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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-09-15

May Scuoo1uAsTEg Kiss ScHoolMrsrnEss
This question has been up for decision in tho
town of Palmer, Mass. 1t seems that the prin.
cipal Of leading school undertook to kiss a fe-
male assistant. She, like all ladies that want to
show proper shyness upon such occasions, and
make folks think that they don't like to be
enough enough to make the the victory % more sweet and to
give foundation to the story that the whole thing
was against her will. The story Of the transac-
ton got out, and the straight.laccd school COM
mittec took it in hand. They declared thatt1ey
couldn't stand it, and they forthwith expelled
the teacher. The people Of the town. however,
with enlarged views Of the fallibility of human
nature, intend to keep the teacher employed at
their expense, and have petitioned fYr general
town meeting to see whether the voters are un-
willing that a school teacher shall continue to
be Il man. We await the result of tho meeting
with some little curiosity.
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UNION, C. H., August 23d, 1853.

Gentlemen: Your polite invitation to be pres
ent on the occasion of dinner to be given to
Hon. NJ. l.. BoNlAM, ut Edgefield Court House,
on the I'd September next, has just been re-
ceived and regret exceedingly that business
engagements, which cannot be postponed, will
prevent me from being present. and participa-
ting in doing honor to your distinguished guest.
There is no man in South Carolina, | have
higher regard for personally, and whose whole
public course come nearer meeting my approOa-
tion. Lately, Gen. Qu1rMAN and himself, had
q proud pre-eminenoe in the South. Now, Gen.
BoNHAM stands alone, upon principle, self
poised, with conscious integrity of purpose, and
above the shafts of calunny and detraction.
You do well, gentlemen, to honor your Rep
rcsentative, especially when we behold on every
side, such aground and lofty tumbling," such
great love for the Union suddenly springng up T;
and suoh new born zeal to serve the National
Democratic party. Thank God We have a few yet
who have not bowed the knee TO Baal and, as
noble specimen of that number, allow me to
name in the subjoined sentiment,
Co. Marcy Greygg-The College boy, "with-
out fear and without reproach"-the man, high
toned, chivarous and just-the soldier, brave
and generous-the politician, honest and incor-
ruptible. May lie live to be properly apprccia-
ted and suitably rewarded.
With great respect and esteem | remain,
Yours, &c.
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An EDITOR TIGMr.-We believe it is rare that
editors indulge ina drop, but when they do, their
readers arc sure to find them out. A Syracuse
contemporary was called upon to record smell
ancholy event" at time when his head was
rather heavy, and did'it up after the following
manncr: Yesterday morning, ut 4 o'clock p. NJ,
!. man with heel in the hole Of his stocking,
committed arsenic by swallowing dose of sui
eide. The inquest Of the verdict returned a jury
that the deceased came to the facts in accordance
with his death. lie leaves a child and six small
wives to lament the end of his untimely loss.
In death we are in the midst Of lie.
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TERRY, IIlxDs Co., Miss, Aug. 81, 1888

TERRY, lIlNDs Co., Miss, Aug: q, lSaS.
Geatlemeu: am sorry that the great dis
tance will prevent mo from being with you on
2nd pror. in doing honor to Gen. BoNnAM. lie
is worthy of the distinction you are giving him ;
worthy of being Representative of South
Carolina worthy to be the successor Of the
intrepid and high-souled BnooSs | could not
say more if I wrote long reply to your polite
note of 10th inst, inviting me to be present at
u dinner to he given September 2nd, to Gen.
BoxHAM, at Edgefeld Court House.
Very truly, your friend,
\. G.. BROWN.
To Messrs S. S. Tompkins and others, Commit
tee.
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To Messrs S. S. Tompkins, Emmett Seibels, j.
B. Griffin, Loudon Butler and j. W. Hill,
Committee.

