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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
EDGEFIELD FIFTY YEARS AGO!
Life and Death of Beck Cotton,
THE DEVIL IN TPETT1COAT 5
or,
Gods Revenge Against
HUSBAND KILLING !

WE have jus, printed few hundred copies Of
w the above pamphlet written bv Rev. W j..
WEENIS, author of the "Life Of Washington, !"
Life Of Marion" and other lesser productions, ans
said BY some to have been the most peculiar writer
Of any age This work is repletc with interest, es-
pecaiy so to the citizens Of this District as it con-
tains quite fair showing up Of the dark days
and murderous deeds Of old Edgefeld half GEN.
tury since.
GT For sale at this Office. Price 20 cents per
copy. Liberal deductions will be made to those
buying BY the wholesale.
Aug &c II 50
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
On the plan Of Single Numbers:
5,AOo PRIZES!
Nearly one Prize to every Nine Tickets.
MaSniHcent Scheme /!
TO BE DRAWN
EACH SATURDAY IN DECEMBER
APPROPRIATION PRIZES
$500 Prizes amounting gto................. S320,OOO
Whole Tickets $40; Halves SIS Quarters $3.50.

Whole Tickets SO; Halves SIS; Quarters $3.50.
PLAN OF TIE LOTTERY.
The Numbers from 10 50OOO, corresponding with those
Numbers the Tickets printed on separate slips Of paper
ars rncclel with small lin tubes and placed In wheel
The frs; 46T prizes, similarly printed and cncrclc,
placed in another wheel.
Tie wheels are then revolve, and number is drawn
from the wheel Of numbers aR, at the same time prize
drawn from The other Wheel The number AMI prHr drawn
out are ocnc, and exhibited To the audience and regis
tered by the Commissioners: the prize being placed agais
the number drawn This operation srcpcaed until all ht
prizes are drawn OGt.
Approximation 'Prizes.--The two preceding and
the two succeeding Numbers to those drawing the first
rrizrs will he rnlitc,o the 2S Approximation Prizes Fol
examples If Ticket M. I250 draws The $GnIn0 Prize
those Tickets numbered l1,24S, ll49, 1921 H. 9'2, will
each be entitled to S4uO. il Ticket No. A5O draws The
$00OO Prize those Tickets numbered SIS 81? ISL. 2 will
each be cncdD $780, and so OIL according to the above
scheme
The 5,OnO Prizes Of soh will be determined by the Inst
figure Orhe No which draws the S6O0O. For example, iftlIe
No drawing The Gnh0 prize ends with No l. then all the
Tckcls where The number ends In will be entitled 10 $2O
If the Number ends with Number then NIL tho Tickets
where the Number ends in will be entitled to $20 and so
CERTIFICATES OF PACKAGES will be sold at the
Certificate of Package Of ten Whole Tickets.
Certificate Of Package of ten Halt Iickes. ~
Certificate of Package Of ten Quarter iekss
Certificate Of Package OF ten Eighth Iickcls
In Ordering Tickets or Ccrtificntes,
Enclose the money address for the Tickets ordered
on receipt of which they will be forwarded by first mall
Purchasers have Tickets ending In any figure they may
designate
s:%- The List Of Drawn Numbers and Prizes will be
sel Ia purchasers Immediately after the drawing.
Purchasers will plense write their signatures pain
and Ave their Post Onics, County and State
Remember that every Prize is drawn and payable in
full without deduction
sA prizes Of l,DG0 and under, paid Immediately after
the rawng-othcr prizes the usnl time Of thirty days.
Ey-A All Communications strictly confidential.
~ Address orders Eir Tickets or Certificates to
:. SWAN 4 co, Augusta, Ga.
or S. SWAN, Montgomery. Ala.
~ list of the numbers tha, drawn from the wheel,
with tho amount Of the prize that each entitled TO,
will be published aier every drawing In the following pa
nprs-Sew Orleans Delta, Mobile Register. Charleston
Standard Nashville Gazette. Atlanta lntclIigenccr New
York Weekly Day Book, and Savannah Morning News.
Dec. 9, At AZ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
EDGEFIELD DTSTRICT.
IN COMMON PLEAS.
james Sheppard,

