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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-04-29

OF this District, one negro woman ELIZA ard
" her child OLIVER. Said woman ays that
she belongs to one Franklin Wood Of this District.
Eliza is feet inches high, weighs about l4O
pounds, and is near 25 years old. Two joints of
the first finger on her right hand have been ampu-
tated. Eliza and her child are both of copper
complexion Child about IL months old
The owner is requested to come forward, prove
property, pay charges and take them away, other
wise they will be dealt with according to law:
T. II. CLARK, JED.
April 80 IF l6
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Negro Slave Apuling.

Being an interesting pamphlet Of ahou, is pages,
giving true and exact account OF one of the most
barharous, inhuman and unpardorable outrages
ever conceived or executed by mortal man. This
awful crime WIS committed in Edgefeld District in
1919, and resulted in the conviction Of Posey of
murder in the frs, degree, for which offence he
suffered the extreme penalty Of the law BY hanging
on Friday. Feb. lst, 1850.
Persons desirous Of procuring this record Of past
days and dark scenes should call at once.
sE- For sale at this Office. Price, IS cents per
copy. or two copies for 25 cents. Two copies sent
by mail, to one address, for 25 cents.
Anrl 90 t IL
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TRIpuTE OF RESPECT.

Al meeting of the "Edgeteld Hussars," for
the purpose OF paying appropriate honor to the
memory of D. f. HoLLlSoswosTH, or motion by
S.P. BLOCKER, ANDREW J. HAMMOND, 1-Captain
and honorary nlcmber,) was called to the char.
and Sergeant MgpLucx requested to act as secre-
tary. The object Of the meeting was announced
by the Chair in few graceful and appropriate ro'
marks, dwelling upon the solcmnity Of the occa,
sion and the many virtues OF the deceased.
On behalf of the Company Lieutenant NJ. ".
GAxY, submitted the following Preamble and Res
olutiOnS
WHHnyIs. Cod in his infinite wisdom has reno
we'd from our number our highly esteemed and
much beloved fellow Trooper, DtoMEnE +. HoL-
LryaswoRr1r, who while living, endeared hinise!!
to our Company by his high-toncd aud gentIemanly
bearing; and Whereas, it becomes US while VIC
bow in humble submission to the fiat OF an ALI
wise Providence to unite in giving expression to
the sentiment of profound grief that perrades our
ranks Therefore
Resolrsd That the Edgeficld HuSsars " has
lost one of its most devoted and efficient members
''''N,
useful citizens.
Re,oired, That We hereby tender to the family
of the deceased our sincere sympathy Tor Their
severe aftction and irreparable loss.
R.soired, That WI wear the Usual hadse "i
mourning on our bext parade, rs symbOicsl OF our
sorrow and sad bereavement.
Resolved, That this Preamble and Resolutions
tp published in the Edsefeld Advertiser" ana
that copy of the same hc forwarded I" the iain'-
" of the deceased.
ROBERT MgRlwEruER, (als" Ex-Cap,ain and
honorary mcmler,) moved the adoption OF the
above Preamble and Resolutions and arailed HIM
self Of the OCCASION to give utterance to the warm
feeling Of friendship, and high appreciation OF the
worth that he felt towards the deceased, and thus
beautifully evncing the strong attachment that
characterizcs the members of the troop.
A. ]. HAMMOND, Chairman.
MARTIN MEDLocK, Sec'ry.
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For the Advertiser.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

Ata meeting Of Boyce Lodge, No. 3, X. OF j.
called for the purpose Of paying the last tribute OF
respect to the memory of our departed sister Mrs
Many Axx PBTrr, the Lodge, after having deposit
ted her mortal remains in its final resting place
with the usual ceremonies Of the Order, returned
to their Hall, when the following Preamble and
Resolutions were adopted.
WugHzAa, it has pleased all Alwise Providence
to remove from our midst by death our much es-
teen,ed and worthy sister Mrs MARY Ann PETTY,
who by her afiable manners and the deep interest
she has AIKEN in sustaining our Lodge and the prn
ciples of our Order, has wo for her the confidence
of its members.
Resoired, That in her death the Lodge has lost
a truly devoted member, that the community have
lost one of an exemplary character.
Resolred, That we sympathise with the Suryi-
wing partner and the immediate relatives of the
deceased in their irreparable loss.
Resolyed, That the members wear the usual
badge Of mourning for thirty days, and that apage
be left blank In our Journal aud Inscribed to her
msMory.
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CISc1SSArI, April 20