CHAMBERS C. H., Ala, Aug. Goth, 1858.
Gentlemen: Your polite favour Of the 10th
inst, inviting me to be present at dinner, pro-
posed to be given to the Hon. NJ. L. BoNHAM
on the 2d Sept, by his immediate constituents
was received short time since.
Were it in my power, it would give me great
pleasure, to accept the invitation, and join with
you in doing honor to your able, trqe and faith
full Representative, whom ! SO highly esteem,
and regard well worthy of the confidence re-
posed in him Ivy an intelligent constituency.
Not being aLle to be present with you on
tLat occasion, you will nevertheless permit me
the pleasing privilege Of bearing testimony to
the eYccllcnoy Of charactep, ability Of ulinl,
and faithiunrss Of conduct ON tho part of your
Representative during tho past Session Of Con.
gross.
I am not mistaken, in the belief that lie pos
seSSes those high qualifications which eminently
lit him for the discharge of the duties Of his
post, and which well merits your continued Coll
fdcnce.
In public life, he will meet fully, the just ex-
pectalionS of all intelligent constituency, and if
continued i'll Your service, do honor to himself,
and the people he represents.
You will please accept of my thanks for the
honor of Your invitation, and believe me sin
cerely,
Your most ubet Serv't.
JF. DOWDELL.
S S. Tumukins Esor and others Committee.
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VOL. xxHH..-NO SO.

livered to the United States authorities. This
Will amount to something near S., 600 Add to
this the value Of one-half the captured ship and
whatever was found On board of her--(which,
by the same law, belongs to the gallant and
daring crew Of the Dolphin)-and the product
j. sum not to be winked at these hard times.
Uncle Sam is lavish of his means upon those
who do aught to detect those who do aught,
unlawfully, to extend our institution. But it
is an important matter, and Northern philan-
most hideous tones throughout all Free-state-
ton itself.-Sumtcr Watchman.
THE CAPTURED NEGRoES.-Some Of the Free
Soil papers are endeavorng to raise an excite
ncnt upon the subject of the captured Africans
in Charleston harbor, on the pretence that the
South Carolinians will take bodily possession Of
the negroes, and that the crew Of the SLAYER
will have no chance of justice in that latitude.
There is no cause fnr their benevolent appre-
hension. The people of Charleston and of the
The underground railroad is on institution which
belongs exclusively to another part of the coun.
try, and the proprietors thereof need have no
fear that their patent will be infringed. In re-
gard to the crew of the SLAYER, whatever opin-
ions the Carolnians may entertain of the ex-
treme rigor of the act Of Congress, which makes
slave stealing piracy and Furnishes tLose who
commit it with death, they will carry out the
requirements Of the enactment, as the "higher
law" has never yet been adopted in any State
of the South. We trust, therefore, that the
perturbed spirit of Abolitionism will compose
its agitated feelings, and bear in mind that it
does not follow, because negro-stealng and law
breakingare considered virtues in its own code
Of ethics therefore the same ideas and practices
ore recognized.as proper by just and honorable
men.-Richmond Dispatch.
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DINNER TO Mr.. BoNHAm, OF SOUTH CARROLL
Naive are obliged to our friends of old Edge
field for their kind invitation to attend the
dinner which they propose to give to their
immediate representative in Congress, the Hon.
NJ. l.. Bonham, on the Cd prox. 10 have met
our old classmates and school-felows upon the
soil where our eyes first saw tho Gglt and to
have recurred to the hallowed associations of
other times, would have been pleasure indeed !;
but other engagements, which will control us,
will prevent.
We are pleased to see this demonstration to
Gen. Bonham. 1t shows the good sense and
conservative views Of the people of South Caro-
lima, not to attempt to ostracise any one Of her
sons for supposed error in judgment. Ham
mond, Orr, Boyce, MoQuocn, Keitt and Bon
ham have ull alike been honored and feasted
since their return home, and they reciprocally
sneak Of each other with the utmost kindness,
personal and political. There we hear of no
such denunciatiuns as fraud, trick" and
"swindle," a "sale of the South by the Confer
ence bill," &c. But there, there is no such hank
ering after Office as we wot of in other locali-
ties.
Gov. Hammond made speech, and was re-
ceved with the utmost enthusiasm, not long
! since, but few miles from Mr. Bonham's home;
and now the same thing will be repeated for
Gen. Bonham. This is all as it should be. 1t
cultlyates that unity, harmony and good feeling
OF the South that is so indispensable to her sue
ccss.-Montgomery (Ala.) Confederation.
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ABERDEEN, -hlSs., -1Lu august, 1o'o'
Gsaienrm: mad the honor to receive your
letter Of invitation to dinner to be given by
the citizens of EIlgetiell District, Of South
Carolina, to their immediate Representative,
the Hon. NJ L. BoSnAM, on Thursday the u
day Of September next.
Now, gentlemen, this invitation flatters Inc.
and if it were possible, | would honor it. l
should very much like to attend some such oc-
casion in the gallant State Of South Carolina,
"where deeds are nobly done;" and it would
he especially pleasing to mo to contribute, by
my presence, to do honor to your talented and
high-souled Representative, for whom have
the highest appreciation. Business engagements,
of all imperious nature, will prevent me from
attending.
For this kind notice of me shall ever feel
grateful.
Accept my highest considerations and regard
for yourself.
l have the pleasure to be,
Your Ohct serv't.
REUBEN DAVIS.
10 Messrs S. 5. Tonpkins, and Others, Commit
tee.
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W1xNsBoRo, Aug 81. 1858.

