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Letter from Hon. II. r.. Bonham,
To the Camden Dinner to Hon. Jas Chestnut.

j To the Camden Dinner to Hon. Jas. Cheshnt
EDcEFGELD, Sept. 25, 1859.
GENTLEMEN 1t would give me pleasure
to Join you in doing honor to our fellow
citizen, the Hon. James Chesnut, Jr., wLc
well deserves the compliment you are about
to pay him; and, regret that my engage
ments place it entirely out Of my power 10
be present with you.
The Presidential election, in its results,
exercises much influence over the legislation
of the country. The principles Of the canGi-
dates, as usually indicated by the party plat
forms, or by the party. .press or by the clndi-
dates themselves, are those supported by the
successful party for the succeeding four years.
Hence, it is Of consequence to determine
wisely the principles and candidate 10 Lr
supported by the South in the approaching
election. The question whether she should
consent Co SUPPORT candidate who is moi
avowedly opposed to the doctrine of sqaattel
sovereignty in the Territories, is one uf seri-
GUS import, and am graltiei to believe that.
the weight of your demonstration VII b.
a.a It supporting any advocateot that here y
s. dangerous to Southern i.ights.
The Kansas Bill of '58, commonly known.
Us the English Bill, having been acquiesced
in generally by the South, and desiring, as
did froln the beginning, that there should BE-
no division in tie South on that question,
should probably never again have adverted to
my vote against it, but for the extraordinary
course which Senator Toombs has recently
thought proper 70 pursue in reference to that
measure and the: votes of Gen. Quitman and
myself He deems it necessary, 1t seems, t.
defend his vote in favor of the Bill before the
people of Georgia, and in doing SO, ut Lex
inglun, on the 26th August, used the follow
ing language, as reported by. the Augusta
Dispatch Of the 30th August, which language.
up to this date, is uncontradicted, so far al
am informed, viz
He reviewed tho Lecompton constitutional.
luded to tho votes Of Quitmun and Bonhum, who
had voted again.t it. He would az soon draw two
names from the Giaad Jury box in Oglcthorrs
county. for political leaders, to select them.
lIc knew of no two men living with less qunli6ca-
tion to instruct the people. He defended Douglas,
and sail he would vote for him sooner than for
any maH ef the Opposition NORTH or South !"
Of course the English Bill is meant, as
Gen. Quitman and myself both voted Tor The
Senate Bill.
Iti difficult to discern the object Of this
fling. IfLemeant to contrast himself with Gen
Qut,nau and myself as political lie ,ders and
instructors Of the people, with the We. to
impress on the minds of his hearers proper
estimate of the value Of the English Bill, it
was, to say the least, mode Of argument
towards a cotemporary of more than ques-
tionable delicacy. Towards tie dead, it will
strike all risht-minded persons as most indtl,-
cate. undignifed, and unbecoming his ! ish
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DEPARTURE OF EmANcIpArED NEcEos.-
DoS'r WANT TO LEAvE.-On Sunday last, q
crowd of not less than ole thousand negroes
assembled On the basin to take leave Of tile
negros belonging to the estate of the late
Mrs. Frances B. Shackleiord, Of Amherst
county, who, in accordance with the will OF
the deceased, were about to depart, by way
of the canal, for free State. The whole
number set free was forty.iuur, men, women
and children. but only thirty-seven left, the
balance prefering TO remain in scrVitude in
Old Virginia, rather than enjoy their freedom
elsewhere. Some Of those who did leave
were thrown on the boat BY nsin force, SO
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HAND FOR SALE.

yr1uE Subscriber offers for sale his REALLY
\ DESIRABLE PLACE, II miles North-Wes'
of EIgefeld c. H., on the Five Notch Road
and in the immediate neighborhood OF Gilgal
Church, containing
Eight Hundred Acres,
More or less about $50 or 500 Acres OF which is
in n fine state of cultivation mostly fresh land
The balance is forest land and old fields, thickly
set with pines of various sizes, and other growth
that is well calculated to restore it to its wonted
yicor and all highly susceptible OF high state
of improvement. o.
House and Screw, Negro Cabins, mostly new, II
tine we'll of water, besides various springs of pure
and lasting water, conveniently intcrspcrsed over
the place.
Those ,lcsirous of purchasing such place would
d we'll to examine immediately, rs am deter
,,,;na5 IN sell. and will give 81 groat bargain.
EDWARD SETTLE.
Oct. IL, 1850 ~
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House and Lot for Sale.

