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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
DECISIVE,

1t bus been rumorcd, and believed by mnny, that
Mr.. JoHs A. WASHINGTON designed removing the re.
mains of GEORGE WASHINGTON from Mt. Vernon.
To contradict this, it s only necessary to publish the
ioiiaBing part Of the contract between the said JOIN
A. and the kegert of the Ladies Association:
at is coyeuanted between the parties that the said
John A. Washington, his heirs or assigns, shall place
the vault at Mount Vernon in snch SECURE and per-
muasnt condition as be or they shall SEQ fit, as not
to include mofe than half acre Of land and that the
closure shall neeer be rcmored or .distarbs.l,"
OF course this must bo allowed to decide the moote
point.
But there is another matter yet in doubt, viz
whether This Mr.. J. A. WASHINGTON is at all related
to tho Pater FairiaS The Home Journal snys he
is not.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
THE PROSPECTS.

It is probable, that corn will be abundant over tho
southern country; that the crop of cotton will be IN
average one; that the price Of bresdstufs will be
moderae that cotton will continue sell at present
rates. and if any thing, go notch higher; that me-
groes and landed estate will advance in value even
upon the present fair estimates; andthut, conse-
quence of all these things money willbccomc sufficient
y abundant to relieve the difficulties Of the day and re-
storo of prosperity to tho people at large.
From part of the country do We hear of any such
pressure will lead to distress. The principle of
"bearing and forbearing" has enabled MI to weather
the late financial Storm Nobly persisted in, as it is
likely to be-and tho horn of plenty, the blessing of
peace, coar conscienccs and plenty of cash, will
mark the good tmc a-colning.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
MODEL STREETS.

The attention of all amateurs and connoisscurs in
street-making il especially invited to tho smoothness
and elegant finish of two or three streets in our town.
One of them mny he found in front Of Mrs. BAcoSs
residence and lending by the Episcopal Church. But
this is scarcely of equal merit with tho billy street
which connects tho village proper and that portion OF
our environs known ns BancomLe. Perhaps two such
specimens of perfect street working arc not to lie
found this side Of New Haven It does seem to us TINT
public meeting would not be amiss to render vote
of thanks TO our city officers on account Of the classic
elegance with which these highways arc preserved
and improved.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
COL. oRR,s POLITICS.

copy of an admirable speech byscol onR, known
the "Craytonre Speech" is upon tho tnbo before
We have just read it with high degree Of satis-
faction. The points which Gro made by tho speaker
arc nearly all conclusive and good. We cannot find
that ca" onn differs with Senator HAMMOND, unless
it he in an unaffected attachments to the American
Union and nm abiding disnclinationto see it broken
up. Upon the present policy of South Carolina and
the South, Col. ORR and the Senator think alike.
So do they upon the Conference Bill; and upon tho
Slave Trade question and upon thepropriety of our
acting in concert with the Democratic Party
We hope to publish, soon, partif not NIL Of Col.
Onn'S able speech. -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
LABOR SAVING coSrR1yAScEs.

Whoever saves another hard work, is q benefactcr
of his specics and we have no doubt every business
man aims to acquire rs much money with us little
delay MS possible. The most complete plan, the
shortest road VIC know Of by which such end can be
reached, is that opened by Samuel Swan Co.. in
their grand Georgia Lottery, which, on remittance
to them, at Augusta, Georgia, of eu, FIVE or two aud
half dollars, will return yos n whole, hall or quar-
ter ticket which may prove 50 lucky ns to put you
in funds, and spare you the necessity Of drudgins
painfully for the almighty dollar. 90
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
uTuE SorJrIEHN mATRON."

4 delayed note, from this ostiinabe parsonage to
the Iutsraut of our Town. is this week presented to
,ie public OF Ydgussld. AS tho occasion of TIE
FOURTH passed by unlmpfoved may it not be well for
our Inteudaut to seize tho opportunity Of the BoSHAN
dinner uf next week to solicit nid for tho Mt Vernon
Enterprise. Have we no "0ctaria Walton Lcverts, "
whose 1eal will npe them to lend helping hand in
this matter? Pease ssad the lctter to which we OIL
ude, and sse if something cnnncl 10 lpne Edseheld,
yo believe has done little or nothing in the business
as yet. Do, or do not, our ladies desire Plars IN
this picture? We will sustain their decision OF tho
uuestiop whutoyer it may bo.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
REV. L. Il. GWALTNEY.

