first Comic Performer in the ring
A terrific contact with
WILD BEASTS!
By Professor BEASLEY, wlIo will enter the den
of Lion, Tigers and Leopards.
The following list comprises the WILD AM
MAILS, now exhibiting in Mabies joint Menaserie
and Circus
FOUR COLOSSAL ELEPHANTS
Forming the team of the GREAT BAND CflARI-
Often magnificent Lions, Royal Bengal Tiger,
Brazilian Black Tiger Lcopards, Panthcrs, Cou-
gar, Occlots, Tiger Cats, Striped and Spotted Hy-
cnas, Grizzly and black Bears, Camcls and Drome-
darics, Lamas, Burmese Cow and Alpacas gray
and black Wolves, white Coons, Badgers. Porcu-
pines, and wilderness of Birds and Monkeys.
s.g5- For further particulars, SEC large Pictorial
and Descriptive Bills and L:tIiosraphs Of the Com
pany. w. NJ. DAVIS, Agent.
Nov II IT Al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-11-11

Gov. WALKER AND TIE KANSAS ELECTION
We find the following despatch in the Virginia
papers.
New YORK, Nov. 3.-Advccs from Lecompton,
Kansas to the 23d October, says that Gov. Wal.
kcr has issued another proclamation rejecting
1900 votes returned from McGhec county, for
the same reason that he rejected the returns
from Oxford precinct. The proclamation states
that neither in this case or the othcrhasthe Gov.
enor gone behind the returns and disclaims all
right on his part to do so. but says the action is
taken in consequence ofthe fatal defect in the
form of the returns.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-11-11
For One day cnly-.-AfternOon and
Evening
AT EDGEFIELD ON MONDAY, 23D NOV.
A GRAND PROCESSION,

Will be made in the forenoon of the day Of exhi-
bition, proceeded by the
mv3HoA2a GeERARH@R
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

nowing full wei! that the CONVINCING
arguments enter the pocket and not
the ear. But it is, however, u show of
work. A member makes long speech,
perhaps several long speeches, and
printing, distributes them among his
constituents to satisfy the people he is
doing something. Some Of these ora
torlcal efforts are crcditablc to the ora
tors, but the most Of them are long,
stupid essays, without oven the credit
Of originality.
Those measures adopted, Congress
mas performed its main duty, under the
present organization political society.
In the very last days of the session il,
Will make the requisite appropriations
to sustain the Government, and per-
haps give some little attention to the
administration of the Government
Then Congress will adjourn, and the
llonorablcs return to their constituents,
worse men than they were when they
left them, for no society is more con-
Eliminating than that Of Washington
city.
We may expect the next Congress,
therefore, to corruptly distribute large
portion OF the revenue of the nation
among greedy politicians; to waste
time IN tic discussion of uncalled for
II nGs impolitic measures disgrace, to
, an extent, the name of Congress and
the Republic, and then adjourn, to
spread rancor and discord among the
people. A little good may come out
of Nazareth" but we expect none, and
shall not therefore be disappointed
The American Congress represents tho
vices and not the virtues of the nation.
and has lost, to u great extent, its love
OF Christianity and a fear Of the Ruler
OF all Nations. 1t is composed of cor
rupt elements, has but little if any re.
spect for the people it represents, and
Is incapable of fulfilling the high mis-
sion which Heaven and the Constitution
demand. Cincinnati Times.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04
The way Democratic MajoritieS are
Made.

The Democracy Of Minnesota were
feaiio' in tho last campaign they would
be beaten if they gave the ticpubIcans
anything Of fair chance. They there,
fVrc imported some .for hundred Irish
Catholics, to work upon the railroad
between ST. paul and St. Antony's,
when that Railroad Company was not
able to pay their surveyors, and when
tho road hal not been bcen PIT Wudcr
contr0ct Those Irish they imported
ten dayg before the election, aud kept
api paid until tho evening Of tic cleo.
ton day, when they wero discharged.
in St. Paul the Democracy openly
ehuchIe over their inrnmous election
fraud aud claim tho gaining Of four
hundred votes by such means. - GuerW,
sey IEmc9,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

