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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-09-29
EDGEFIELD, S. c., SEPTEMBER 29, 1858.

his party abandons! the position that no more
slave States are to- be admitted 2" And even
if they do insist upon that Wilmot Proviso
(Wilmot, by-the-by was National Demo
crat what Of that? Clearly the Abolition
party has backed down from its audacious posi-
tion-and has not the South gained " great
moral victory" What matters it that the
great high priest of Aboitionism, Freesoilism,
and of Black Republicanism (f there be any
distinction among the three) Mr.. Seward, tells
us the battle has been fought, indeed, but that
they lave gained the victory! What matters
it, according to the same authority, that the
Supreme Federal Court is to be re-organized;
and that great States Convention to alter and
amend the Constitution is to be called? Have
We not gained q yic:ory too-and are we not
most unreasonable men. not to be satisfied with
its moral worth ~ Seward, Giddings, Wilson,
Sumner, Hale, Hamlin, Wade, Chandler, Ell it
omae ge,rus, owe their seats in Congress to their
implicaJle, unassting hatred to slavery; and yet
,oe-we who believe this Institution to he
morally, religiously. and politically right-we,
who declare ourselves ready to sustain it at the
hazard of our lives are called upon, forsooth, 10
signaLly rtbnke any man amongst as mhose
greatest tauh may be his extreme derotion 10
this rery interest,"
am, fellow citizens,
Ynur Ohndiant spryant
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-09-29

SAB ACCIDENT WARNlNG.-We regret to
announce that little child, daughter Of Mrs
Sarah Allen, of our town, was drowned by fall
ing into well ON her premises on Tuesday last.
The child being missed, probably some time af-
ter the accident, search was instituted, when the
distressing discovery was made. She was found
floating upon the surface Of the water. Medical
assistance was Immediately summoned, but the
spirit Of the little innocent had taken its flight
to tairer and happier climes. We learn that it
was an interesting and attractive child, and the
youngest Of the family.
The curb of the well, we understand, was bro.
ken or deficient at or near the groun'i,. which
must have beenrso, as the child was very sm..ll-
probably between one and two years old. This
melancholy occurrence should serve as solemn
warning, and prove an elfectual lesson to all
persons who have wells.-Sumtcr Watchman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-09-29
AUGUSTA, August 2lst, 1858.

AUGUSTA, August 2lst, 1858.
Gentlemen: have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of an invitation to attend dinner
to be given on the End Sept, by the citizens of
Edgefeld District to the Hon. NJ. L. BoNHAM
Private business Of Importance to mi, will
take me in another direction about that time,
and will necessarily prevent my being with you
on that occasion. This regret extremely; for
there is no gentleman now in public life that
would greet with more pleasure than / would
your distinguished Representative. With no
constituency could mingle more cordially than
with his, to extend the hand of welcome and
bestow the word of praise for faithful public
service. In doing this, would express my ad-
miration for the character and department Of
gallant, high-toned Southern gentleman and
leader, in whose care the honor of his constt-
uents will ever be safe, and would at the same
time crafty feelings cherished from boyhood,
of warm personal friendship and esteem. In
the companionship of our youthful days, when
the ingenious heart knows neither guile nor
reserve, learned something of the sterling
qualities and genial nature of MILLEDCE BoN-
HAM, that have since ripened and borne good
fruit. In the field, in the forum, and in Leg
islatire Halls lie has made his mark, and real
lied the best hopes of his best friends on both
sides of the Savannah. In his serene fearless
ness-in his firmness of purpose in the discharge
of duty, regardless Of consequences merely per-
sonal, we have fine example Of political
chvalry-a worthy successor Of the ever to be
lamented Preston Brooks
remain, Gentlemen, with much respect,
Your obedent servant
JAMES GARDNER.
To Messrs. S. S. Tompkins, E. ScibelS, j. B.
Griffin, L. Butler, j. w. Hill, Committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-09-29