The Southern Bafti.'. noticing that our Village
Bptist Church had secured pastor the above
gentleman, says:
"We take pleasure in announcing that this old md
important church has at length secured pastor,
concerning whom We have strong hopes. Rev. Lu-
ther Rice Gwatney ha. come to this church with the
best anteceden.s on his part. His father is old
and we'll tried Baptist minister in Virginia, and we
have had the pleasure OF knowing him and his family
for about twenty years. Mr.. GwaliRey hos pursued
thorough course of study and was tho acceptable
pastor for period, in Grcenville, n. C. lie Is to
commence his duties in EdgeGed about the middle
of September. The church in EdgeGeld has long
had uble ministers. DR.. b. Manly was pastor for
series of yearz, End DR.. W. B. johnson, for about
quarter Of century, wa believe"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25

The success which has, thus far, attended their ex
ertions,-aided as they have been, by tho voice of
eoquence and the spontaneous offerings Of patriot
ism-cmbol,lens them to appeal To- the whole country,
not petitioners for assstaucc but, SiSters IN
roking their brethren to up to tho great work,
and to place their natire oferinga nlso on tho grave
Of their common Father-of the man who has been
unequalled in the tide of time, for his wisdom, his
self negation, and his purity 1t is believed that the
approaching Anniversary Of American Independence
-nn event so inseparably connected with the memory
of the Patriot, whom we all delight to honor, ,riH
present to J.iow-citisens fitting occasion to Ell
roll Mcmtlres az membrrs Of m Annexation ,rhose
sole impulse Is that Of disnterested lore Of Country,
and, therefore, respectfully, ask, that you will make
such arrangements for the Fourth of July 1858, as in
your wisdom, may seem best for obtaining conribu-
tons in aid of tho great object which every American
should cherish in his heart Of hearts.
As daughter Of South Carolina, feel proud to
know thnt by her generous espousa of the Mt. Yer
non cause, she is ar second to in this trib-
ute to the memory of the Father of his Country (;
but ss due the patriotic contributions of Charles
ton. Will not the citizens Of the INTERIOR feel it q
privilege to emulate her example, and to have their
names recorded at Mt Vernon, among those who
purchased and consecratcd it to his memory. Their
aid too, is neeed to sustain tho present position Of
their gallant State.
bog leave to append dn extract from our B. By-aws,
by which it will be aeen that small sum from each
individual, confers the privilege of membership in an
Association the accomplishment Of whose work must
he object of pride and qualification to NIL who have
aided in it however humbly. enclose you n sub
seription papcr-thc money which may bo collected
be sent to the Editors of tie Courier" Charles
ton. The names Of subscribers can DO sent to the
Courier and to the Regent. I have tho honor to be
with great respect,
ANN PAMELA CUNNINGHAM,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
LARGE RELIGIOUS ,IEEr1Ne.

Quo of tho biggest Of the "big meetings" Of the
season took place ut Dry Creek Baptist Church ON
Sunday last. From carly morn until li o'clock, the
Columbia road WAS alive with carriages, barouchea,
bugyi-s wagons carts, &c. carrying the old and the
young the good und tho bud, malls and female, white
and black, to the sceno Of action. In the oyoning,
nil returned in the same mannor. Tho rush was i'm
m,nsc No accident Tho meeting We think, eontin-
ucs thruuch the present wOek.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
THE REVIEWS.

The military Reviews for Edsehea came of last
week Our new General Of Brigade wns out with his
.ta, and addressed the Regiments with high aceep-
liability. With the exception of a fsticuf or two,
and some pretty fierce eeetioneering everything
passed vfr s.nouthly. General ALoRAGxE ID staunch
advocate of the present Military System in South
Carulna, and 1--WE nnS think) with good reason.
Tie General goes to review his Abbeville ReSi-
ruents this week.
Governor ALLs1oN has not been around the pros
ent season. having paid portion Of the State bis
othcul call last summer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25