HUMANE PHYSICIANS IN Chicago.
On Wednesday last a man was bro's
IRON some point on the Central Rail.
road to the Mercy Hospital, Chicago.
severely wounded in the arm by pistol
shot. y physician was summoned, but
refused to amputate the arm for fear
he would not get his pay, and before
another Doctor could be procured tho
man died from exhaustion. $500 in
gold were found on the deceased, which
caused the physician heart felt regret
that he had not performed the ampu-
tation.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04
Eighteen Years In the penIlen,;ary

In the Circuit Court of Tappahan-
mock, Winter 3. Smither was sentepc.
ca to eighteen years Imprisonment in
the penltentlary, for the murder of
James II. Clarke. Smither was said
to be drunk at the time he committed
the murder, which accounts for tho le.
n'ency of the jury. This practice Of
the courts of favoring persons who com.
mt crimes when under the influence
OF liquor, is becoming so common thu.
u Is reprehonsiblc in the last degree.
Drunkenness is no excuse for crime.
II man by indulging in slow poison
which destroys his reason, is led to com.
mIrcrlme, let him suffer the sevcrest
penalties Of his offence. lie IA con.
sc'ous Of the effects Of the dragged Ii.
4uor, let him abide the consequence
we are no apologists of drunkenness
1t ls the bane of our young men.-Nar.
Hns5urg Gazette.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

The EXPLORATION FROM IRELAND.
Last year, the numbers who left Ire
land, as noted in tho Government re-
turns, were 65,TG6, and this year there
has been nett increase of 6, 24O emf.
grants. Since the lst day of May, 1851,
to the lst of September, 1857, the col.
lectIve emigration from Ireland has
amounted to 910,966 persons-yis:
400, $40 males, and 450,326 females,
or within fraction of total million
OF the Irish population! These figures
have some bearing upon the question Of
recruiting.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04
slMLoY slEGrRluD, JUNIOR, yDirov.
J&S29AWToWw:
E&lDAy. DECEMBER i, 1857.
Railroad 80 the Pacific.

Tho Richmond '.Soath,' having laid
the Senatorial pretcnsions Of Governor
Wis., on the slelg, for the prcgent, at
lea2t, has taken the initiative in q bold
and earnest attempt to head Off the
Administration in the matter of Rail
road TO the Pacific. The South con-
tends that it would be unconstitutional
10" the Federal Government to make
eHch Railroad, and that it is contrary
to Southern interests. 1t says:
A Pacific Railroad is indispensable
- the unity of the Federal empire in
its Atlantic and Pacific sections, but
tAis Pacific Railroad should be made
by the internal resources Of the several
railroad corporations which arc inter-
ootcI in common extension to the Pa
ci'ic-w!th the aid Of such States rs
may feel the interest and ability TO aid
III its construction, and certainly with
such contributions Of mai! pay & army
contracts as the United States may ie-
gally make with the private corpora
t!Vns which undertake the execution Of
this important work.
"Tho railroad TO the Pacific should
be made precisely like any other. 1t
should consist Of continuous sections,
deriving the authority of incorporation
from State Legislation, and subject to
the jurisdiction Of the State and Ter
ntoHai Governments through which
they pass.
The Pacific Railroad must suLscryc
the interests Of the South--for so says
Tile SoutA.' Read another extract :
I've claim the only Railroad route
TO the Pacific. If any road shall be
ever made by private and incorporated
capital IT will be through Texas and FL
FaJo. This will ensure to the South
the settlement of that important region
with population congcnial in senti-
ment and interest with our own. II
upon reaching FL Paso it should prove
the best policy to turn the road to the
Gulf Of Culifornia---a distance Of less
than five hundred miles--instcad Of Ly
way Of the ella and Sacramento to San
francisco, Il distance Of twelve humid
rcd mllc5--we may at no distant day
eXpcc. to sec the South extending its
influence and its institutions into far
better region than that to the north Of
50 deg. 80 min. We may hope to see
cities upon the Pacific coast, and pop.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04
Tho Next Session Of Congress-.