n will offer my House and Lot in the corporate
Il limits of Edsefeld Village, on the Columbia
Road, adjoining Lewis Covar and others, Mt private
sale until the first Monday in December next. II
not sold before, will be sold at public out cry at
the Court House steps on that day.
The Lot contains FOUR ACRES, upon which
is good two story Dwelling House, containing
six upright rooms, with fire places. Also up cx-
cellent double Kitchen, with chimney in the mid
die. and other necessary buildipgs,-an excellent
we'll of water, two good gardens, &c.
Good time vii. be giTcn in the payments. For
further particulars apply 10 Mr. P. r. Blalock or
myself ROSELA NLALoCk.
Sept. I, 1859 If 35
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selttt 4oetrp.
Daily Blessings.

Daily Blessings.
Gently as the falling dew
Comes at morn, comes at eve,
So We blessings ever new
From the Lord receive.
Plcntcously with heavenly grace
Doth he US cndue;
Says, Gear not, ye comfortless
Twill come to you
Quietly His angels come,
Come in joy, como in wo;
God His mercy to each home
Freely doth beStow.
Welcome poverty or wealth!
While on earth we dwell,
So lie gives His saving health"
All will yet be we'll.
Let the messenger Of death
Gull us soon, call us late,
Through the might of Christ our Lord
We will calmly wait.
Sheltered in the church of God
On that mothers breast
Let US lean that dear abode
Gi,s1 the weary rest.
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Rebellion at Harper's Ferry.--U. g.
Troons Chilled Ont. Blood Shed.

WAsHISGToS, Oct. lT.-Runors reached
this city. this forenoon ,lat serious insur-
rection has broken ont at IIarper's Ferry; Va.
The trains on tile Railroads leading there
have brcn stopped, Tue telegraph wires cut,
and the town and all the public Ho Ks are in
the hands Of the insurgents.
/ At first it WIS bell i.ved that this story wss
! merely an cxaeeration Of all stfi ay among Ito
government employees ard the Cnitod States
army. Later Dispatches, however, from
M,nrcacy, the mar s: station 10 the Ferry,
confirm the first statement
The ira us had been Ito! ped on the sercIal
Railroads., and the employers killed. The
egrJes on the Maryland ride Of the rinr
!laye been seized, carried over, and made to
Join the insurgents. All statements col Cur
in saying that the town is in tic complete
nnsses>iun OF the rebels, together with tie
United States Arluory, Arsenal, Pay Office
and bridges. The insurgents are composed
OF whites and blacks, and are supposed TO be
led on by Abolitiunists.
1t is supposed by some that the object If
pluml'ring arms, ammunition, und govern
ment money, il for the purpose Of ilectirg
general rising aln,ng the blacks II Mary land
and Virgin ia.
Que hundred Marines, with two twelve
poundcs from Washington barracks went
t. tis aft,liron to the srene of hostilties,
aud will reach there about y u'c'ock P. NJ.
they have orders to clear the bridge at all
hazar'ls. Three cemrar les Of artillery, from
OIL Point ard aiso un the way il,ither: be-
sides which, six ur seven C ,npalies of militia
~ from B .ltirnnre and Frederick City, Mary.
land, have Offered their services and hnvo
been accepted BY tho President, They have
gone up on extra trains. The insurgents are
said to number atnut COO or SEQ, AID tlat
they arc IN lrr a easl hip ga man by
the name uf Anderson, who Lut recent s hr.
rived at the Ferry.
1t is believed here tn l.e move of the Alb.
olitioni,ts. Secretary Floyd received sorno
weeks ago, NJ: anonymous letter. inE,rming
him that there would bc rising, and an at.
tempt made TO capture the Arsenal hut the
letter was too indefinite, and improbable to
be believed. The report may now be greatly
ex ggerate there is undouLted y a serious.
disturbance occurring at the Ferry. Repre-
ssntatives ufthe press baye gone up with the
troops to the scene Of action.
WAsHrScroN, Oct. ia special despatch
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1t is said that Queen Victoria's second
daughtcr-now the first on the marriage roll
hiss expressed wish to resign her royal
dowry" in order to lie :ome pr1iessed CAtho'
lie. The Court papers inSinuate that this is
step to court the Young King Of Portugal
who lately lost his wife. When Don Pelru
was in England few years ago the Princes
Alice was smitten;" but religion was in the
way, and there the affair dropped.
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There is said to be now living in the city Of
Cincinnati. u Frcnchman, n hog driver at
present, iissipate,l in his habits. and wretch.
edly poor, who was born in the midst of
princely luxury, his father holding high
position in the court Of Napoleon I. His
baptism was conducted with almost royal
ceremony, Prince Murat starding as his god.
father, and no less parsonage than the EN-.
press Josephine as his god-laother. In the
changes of the government which followed,
the CHILD was banished from France, and in
country he has lived life of extreme poverty.
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TRADE OF EAST TENNESSEE AND VIRGINIA
RAlLRoAD.-Received at the depot Of the
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, on tue Sth
of October, ~ loaded cars, consisting of 10
cars of wheat, LIZ bushels: Car Of stock,
l400O pounds; cars of flour, 10 barrels
5 cars OF miscellaneous, $4,000 pounds. There
were II loaded cars sent out Wednesday
morning.-Petersbur Express.
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Town Property for Sale.