MgLAScnoLY.-We regret to learn, that Mr..
+. T. Pentecost, of the firm of W. S. Cothran &
Co., of Rome, Ga, and formerly of this city, q
gentleman we'll known in business circles, and
highly esteemed for his social virtues and bust.
ness qualifications, met with a strange and fatal
accident on the evening Of Aug. lth. He was
beating off; with his hands, humble bee that
was flying about his head, and slowly retreating
backwards, when he suddenly fell into q gully
at his heels, and struck his head in such q man.
ncr rs to in urc the spine at the lower joints of
the neck The effect was an instant paralization
of the muscles of the body below the head, and
y gradual sinking away, until the following eve.
ming, when he expired. He was buried on Fri.
day evening in the new city cenetcry.-Au9asta
Dispatch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
EDGEF1ELp pAp FIST ASSOCIATION.

At tho lust meeting of this Body they appointed
the next meeting to be hold with tho Little Stevens
Creek Church, 10 miles North Of Edge6sld c. IT,, on
Saturday, the lltk September next-the Delegates
to assemble Mt 10 o'clock, A. NJ, organize the Body,
mon..
Rev. D. D. BRuysoS was appointed to preach tho
Association Sermon, and Rev. j. S. MATHEWS his al
ternate; Row.. j. NJ. CHILss tr preach the Charity
svrmon-Rev w. p. HILL his alternate,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25

The Charleston Eeening Ners of the 10Th inst,
thus refers to the Moutrie House at Suvnns Island
"rhis summcr resort has been unusally patronsed
this season, and is Gaiptancd in an admirable man.
nsr. Some years Of experience and observation hayo
satisfied us that during the prevalence of spidemcs
in tho city, business men from the country may aafey
come to the Moultrie House. sleep there at night and
attend to their business in town in the day"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
DIR. A. II. DAWSON, IN NEW SoRK.

This gentleman has delivered bis MT. Vernon Lee
ture in the CITY Of New York. The Erpress and
Tribune alludo to tls circumstance; and, although
the attendance small the lxatures is sad to have
closed amidst "great applause"
We take occasion to repeat that We have copies of
Mr.. DAwsoN,s Grafton on hand, at rs cts per copy,
bs proceeds to be applied to the Mt Vernon Cause.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
ANN PAMELA CUNNINGHAM,
Regent Mt, Vernon Ladies' Assertion.

EXTRACT FROM BYLAWS OF THs Mt. VERNON As
sociArioS." Any citizen Of the United States from
whom the Regent any Of the Vice Regents the Secre
tary the Treasurer any local Board, authorized
Agent may for that purpose receive or recognize the
receipt of the sum Of one dollar, shall be member
of the Association and tho payment Of the farther
sum of dollar, in any year, shall entitle
member to attend and vote at the Annual meeting Of
the Association of that year."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
THE OCEAN cABLE.

Our Imp applied to tho machine upstairs for
something OH the subject Of tho ocean ectric tele-
graph, and, after muny trials could only procuro'he
following paraphrasc of well-kiown stanza upon
tho sun. We arc by no means Obliged to the young
gentleman for allowing the name of our venerable
paper to be used in the preparation of anticli-
max. Ills excuse, that nothing else occurred to him
and tho machine at the time 30 well calculated to
effect that transition is only adding insult to injury
But without moro words, hero is the delectablo pro-
ductiun:
The lightnings rush'd in electrical fight,
Along the big depths of the sea-
The fishes NIL, half in Joy, half in fright,
Cried, "Damn it, how deliberately naguetizel,
intellectually ybridle-w md telcgrashcal-
ly cdge6edadyertiseritcd we shall be-"
Knock of half Of tallow-candlo seven crackers,
and two drinks of bald faced, from the scamps month
ly allowance, for that and send the machine down
to HANrs Blacksmith Shop for repairs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25