"HNPPRKUj I
TS. Foreign Attachment.
VIM. Hamilton.
TENIlE Plaintiff in the above stated case having
Il thi> day fled Ills Declaration in my Office and
the Defendant laving neither wife nor Attorney,
known to reside within the limits Of this State. on
whom copies Of said declaration with rules to plead
can be served on motion of Messrs Bonlan &
Adams, Plaintiffs Attorneys, Ordered that said
Defendant appear and plead to said Declaration
within a year and day ON the date hereof or
final and absolute judgment wlbe given against him.
T!lOS. G.. BACON, ccEp.
March 1857. lyq 10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
POSITIVE NOTICE.

A LII persons in anywise indebted to the Estates
N Dr. o. Nicholson, decd, or Maj. J. C.
Allen decd, to the Subscriber. are hereby mo-
tilted that they MUST PAY THE SAME prior
to the 18th February next. have got 70 close up
the busnessof those Estates at nm early date, and
consequently expect al|indebted 10 settle Do
promptly. Heed yc, what say, and COVERT your
selves accordingly. !. o. W. ALLEN.
Dee9 2p 4s
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23

AOtTO SlA, GA,
4 RE now receiving at their NEW STORE
~ No. aSS Broad-strect, q large and elegant as,
sortmcntof.
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods
Tier stock is one of the LARGEST and MOST
ELEGANT in their line in the city, and c"mprses
all Of the latest and most complete slys Of the seal
SON. They would respectfully solicit public patron
age and cordially invite all ,o.cxanine their Goods
LADIES' Dress GOODS.
Fancy Dress Silks plaids anl Stripes;
Rich silk Robes A'Quile, very heavy;
Rich Bayadrre Silks; ropns;
Handsome Fouards;
Pain l;lack Silks. all widths and high lustrrs:
Elack lirocade Silks, Stripes, Plaid and Fisurcs
Mourning and Half Mourning Silks, Rich French
Printed all Wool Delainrs, Robes A'quiI!c, Baya
derc Stripes, Cashmere D'ccossc, Valencia Plaid.
and Taratans, and variety of other Goods fur
Children.
Printed Coburgs; Paramat'as;
English and French Meriro, !;
Plain and Printed Deluines and Pcrsians, all
qualities:
French, English and American Prints, great va
iiely;
French, English ana American Ginghams, great
variety;
Plain, Printed and Opera Flannels;
Clnaks and manlllas. o. the latest styles, from
low priced t" very rclI, in great variety;
Chenille Shawls and Scirfs aud almost every
description, from low priced TO very fine quality
y large ortment If Linen Cio hs, all eulurs, for
Cloaks and Alanlillas;
Mourning Goods, Of every style, suitabI. for the
season;
Hoop Skirts, every style and quality used
Corsels, French and Railroad.
ENIBR0IDERIEs
or all kinds, and fair assortment, Of French Work
eli Collars, Sleeves, Bands. Flouneings, Embroil-
cred Skirts, llandkcrchefs Infants Waists, Work
ed Edgnes, and Insrrngs.
Gloves, Of all kinds, for Ladies, Gents and Boys
F!anncls, large assortment, all prices and quail
ties;
Alcrino Vests, for Ladies, Children and Gents.
PANTALOON GOODS.
All styles Cassimers, Doeskins, Corduroys, Sat-
inetls Tweeds, Plain and Plaids kentucky Jeans,
Carolina Jeans; Merino Cassmers, for Children !;
Paids and Rub Roys. for Children, &c.
PLANTATION GOODS.
Larges assortment aud greatest variety Of Plan
tation ami Servants goods in the city. comprising
the most durable Goods in the market in the way
of KerSeys, White and Brown Plains, heavy rwills,
iIuseys, Osnaburgs and Stripes, lIonespuns, Paids
and FIannels.
BLANKETS.
Negro Blankets, White and Grey;
Saddle I"
Travelling
Mackinaw
Fancy Of every description.
Bed Blankets. from Il small Crib Blanket to
very large and superior Blanket.
AS We have but one price, our Goods will be Of
fcrcd at the lowest prices, which we guarantee to
be ny low us any in the Southern country. Our
system not only compells us to sell our Goods at
the lowest prices, but it also protects the huyer
does. where there is an asking aud taking price.
All Orders will receve our personal aud prompt
attention, and our best judgment in executing them.
BROOM s. NORRELL,
Augusta Sept 80. IT, 38.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
FALL TR AID E.!
H, L. CUNNINGHAM & co,
GROCERS AND PROVISION MERCHANTS,
ANDDEALERS IN
FOREIGN WINES g. LIQUORS,
HAMBURG, S. G.

