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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
Augusta Merchants.

Attention Is directed to the advertisements OF
our Augusta patrons Soc WV. SHEARS splendid
assortment of "Ladies' dress Goods" at greatly
reduced prices-and go into his well-stocked
establishment whenever you 60 to Augusta--and
satisfy your minds of the fact that the proof Of
the pudding-is che,eing tie bug"
Also walk into HoRA, WISE 4 Cos, clothing
emporium: This new firm is a succession Of the
old and well known firm of NEwsY Co--and il
you do not come out of their establishment better
looking man it will be because you did not lei
thcm throw you into fts.
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Gagefelo Aabertiser
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
----~~>~>~~>-~--~>-~~~-~
A. sIMKINs, D. B. DURIs0E, E. KEEsE,
PRoPRIETORs.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
Two DOLLARS per year if paid in advance-Two
DOLLARS and Fifty CENTS if not paid within six
months-and THREE DOLLARS if not paid before
the expiration Of the yoar.
Subscriptions out of the District and from other
States must invariably be paid for in advance.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
All advertisements will be correctly and conspic-
uously inserted at Seventy-6ve Cents per Square
12 Brewer lines less) for the first insertion and
only published Monthly or Quarterly 81 per square
will be charged.
Transient Advertisements, to secure publicity
through our columns, must invariably be paid in
advance.
Advertisements not huving the desired number
| of insertions marked on the margin, will be con-
tinued until forbid and charged accordingly.
Those desiring to advertise by tho year can dc
so on the most liberal terms-it being distinctly
understood that contracts for yearly advertising
arc confined to the immediate, legitimate business
of the firm or individual contracting.
All communications Of personal character will
be charged as advertisements.
Obituary Notices exceeding one square in length
will be charged for the overplus at regular rates
| Announcing Candidate (not inserted until paid
for,) Five Dollars.
For Advertising Estrays Toled, Two Dollars, te
be paid by the Magistrate advertising.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
The Crops.

The reports from many of our farmers attending
here on salc-day last were generally of cheering
nature. The corn was said to be us good as usually
seen in June; though the grass WAS making rapid
strides to keep pace with it. Refreshing showers
have improved the crops; and in MANY places the
rains have been so excessive to injure the lands
by washing away bitches, &C. The cool nights
and mornings Of the past week huve materially
effected the growth and appearance Of the cotton
crop, but we hope favorable full will make
amends.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
EduefieId District Fair.

The subscription list for the purpose Of buying
ground aud putting up a Building for the Edgefeld
District Agricultural Society having been mis-
placed, We will thank subscribers to call on COL
S. CHRISTIE and renew their subscriptions by OF
IN Sulo-dsy in July, rs VIC are anxious to have the
Building all complete for the next Fair.
The Executive Committee will please meet at
the Town Hall on the first Monday in July.
by order Of the President.
j. H. MINIS, sec'ry.
juno s 81 %
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For the Advertiser.
A Pleasant Drink.

Mn. EDIroR.-I observed In the Advertiser {
short time since recipe for making Boer, but il
is much more troublesome than one which vii
give, and one know to bo good, which nevol
fails to produce pleasant drink.
Take half gallon Molasses (Syrup will mo-
answer) with large table spoonful Of best ground
Ginger, and mix well into five gallons water. Ii
two or three days (according to the weather) il
will be ready for uso. Try it, you that are FOND
of good Beer. D. Il.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
Greenville, 2sth May, 1859.
Correspondence of the Advertiser.

