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"LIQUoR DEALER'Ss' ARTICLES--AN
END OF THEM.

Upon consideration, We must stop tho publication
of Liquor Dealers" articles, and explain the nature
of their authorship to the public. They are not the
production of one who IS really Liquor Dealer, but
of temperance man and a moral man. Ho sup
posed that much good might be done by affecting to
advocate the traffic in liquor, and by placing the ar
sument in its favor on weak and 0dous grounds. We
thought it we'll to humr his notion and publish his
pieces; But VIC discover, we think, that they are
doing more harm than good. Many readers look
upon them as being really the compositions of Ii
quor dealer and bad man, and arc shocked at our
giving them place in our columns. Others, who
suspect the TRUTH think that it is making disgusting
argument unnecessarily notorious and offensive.
While few land We must say not without reasOn)
look upon it as doing individual liquor dealers nus-
tico. Influenced BY thee views which had not anta
now struck usFHith thsfr foEco, We must notify
"Liquor Dealer" that his articles ore no longer accep
table, His secret however shall be kept to ourselves.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-07
THE HAMBURG & EDGEF1ELD PLANK
man

It is with regret that VIC find ourselves again COM
pclled to animadrert upon the Hamburg Edgeheld
Plank Road; but it is our duty as public journalists
to do SO. We have always been well-wisber of tho
Company, and have again and again urged upon our
readers the policy of fostering them into permanent
ly profitable existence as corporation; because we
believed their enterprise laudabc in its design and
cmincntly conducive TO tho welfare Of our district
our village, and Hamburg our market town. We
havo therefore, in common with many others, tolcra-
ted its bad management from time to time, ever ho-
ping that an carly amendment Of all defects would
tuke place. But NC have waited still in rain The
thing has grown and worse, until now its abom
Unable condition is too ccnsurablc to merit either pa
tience or forbearance It has become a vexaton al
most nolcrabc. 1t stho subject Of every travellers
abuse. Only yesterday wero convcrsins with
gentleman connected with Do BOWS Review who had
recently ridden over the road. lie has been in all
parts Of the United States and emphaticaly asserts
that he has mover seen half so mem highway in
any part Of the Union His idea was, that it is ds-
grace to the District and to the State Without
dorsing this opinion to its full extent We must say
that it appro1imates the truth Nearly the entire
route is in condition volatire Of the spirit if not
the letter Of the Companys commission There arc not
throe smooth miles in the twenty six; And far the
greater portion of the rond is totally unworthy Of the
ehctcring privileges of its charter. Yet the people
have bcon required to pay toll ut the highest almssa-
bic rates. They hnvc done quietly thsy could,
oil the while hoping for improvement. But no i'm
proycmeut worth noticing has come about Now, how
long are VIC to endure this grievance? In reply to
the just complaints Of citizens, it has been impor
nontly suid: "You notconpclod to take thoplank
There is the dirt road yet ut your service. Take that
if you prefer it." What an absurd shift to get rid Of
the real point nvolvcd The issue is not between the
merits Of tho Plank and Dirt roads, but between the
public and the chartered obligations of tho Company.
These obligations must be discharged, or the Compa
ny is palpably violating both duty and law.-But wo
disposed to attribute their shortcomings, even yet
to hard luck and i'll judgment rather than to wilful
Indifference We disposed still to wait upon them
for brief season longer. And wc earnestly trust
they will retrieve tho character Of their road It an
useful work. Properly kept up, it might be termed
great work in its sphere. Shall the public look in vain,
wait in vain, hope in vain, beg in vain7 Gentlemen
Directors, awake to action and deserve that publics
applause and gratitude.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-07
EUROPEAN NEWS.