ClSClSSAII, <ipIll ~.
The OHIo LEGISLATURE ASD THE SLAVERY
QrEsrIoS.-The Ohio Legislature adjourned on
Saturday. 1t previously passed bill making
it d penitentiary offence to claim or hold slaves
IN Ohio, or undertake to carry away from the
State, as a slave, any par>on of color. This is
intended to prevent the operation Of the bred
Scott decision. The use Of the jails in the State
for the confinement Of fugitive slaves was also
prohibited.
Resolutions were adopted declaring it duty
to u<e all the power consistent with the national
compact to prevent the increase and to mitigate
andsfnaliy eradicate the slavery ordinance Of
1877. 50 far ~ it concerns slavery, should it be
extended to all territory In the United States
Sensturs and Representatives in Congress are
requested to vote against the admission Of amy
State unless slavery is excluded by its constitu-
ton.
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FOREIGN ITEMS.

The foreign files, by the Fulton and City OF
Washington, bring nothing OF Importance beyond
what ha, been telegraphed. We extract TWO or
three items of interest.
At the Gloucester asszeS, on the 4th instant,
verdict of ESQ DAMAGES was given against
Cardinal Wiseman, at the suit OF French
priest named Able Rou1, lately i'll care at
Chelsea, for breach Of y contract upon which
the plaintiff alleged that the defendant had re-
ceiyed document signed by the Princess Lett
tia Bonaparte, niece to the Emperor of France,
which the Cardinal had either lost OF disposed
of in some other way. The document was an
acknowledgment on the part Of the lady that
she owed Roux 25 ,OOOf, which she desired that
her children would pay as sacred debt"
The accouchmeu of Queen Victoria was daily
expected to take place. -,
4 fearful tragedy was perpetrated ON the 9th,
in LIVERPOOL. 4 butcher named Gibbons, who
had been in desponding state Of mind for some
TIME. owing to failure in business. cut the
tbroats of his wife and two Of his children,
wounding third on the cheek bone. The ell
dest child G. years "ld) was quite dead, and the
mother and the youngest caldwere not expected
to recover.
The Emperor OF Russia is said to have deti-
ntely given up his intended journey to Western
Europe.
The Turkish Gazette Of the oath instant an
nounces the formation Of permanent diplomatic
mis- ion at St. Petersburg. Although the CzaE
has always had representative ut the Court oi
the Sultan, there never has been resident Tur-
kish Minister at ST. Petersburg.
James Douglas, Baron Douglas, died at his
seat, Boutwell, Castle, upon the Clyde, on the
9th instant
The Times Paris correspondent says that the
unexpected increase of the Bank Of Ensland's
rate of interest had necessarily affected French
trade. On the other hand, the new American
tariff had encouraged manufacturers, who were
anticipating profitable business with the Uni-
ted States
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LEIGH,s AMBROTYPEs.

The smbrotypcs, now being taken by Mr. LrlGH in
bis Car, arc pronounced the very best that have yet
been exhibited here. Mr.. LRIoB, our readers know,
suffered heavy loss by the late sre We suggest that
thars is way here to help him in his difficulties and
st full vans received for tho kind act. Sit for one
Of his worry beautiful Rmbrotype hkensRses. II WILL
b0 favor to the worthy operator and qualification
to Yourself The car stands in front Of the Odd Eel
lows d Masonic Building.
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OF this District, negro boy who says his name
" is DAVID, and that he belongs to Mrs S"-
phia Tillman of this District. Said Dave is about
80 years of age, weighs near $50 pounds, fec,
inches high, and Of ligh, copper con plexon.
The owner is requested to come forward, provo
pay charges and take him away, otherwise
he will be dealt with according TO law
T. IL. CLARK, JED
April 90 tt l6
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Attention, ArtillerV!

VOU are hereby commanded to appear at Edge
/ field c. H., on Friday the 18th day of May
next. armed and equipped for drill and instruction.
Those members having muskets will return them
at the Cannon House on that day.
BY order Of Capt. MORAGNE. 4. Z,
ERAs. Minis, O.S.
April go 1t - l6
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SrppES AND MELANCHOLY DEATH-Lieut.
William Gardner, of this city, died very sud-
denly this morning, Of disease Of the heart. He
was riding in his buggy at the time, on Green
street, accompanied by his wife. lie was seen
to lean suddenly over in the buggy, and the
horse becoming frightened, started to run, but
was stopped by 4 negro, when Lieut.. q. was
taken into Il dwelling near BY, apparently in a
faintins condition. Every effort WAS nude to
restore him, but without effect.
He was about forty years OF age, and Lieu
tenant in the United States Navy. lie leaves
wife and large circle Of relatives and friends to
mourn his sudden deuth.-.4ugn,ta Dispatch,
23d inst
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COMMUNICATED Ms.
For the Advertiser.
DiIsY,s RHH0NsrRANCH TO SPRING.