Mr.. EDIToR During my latc absence from homo
the following graceful touching, und eloquent appeal
was directed to my address through the Post Office
Though the occasion contemplated in it has passed
by, yet its lofty, lis patriotic, and II might almost
say) religious sentiment, should not be lost to our
gallant people, who proud to boast of their at-
tachhent to the South 10 Southern patriots, and to tho
glorious memories of Southern Revolutionary heroes.
Will they-can they f"rgct, the lust, and most cher
ishra abiding place of the grentcst of warriors the
greatest of satcsmon, and tho greatest of men?
Those lihprpl-minded, hgh:tOncd, ard generous
men and women, who wish to rescue tho tomb of
Washington from oblivion, can find q subscription
list either with Mr.. Ramsay, the Post Muster, or my
SELF and can also printed and well authenticated
documents ntesng the object to which thoir bounty
is to be applied Respectfully,
JOSEPH ABNEY, Intendant
RICHMOND, juno Goth, 1855
TO TIE INTENDANT AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF EDGEF1ELD.
Gentlemen You are aware that the women of tho
United Statcs are dcvong their best energies to the
sacred object of perpoually securing to their country,
as "holy shrine" of National affection, the Home
and the Tomb Of Washington.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
COM NJ UM TON S.
For the Advertiser.
BoSHAM DINNER AND THE LADIES'

BoEHAM DINNER AND THE LADIES.
Notice is hereby given to the ladies of the District,
that the Committee Of Arrangements will set for them
separate table, furnished with cloth and plates and
with good tarbac4c qilncT Of nsats bread &C., to
which tho ladies are earnestly requested to add az
much cakes and pastry they may choose to furnish.
j. II. MISIS, Chair.
Committee of Arrangements.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25

The hair of Milard Fillmore is, on The other hand,
brown. with slight admixturo of white.
The hur Of franklin Pierce is dark brown, of
which he has plentiful crop.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
HYM E N e AL.

MARRIED, OIL the 10Th inst, by J. Quattlebum Esq,
Mr.. JAMES ROBINSON and MISS HARRIET
0UTZS, all of this District.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25

THE FIFTH HUSBAND GoNE-A few weeks
since, says the New Orleans Crescent, we men.
toned, as singular circumstance, the marriage
of German widow in the Third district to her
ftM husband-no one of the previous four hav.
ing outlived his wedding year Well, few
days since this fifth husband took the yellow fe.
yer. He died, and on Fri!ay he was buried.
Thissngular and mostremarkable fatality among
the husbands of one lady would create doubtful
talk among that lady's acquaintance, were she
not we'll known and respected, and the causes of
death of her different husbands we'll known to
thei friends. As it is, it is one of the most GU
rious instances of fatality we ever heard Of.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
COM N E R CIAL.

HAMBURG, August %, 1858.
Cotton.-Thc Receipts and Sales Of Cotton for the
past week in this market have been very light Pri
ccs remain firm at former quotations, viz to 1T
cts per lb. h.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
BUCK HORN.

SWAMP FEvER.-Thc Natchcz Courier says:
ave hear of nnumerable eases of swamp fever
among both whites and blacks in the parishes
opposite us in Louisiana, and in the lowands of
this State, occasioned by the falling waters: Not
few of these cases are brought on this side of
the river, and from the peculiar appearance OF n
person having the swamp fever, the skin being
more or less yellow, some persons are apt to
mistake such cases for yellow fever We have
heard n sklful physician pronounce swamp fever
Nothing more or less than chronic yellow fever.
' NJ o. Delta, august l3h.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25
"lf4,t1rnwn1-
The NIouItric House

We are suthori.ea ts state that Capt Z. B. FoREs1
is no longer candidate for Ordinary Of Edgefcld.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-08-25