WN7E take this opportunity OF returning thanks
w to our patrons and friends for the very liberal
encouragement and f;lvors have received for sew
eral years past and respectfully solicit continuance
of the same Our highest aims, and best endeav.
ors will be to merit and deserve the patronage OF
our old customers, friends and The public generally,
by conducting our business as We have done hereto
fore, and increasing our reputation for
Low Prices and Fair Dealing,
And making it to the decided advantage Of all who
favor us with their trade.
The increased patronage we have received =, ana
are continually receiving has induced US to BU Y a
LARGE and WELL ASSORTED Stock Of Goods,
in order to meet the growing demands and increase
of trade.
The Superior Quality
or 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
PRICES, and the VERY BEST QUALITY OF
GOODS. is the system of business the subscribers
are determined to carry outs This will be made APP
plicable 10 every branch Of their business
Our Goods in all in: tanccs 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
CONPI .ETE ASSORTMENT. .of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
Estate Of John Dolby, decd.

4 IL persons indebted to the Estate Of John
n Dolby, decd, are requested to settle up prior
to Tuesday lhe 10Th day Of january next. And
those having demands against said Estate arc no.
tilted to render them in, properly attested, by that
date as we intend making final settlement OF the
personal Estate on that day.
DEVORE & ATKINS, Agents
For Matilda Dolby, Adm'x.
q Ill
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23

CHEAP FURNITURE.
TNNHE Subscribers intending to close their bu-
u siness, offer for sale, a 7 COST, FOR
CASH, their entire Stock of
CABINET FURNITURE,
or their own u 'anufacture, and which is inferior
to none ever offered in tIis market Our present
stock consists Of a lot of splendid
BUREAUS, WARDR0BES, BEDSTEADS,
CA large and beautiful Variety
Sofas and Lounges,
BOOKCASES, TABLES, WASHSTANDS. &c.
Which we vii sell at the lowest prices for CASH
in order to wind up our business as soon as posi-
lie. Great Bargains will bc Offered, as We hope
to sell out soon, and have therefore marked on,
Furniture at very low figures. Call in and SCI US
REPAIRING!
We continue to do Repairing of every descrip,
ton, promptly, in the best manner, and very
clrcap for CASH
Notice This.
We have sold some of our Furniture OH credit, and
hereby respectfully request all indebted to pay "
at an early date. Those who fail to comply will
this reque It by Tic 1St January next, will have tt
settle with all Attorney This is true as Gospel.
NJ. a. MARKERT,
W. GOT1SCIIAlk.
Oct ii 1857 If 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
Blue Ridge Rail Road Comp'ny
IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
ESshsssssssa Eastdssssa &ssssa fSa all
$780, Ss5ssyp-sss- -Hs7si. 4ssGSst