An AMERICAN DESERT-TERRIBLE SUFFERING
FROM THlRsr.-A long letter appears in the
Dallas (Texas) Herald, concerning the passage
of McCullough's emigrant train across the staked
plain to California, from which we take the fol.
lowing extracts:
From Fort Chadborne we travelled South TO
the Choncho river fold Camp Johnson, then
followed up the Choncho to the. edge of the
great American Desert. The great American
Desert is barren waste. Soil, light and aka
line nature, producing mostly salt grass and o
few mezquite bushes and cactus This kind of
country extends from the Colorado to the Rio
Grande, is 25O miles in width and extends
through our continent, being narrower in some
points. There are but few watering places on
the route from the Peace to the Rio Grande.
The herd had no water for seventy six hours,
and travelled one hundred and thirty miles. The
herdSmen were without water or nourishment
thirty hours.
Their exercise was very hard, riding and hol.
lowing ut the CATTLE and was calculated to bring
on thirst soon. The mcn suffered extremely for
want of water and sleep; many shot down the
furnishing bullocks OIL the road, stuck, pulled off
their boots or shoes, canght the thick, hot blood
and drank it freely, and by so doing saved their
lives. The cattle were all very much excited,
and any of them would fight, and the men were
compelled to shoot many.
We went into the Sand Hills with lG00 heal
of cattle, or struck The sand with that number,
and left with about 1858, many of the missing
having died for the want OF water. On arriving,
the men were all excited and hardly knew their
comrades. Dan. Murray, Wheatly, Celton, and
Collier would never have got to water had not
some of the herdsmen been sent on after water
and returned to them. They had stopped by
the side Of the road.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-09-29
GREENv1LLE, August 18th, 1858.

NhhLNfiLLEj AuSuSL lctL, 1ooo'
Geatlenen: Your kind invitation to pub
lie dinner, to be given your distinguished
Representative in Congress, the Hon. NJ. i.
BoNHAM, on the End Of September next, has
been received, and l sincerely regret that it
will not be in my power to accept the same.
Nothing could giye5me more pleasure than to be
present and of6ciate in honoring one t. whom
all honor is due for lis many high and noble
qualities. I have had the pleasure of knowing
General BoNHAm from bis youth and can truly
say that no constituency ever had Reprcsen-
tative more devoted to their interests or the
interests Of his State. II lie ever errs, it will
be, as Senator Hammond says, on the right
side" Old Edgefield may well be proud Of her
in Congress from the organiza-
tion of the Federal Government to the present
time Harper, Butler, Calhoun, Simkins, Nc
Dutfie, Pickens, Burt, Brooks, and Bonham are
a bright galaxy, Of whom any State would be
proud. 10 have been represented by such men,
and only such men,, lis an honor which few Con-
gresSional Districts in the Republic can claim.
l am, with much respect and esteem, very truly,
- Yours, &C.,
B. +. PERRY
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-09-29

HoMlclDE-An afray occurred on Saturday
night last, about ten miles below this place, be-
tween John Fowler and Felix Rogers, in which
the latter was struck by the former with gun,
and mortaliy wounded. Mr.. Rogers died on
Sunday, about noon. Mr. Fowler is confined in
iail to await his trial We are not informed Of
the particulars, but understand that 'chiskey was
probably the ercitiny cause.-Grecnville Noun
tainccr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-09-29

PREVENTIVE OF YELLOW FEvER.-A CORES.
pondent of the Charleston Courier suggests
that smoke might be the means Of banishing
yellow fever from that city, and proposes the
following plain:
Let Council pass on ordinance requiring o
fire to be kept burning in every chimney in the
city, from sunrise to sunset on such days as
may be determined upon, for four or five days
at least. The fires to be made Of the most smo.
ky materials, such as soft coal or lightwood.
Fires might also be kindled in the public squares
and streets, so as not to endauger the dwellings,
We might thus succeed in purifying the atmos.
phere.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-09-29