@1- The deaths from Yellow Fever in New Orleans
on Mopday yoro 6fty-eight, on Tuesday forty six,
and on Wednesday forty three.
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AUGUSTA, August 81, 1858.
Cotton.-Salcs to-day SO baes-32 at 1ls; Al at
III ut u; and bales new ut IL! cents. Receipts
II balcs-9 of tho new crop.
Sait.-We note some movement in Salt, with arsnp-
ward tendency in prices. We hear of sales at @ cts
Fo s..
Grain.-Wheat is in actiye demand at firm and ad:
Yancing prices. Wo quote good to prime Rod 81 10
sl,05; good to prime White Sl,l to S,eO--the lat
ter figure however, for very select article. Corn Is
in better demand, at slightly improving prlccsj We
quote G9 to GS cents per bushe.
Fiour.-Country Flour is also in good demand, at
advancing prices. Wo quote Tennessee Supcrfne
S5,25 to $3.50 in bags and barrels, Extra Family
S5,T5 to Sc in bags and barrels.
Bacon-Wc note no improvement in this article.
The demand is limited at unchanged quotations. Ten
ne.scc Sides l04 to lc for Ribbed and Clear; Should
crs &c.; Huns 10 to l2c.
NEW YORK, August 20.
Sales Of Cotton to-day 400 bales. Flour buoyant,
with sules Of $4,000 barrcls Ohio advanced 10 cents
and quoted at $j,S4 q &c. and Southern advanced
Ii cents per barrel, and quoted at $5,4O @ 5,75
Wheat advancing with sales of $4,000 bushels
White 81, 40 @ LEO, and Rcd Sl,20 @ l,3O
CHATTANOOGA, August 10.
The following quotations are the most reliable We
can gather from actual salos!
Nacoa--sineo last report 1000 ths changed hands
ut tic, hog round Stock limited to about 10000
u.s. Demand moderate.
Corn-Dull at is @ IL cents, sacks, delivered at
depot. Supplies light
Fiour.-Noue in market except for retail.
Wheat.-Red 65 @S 20 cents; White Is % So
coming in freely at these figures.
NEW ORLEANS, August 1S.
Sales Of Cotton 1000 bales Prices stiifer but quo
tations unchanged. Prime Coffee III cents. Red
Wheat 90; Western Mess Pork advanced l2i cents
SlS,25.
CINCINNATI, August II. a..
Flour dull and unchanged. Whiskey 2Sc. Pro-
visions, nothing doing. Wheat CSC. a $l,10. Oats
firm at 60c. Corn dull.
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For the Advertiser.

SALUDA, August goth, 1858.
Mn. oR:-Dcar Sir-Pcrmit me through tho
columns of your paper, to give brief sketch of q
Barbecue given at the Old Steam Mill Station near
Mt. Anon Academy, on the 18th inst. 1t was in one
of those spots save few indications of the axe which
had cleared and has now under cultivation, small
corn field, and newly erected School Housc) where
nature has her full domain; and the lofty pines wave
majcstically over the forest with their mournful
sghs. Tho crowd gathered about eleven o'clock, and
the woods echoed with the merry laughs and howdy-
does md how is the election going for Senator &c.
The assemblage were Of various classes, characters
and political opinions. Candidates there working
energctically the most conspicuous Of them the
two who are now candidates for Senator, and Gnu
sing SO much unnecessary excitement among the
people. There was considerable run Of political
excitement during the day, but fights and but lit
tie quarreling disturbed the multitude.
Dinner was announced about twelve o'clock, and
all engaged joyfuy in the Festival, where mutton,
pork, Irsh potatoes, and several other substantial
diets were in abundance. The meats were barbccued
nicely, and other eatbles were served up with taste
The superintendent deserves credit for his attentive
ness and de1tcrous management.
The most engaging and exquisite enjoyment OF the
dny for the faithful and merry mind, was the Dance,
which commenced early in the morning and contin-
ued until four or five o'clock in the evening. Two
yiolins made music for tho dancers-nnd their vibra-
ting sound made every heart tlrob with delight; even
the walls of the newly erected School House seemed
to partake in the ccstacy. There wero several en-
chanting beauties engaging in and witnessing the
dance. Their blooming faccs>anl hcaving bosoms
seemed to denote no little enthusasn,-with merry
ringing laughter and smiling faces, they soon
hurting around in the cotillion. We lad several
handsome nymphs from Newbcrry District, who ad-
led considerably to the Cue and Dance by enarging
our fair representation iu beauty and intelligence.
Some Of them were so winning and attractive as to
leave Cupid behind working mischief on some young
gaant's hcar.-minc um fearful is not altogether
impresnable. The greater number Of Lady dancers
moved with exquisite taste over the floor, and among
them not easily excelled in that beaueous
art. Such is my Judgement though I um no dancer,
I never have us yet engaged in the dance. There
were several misunderstanding yrgins-among the
assembly who did not engage In tho danrej but
amused themselves by conrursing with some love-
seeking swain, or silently witnessing the performance.
must now close by bidding my fair friends an af-
fectionatc farewell, hoping that may meet them
again on such another joyous occasion.
ADIEU