Correspondence of the Advertiser.
NEwDERnf, June g. 1852
DEAR CoL-In passing from my house on yes
terlay to this place, could not help being forcibly
struck with the general appearance of the crops,
and particularly. cotton. certainly never hnrc
noticed the plant more backward at this time of
year, nor in worse condition. For the most part
there appears to have been little work done to it.
saw but few acres put to stand, while the
greater portion appeared never to have hada hoe in
it, and some neither plough nor hoe. The ground
hard and cloddy, and the plant extremely ANAL.
have considerably headache to-day, and attribute
1t in part to the close and scrutnizing gaze gave
many fields to ascertain whether they were plan
ted, let to weeds and grass but from inquiry Of
my driver would learn he "beleived" it was plan
ted in cotton, as he saw some there; and so they
were.
Tho corn is generally small but where properly
cultivated it has healthy appearance, except in
low and bottom places, where there is none look
ing well.
Oats generally are fine, and mostly very fine.
Wheat cannot speak of with certainty, as it needs
close examination. The greater part appears,
as you pass along, to be of good height, and wcll
headed while some hos considerably rusted. I see
in your lust issue that 1t is thought the rust will
not injurc the wheat; am of different opinion. I
am satisfied the blade rust is not ds injurious to
wheat as the rust upon the stalks, but it has the
effect to kill the blade aud leaves tho stalks pre-
maturely exposed TO the rays Of the ghich will
dry 1t up, before full maturity of the grain. OK
nmined mine which WINS cutting on yesterday,
and found the stalks dry weak and hardly strength
to stand before tho scythe; yet the grain (though
fully il quito soft. My fear is that the grain will
shrink, for want of proper sustcnance from the
stalk MS it fully ripens. I trust may be mis-
taken. I know mine is much injured by the rust
as it was taken with it quite early. Where the
wheat is taken only lately, it will inure but little.
From the difference Of the appearance of tho
crops, in tho sandy, from the clay region, am
almost halfway tempted to adopt the language Of
Rsv'd friend Of mine, who says, "that the sandy
country, beyond and about Edgedeld, is the great
est country on the Globe if you will only allow us
to have guano and n'sgers enough"
must say, in justice to the farmers within 8
miles of Saluda, that my remarks do not extend to
their crops, 1t was too dark in passing by them
to ascertain their condition but have been told
that near the river there is some fine cotton.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
Another Fire.

Through the kindness of the Post Master al
Big Creek, in this District, we learn that on We'd.
ne'dry last the Buggy and Wagon Shop Of Mr.
WALLACE, in that vicinity, was destroyed by FRO
which Is supposed to have originated from the
forge of the blacksmith shop. Mr. WAttAcE's
loss. We regret to state, is near $500.
About 500 worth Of Medicine, left in the shop
the evening previous for DR.. J. W. PTTs, was also
consumed with the building.
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From the Yorkville Enquirer.
Obituary Tribute,

"Died at his mothers residence, Beech Island,
Elge6eld District, South Carolins, on the 22d Of
March, SUMTER T. G. MILLS, in the twenty-seventh
year of his age"
We clip the above from a western paper.
To the many it will be merely a sad item,-
something to sadden the heart and arrest a
feeting smile. To us-and we too are many
who knew him and loved him in life, the
sadness is more than sad, and the Grape on
our hearts will long tell our sorrow at the
bereavement. Personally, we knew him well.
For three years in college we sat together
toiled, rejoiced and hoped together-met the
ills and wells of that varied life-and, having
met rs strangers, we parted friends. And
they only who have known the power of such
friendships. can take in aW that we mean by
" friends" Our own experience in this res
pect is that, we know, Of all our class. We
turned from college to meet the world some
thing over six years ago. We pressed his
manly hand in parting then; and proud
hope swelled our heart as We looked towards
his future. He devoted himself to law |; and
in Texas he had acquired a prominent posi-.
ton at the bar. The present was proud
success, and the future promised even more.
Up among the mysteries of the Infinite, it was
needed that he die. He turned from the
minor claims of human greatness, and went
back to God. A venerable mother's loUe
warmed the chill atmosphere Of death for
him and in her home, where his being began,
he gave that being back to its Source. The
infinite love of a mother yielded its claim only
to that of the Parent of All.
Asa class-brother We claim place near
those who loved him best, in paying our tear.
tribute to his memory.
Graduates of Fity-Two! the absences are
more and more. Leitner and Frean and
Scott and Mills will answer to their names no
more. Those of US who shall meet again in
Sixty-Two will not meet them there. The af:
fection we have cherished 80 long, 80 constant
ly asks here again to mingle tear with those
to whom our friend was near in life, for be
was near to us. j. W. II.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
COMMERCIAL.
HAMBURG, June 5, 1856

Mr.. EDITOR: Our cotton market has been in a
dropping condition for the past week. have
heard of no sales of Importance to report. What
cotton is on hand is held by the planters or large
spectators, who are not willing to submit to the
decline. They will hold for better prices US long
rs possible. cannot give you any correct quota
tions but will say lot of mdding fair might
bring 10 cents. think or hopc the market will
improve this coming week, rs the accounts brought
by tho "City of Washington" are much better
than wus expected. P.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08

@- Attention is directed to the card Of Mcssr,.
APPLETON l. PERUVIAN, Of New Market. They
are now selling of their Spring and Summer
Goods ut very low figures "Iu fact to use the
words Of responsible and competent gentleman
from that vicinity, "they are almost giving their
Goods away" You up country people, who are
wanting cheap goods, and good Goods, have now
rare opportunity. Go and see them any day in
the week-but don't forget that every Saturday is
auction day, when Messr,. A. & p. distribute their
Bargains Unfortunately to the multitude. Heed
We, what We read.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
Valuable Lands.