WINNsBoRo, Aug u, 1898.
Gsntlemen: Owing to my temporary absence
from home, your letter Of inyitation of the 10th
inst, was not receive in time, ellaLle me to
indulge my real disposition to be present on the
occasion of the Dinner in honor Of the Hon: NJ,
l.. BoNITAM.
The regard ! entsrtaia for {}en: EoNEA%, as
we'll as my aRpTGyal al his vote on the "test
question: of tie last Session of Congress, would
lave made it more than agreeable to unite with
you in llonoring him.
Regrettny very much that cannot partici.
pate in your festivities, submit the suljoined
sentiment:
The Suwh-WIth Democracy for her theory,
and Slavery for her practice, she can look only
to the nscrutub!e Workings oi PTovidenoelo Tor her
Geliyeranct and salvation,
Very respectfully,
J. A. WOODWARD.
TO S. S. rompkins and others, Committee.
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A SNUG BusISEss.-By the law Of the United
States, "for such cases made and provided" the
capturers Of the slave ship Echo are entitl& q
Twenty-Five dollars per head for each African de-
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aMory. where's the frying.pan? w

@Jemmys got it, carrying mud and oyster
shells up the alley, with the cat for q horse.n
"The dear little fellow, what C. genus he will
make, but go and get it; we're going to have
company and must FRY some fish for dinner"
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THE B0NHAM DINNER.
LETTERS FROM DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMEN.

In response to lie imitation of the Committee to
attend the complimentary Dinner giren to our
Representative, the Hon. NJ. l.. BoNnAM, at
Edgsfeld. S. c., on the End September.
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CHARLESTON, August q, 1858

Gentlemen: Your polite invitation of 10th
inst, to attend public dinner to be given to
Hon. NJ. L. BoNHAM, on I'd Sept, reached me
two days ago. pray you will accept my cor
dial Acknowledgements for the courtesy you
have extended me. Circumstances of domcS-
tic nature prevent me from leaving home at
that time, and will debar Inc from attending at
this dinner.
Most cordially concurring in sentiment with
your immediate Representative, Hon. M. l..
BoNHAN1, both in his expressed views, and in his
vote upon the recent Bill in Congress, do feel
that from the people of South Carolina he has
earned the need of swell done good and faith
full servant"
That Others, of our delegation in Congress
differed from him in vote and opinion, does not
surprise me-our delegation is believe, earnest
w devoted to the interest and honor of the
State, but men honestly differ in their opinions
how that is best to be expressed; and respect
the honest difference from my confidence in
their opinions and honesty. Concurring however
in the sentiments Of Mr.. BoNMAM, you will
please permit me to express it in the following
sentiment.
Hon. Nj. L. Boutam.-His expressed views
and vote on the late Kansas Bill make his a fit
exponent of the old Nipety-Six District: Hon
estly differing from lpnest colleagues-his yots
meets the oRinIIons lions Of those devoted to STATE
Rights and Southern views. His colleagues
differing in their views as to policy, yet agree,
ing with him in principle, are also entitled tc
the warm sympathy and confidence of their
constituents. Their principles are one, theil
views of policy differ. Confidence IN the lntes
rity of the delegation and forbearance to differ
ing views of policy, entitle the whole delega
ton to the confidence of their constituents
10 those agreeing with Mr.. BoNHAM in his view
of policy, his principle award him the need o.
great praise.
I am gentlemen, with much respect,
Your obe't sery't.
WTLMOT G. DESAUSSURE.
Messrs S. 8. Tompkins, Emmet Seibels, J.
Griffin, Loudon Butler and J. ". Hill, Com
mittee.
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The New York Herald says that the cost of
transmitting one column of news from England,
by the telegraph cable, will be two thousand dol.
lars.
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MARIETTA, GA, 2lst August, 1855

