Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-10-21
CHARLESTON n; CORRESPONDENCE, {; }:


molten has been stirred up Old Charleston has new
er had the pain Of witnessing since the memorable
crisis of 1897. The suspension exercises commenced
On Saturday last the Bank of the State leading the
van, followed up Monday and Tuesday by the
South Western Rail Road, South Carolina and Peo-
Piles Banks The panic which ensued, chiefly among
those who, un.ccustomsd to Bank operations, natu-
rally became suspicious of the availability of the bills
of tho Suspended Banks, was at once takcn advan-
tage of by the knowing ones and notes Of the Bank
Of the Stato-tho very best circulating medium c1-
nt-were freely sacrificed to tho rapacy Of specu
laturs, to the tune Of 10 and Is per cent discount
In such condition Of affairs, all confidence seemed
to be lost for the time being Many afraid 9TH
er to receive or pay out their small bills. for fear
either being unable to pass them to obtain change
in making purchascs-and consequently both buyers
and sellers wero brought to stand, and many good
opportunities of making sales lost. On Thursday the
Planters / Mechanics" and the Farmers g. Ex-
change" Banks followed suit. By this tine, the
element had subsidized and better understanding Of
the nature Of the difficulties seemed to prevail 1t
| was shown satisfactorily to the inexperienced in
Banking science that the bills Of the Bank of the
State under the denomination of FIVE dollars were not
only snle and available but indispensable, the only
currency that could be Immediately substituted for
the want of specie. Our store keepers commenced
vigorously to bid for thcm and those "selling off be-
| low cost > offered to pay premium Meanwhile
measures were set on foot to relieve the community
by legislation. The Charleston Delegation held q
meeting on Wednesday to talk the matter and if
possible devise some means of delivering their con
stuents out of this unfortunate dilemma but came to
the conclusion to suspend their opinions for the pres
ent and adjourned without tnking any action on this
subject.
The impression appears to prevail that general
Suspension will set all things right and place the
banks and every body equal footing Of mutual
confidence.
Our gay season slowly approaches; preparations are
in progress for brilliant winter campaign in tic de-
partrnent of public Exhibitions and Amuscments.
Tho Theatre is to DO opened shortly under the man.
agcment of Mr.. G.. T. Marchant, with bettor Stock
Company than has heretofore graccd the Stage in this
latitude. The building has been completely repaired
and reniodellcd. and furniture, scenery and dec
oratiyc appliances added. The following performers
constitute the Theatrical Curps: Mr.. G. F. Marchant
the mGnaser Mr.. John Dyott, as leading man, from
Wallack's and Durtons Theatres; Mr.. james Brown,
we'll known Comclian; Mr.. Chippcndalc and Mr.
Fisk, from; the broadway Theatre: Mr.. J. S. Smith,
from tlc Southern and Western Theatres; Mr. T. Rca,
already known in this city Mcssrs. Harrison, Aiken,
Harcourt Beverly Lewis, St. Cluir, and Others.
Mrs. Marchant, Mrs. France, from tho Broadway
and Burton's Theatres Miss Mary ShHw, Vocalist
from Wallack's and the Southern Theatres Miss R.
France, Miss S. Haisman Miss 4. &. Moroand, Mis-,
A. Raymond, Mrs. Rca, Mrs. lIarrisop, and others.
The Institute Fair opens on the 18th November
and during the same week, VIC arc to have the annual
Regatta and variety Of other attractive Exhibitions
which never fail to h our city with visitors.
The Steam Ship Isabel resumes her regular trips
to Havana on Monday next. She has been put in
fno order for geo. retted with new boilers and Ira
bracng and double air.tigbt buk-heads forward and
aft, and thoroughly renovated 'throughout.-Me
Mordecai & Co. aro her Agents and Owners in this
City.
Tomorrow is the regular Anniversary Of our time
honored Institution, the Orphan House--the exercises
have in consequence, bcen postponed to Thursday
22nd, interesting programme for which is in pre-
! parution. The Commissioners have appointed We'd
nesday tho day for the reception of visitors who
may desire to examine tho arrangements and system
of conducting this valuable Institute register is
kept in which visitors cnrohl their names with their
comments and suggestions. Many ofthcse leave lat-
ering testimony to the admirable discipline and gool
order prevailing in tie establishment, and the intel
liscnce and proficiency Of the pupils. Our Orphan
House is nvorito resort with our friends from the
country and is we'll worth tho attention of those who
may now visit The view of the city aud surroun-
ding country from the cupoa is quite picturesque and
rcpays the fatigue Of the ascent. Although fpe
cia day Of the week s generally recognized rcccp-
un day, the House s never closed to strangers vis
ting at other times, during such hours as will not
interfere with school duties and domestic arrange
mcns.
Our King Street Stores opening large and choice
assOrtmeuts of Fall and Winter Goods. In q few
weeks, We will expect To welcome Sume Of the SONS
and Daughters Of Old Edgefeld, to our fashionable
promenade, and glance around the well filed coun
ters in King Street will repay the troubles Of shop
ping. Your ladies will find New and Elegant Styles
of Silks and Dress Goois comprising everything rich
and beautiful for the Fall an Winter iaSi.iuns,-thc
newest Styles u Clua;s and Mauas-most beauti-
lul asscr,nents of Embrolcrics and lace gou;ls-di
rect imporasion-IIooP Skirts with a the latest en-
largemcnts and improvements, tc.-Ths being The
season for putting down new Carpets our importers
have laid in complete stock to suit all fances.-
Planters will hhYo wide field for selection in our
stocks of Dome.tes, Blankets and Negro Cloths
which have been carefully put up by experienced
hands. For the accommodation Of the ladies, I pro-
pose to quote weekly tue prevailing retail prices of
goods in King Strcct-wi;h which tables of our week.
y Prices Current do not furnish yuu.-Thc large dry
goods establishments Of Bancroft Leman, Fugartie
Stillmau, Calder Brown & Co. the Carpet Ware.
houses Of Lambert Howell, & Baetie the Millinery
Saloons Of Mrs Parker, Watts, McEleran and others
of equal celebrity avoritc resorts for the ladies'
Fine Cloths selling at S. to Sand Cashmere,
at $24 to S3-Frcnch Mernos 15c to s1-Apacas
25 to soc. Bombazncs 81 to H. Browning adyerti-
large assortment Of English and American Cali.
coos, at Ct to 12l cents Black Silks T5c to S4-Heavy
Satinetts and Kentucky Jeans rs to so cents At
Reads popular Sales Rooms there has been
grand opening during tue week, Of Ladies Cloaka,
Talmas, Basqucs, Laccs and Ribbons Collars and
Sleeves Trimmings &c., calculated to make sad haroc
with the purse-strinss Of inGulscnt papas and hem
prrked darlngs.' new kind Of cloth for close
mournng-the Armurc Cloth of rich black has
come out, aud will it is thought, be adopted this vim
ter. Somc very pretty styles of ladies bornes, it is