Col. JAS. Boyp and Mr. W. W. CHsEvER, of
Baker, Ga- are offering through this paper valra-
bio lands lying in that County for sale. Planters
having an eye to richer and cheaper lands would
do we'll to onotice particularly these advertisements
Gentlemen in this District speak in fsttering terms
Of the lands in question, and say they will produce
all any reasonable person would desire.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
Agricultural.

Our readers are respectfully solicited to read
the notice of the Secretary of the Edgetcld Dis
tri.t Agricultural Society.
The citizens of the District we hope will respond
cordially and literally to tho call there made.
The success of our society mainly depends upon
this great "di.idera'nm"--A FAIR GRorSp. Tho
prompt payment Of the annual subscription Of one
dollar on the part Of every member of tho Society
is the only means by which the Society can raise
fund for the purchase of Premiums, and 8
faithful fulflment of this promise is essential to
the existence Of our Society. DR.. f. J. MINIS, the
Treasurer, is waiting to receive your annual SUBJ
scriptions.
Are you member Of the Society," If so, come
up to the payment point-it is your duty--and it
should be your pleasure SO to do. Are you not a
member? Then you should hasten to the book
and enrol your name Immediately, if you wish to
sleep soundly, or feel comfortably when yon meet
your brother farmers in the road or ut the muster
ground.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
A Rare Chance!

A NY Person or Persons wishing 10 enter tb,
"A MERCANTILE BUSINESS, may find ,
rare opportunity by applying to the Subscriber
who, owing to protrnctcd illness, Is desirous o
disposing Of his ENTIRE STOCK IN TRADE
at the we'll known stand of Col. NJ. FRAZIER, de-
cdedly the best location in this Village.
Snid Stock I, composed chiefly of STAPLE
DRY GOODS, SHOES, HARDWARE and GRO
CERIEs, most of them frosh and now, and will b
sold on accommodating terms. 7. ROOT.
Edgsfcld G. H., S. c.. June 7, IF 20
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08

Nlr Cnll on Messrs. CANpEE McEwEy and
improve your time if your watches uro bid-and
if you have bad taste in your mouth and arc
longing for the refreshing delights of u fine con-
dictionary shop, here you may feast upon the good
things of home and foreign climes But SEQ their
card in another column.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08

RoeER A. PRYoR.-This distinguished
gentleman has at length returned to our
midst to resume the praetiye Of law. While
we regret his withdrawal from the editorial
professon in which be has won 80 many
iaurels, we welcome him to his old home,
with the assurance ofa cordial greeting and
a brilliant fusnr-Pstersbu.g Press June 2.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08

SUDDEN DELrB.-Mr. Harmon Smith, o
citizen of this district, came to his death very
suddenly on Friday last. The particulars Of
his death are not known, as no one was in
company with him when the accident oc.
eurried the jury of inquest concluded that
his death was occasioned by fall from his
horse.=Darlingto Flag.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08

TIE GRAIN CRop.-We have been noticing
our exchanges and, from what we can CLEAN,
we are disposed to think that the grain crop
is more advanced than it has been for many
wears. With US they ore in general Ia little
rust excepted) decidedly good. Altogether it
will be one of the best harvests known for
long period. -Newberry Rising Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
ANOTHER GREAT CURE!