The next session Of Congress will
commence at Washington, On the first
Monday in December, and members are
already travelling in that directon.-
The occasion promises to be one of far
more than ordinary interest, and all
eyes will be turned in that direction
The Presidents Message is said to be
nearly ready, and will doubtless con-
tam many recommendation calculated
to excite discussion. Prominent among
the subjects that are likely to engage
the attention Of Congress, the follow
ing may be mentioned:
/. A modification Of the Tariff
MIR. buchanan might render his admin.
lstratlon distinguished and remarkable,
by suggesting some compromise upon
this su6)cct---a measure at once calcu-
lated to encourage and protect home
industry, and at tho same time, to
give no offence TO the moderate and re-
liable among his friends in the South.
,. The Currency is another grave
measure. In some quarters new ma
tional bank is suggested, but this not
likely to receive the endorsement of the
National Executive. Something. how
ever, should bc done, calculated to af.
ford facilities to the mercantile com
munity, and to constitute check or
regulator.
3. Central America. The affair of
Central America will naturally attract
much attention. New negotiations have
been entered into, and the vcxed dnos-
tons are likely to be settled by the high
contracting parties in an amicablc way.
4. Foreign Relations. These, as
far as VIC have been able to ascertain,
are highly satisfactory. We are at
peace with all the world, and are like
~ to continue so for a long time to
conc.
5. The Kansas question. a hope
was INDUCED in some months since,
that this exciting topic would pass in,
to oblivion. But this is not likely TO
be the case. The course of Gov. Walk
er has produced much excitement among
the ultras Of tho South, and immedi.
atcly after the Congress opens, we may
look for renewal of the stormy scenes
that characterized the last session.
The Mormon Question. The Pres.
idcnt will doubtless discuss this sub.
jcct in considerable detail, and, in all
probability, it will constitute one of
the most important topics of the ses-
sion. The recent Proclamation of Brig.
ham Young has created an indignant
sensation throughout tho country and
the popular wish is, that tho national
authorities should pursue most yicor.
Gus course, and at once put an end to
the rcbellious movements of tho Nor
mon leader Young, and his followers.
But other and important topics will
come up from day to day, and from
week to week. Both branches of Con-
grcss arc Democratic, and thus tho
President will make his suggestions
aud recommendations to his own pclit.
zeal friends. Let us hope that the coun-
sells Of the National Legislature will be
characterized by wisdom and patriot.
ism, and that the object Of all will be
to elevate tho Republican character and
promote The general prosperity. JVhec-
Ting Times.
4 .
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

Good ADVICE AT PREsENr.-Tho
Catholic Bishop of Toronto, Canada,
IN addressing a congregation at Kilken.
ny, IS said to have earnestly cntrcat-
ed the people, if they could by any
possibility remain in Ireland, net to
think OF emigrating, as it was almost
Incredible the misery and wretchedne 81
NJ ne constantly Witnessed among the un-
fortunate Irish emigrants.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04
4 Ngio MOyencut corrosr,

Il New Nopemcnt.--A corrcspon-
dent ofthe Providence Joarnal, writing
from Dixon, Illinois, says:
81 good move has been made by the
ladies of Dixon, Illinois. Some TWEEN
ty Of the daughters of Rhode Island,
now residing here, have reSoIocd that
until every factory and calico cstab.
lishment Of their native State is again
IN successful operation they will nei-
Their purchase nor consume any fab
ric, uuless Of American manufacture,
and will give the preference to the la
Dor OF our native State. The sons Of
Rhode Island, also residing here, have
adopted similar resolution, and ten of
them will appear next week in new
suits of broad cloth, the materials of
which were furnished by Rhode Island
factories. ~.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

pr A correspondent Of tho Joar-
raj e Commerce, states that the pre-
tcalcd Indian wars il Washington and
Oregon Territories, about which wo
have read so much, are in reality wars
upon tho Treasury, and have already
involved tho country in . DIT IF scy.
erol milli,n..
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

Tho January Interest, on the Virgin
ia State debt, has already been proyi,
dod for by the Board Of Public Works,
and the amount to be paid in London
on the sterling issue Of bonds, and in
Now York on the coupan dollar bonds,
was to be paid over last Wednesday to
the proper accounting officer.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