LII persons wishing to invest their capital IN
a rooi Estate. will find it to their interest to
cnlI pnon the subscribers. as they now offer for
sale upon reasonable terms. the
STORE HOUSE,
Situated in the Village of Edgeield, adjoining
the Store House Of Col NJ. Frazier ana the AL
vertiSer Office.
The said HOUSE has two large rooms-onc OF
which is at present occupied by Il. Flanagan, as II
Shoe storc;: the other by a. Ramsay az the Post
Office. :.
This House, unless sold at private sale, viii be
exposed to the highest bidder on the first Mon
day in January next
For terms Of sale apply to R. W. Tompkins or
either Of the subscribers.
BEN. WALDO, Ex,ors.
J. n. LIPSCOMB.
Oct l9 lit 81
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R. M. sCURRY.
SOUTH CAROLINA,
EpGEpIELD DISTRICT

DR. WM. CoLENAN--Dear Sir The negro wo-
man placed under your cnre, who had done me
but little or no service for several months and who
upon examination was found to be afflicted with
serious uterus arrangement, has been wholly re-
licvcd and reports herself permanently cured,
which have every right to believe is the case.
Yours, respectfully,
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confidence and respect OF no. v.., - -.
party, but also of bis enemies. Can US muc'l
b. said Of the Georgia Senator, even as to
his own PARTY? Qnilman was tho consistent
and chosen leader Of the Southern Right
party. Does that party ever take counsel OF
Mr.. Tuomt,? OF what party is he the hon
ored leader, that he should di>parage the
memory OF as true patriot, as koacst, con-
est, consistent and fearless leader as the South
has ever had? The Senator was member
of the House in 80, and opposed the adms.
sion of California. Her constitution lrregu.
larly and without precedent, had been gotten
up and brought before Congress under militia
ry dctation, and her hurried and irregular
admission subsequently, "imparted validity
to the unauthorized action of a portion OF
the inhabitants of California, by which an
invidious discrimination is made against the
property of the fifteen slave-holding States"
Speaking in the debate Of the rights Of the
South TO an equal PARTICIPATION iii all the
Territories, the Senator said: "Deprve US OF
this right, and appropriate this common pro-
perty to yourselves; it is then your govern
lncnt, not mine. Then am its enemy, and
will then, if can, bring my children and
my constituents to the altar OF liberty, and,
like Iammilcar, would swear them to eter,
hal hostility to your foul domination" And
yet, after the consummation OF this great
wrong to the South, unlike the Carthagenlan;
tue Senator reversed took to swearing.
by the compromise measures of '5O' OF
which tie California swindle was not the
least Objectionable, and, consistent at least in
this, is ut it still. And, now too, be is fast
becoming the advocate of Senator Douglas
for the Presidency, who will accept the noml-
nation of the Democratic party on the squat
TER sovereignty platform, or not at all. The
Senator's moral and mental structure does
1t enable HIM to appreciate tie lofty patri-
otisln, the answering political integrity, the
stern adherence to principle which character
lied John Anthony Qlitman-a leader
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WIN. A. STROTHER
SOUTH CAROLINA,
EnGYEIKLn DtSrRIcT.