From tho advices brought by the Persia, the last
Steamer from Liverpool wo gather the following
items.
OF the French conspirators, 0rsini and Pierri had
been guillotncd, and Rudio respitcd.
Nothing of Importance had occurred in the British
Parliament. The India Loan Bill has finally passed.
Count Pcrsigny had resigned the French Mission
to the English Court
Rumors were current that tho French Navy is to
be put upon war footing.
1t was confidently stated at Madrid that the ques-
tions pending between Spain and Mexico, had been
amicably settled.
Dates from Canton to January 2Sth have reached
England. No reply had been received by the allied
forces from the Emperor, and they would ascend the
river with feet of gun-bonts and 400 French and
1000 English troops from the garrison. The English
were erecting strong works the Island of Bevin.
A further deficiency in the tea crop was reported.
The sale, of Cotton for the week comprised $1,000
bales. Prices had declined I'd, and holders were
pressing their stocks on the market. The sales on
Friday, 10Th, were 1000 bales, the market closing
quiet. Fair Orleans WAS quoted at 74d; hiiddling
Orleans 7l-1Gd; Fair Mobile, It'd; Mddling Mobile,
6zd; Fair Upland, It'd, and Middling Upland, Gid
The stock of Cotton on hand was $4,000 bales, in
cluding 243, 900 bales of American.
Flour steady, under large speculative enquiry
Wheat was dull. Corn was active and improving.
Sugar was quiet, and inferior qualities had declined
3D. "a ls { cwt. Coffee was steady Rice was firm,
mt 25s. Id. { cwt. for Carolina.
n ~, tho ,orv lof nera frncpivel 10 the
Indian) it appears that all qualities Of cotton had
advanced. Consols arc quoted ut 91s Gen. Bes-
sier was to be the French minister mt the Court of
London. The blockade OF Canton was raised OH the
10th CT February.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-07
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

a1- Mr.. John Autrey, living about eighteen miles
from Anderson Court House, in South Carolinn,
mittcd suicide by shooting hmgelf at his residence,
on the 9th of March.
Es- We are glad to learn from our farming friends
says the Dalton Times, that tho wheat crop in this
section is looking remarkably we'll. If the season
continues favorable may expect bountiul harvest
D Green Peas, snys tho Savannah Republican,
made their first appearance in market, Wednesday
last. We would have had them several weeks sooner
had they not been cut down by the severe weather in
February, ut which time they were in the pod, in
many of our gardens.
EF Hon. Edward Everett will deliver his Orntion
the Life and Character of George Washington, in
Augusta, next Friday, April 9.
lS- The Senate refused to concur in the House
amendments to the Kansas bill, and returned tho bill
to the House by o majority of nine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-07
For the Advertiser

Despite tho inclcmcnt weather, quite n crowd Of
gentlemen and few of the fair sex, graccd the occa
sion of the revival of the performances of the "Thes
plan Corps" on the evening Of tho first instant. The
attractive programme, had caused me to anticipate
quite varied feast-benuty romance poetry, md tip
toe ollity. The evenings entertainment was opened
by Mrs. RAINroETH'S recitation from "Tbe Song Of
Hiawatha," tho most original production of tho
American Muse. She began with the fall of "Nuko-
mis- from the Moon" and ended with the departure
of Hawatha" evincing great taste in her selections
The varied melody Of her voice, combined with the
picturesque dress of IN Indian Girl transported us
into the fairy land of dreams; as with deep pahos
she sung the sad tale of the "wastins" and tho
"blasting" Of the beautiful flower Of the prairie,
" Minnehaha laughing watcr,-shc awoke the ten
der sympathies of nature for the mournfu destiny
of the Red of the forest, md cheated us into
forgetfuncss of tmc as il flew by with tcntless heed.
The beautiful advocate for indeed sho seems ad-
vocnc Of the claims Of the Indian to the softer emo
tions of bcng-yea Of his vassalagc to tho queen
Of loye,-so won upon us thatWe were ready to fee
the haunts Of civilization, and seek tho Consumed
the successful advocate of the author for she revealed
beauties of tho poem hitherto hidden by the novel
garb of the poet
Tho inimitablc farce of "The Rough Diamond"
equally successful in satisfying our fondness for
ncrrment md laughter the recitation was in FILL
ing the of our love for poetry and romance.
The cast of characters exceedingly appropriate.
Col. A. s., as Sir William Evergreen" merited and
received universal applause he acted with his usun
,raco, spirit and appropriateness and thus made the
most Of hi, character. F. L. S., as "Lord Plato"
nth dignifed and grave demcanor acted we'll the part
If an old Englishman gentleman. The impersona-
ion of Capt Augustus Blenhcim by Maj. ]. B., was
veil received; his military bearing, and handsome
person, favorable opinions from all, and made it
seem perfectly natural for him to win the heart Of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-07
TAPE WORM CURED BY
DR., MIANe'S CELEBRATED VERMlfUGE. ii