AN EXTRAORDINARY TnANGsG1vING
PROCLAMATION.-- Coy. McRea. of Mis-.
sissippi, about the first of November
just past, issued an extraordinary proc.
lama,ion for thanksgiving. He thinks
it possible that Providence should DO
thanked, but apparently isn't altogcth.
CT certain Of it: f 0...
"Sinco [ have been in Office, l have,
in each year, as Governor Of the State,
without any authority Of law, but sus.
tanned by an ancient custom, appointed
a day of thanksgiving. Thursday, the
18th day Of this month, is the day now
appointed, and ] trust it will be obser.
we'd. There is, certainly, some super.
ruling Providence, which has brought
us into existence, and which will uiti.
matcly accomplish the ends for which
wo were created, not only as indiyidu.
ais, but as a people. Nothing can
therefore be lost by recognizing the
obligation which we owe to Supreme
Bcing--by it much may be gained"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

The Louis Napoleon, which arrived
Monday, had large number Of cases
Of measles on board. Thirty children,
sick Of the disease, werc taken in at
the hospital, and several others have
since been taken down. Three persons
died on the passage, ---Ncw Torh Post
Tuc5Aay qHcWo2n.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

Chjnose Syrup.--A barrel Of Sor.
9huto molasscS vas sold at Charleston,
Virginia, last "cck, ITS cents poy gal.
lon,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04
The Submarine Work at Sebastouo,


The Marine Exploring Company Of
pennsylvania, who have the exclusive
contract with the Russian government
Tor raising the ships and sunken prop.
erty from the harbor of Sebastopol.
nave received very flattering accounts
OF the success and future prospects Of
their expedition now at work there.
Among valuable property rccov.
cred, they learn from their Treosprcr
NJ. 5. Wlckcrsham, that they have nj.
ready taken up and landed three bun.
dred and eighty tons of copper, valued
at about Sll5,o0o; also large quaint
ties OF IRON, cordago, guns, shells, nm
c!horss, blocks, and other material, which
is valued at still larger sum. All this
property IS in good condition. and tho
greater portion of it is entirely nn;n;n,
red. OF the recovery and raising Of
'he entire property sunk there, no
states there is not the slightest doubt
and the value is estimated at from tb;r,y
TO forty millions Of dollars
SWAPPING WIVES. --.The II;ob,s.
town IN. ~ Excelsior, says: We Voc
'Cla ny trend of ours few days since
OF q most singular result of the propen.
sity to trade. A. colored gentleman
and his wife from distant part of tho
state, came down on short visit r.
his friends, and, before departing, thew
became mutually onamored of each 9TH
CT $ partners. in this state of affairs
a proposition to exchange wives was
made, which, mutually agreeable waa
acted upon without further oona;doro,
ton The visitor returned homo with
a new wife, and the generous host NC
knowledgod it q "fair swap" while bii
new cara sposa has furnished him indn1
u,,aDlc evidence of her oarnestness in
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

rye M9,Imon 'StSeRgM. - Ii is u,ouo).
,Ma' mo Nloffnons can b,ing an sfF,c'
i've tnfcc Uf II 600 non jnfn ne CT,
beside some 10000 Iudian a,lisS
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

BE- The Baltimore Clipper, in re.
cent article political parties in that
city, thus briefly sums up what the
Democratic party have done:
What has the Democracy done for
the country, that it it should aspire to
rule it's destinies? 1t has inundated
the country with foreign fanatics, fcl.
ons, and paupers--it has deprived op-
cratlvcs OF the means OK earning an
honest livclihood--!t has produced a
destructive financial panic--gencrated
bread riot5-and endangered the snfety
of the public funds. 1t has emboidcn-
cd foreigners to demand that they shall
be supported at the public expense
and 1t is leading to anarchy, bloodshed,
aSrarianiSm, ana ruin.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

Washington, Dec. 1.-.It IS now prob,
able that not only the PRESIDENT S Mes
sage, but the reports of the heads of
the Departments will be supplied the
Press IN the principal Atlantic cities
and The newspapers elsewhere, when
the reading of the Message shall have
been commenced in Congress. The
same to be previously sent to the Post
masters, who will be telegraphed at the
proper time. With that view, the pros
pcrity ofsuch an arrangement is appa.
rent from the fact that it will avoid
telegraphie b!unders aud secure a cor.
rect publication in the newspapers, dis
tant from the Capitol, as the earliest
practicable moment although the ut
most care has been taken to prevent
redundant language. The Message is
unavoldably long owing to the promi-
next subjects Of Kansas, Utah, Cen
trail America and the currency.