NOVEMBER 8, 1857.
CUBsCRIBERS to the Capital Stock of this
- Company arc hereby notified that the Twelfth
and THIRTEENTH INsTALMENTS upon the
first subscription, and FIVE PER CENT. upon
the amount of the second subscription, are re-
qurcd to be paid as follows
The Twelfth Instalmcnt on the I'd day OF Janu-
airy, 1853.
The Thirteenth Illstalment and Five per cent
on second subscription, OIL the Sd day Of Februa-
ry, 1865. by order.
- VIM H. PER0NNEAU, Treasurer
Dec Ut Al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
NOTICE,

HAVING been employed by Mcssrs. SIBLEY
LII s. USHER to supcrintcnd their interest in
the Cotton Trade, 1 hope to share a}lbcral
portion of the Trade that comes to. cur Market.
now return my sincere thanks TO the Planters
of Edgcfcld, Abbeville, Luhrens and Newberry
Districts, for the liberal patronage that have re-
tnuancc Of the same same. :
1 give the very HIGHEST PRICES for Cotton
and other produce. ~! want is a showing, and
will buy Il. L. GENTRY.
Hamburg, Sept % If 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23

The Editor of the Elizabeth City On. C
Pioneer, in his last issue, publishes the follow
ing:
WANTED! Immediately, and earlier if prac-
ticable, an EditresS to take charge of the out
side Of this paper. The situation in which We
find ourse!f renders it indispensable that we
therefore give notice to any ONE, possessing the
rsguiSHe qualifications, who may desire to give
Il helping hanL 10 the improvements Of man
kind, that an application will be duly consil-
cred.
We offer the following liberal terms 10 one
suiting us:
BoARD-A comfortable home with an agreea-
lie companion.
DnEss-" Something to wear"-slls not to
cost over one hundred and fifty dollars each.
Caters limited to too pair per 1oeek, bonnets
ad kdiium. Having sort of weakness in the
way of pretty bonnets oursel(, an unlimited in
dull gence i'll head coverings will be allowed.
Shawls, aces, .jewelry etc, all open to future
negotiations. Profits equally deyisible.
The contract must be drawn up by the clerk
of the court, and sealed in the presence of a
Minister Of the Gospel-and as many more as
may be desirable.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN COMMON PLEAS.

". ID. Jennings,
Is Foreign -dftachmen.
c. p. Corley.
TTEIE plaintiffs in the above stated cases. having
L this day filed their Declarations in my Office,
and the Defendants having nc;ther wives ror At
lnrncys known l., reside within the limits nf this
State, on whom copies Of said Declarations with
rules 10 plead can be served, On motion of Mrssrs.
Carr"'! Il Bacon, Plaintiffs Attorney, Ordered that
said Defendants appear and plead to said Decla'a-
ton within a year and day from the date hereof,
or final and absolute judgement will be given
against them. THOS. G. BACON, ED.
May %, 1857. ly 25
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23

DIscouRAGED.-A man was once relating a
story of being on locomotive that struck a
COW standing on the track, and threw her seve-
raj rods into the field, where she lit squarey
upon her feet, with her head towards the train,
and strange to tell, she wasn't hurt mite.
e But didn't she look scared ?" inquired a lis
tener. Well, don't know whether she was
scared or not, but she looked q good deal dis
coatraged."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN ORDINARY.

hiS4t
IN ORDINARY
Young Merchant
Bailey Merchant and others, =
Henry B. Gallman and wife
Mary Ann and others.
TT appearing TO my satisfaction that Joel Mcr-
i chant and James Merchant, two OF the Defeh-
dants in the above stated case, reside beyond the
limits Of this State, 1t is therefore ordered that
they do appear and object to the division or sale ,f
the Real Sstate Of Robert Merchant, decd, on or
before the 10Th Of January next. (ls5Sy5or their
consent to the same will be entered of record.
W. +. DURisOE, o.ED.
Oct. 49,; l2,e. ,AE
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
ROMEO FOR SALE.

n offer for sale my thoroughbred Devon Bull,
Il ROMEO; bred by Mr. IIoeombe, of Devon
dale. Delaware. Will be sold very low if applied
for Immediately. Romeo was four years old last
April. X. WAkD:
Dec. IS 1857 St 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
ESTATE JUDGE BUTLER.