For the Advertiser.
DlIsY's RRX0NsTRANCR TO SPRING.
WHY tarriest thou, of the radiant brow,
Lingering still in old Winters embrace!
Has the hoar-crowned King, with white frosted
wing,
Won thee at last with thy joy-siying face!
Fly, Hy from his arms, they Will blight all thy
charms,
Ere yet they've unfodtd in beautiful light,
Old Winter il ST n, young love ne er can burn
In his froze, Id heart, nor his kisses cold blight
All, come gentle Spring. with thy Aower-wrcathed
wing,
We've waited thy advent with hearts full Of love-
For many day, we've mourncd thy long stay
Far away in thy sun-gilded bowers above.
All, cheer US awhile, with thine own joyous smile,
Release all our hearts from chill Winters long
reign;
Melt his rigors away with one love-beaming ray,
And gladden. our EARTH with thy beauty again.
Ah, list to our prayers, our siehs and our tears
Bend down from thy beautiful bower above;
We've looked long in vain for thy coming again,
And We'll welcome thee now with our hearts
warmest love-
Then come with thy flowers, thy rosy-winged hours,
And scatter them far Ger this loye-lighted earth;
Ger woodland and hill, and each sparkling rill,
Send out thv warm smile to call forth a new
IT'S sladness and joy, without an alloy,
Thy bright beamng presence eer sheds round
the heart,
Then tarry not long, hut list TO the song
OF the "DAIsY," and bid the old Ice King
depart
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Two oCoMErs.-Besides D'Arrc.t'S comet now
visible through the telescope, second comet,
visible through the SAME instrument, has been
seen by Mr.. Bruhn, Of Berlin. 1t is situated in
the Western sky, and is nearly az bright as
D'ArreSt's. If these comets are belligerently
inclined, we would suggest the prupiety Of their
hitting each other, instead Of striking this mum
dane sphere A pitched battle on such celes-
tial field, and between such fiery colnbatants,
would be something novel and exciting.
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A NEW STORE.

By reference to the notice Of Mr.. ". r. HrDsoS it
viii; be seen that another Dry Goods Establishment Ia
Just opened at this place in the Western storsroom OF
the Odd Fellows / Masonic Building His Stock
will be ready for inspection Saturday next Give
NJ call
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REToRTs FEMININE.

Harprr, for May, rakea up the following;
"a girl, in the town Of A., in England. whose
beauty formed matter Of general admiration sud div
eussion in passing group of Stcer' in the street
heard one Of them v1clsm to his fellows. by leuven
she's painted" Turning round, she very quietly re-
piled, "Yes, Sir; und by Heaven only I" The officer
acknowledged the force Vi the rebuke, and apol0-
gized"
A very good thing Of this sort was told to
US scarcely month ago, nnd which occurred on
our side Of Jordan One day during the last winter,
the lovely AKlgrLLA RIcE was pronensding the fash
iouable street of NJ. Two elegantly dressed rep
resentatycs Of the moustaehe school cume meeting
her. and one of them inSoluutarily exclaimed just
they passed-"By Jove! what magnificent bust!"-
"Aud the best Of it s" quickly replied she-"its all
RICE and no cotton"
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Reylred, That copy of these Resolution be
sent to the family of the deceased, and that the
proceedings be published in the District paper
From the Minutes.
J.P. MARSHALL, Recorder.
Graniteville, April 10Th, 1857.
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For the Advertiser.