NEW YORK, August 2, 1859.
- certain lady in this city testifes that after
using DR.. MLane's Vormifuge, prepared by Fleming
Bros. of Pittsburgh she passed tape worm ten inch
long; and has no hesitation in recommending tito
every person afflicted with worms as in her opinion,
it far excels every other remedy now in use. The
name of tho lady and further particulars can be
learned by calling Mrs. Hardie Manhattan place,
or E. L. Thea, Druggist corner of Rutger and Mon
roo streets.
@ Purchasers will be careful to ask forgDR
MLANE'S CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS, manu-.
facturcd by FLEMING BROS, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
All other Liver Pills in comparison are worthless.
DIR. Lanes genuine Liver Pills. also his celebrated
Vcrmfuge, can now be had at all respectable drug
stores. None genuine without the signature Of
48 FLEMING BROS.
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RUSSELL,

The April number Of RUSSELL is received contain
ing its usual variety of entertaining and instructive
artcle as will appear by the suboinod ample bill Of
fare:
Hero-Worker; Blase The Fruitless Life Anecdotes
of Bcranger Song" Come buck coon :" Scenes in
the Florida War, No. II: Tho Water Oak; Unpub-
lished Revolutionary Papers, No. III; Heroes and
Hero Worship; Palms of Florida; Love and Hate /;
Southern Poetry-Caldwel; Flowers, Lily, Kalmia
and Azalae; The Papsya; Womep-by Femme
Incomprise; !" The Consular Cities Of China, No. II ;
The Ideal in Art; Trip to Cuba, No. VII (Concluded
The Saracenia; Creepers; Within the Veil; Winged
Seeds; Agnes Dew-A Ballad; Editors Table; Lite.
rary Notices.
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THE JOHNSON MAE.

The agent informs US no has been successful in
the sale of this map in Edseheld and very glad
to hear it, because it occurs to that every who
wishes to keep up with the progress Of our great
country, should keep hand for continuous nspcc-
ton good map thereof 1t is very necessary to the
proper understanding Of great deal that is said and
written in the speeches. journals and books of the day.
Tho map is always ready for reforoncc on your wall
and you will learn from many things which no man
ought to be ignorant Of Besides, Johnsons Map i.
really an ornament But what is yet more it is good
map, so pronounced by many competent judges The
agent will leave District soon aud ugan advise
all who have not done so, to procure at once copy
of this largo and useful work.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-07
OUR THESPIANS.