CRops IN THE UPPER DlsTRIcrs-A CORES
pondcnt of the Wimnsboro' Register writes to
that paper as follows:
al have just passed over the Charlotte &
South Carolina Railroad, and from my observa'
tions and from inquiries made OF the cotton
crop of Fairfield, Chester aud York Districts,
and of the cotton region OF North Carolina,
am satisfied that the crop of 1858 will not equal
that of 81 l would therefore advise farmers
not to press their cotton upon tho market, and
the more especially US the yellow fever is in
Charleston, and there are but few buyers in that
place. The corn crop will be sufficient tor the
supply of the country"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-09-29

adapted to slave labor, as Kentucky, or Virginia.
Let the Government do its duty and it will 60
there. But that the Government will never do,
while we are content that it shall neglect it. 1t
all depends upon ourselves. Let US then make
an effort. I have great faith in an effort, and;
have thought Mrs Donby's sister no bad phiios-
opber after all.
My watch tells me should conclude I write
under press of business, our Court beginning
next Monday. I feel that am writing to old
friends, and have written currente calamo,-my
pen has guided me-not it. Offer for me the
following sentiment:
Milledge L. Bonham-A worthy successor of
McDufie, Pckens, Burt and Brooks. His bold
and independent course in Congress should en-
shrine him in the hearts of his constituents.
His brothers blood has endcared him to Texas.
Very Respectfully,
LOUIS r. WIGFALL.
Messrs S. S. Tompkns and Others, Committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-09-29

MILITARY SLAvgRY.--1Fhipping Soldiers in
Enyland-A more monstrous infiction Of pun.
ishment than is noticed by the Brighton Guar
dian, has never been recorded in the history Of
modern civilization; andit is not surprising that
the police of England should receive notice Of
two hundred and fifty desertions from the army
in one day. Hare is the story:
A private of the 35th Royal Sussex Regiment
having been found guilty by district court mar,
tial Of stealing IS. piece belonging TO private
Dougherty, Of the same corps, was sentenced 10
receive fifty lashes, and to be imprisoned eighty.
four days, with hard labor. The punishment Of
aogging was inflicted on Saturday, at Chatham,
and was very severe, the cat having nine thongs
to it, thereby giving four hundred and fifty
stripes OH the mans back. Some of the young
soldiers, who had never seen such punishment
before, dropped from the ranks and tainted.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-09-29

that exalted position without detriment to his
State Rights principles, there is more safety in
one of those " Northern men who is supposed
to have Southern principles.
In conclusion permit me to give you this
sentiment:
The ambition Of our public men promises the
ruin Of the South, and we are suffering for
more BoNHAMs.
Respectfully your friend,
U. M. ROBERT.
To Messrs S. S. Tompkins, EInmet Seibels, J.
B. Griffin, Loudon Butler and J. w. Hill,
Committee,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-09-29
BARNwELL, S. c., 3lst Aug. 1858.

Gentlemen: have had the honor to receive
at your hands, an invitation to be present on
the I'd proximo, at your District Court House,
at dinner to be given by the citizens of Edge
field, to their immediate Representative, the
Hon. MrLLEDGE l.. BoNHAM.
1t would afford me very great pleasure to
participate with you, and them, in the libation
to your distinguished Representative, my for
mer classmate and friend, and by Hy presence,
to have contributed to the numbers, that will
doubtless appear in honor Of the event. had
expected up to the present moment, to comply
with your very kind invitation to be present,
but now surrounded as am with unexpected
associations, must decline going to your
charming village and hastily write this note,
simply to acknowledge the reception of yours
Edgefield has always enjoyed the position Of
contributing largely to the talent and genius of
the State, whilst her soldiery have ever been
esteemed equal to any Of the best the State
ever rallied to the defence of her principles, or
the maintenance of her glory.
Your present distinguished son, has served
her in her councils and in her fields" and she
may we'll be proud Of him, as her champion on
either,
have known him long, and loved him well.
You cannot place more responsibility in him,
than he will be equal to.
congratulate you on his return among you
in good health, and hope to see him long will
ling to serve you, for under no circumstances
could the general suffrage select one of more
popular and amiable manners, and at the same
time, possessing more ability or dignity Of de-
meanor.
hope to hear that your festival, has passed
OFF handsomely, and that no dissatisfaction may
occur to the humblest individual composing an
integral part of your auditory, in the free ex-
ercise OF that great privilege, under our Fed
eral Constitution, sat all times peaceably to
aSSenDl 2.--
Thanking you for the invitation as testi-
monial OF your regard, l remain with senti-
rnents of respectful consideration,
Your fellow citizen,
j. D. ALLEN.
10 Messrs S. S. Tompkins, Emmet Sebels, J.
B. Griffin, Loudon Butler and j. w. Hill,
Committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-09-29
m, fellow citizens,
Your obcdient servant