The mortal Te!nalnS VI COl Dba'AAIA HALihN
who died in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, on the
2od of January 1874, were deposited in the family
burying- ground near Edgefcld c. H., on Saturday
the 25th April, 1857, by his son Col. MARSHAL
FRAZIER The writer of the present notice availS
himself of the occasion thus furnished, to give
brief view of his character. Col. F. was born in
Edge6eld District, and resided in it until few
wears before his death. No man Of his day was
more generally known in this community, and the
intelligence of his death created profound sor-
row in the bosoms of many. Most true was it OF
him that he was most esteemed by those who
knew him best. Never was there man who in
his external character, did himself more injustice.
He vas hypocrite without the sin Of hypocrisy.
While some men appear better than they are, and
pretend to virtues which they do not possess, he
on the contrary, was better than lie seemed, and
cherished virtues for which the world gave him no
credit. Beneath ruggedness and austcrity Of
manner which to many was iorbidding, lay the
most shining cxcellencies Of our nature. His CO.
temporaries in the Village of Edgefeld where he
long resided, Simkins, Jcter, Brooks, Addison,
Minis and others, all now departed, had the high
est respect for him. He was one Of generation
of men who have left their impress upon the COM
nunity, and whose memories will be cherished. lie
had a nature without Disguise; was honest, insen-
uous, true liberal and generous. The needy were
never turned away from his door with their wants
unsatsfed; the deserving and aspiring youth al
ways found in him friend the interests OF the
District received his cordial and patriotic support
and the cause Of virtue and religion was sustained
with zeal and liberality. The present occasion
forces upon the writer Of this feeble tribute re-
Prospect full of sadness and melancholy. He COM
plains not Of the living, but he may be permitted
to mourn for the dead. The fathers Of his village
are gone forever. The friends and couilscllors Of
his youth are departed. The olden time has fled !
new men and new scenes have come in succession,
and there is scarce link left to connect him with
the past Time may do, as it will, its work. but
he will cheri.h the fond remembrance of the viz
tuous dead, and drop the tear Of affection upon
their hallOwed graves. l..
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EarALrrY OF RACES AS DEMONSTRATED By
CHICKENS AND BLAcEDlRDs.-The Somerset
(Pa.) Democrat says that some time last fall =
blackbird came to Mr.. Joseph Snyder's, in that
sDrougls, and has since lived conteutedly with
the Chickens. II has become thoroughly do
mesticated, and coues regularly for its food.
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qbf aopfrtissr.
ARTHUR SIMYINS, EDITOR.
HDGEfIELD, 8. c.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1857.
ny REQUEST

Op Mr.. A. R4xsAr, Postmaster vt this place, we
notify the exchanges Of the "Southorn Light to
erase that name from their stt ~ the journal has
600 sal 10 exist
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HYM T. MI AL.

MARRIED, on the l4th inst, by Rev. John Trapp,
Mr.. T. y. SnADRAcH to Miss EaNIE, daughter of f..
NJ. Byrd, all of ths District.
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BACON! BACON!

4 LOT Of CHOICE BACON, just received and
II for sale by T.ROOT.
April 29 q l6
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HON. c. p. SULLIVAN, OFLAURENs.

This distinguished gentleman has been in our vii
lage for the last day or two. lie amongst US
as candidate for Congress and hus very fsvorably
impressed people far as he has been able to zee
them. Mr.. SULLIVAN is HI able lawyer Al interest-
ing speaker, aud skful parliamentarian. Owing to
the limited time for cxnvasspg the Congressional dir
trict allowed by the Governor, the people will not
have IN opportunity Of properly estimating tho res
pective merits Of tho Candidates before them. Mr.
SULLIVAN feels this difficulty, especially in regnrd to
tho people Of Edse6sd with whom it has not been h's
good fortune to be much acquainted lie tenders hi'
services to them nevertheless pnd, although well
aware that it is probable the candidate IN this district
will prove the fsrore here he yet soeits some share
in tho good wishes uud kind support Of the citizens Of
hospitlblc old Edgefcld.
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A VARIETY LETTER.
PROM OUR y. X.