The reader is referred to tho communication Of
"CHILDB CHILDsRs" for account Of tho first Thes-
plan performance of tho present season. His crii-
cisps liberal and gratifying, and his compliment
tai allu:ions will, sure, fire the corps with re-
doubled zeal to please our respected public. The
chief if not the sole obec. Of those who are now
lending their aid in this business storeieve the tedum
Of lonely village ife They certainly prompted
by desire Of gain reward, other than the appro
baton of the community amidst which they arc hap
py in having their homes. Neither has vanity any
part whatever in their aims. If they can amusc
themselves and crafty thoir audiences with few
harmless exhibitions after the Dramatic mode, they
will accomplish all they expect desire to do. They
are no theatre, present no temptations 10 dissipation
of any kind, suy nothing and enact nothing that
offend the most scrupulous, keep late hours, dis
turb not in any manner the proprieties Of social
joynent, but seek only to nterspersc occasional
evening of innocent pasme amid weishtier and moro
important occupations and dutica. Even this how
ever they by dcsirous of persisting in,
if contrary to the judgment and tastes and feelings
of their feow-citiEens and friends. Ifhe,e arc real
y adverse to the present endcavors Of the Edgceld
Thespian Corps we arc warranted in saying that not
member thereof would wish to press these efforts
q please upon the publics approval even though to
do so might be oasy matter. But if the ladies and
gentlemen Of our community have no objection to be-
ing amused in rational way, and will lend their
valued smiles to the Corps, we think it be safely
promised that successful series of entertainments
will enliven our Spring soason, and no ono be the
worse for it.
We arc requested to say that, in accordance with
the wishes Of many who were present at the Hall
Thursday evening last, and to accommodate those who
were prevented by tho inclcmency Of the evening
from witnessing the readings and the play given
that occasion, the performance will be repeated this
"wednesday evening, abridged in or two parcu-
lars but enlarged in others. See bills
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-07
CONGRESSIONAL INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, March 3o.-The Democrats, in
caucus, have determined to stick to the support
of the Lecompton Constitution.
Henry W. Davis, of Maryland, and w. l.. Cn'
derwood, of Ky made decided Anti.Lecompton
speeches in the House to-day.
The compromise committee OF the House
failed to agree, and the Antics will very proba-
bly fall back on Mr.. Crittenden's amendment on
Thursday before the final vote.
WAsHiSGroS, March 3l.-In the Senate to-
day the Minnesota bill was amended so as to
allow two representatives, until census was
taken.
The House was engaged in the discussion of
the Kansas bill, and Messrs. Stephenson, OF
Kentucky, and Gilmer, of North Carolina, made
speeches.
Mr.. Gilmer, of North Carolina, in his speech,
took the broad ground of nationality in favor OF
the admission of Kansas without the Lecompton
Constitution, and wished the people of Kansas
to settle all vexed questions themselves.
Mr.. Miles, of South Carolina, made an etfec-
tive speech in favor of the admission OF Kansas
under the Lecompton Constitution
Mr.. ZollicoAer, of Tennessee, regretted to
separate from political friends, but he was de-
termined to vote for the Lecompton Constltu-
ton.
It is generally believed that the vote to.mor-
row will be very close. Gen. Zollicohers de-
fection has deranged the calculations OF yester-
day, when the Republicans counted on maJorl'
ty. They still count on the votes of Democrats
who are regarded as wavering. :,
The House will probably be in session all
night.
WASHINGTON, April LIN tho Senate to-day
the army bill was passed, but with substitute
for two instead of four regiments, exclusive OF
that designated for Texas.
In the Senate the Kansas bill was received as
amended to disagree to the amendments, and
this motion will be considered tomorrow.
In the House. Mr. Stephens had scarcely
moved that the Kansas bill should be taken up,
when Mr.. Giddings objected to its second read
ing. Insuch cases, the rule requires that the
question shall be taken. On the rejection to
this disagreement the vote stood yeas Us to nays
137. Mr.. Quitman offered as substitute to the
Senate bill, with the exception of Pugh and
Green's provisos, declaring that the people OF
Kansas have the right to alter and amend their
Constitution.
This amendment was defeated by vote oi
u in favor Of to l60 against it. The vote was
then taken on Crittenden's amendment as o sub
stitute, which was further amended by the Anti
Lecompton portion Of Democrats in the late
conference. The amendment was carried by
eight majority. -,
The bill as amended by the House provide:
for the admission of Kansas, but refers the Con
stitution back to the people for their votes.
the Constitution is rejected Convention is te
be called to form new Constitution. AS soor
as the latter is approved the President is directed
to issue his Proclamation, and Kansas be ad
mitted into the Union without further action BY
Congress The house then adjourned.
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BIT q A r Y.