DERSONS having demands against tho above
i Estate viii obge by forthwith handing state
mcnts of the same, properly at, sted, to W. P.
Butler Esq, at Edgeeld c. H., or forwarding them
by mail to the subscriber at Barnwcll C. II.
- JOHNSON HAGOOD, Adn'or
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
'Ehe Superior Quality
GROCERIES

COMPLETE ASSORlMESI .of
G r OC Err ES,
-cunsisling Of
LOAF. CRUSHED, CLARIFIED, ST. CROIX
AND ORLEANS SUGARS,
ORLEANS SYRUP & CUBA MOLASSES,
TENNESSEE AND BALTIMORE BACON,
LARD, SODA, STARCH,
SOAP, CANDLES,
WHITE WINE AND APPLE VlNEGARS, &c.
Also
A large assortment of
WINES AND LIQUORS,
Consisting of Pipes, Half Pipes and Quarter Casks of
IMPORTED BRANDIES,
OF the following celebrated Brands and VintagSs,
Ota,l, Dupy Sc Co.. 1898, 1871, lS47.
Alex. Signrtt, 1892, 1855.
hlarel IL Co., le47.
Azarat Sgnett, lS49.
j. Dupy, ls4S.
P.Sisneit, 1850.
OLD BORDEAUX AND CHAMPAGNE
BRANDlES.
-ALso-
MADEIRA, PORT AND SHERRY WINES,
HOLLAND GIN,
JAMAICA AND ST. CliQlX RUNS,
G!BSON'S EAGLE W ulSkEY, AND
Domestic Liquors Of all kinds!
TIE ARRANGE Of our Store arc such as 10
make this Establishment i'll fact the substitute Of tic
cellar of every consumer.
HOTELS and persons wanting small assorted
lots Of Choice Wines aud Liquors for special occa-
siulls, can be supplied at the shortest notice.
COUNTRY TRADE supplied at the Wholesale
pliccs
FAMILIES can command the best Table Wines
at very low prices as also the cheapest sorts Of
Wines and Liquors for culinary purposes.
PHYSICIANS requiring tine Liquors for nedi-
cal purposes particularly solicited to call and en-
anime our Stock.
We keep constantly on hand
GaAR@m vAE0mWV
Or Saddles, Brides, Martngalcs. Whips, Saddle
Blankets, Bed blankets, several Cases Of fine
Sewcd and Pegged Boots aud Shoes, La
dies, Misses and ChiLlren's Shoes,
Waterproof Hunting and Ditch
er's Bouts, Boys and Mems
Brogans from No To Is,
Fur, Wool aud silk Hats,
Cloth, Plush and Fancy Caps,
Osnabures, Shcetngs, Shirtings, Stripes.
Georgia Plains. Gunny and Dundee Bagglng,
Bale Rope, Twine, &c, SC.
We solicit CASH ORDERS from parties not
visiting our Town, and will endeavor in all INSTALL
ees TO satisfy in every particular, all who conidc
their orders 10 US.
Persons visiting this Market are earnestly soci-
ted to give us a call before they make their purcha-
scs We are determined 10 make it to their nd van
tage by selling them their supplies LOWER than
they can buv them elsewhere.
G1- We will give the market price for Cotton,
and every other kind of produce offered.
HENRY SOLOMON.
II. J.. s. G.. C. CUNNINGHAM.
Hamburg, Sept. 81 1857 tim 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
Blankets and Negro Cloths.

l 1NOUW N NUftR ELL, Augusta, Ca,
ID have On hand very large assortment of
NEGRO BLANKETS, KERsEYS, STRIPES,
OSNABURGS, sc.
comprising 4 great variety of these Goods, which
they are offering at extremely low prices, and in
accordance with the times, and to which they
would call attention.
Augusta Dec lG tf 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