Nm En,ros The April showers and the opc-
ming flowers have conspired to make me feel al
most poetical 1t is certainly enough to stir the
divinity within us, to see all nature waking 10
newnpss of life after a long, cold and dreary Win
ter. But soft I am not going to perpetrate any
thing like a sonnet to butterfly" or an ode to
the balmy breezes, which come sghng along
through the waving " treeaes." The loneliness OF
the season, however, justifes as we'll as prompts
Inc to write something for the nonce in the h'gh-
fauluten style. It is in the Spring time of the
year that fanty's "pctur'd urn most readily
Yields the essence and aroma Of beautiful thoughts
Persian poet says that flowers are the stars OF
c,rtb But il seems to me that the sweet BIOS
SONS of Spring are suggestive OF pretty girls rath-
or than the twinkng luminaries of night. Who
can behold the lowy violet with its petals so SOFT
and blue, without being reminded OF
"A maiden never bold
Of spirit 80 u,liet and still that her motion
Blushed at itscf?"
The peerless rose! how we'll does it represent
some belle who by reason Of her beauty, her ac-
complishments rare and her real goodness OF heart,
has become the PRIDE the ornament and the JOY OF
the circle in which she moves. have seen few
young ladies so vain, coquettsh and hearess, that
they might not inaptly be compared to the holly
hook, or the dahlia But am trcadms on dan
gerous ground (hGus'nt be too severe even
against jilts.) Speaking OF the fair sex-is it not
astonishing to note on the historic page what an
influence woman has always exercised in the a.
fairs Of men? For Ewes sake, Adam left the
garden of Eden On account of the beauteous,
yet fathless Helen, the Greeks destroyed the re-
nowned City of Troy, after seige OF ten years
Lucrctia's wrongs were the prime cause OF the
naughty Tarquins expulsion from the throne which
he had usurped. "Queen Bess," Joan OF Arc,
Pocahontas and host of other women have each
played conspicous part on the great theatre OF
this world But aside from wars, stratagems and
politics, woman's influence is all-powcrful in A.
fairs of the keart No man can hold up his right
hand and say have always been free from that
influence.
"Love rules the Court, the Camp, the grove,
And men below and saints above
For love is Heaven, and Heaven is love"
SIR WALTER ScoTT.
Even Paradise with its blissful shades and sbi.
ming bands of seraphic choristers, was not sufii,
cient for Adanl-that Man of moral and physical
pcrfections We are not to wonder, then, at the
universal prevalence of that "painful, pleasing
phrensied feeling" which poets and beautiful dam
| ua1o ho,.a o1road IN COLL Love. and which is ell
dued with the alchimistic power of Transforming
the alloy of Earth into the refined gold OF the
Heavenly City.
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GEN. HAMMOND AND THE CANDIDACY.

GEN. HAMMOND AND THE CANDIDACY.
We have received letter from Cen. HAMMOND IN
relation to the Of his name in our last
weeks issue which would like that I'll his friends
in the Congressional District could As .his u OF
course impossible, iuellcd to state to them its
purport although it not sent to bc made public
except ~ to the main point that he Ia. not, amt riH
ot consent ~ be considered canddute in the election
nou pendiny.
General HAMMOND appreciates Inoet wmmly tho
kindness Of his friends in pressing his name aa they
have done and he desires they should know that he is
very thankful to them. But he has long ago given
up all idea of again placing himself in auch an
arena ss the one here ~ be had, Or indeed in any
other position Of tho kind. He docs not imagine
that under the circumstances Of the present case, he
could now he successful il be rosy desired to be.
He therefore toes it tu be an swkard and rather
graceful thing to say that he positively declines
the position aud rould not serre # elected. Yet if
the ehancos cortain he would toe compelled tu
say if nothing loss would relieve him from the d.
elnna. lie il gricvvd to be placed in the attitude Of
even seeming to spurn what he knows il profercd in
kindness. But he cannot allow Any delicacy Vt that
sort to interfere with his positive aud mstarey formed
determination. lie Lus been open aud candid and
decided about thi. matter from tho 6rst and, whstev
happens, wishes 10 have no appearance Of double
dealing. lie has explicitly refused to be candidate
to every one who hls written to him, and with
RANGES Of regard hi. friends still continues
to do 70.
We have thu. giveu the substance Of the lettor al
luded to- partly in tho writer's words. In rsfe-
rence to the assertion thnt he would not serve if
elected" tnke tho liberty Of quoting preci.sy what
hs himself suys of it: Unless 1t is absolutely
cessxry. don't wish to say that print, as might
give great offence but beg you will lv, it be known
in the proper quarters. Aud give You authority
even to print it il YOU consider it required by the ex
gency."-We have done 50, nor do VIZ conceive that
any true friends of tho General will tuke unbrsge ut
it They will perceive bis feelings and admire the u
dependence Of his sentiments. lie is now in his 5Vth
year, when to deirceute contention IL both natural
and proper. Our earnest wishes attend him, for q
continuance Of his health and happiness.
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Dissolution.

1NHE Firm Of LEIGH & TUCKER is this day
j dissolved by mutual consent. Either part!
is allowed, to use the name nf the Firm in set ing up
thrir business. JOHN LEIGH,
ISAAC TUCKER.
Elge6ed April lS' 1857. At l6