ALLEN j. GREEN.
To Messrs. S. S. Tonpkins f Seibels, J. B.
Griffin, L. Butler, andJ. w. Hill, Committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-09-29
INDIANS AS MATTER OF FAcT.-A man who
had been West, and had been chased by an In

INDIANS AS MATTER VI GACI.-i ludn W uO
had been West, and had been chased by an In
tian writes:
"Much has been said by poets and romantic
young ladies about the picturesque aspect and
noble form OF an untamed, untamable warrior
of the prairie, and far be it from me to gainsay
them. An Indian is a noble spectacle-in q
picture, or at a safe distance-but when this
noble spectable,' in company with dozen other
noble spcctaclps,' is moving his moccasins in
your direction, and you have TO do some tall
walking in order to keep the capillary substance
on the summit of your Uranium, all his 'nobili-
ty' vanishes, and you see in him only painted,
greasy miScreant, who will, if you give him a
chance lift your hair with the same christian
spirit, composed and most serene, with which
lie would ask another spectacle for little
more Of that baked dog l used 10 think like
the poet; ;-now the sight of an Indian gives Inc
cranp in the stomach"
1IE DR1NEs-IIow ominous that sentence
falls. How we pause in conversation and eacu-
late, It's a pityp How his mother hopes lie
will not when he grows older; how his sisters
persuade themselves that it is only few wild
oats he is sowing! And yet the old men shake
their heads and feel gloomily when they think
about it. Young man just commencing life,
bouyant with hope don't drink. You are
freightcd with precious cargo. The hopes of
your old parents, of your sisters; Of your wife,
of your childrcn--all are laid down upon you
In you the eaged live overagain their young days;
through you only can that weary one you love
obtain position in society; and from the level
in which you place them must your children go
into the great struggle of life
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-01-13

priations of the current year by an equa
amount, or to authorize a temporary loar
to make good the deficiency. and to in
crease the taxes OF the coming year by
the small addition needed to disch arge
it.
1t has been proposed to raise the nee
essary sum by the sale fpublic property
l have on former occasion expressed
myself in favor of such a sale, under
proper guards aud for fair prices. But
sales at prices below the actual value oI
the property are warranted by no prin-
ciple of policy or economy, nor ought the
proceeds of sales, when made. to be ap.
piled to any other purpose than the re-
duc,ion of the public debt.
am confident that The people would
prefer slight increase of the rates of
iaxalion-and half mill on the dollar
will amply suffice--to an increase of the
public debt, or to diversion of the pro.
ceeds of the public property TO any 9TH
er purpose than its reduction.
The following schedules will exhibit
the taxable property of the State as val
ued for taxation; the respective amounts
Of State. county and local taxes; and the
total amount of taxes levied in each Of
the last three years.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-01-13
A GOOD JOKE.

The editor Of the Ohio CultirGtor in
answer TO correspondent who wants
him to publish his likeness, says if his
subscription is increased sufficiently to
justify the expense, he will give them
handsome likeness By the middle of
The year. That will do. A handsoms
likeness of the editor Of The Cultiyator is
most too funny to talk about. Jasi
fancy good sized fellow, of 6hJ years.
and upwarde Of $50 pounds. broad, we'll
rounded shoulders, covered with blue
horse blanket, hat with broadbrim and
sugar loaf crown, from beneath which
a pair of black little eyes twinkleJ. long
black hair that would do honor TO any
Lake Superior Indian, and complexion
10 match. while mouth and chin and ears
are hidden beneath bread that Lorenzo
Dow might have envied in bis pslmesI
days. out Of which PrOtrudes a segar Of
mortal dimensions and strength. Fancy
this f cure and then conceive Of hand
some hkeuess OF the original.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-01-13
II will be seen that the taxable alma.