MARIETTA, Ga, 2lst August, 1858.
Gentlemen: | nave Tie honor 10 acknowledge
The receipt of your invitation to dinner TO be
given by tue citizens Of Edgciield District on
tue 81 day Of September next, to their innc-
diatc Representative in Congress, the Hon. NJ.
l.. BoNIIAM. regret that circumstances will
prevent my being present ut an occasion so flat
tering to your Representative, and so honorable
to his approving constituency. Such manile>ta-
tions Of regard and confidence by community
sustaining your re latons to your Representative,
will give him additional strength and power in
the Federal councils TOP enforcing your Constitu-
tional rights.
If every Representative, in executing his Leg
islativc functions would guard with patriotic
vigilance against infractions of the Constitution
and the rights Of the States; and, at the same
time, would maintain, with firnness the honor
and interest Of the country, political ctimes
pcrpctrated in the name of CONSERVATISM" !"
would cease; the Government State and Federal,
would move on in harmony, each one i'll its own
appropriate sphere, and there would be no longer
Glamour about Union and disunion. Such a
Representative deserves the need OF the pub
licly-expressed appreciation of his constituents.
regret that cannot be present to witness
this expression on your part to your distin-
guished.and honored Representative.
l have the honor to be,
Vnur nl,edinnt corvont
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"Wn,rE Folks GETTING SAssY."-.l few days
ago, while conductor Woodalfs train was stop.
ping at Ncnia, three "salfard gemmen' got
aboard and attempted to enter the ladies' car.
The conductor stopped them, and told them tsas
if they wished passage they must 90 fusaer for.
ward Rather than do. this, they stepped off,
The conductor spoke to the brakeman, u stout
Goah sort of fellow, who never objects to
muss, and told him to see that the trio of colored
gcntility did not enter the ladies' cor before or
after starting. The brakeman eyed the trio,
who evidently Intended to ride in that car and
tno other. They did not like the looks of the
sentinel, however, and after growing awhile, one
of them said:
"Come on, gents let's 60 take dot for'ard car.
White folks getting so sassy, note>a.aays, dat
gemmen haue no respect sho,cn 'ssa.''
They took the forward car much to the regret
of the brakeman, whose huge fists Just then be.
Gan to itch fef tcw fsncy strokes.-C'neinnasi
Times
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EDGEFIELD S. c.. SEPTEMBER Is, 1885,