CAPT. R. L. GENTRY,-DEAR SIR I, with
feelings of gratitude, acknowledge that the val,
liable Medicine of which you are Agent, performed
great cure in my family. My boy went to Ham
burg with the wagon, and was shortly thereafter
attacked with Disrrh9a in its worst and most ma
lignant form, from which, for several hours, he
suffered the accutes pain, and was indeed for
time almost blind from his severe suffering. But
u aRemedy-DR. MARTINS GREAT REMEDY
was found And in his case it was timely
Remedy He partook Of the Remedy" and soon
the next morning was enabled to report himself
ready for work. Mrs Gibson's boy was in COM
pany with mine, and was attacked in like man
nor. He tried the Remedy" and with him II
proved equally as efacacious.
take much pleasure in recommending this in
valuable Medicine to the public. No family should
be without II at this season Of the year.
1t can be had Of Capt R. L. GENTRY, at the
Store Of q. n. E. soLoYoS, Hamburg. The
Captain will also do bis best to sell you cheap
bill Of Goods, rather than see the money 20 out
Of tho State. B. G. MATHIS.
Germsnville, s. C., May 10, 1859 At 20
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08

E| We "nothing extenuate, nor set down
aught in malice" when wo say that Mr. Z. T..
DAVIS has in Store as fine Segars as can be found
in town. We have "pufed" his segars and know
them TO be good.
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HILDEBRAND & GIBSON,
AMBR01YPE AND MEIANQ[YPE
ARTIST1SJ

~~s- - -. --S- -
DESPECTFULLY announce to the citizens of
h this vicinity, that they have taken ROOMS
ut the PLANTERS HOTEL, and are prepared
to take Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and
Copy Likenesses in the best and latest styles,
at prices to suit the times.
Determined to give every one chance TO SEQ
themselves in miniature, they have reduced their
prices to the lowest possible figure.
They will take likenesses in neat cases, at 81, 90
and upwards, according to the finish of the case.
All work warranted to give satisfaction or no
pay.
We would suggest to those who wish likenesses,
to wear dark coored or black dresses, a. the pic
lures thus taken, will be in every way superior to
those taken in light colored dresses. ..-:. ~:
Come one-come all, and look at yourselves in
ono of our Ambrotypes.
HILDEBRANDs& GIBSON.
@ Instructions given in tho Art on feasona-
BILE terms.
May Is If 90
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
HYMENEAL.

MARRIED, on Wednesday,, 18th May, by Rev.
Toliver Robertson, Dr.. SAML. S. KNIGHT, of
Pleasant Mound Laurens, S. c., and Miss ELLA
]. MILLER, of Poolsvillo, spartanburg District
-sMzsR1Eo, by Rev. J +. Peterson, on the oath
May, 1859, Mr.. JOHN CORLEY, and Miss
ADDIE, daughter of Rev. A. W. ASB1LL, all of
this District
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08

caITUATION WANTED.-.A gentleman Of
y some nine years experience as Tencher, and
competent to teach the English language in oil its
branches, wishes to obtain situation as Teacher.
The best Of references can be given in Augusta,
Savannah and Charleston.
For full information address LEROY G. HURD, ),
at Graniteville, s. c., who will give prompt atten-
tion to all communications.
June I IF 81.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
Carpets,
The Southern Field and Fireside
A Weekly Literary and Agricultural Paper,

a Weekly Literary and Agricultural faper,
PUBLISHED In AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.
IN quarto form of eight pages, folio size-eaoh
Il issue to contain forty columns of matter. It is
published on good paper, and, in mechanical exc
cution, is in the best style of the typographical
art In utility it is all that the best agricultural
science and practical knowledge Of the South can
furnish. weekly visitor to the homes of Southern
| planters and farmers, it will be more useful and
acceptable to them than any monthly journal Of
equal merit.
In mental attractions, it is all that spirit OF
enterprise on my part, and q laudable emulation
| on the part of others, Gun evoke from Southern
| intellect and cultivation.
The Agricultural Editor is DR.. DANIEL LEE, the
distinguished Professor Of Agriculture in the Uni
versity of Georgia-editor for many years past OF
the Southern Cultivator, and leading contributor
| to many Northern agricultural journals Of the
| highest reputation.
The Literary Editor is Mr.. W. W. MANN, of
this city, IN accomplished writer of fine taste and
! scholarly attsinments, who, having retired from
the active duties of the legul profession, spent
many years in Europe, and was for several years
the Paris Correspondent of the National Iutelli.
genccr and Southern Literary Messenger.
The horticultural Editor is Mr.. WV. N. WHITE,
skillful and experienced cultivator of fruits,
flowers, and Vegetables writer Of repute in these
departments, ana autnor OF tnat popular Tork,
"Gardening for tho South"
The SOUTHERN FIELD AND FIREsIDE combines
| the useful and the agreeable. It furnishes the
Southern farmer information useful in every field
he cultivates, and the Southern family choice lit.
erature, the offspring Of Southern intellect, worthy
If welcome at every freside. 1t is in NIL respects,
first class paper-on a scale of expenditure
more liberal than has yet been attempted in the
South, and designed to rival in its merits the most
| distinguished of the North.
TERxs-Cash in advance, 81 90 year.
Bills current in the State from which they are
| sent received at par.
posuuaslcrs are allowed fifteen per cent. on the
amount of subscriptions obtained by them.
On all subscriptions exceeding twenty, sent from
one Office, twenty-ive per cent. is allowed.
Contributions solicited from the pens of South
ern writers.
A special appeal is made to the ladies Of the
South for their patronage and good wishes.
This puper is entirely silent on politics.
JAMES GARDNER, Proprietor.
Ivn. 20
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Juno s. 1859