Died of measles on Saturday evening, the 10th
ult., LURA MORRISON, aged eleven months; and
on Sunday, 2sth, SUSAN MARGARET, aged four
years. youngest children Of DR.. JoHN and SOPHIA A.
LAKE.
We can teach our little ones worry early to know
aud love tho gentle Saviour who blessed them. The
oldest of the dear ones whose names are recorded
here sped to her mourning parents that she was not
afraid to die,-that she loved papa and mamma, but
God best of all /; for he made her and sent Jesus
Christ to die for sinners and that she would 60 to
live with her little brothers and sisters, who an
gels in Heaven.
Be still my stricken hoart,
For God hath dealt the blow;
lie who did once with human heart
Love little children so.
That human heart still throbs
Near to the throne of God;
It sympathises with our woes
And helps US kiss the rod.
1t bids US look beyond - ST..
The veil that blinds US horo,
It points to the Elysian fields
And Jesus dwelling there.
And Oh! we bless his name
Our hold on earth grows weak;
Ere long we hope to reach tho goal
And find tho rest we seek.
There am'rnths ever bloom;
There earth-worn spirits rest;
And there our precious darlings chant
Their praises with the blest.
A MoURNER.
Departed this life, on the oath March, FRANCES
SEIGLER, wife Of WILLIAM SEIGLER, Of Edseheld
District; in tho 18th year of her age
She lived life Of almost uninterrupted prosperity
and health until few months before her death, she
was called to part with dear son, who being the first
out Of eight children they had lost her Christian
graces were severely tried but she humby submitted
to tho will of God, little thinking what trials were yet
in store for her. Ten days before his death, sho was
compelled by doath part with her eldest daughter
SARAH r. SEIGLER in the goth year of her age, who
was the pride aud ornament of the fnmily circle, and
in whom were the parents hopes and joys conferred
But rs n flower of tie field, 80 she lourished, but
the wind passeth it und it is gone and the place
thereof shall know it no more But the mothers af-
Actions came not singly for ON the 22d March her
infant child, eight days old, was taken from her bo
som to be transplantcd in that bright world where
there is no sin or deuth. These affective dispensa-
tions only showed her faith as Chrstian She had
been a member Of the Rehoboth Baptist Church more
than twenty years, during which time che honorcd
the profession sho had made by well ordered life
ind rodly conversation. The Church Of which she
was member, has sustained great loss in her DEATH
Sho was truly loving wife, IN nftectionate R6ther,
and m ardent Christian; and has left disconsolate
family to mourn their irreparabc loss. But thor
sorrow should not bo without hope for if believe
that Jesus died, and again, even so them that
sleep in Jesus will God bring with him D. D.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

A meeting of the Bible Society of the Edge
field Baptist Association will be held at the Pleas
ant Grove Baptist Church, commencing on Friday
before the third Sabbath in April.
An address will be delivered by Rev. W. P. HILL.
The ministering brethren of the Association and
all others favorable to the object Of the Society,"
are earnestly requested to attend.
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.msss@@!

ty The Friends Of Col. JAMES P. CARROLL
respectfully present him as Candidate for the !.
State Senate at the ensuing elections -
u The Friends Of WILLIAM GREGG, Ed,
respectfully announce him as Candidate for Sen.
ator at the next election. b ESs5s sSs s i
Feb1 4g-er!s t+lisf
AZ The friends of Col. JOHN QUATTIEBUM
respectfully announce him as Candidate for
seat in the next Legislature at the ensuing election
April to* e5s1ss
tE We are authorized by the friends Of Mai.
A. L. DEARlNG, to nominate him as Candidate
for seat in the House of Representatives at the
next election. Lax y. .,55sitss
April7 to ,gz7 49,
U' The friends Of NJ. W. GARY, ESQ.,, present
him Candidate for the State Legislature at the
next election
Mar. 81. TOT 12
&C Weare authorized by the friends of JOSEPH
ABNEY, Esq, to announce him as a. Candidate
for seat in the next Legislature at the ensuing
election.
Mar. 81 TOT IL
Ey TIE Friends of W. W. ADAMS, ESQ. re.
spectfully present him as candidate for the State
Legislature at its next Session.
Mar % tot 11s
D The Friends Of J. HAMDEN BROOKS,
Esq, respectfully present him as a Candidate for
the State Legislature at its next Session. S - q
ITHE Friends of Maj ABRAM JONE5re..
spectfully present him as Candidate for reelec.
ton to the State legislature
Mar 10 tot g
THE Friends Of Mr.. WADE H0LsTEN,
respectfully nominate him as aCandidate for cleo
tion to Seat in the next Legislature.
Mar 10 TOT 9