Carolina Now you wilEfHd in any Southern
State thousands who do noe hesitate to declare
their belief that it is notsonly inevitable, but
desirable at the earliest practicable moment; and
although there may be thps in the South who
from political aspirations, Would endure great
deal in the present Uniontrather than sever,
yet we have too much atstske both in property
and honor, to allow feWsaspiring men where
ever they may be, to mlzzh, much longer, that
spirit which is manfestlY Increasing in every
State South of the PotoaaE Our people are
neither ignorant or cowasa, and when once
satisfied it is necessary, assshink ere long they
will be- do not despair That they will do as
their ancestors did.
I have made this alreadEsauch longer than
intended, and will concluds5by expressing the
hope that nothing I have Written will be con-
strued into the slightest REFLECTION upon thevote
given by your distinguishedand faithful Repre-
sentative who differed witBsme on the Kansas
Bill. He exercised his judgement honestly,-I
but claim to have done the same and make no
alusion to him as one who; has censured those
who voted as did. He hasaright to vindicate
his course II but claim the slime He deserves
your confidence, and rejoicssto see you do him
honor.
Allow me to offer the following sentiment:
Tile FEDERAL Union-Wheney it becomes
Black RepuNican, let the South sever from it,
and remain achhs Republican,
Please accept for yourselVesand for those you
represent, my sincere thanksfor your kind invi-
tation, and my sentiments ofshighcSt regard.
Your obedient servant
JOM MCQUEEN.
To Mcssrs. S. S. Tompkins,E. Seibels, j. B.
Griffin, L. Butler, j. W. Hal, Committee.
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SHARP SnooTINc-"F Father, what docs
printer live on2'
"Tive on?-lke other folks; why do you
ask?"
"Because you said you hadn't paid anything
for your paper, and the printer still sends it to
You"
"Wife, spank that boy
81 shant't do it."
gWhy 2"
because theEo Is Ao fasson.'
"No reason Eyes there is; spank him, tell
you"
Il won't do any such thing"
"He's too smart"
"That comes of marrying me-"
"How SO? What do you mean?
81 mean just this-tho boy is smarter than.
his father, and you can't deny it."
"That'S queeH talk, and I wish"
"I don't oaye what you wish. The boy knows;
enough TO see that a man, printer or no printcrs
can't live on nothing should think you'd be
ashamed to cheat the poor printer, and then"
Bank goes the door, and out goes the father
and husband, grumbling like bear with sore
head.
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QUITE SpuSHY.-"You called me scoundrel
and liar, you have spit in my face and you have,
struck me twice. hope you will not attempt to-
carry this any farther, for if you do, you. wiz
rouse the sleeping lion in my Breast" That is
what might be termed spunky man ifsufGeient-
ly aggravated.
HEAVY DAMAGS.-A suit is pending in Bris-
tol, Eng, in which VIM. II. Magan, o member
of Parliament, from Ireland, is sued by Miss
Miles for $50, 900 damages for breach of promise
The letters which passed between the parties
were so numerous that the plaintiff bad them,
printed and bound in book,
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ROME, GA:StA4Ang. 4s, 4SAs.
Gentlemen: Your letter Of hritation 10 DIM
ner to the Hon. NJ. L. ,BosHsM, at Edgetield,
on tho Cd of Sept. next, is justreceivcd. | am
sorry that cannot be with you in rendering
honor to your faithful and accomplished Repre-
sentative.
! did not find in the last House Of Represen-
tatives, more courteous gentleman, hetter
Democrat, or trucr man to the National inter-
ests, than your distinguished sllow.citiacn,
Whatever may be my opinion of the correct
ness of his course, could but admire the Roman
iirrnness, and Anglu-Saxon courage with which,
side by side with the unyielding Quitman, he
voted against the Cumpromise,Bil
10 those who believed lie efred, he gave an
example Of patriotic heroism, that argues well
for his country's welfare. Carolina never had
q truer son. nor the Union better democrat.
With highest consideration,
Your obedient:servant.
AUGUSTUSyR. WRIGHT.
To Messrs. S. S. Tompkins,-E. Seibels, j. B.
Griffin, L. Butler, j. W. Hill, Committee.
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Your obedient servant,

CHARLES MCDONALD.
70 Mcssrs S. S.. Tompkins, Emmett Scibels, j.
B. Griffin, Loudon Butler, j. W. Hill, Com
mittpe
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TOUT Que BerYt.
WTLMOT G. DESAUSSURE.
Messrs S. 8. Tompkins, Emmet Seibels, j. 3
Griffin, Loudon Butler and J. W. Hill, Com
mttee.
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Your most ube't Sers
ABERDEEN, Miss, 18th August, 1858.

S. S. Tompkins E<qr., and others, COMMITTEES
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10 Mcssrs S. $. To,npkins, and Others, Commit
tee.
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" All, the court understood you differently
They supposed that the discourse came from
you"
"No, sir, I only throwcl q littlc Light up.
on it,
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Mr.. Smith you said that YOU once oiliciated in
the pulpit-did you mean by that, that you
,,roonbnN 2r
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@eN1 Chops ut 20Tis1unl.

Praise though it may be our due, is not like
bank-bill; to be paid upon demand to be valu-
able, it must be voluntary.
Love, like fire. cannot subsist without contin-
ua motion, and ceases to exist as soon as it cea-
ses to hope or fear.
He only is an acute observer who can observe
infinitely without being observed,
Whenever you buy or sell, let or hire, make q
clean bargain, and never trust to We shan't
disagree about trifles. +"
He who stabs you with pen would do the
same with a dagger, were he as safe from detec-
ton and the law.
a proper secrecy Is the only mystery OF able
men mystery is the only secrecy OF weak ana
cunning ones
It is not wisdom but ignorance that teaches
men prescriptions Genius may be sometimes
arrogant, but nothing is 50 difficult IS know
ledge.
We cannot guard too much against indulging
IN thoughts and actions, which, trivial as they
may at first appear, would give cast to our
whole character, should they become settled
habits.