r OST.. .Snlnrtine in january or February last
La LAND DEED or CONVEYANCE Of
REAL ESTATE, fur 1854 Acres, lying on the
waters of Horse Creek, and bounded by lands Of
Moses Harris, Mrs. Whitlock. B. Bettis and Allen
franklin The said Land Deed was conveyed by
Allen Franklin to the subscriber, his heirs, &c.
ANY one fnling the above paper, will please
leave the same at the Clerks Ofire.
L. ". GAR1EE.
June S, 1859 1t 22
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
HORSES GONE!

CTRAYED from the residence Of Mr.. Thomas
= Bnrtley, Sr., on Tuesday morning the 31st ulty
TWO HORSESHOE large bay, three white feet,
star in forehead, about years old, and is or l6
hands high-the other bright sorrel. medium
sized, about Is hands high, and about siI years
old No particular marks remembered ON either
Horse. They were bought from Kentucky drov-
err and it is probable they will cndeavor to 90 back
to that State.
A liberal reward will be given for their delivery
to me ut Mr. T. Bartley's residence. Any infor-
nation concerning them, addressed to me ut Lofts
p. O., will DO thankfully received.
Z. 4. BARLEY.
I,po 9 1880 tf 2
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08

rOOD CLOTHES GOING CHEAP.
u In consequence Of recent change in our con-
cern, and having very heavy stock Of handsome
Spring and Summer Goods, We have determined to
close them out. Good Clothes at low prices, is the
inducsmont Wo offer. Call and try us.
H0RA, WISE Il CO.,
Sue. to J. NJ. NEWLY 4 CO.
Augusta, juno s, 1850 If %
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RELIGIOUS Notice.

Religious Notice.
Bro. VIZ. L. CURRY will preach to tho culored
people ut Antioch on the End Sabbath in June al
Red Oak Grove, 3rd Sabbath, II o'cluck, A. II
and ST. Bethlehem same evening o'clock; Al
Republican, 4th Sabbath, II o'clock A. NJ, and al
Hardy's saus evening, O'clock.
Bro. CURRY will preach to the blacks ut home
during the week, Whenever invited to do SO by
Master or Overseer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08

affected and impressive; his tone Of voice was
hardly loud enough for so large a building, and
we think that it could have raised without injuring
its!softness.
We were gratifed to see so large an audience in
attendance, and consider it no slight compliment to
the Orator that go many were present, and that
such strict silence observed during the delivery
of the address, something, by the way, which is
not always the case on such occasions.
EDWARD.
Granville, 28th Nav, 1859.
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R iv a ! s b i p |!
State Of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
Nv npnTNIpYr

IN ORDINARY
DY ". T. DURIsoE, Esq, Ordinary of Edge.
ID field District.
Whcress Robert Quarles, bath applied to me for
Letters Of Administration, de bonts non with the
will annexed, on. all and singular, the goods and
chstes rights and credits of Robert Alton, late of
the District aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the said
deceased, to be and appear before me, at our next
Ordnarys Court for the said District to be holden
at Edge6eld c. H., on the 20th day Of June inst,
to show cause, If any, why the said administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this 9Th day of
June, in the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ffty-nine, and in the SGD year OF
American Independence.
". F. DURISOE, o.ED.
June 8, 1859 Ct %
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08

~ The Friends of Lieut. S. B. BLOCKER
present him as Candidate for Msjor Of tho Lower
Battalion, 9th Regiment, s. G. NJ, to Gil the va
csnoy occssionsd BY the resignation. of 1t. Col.
CoRLEY.
May 70 te# 20