TIME Subscriber offers Tor sale hs HOUSE and
i LOT in the Village of Edgcfed, consisting
Of three acres, with every necessary building on
the premises, well of excellent water, &c.
Terms accommodating. w. LOGUE.
Mar If 8
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23

A VERDlcr.-An Indian had gone to Albury
one cold morning, and got very drunk. On his
way home he became completely overcome; laid
him down and was frozen to death. His tribe
there were very much disposed to initiate the
habits of the white men, accordingly held an in
quest over the dead body. After long pow
WOW, they finally agreed to this verdict, that
the deceased came to his death by mixing too
much water with his whisky, which had frozen
to him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
TRIAL OF MARTIN PQSEY !!

WYE have on hand and for sale q few hundred
w copies of the Trial Of MARTIN POSEl
for the
Murder of his Wife, Matilda H. Posey,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23

Habits are as easily caught as 'yallar BIRDS
Let circus arrive III town, and IN less than
week laif the boys in town will be throwing
summersets, and breaking their necks over an
empty mackerel barrel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
Octagon Burial Cases

TjNHE Subscriber keeps constantly on hand at his
L Furniture Rooms. opprst. the Post Office Il
large assortment Of this new STYLE of METALLIC
BURIAL CASES, of beautiful form, and finished
in perfect resemblance OF highly polished ROSE
WOOD. These CASES are now extensively used
and possess many valuable advantages over all
Collins now before the public.
Also
will also keep ready for delivery at n moments
warning, Il fine Stock Of WOOD COFFlNS, Of my
own manufacture, aud Of all szss, prices and quality
JOHN NJ. WITT.
Edgcticld, May l3 If is
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
Notice,

A LII persons indebted to the Estate of Bcnia-
"A min L. Murrell, Deceased, are requested to
settle the same; and those having demands against
sail Estate, will present them properly attcsted
LUXE, LUZ ,CULIGiERHEnA5TlII, IiEH III Adm,rs.
Dec Is 1917 Il SO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
HURRA FOR NICARAGUA!,'

rJNHE Undersigned bcgs leave to inform the
4 Public that they are opening q very large
and well selected Stock Of
Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps,
BOOTS, SHOES, TRUNKS. UMBRELLAS, &c.
Also, splendid assortment of D0MESTICS,-all
of which will be sold at low price for Cash.
rs Give us a trial-it ,ciu be to- youa. o,cn in
terest! SIMON & KROUCH.
Hamburg, S. c., Sept2S Sm 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23

TRICKS OF TnADE-%hcre's an awful nigger
i'll tue Montgomery watermelon trade! It's
horrible, the way lie contrives to get his finger
into the eyes Of his culud brcdren Now, for
example, about some weeks ago when musk
melons were in season, this black green-grocer
one morning, was negotiating sale to rather a
smart darkey who was trying desperately to
got the better in the transaction.
Said the seller
"Now, de way sells dem mush-millions to
everybody else is two for fifteen cents, but since
its you,' and here the black scamp assumed Il
most confidential and insinuating tone, l'll let
you lab three oh 'um for quarter"
This very particular friend bit, transfer Of
property at once took place and the purchaser
walked off, but had not gone half square when
something appeared to have worked through his
wool, for back lie came to the wagon.
Look ere How DAT! Tree for quarter !!
dat more dan two for dime an half! Glib me
back my money!'
"Nebber correcks mistakes, sarw said the
trader, as a crescent shaped eruption of ivory
traverSed his sable mug from ear to ear.-Mont-
'gome,y Messenger.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-12-23
TO THE PUBLIC:

fFHE Undersigned having sold the American
l. Hotel to G.. c.. CUNNINGHAM q Co.
take this occasion to return our thanks TO the pub.
lie generally for the liberal patronage bestowed
npon US. and would solicit the same for its 6resent
Propre'ors. Respectfully;
o. Mp. SCOTT s. co.
Hamburg, May 80, 1871, ~ ~ jEEt