II will be seen that the taxable alua.
tion of the Stale vas greater in 1857 than
in 1856. but less than in 1855. The diff
ference was occsioa.d. in part by the
exemption from tax alton of the excess of
credits over debts. by the act of April
1857. and in part by the rule prescribed
in the sam: law for ascertaining the
taxable property Of banks and bankers.
This rule requires two statements: one of
the amount of notes and bills discounted,
and all other property and dues of every
description belonging to the bank: and
another of the property employed in bank
ing: and provides that rate shall be
charged upon the property embraced the
first statement. which will produce in the
amount which would be produced by the
rate charged on the property ofindividu.
ais. if levied upon the property embraced
in the sec nd. This rule has been found
very inconvenient in practical applica-
ton, and has afforded au opportunity for
Withdrawing a considerable amount of
property from its just proportion of the
public burdess. 1t is too clear for ques.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-01-13

From the foregoing statements. it ap
pears that the expenses of 1866, and
1867, have been met from the reven
ue of those years. without the aid OF any
balance from the year 1854-5; and that
an actual deficit of cash means at the
close of that year of S99. 433 90, has
been supplied, and debts contracted in
1855. to the amount of s5l9, 665 rs.
have been paid, with no means derived
from that year except Sl4I, 598 SO, from
Fank taxes and the Dayton Bank de
post. If there had been no defalcsiion,
the means in the treasury wouli have
been ample 10 pay the debts of 1855.
aad meet all other demands. including
the considerable expenses attending the
organization Of two new Institutions. the
Barn Scool and the Asylum for Idiots
If there had been no debts, the defalca
ton would no have sensibly embarrassed
the operations of the treasury.
Funds TO supply, 10 part. the drain of
these debts and the deficit created by
the defalcation, have been obtained
through temporary arraBgem ents,. 10 the
amount of about 1850, 600. Thee funds
have been slready reimbursed, in great
part, out of the current revenue. Ii will
now be necessary to reduce the sppro.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-01-13

A celebrated French woman has well
said that the greatest blessing woman
can receive on earth, is the Continuance
Of the sffesIion Of her husband, after
marriage.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-01-13

Speak kindly to all, for one kind word
viii, drive out many evil thoughts, an
s,ias many evil passions.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-01-13

TIE most cross grained are By no
means the worst of mankind. nor the
humblest in station the least polished Of
feeling.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-01-13

When We lose the hope OF equalliny
those we admire. admiration gives place
to hatred.
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i. TAXABLE PROPERTY vlLuarros.

1856 1856 1857
No. Of Acres 25, ,220, ,0e3i 25.I9i639l 95 3a9 62C
Value Of Lands $i32 6l i33 2i5 COZ 655
Value OF Town,
& City Lots l45, ,596, ,154 1889 3IOl 1884 6e3
Val Of ChAttels OIssl5 240024 55Rl s63 63I sU3
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-01-13

iaa haa'i' sseos77.ss4Issao.sslu 90. ss4s. .ass osr
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Total taxable
valuation
Daily national Democrat., 1858-10-07
T1BlR0NAFIG SCHIEDlM SCHTlPPS

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it has become known, account OF its various other
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l. all cases of a Dropsical tendency, 1t Is generally
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In dyspepsia maladies, when taken in proper guam
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Temporary relief In of Fatulency, IL is i'm
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YouNG INFANTS in all those parOXysms Of gripping pain
in the stomach and bowels to which they especial
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Its judicious adoption in connection with the princi
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use never fails to relieve the debility attendant upon
protracted chronic maladies low temperament and
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These are facts TO which many of the most eminent
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For sale by all the respectable Druggists and Liquor
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UDOLPHO WOLFE, Sole Importer,
22 Beaver street, New York.