Dr. VIZ. CoLEMAS-Dear Sir Ny woman Ma
ry that put under your charge in the spring OF
1858, who upon inspection was asccrtaincd to be
suffering from disease of the womb, and treated
by you for that ailmcnt am pleased to say, re-
covered forthwith, and has lost no time since from
the former disorder, but has been very good hand
both with the plow and hoe
Yours with due respect,
r. ". PAYNE
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my,
WHITFIELD SMITH.
SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD DIsTRIcT

DIR. WV. CoLENAy-Deor Sir: My woman, who
was, for considerable period, kept within doors
by some obstinate uterus disorder, l am glad to
say, has been wholly restored under your advice
and treatment.
Yours, with respect,
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VOLUME XXIV.-.-No. AZ.

m m1ch opposed were they to leaving, and ma
ny expressed their dete riuination Of returning
10 Virginia az soon as an opportunity offered.
Many were the well wishes rendered the de-
pTrtins negros by the crowd assembled, and
when the boats started from their wharves,
the freed negros struck up "Carry mo back
to Old Virginny," which was joined in by
ore and all, and in tone which indicated
plainly that if left to their own free will, they
would gladly spend the remainder Of their
days in servitude in tie home of their birth.
VA Republican.
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Poor men of all men shoull never under
take 10 drown their sorrows in strong drink
1t doesn't pay. Msfortunes may drive man
to the cup, but it takes fortune to keep him
there
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A Beautiful Residence for Sale.

V1yHE Subscriber will sell on the hrSt MONDAY
in November, (if not disposed of before that
timel the Residence at which he now lives. The
lot contains abort forty acres, was improved by
:Tno. LYON, and since owned by Lawrence Johnson.
ono' ~ H. w. ADDISON.
Terms made easy. ,
Oct 10 OF II
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CHRONIC DISEASE S
CERTIFICAT T T. s.
SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGErIELp DIsTRIc'

EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
DIR. WV. CoLEMAN-Dear Sir: My negro wo-
man who was confined to the house for some time,
and unable to attend to any business, and who up
on examination was pronounced to be laborlng
under arrangement of tho uterus, l am glad to
say, has speedily recovered undor your treatment
Yours, with respect,
ARCHIBALD CLARK.
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SECOND DISPATcH.l

WASHINGTON, October i8.-A company Of
mounted men, under the authority of the
President, left Baltimore this afternoon, for
the purpose of pursuing the fugitive insur-
gents, and overlaking them In any State or
locality of the Union in which they may be
found The United States District Attorney
left here this evening to bring on the imme-
iliate trial of the prisoners. Three hundred
Virginia military arrived '-o'n Richmond this
evening, but found orders 81 return, as their
services were not needed. I'll" most encl-
getic measures are on foot tu i,Irt out and
capture all involvedin the insurrect.o.. Quiet
has been restored.
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-" that was, to this,
Hyperion to a satyr."

I shall not initiate the Senator, in vindica-
ting my vote against the English Bill, on the
ground that the Senator does not command
my respect as leader. But. will here as
sure him that, lis estimate of myself is not
higher than mine Of him. The Grand Jurors
Of Q. O.lethorpe, doubt not, possess the aver
are inteIlie nee of their class elsewhere in
our country, though the Georgia Senator
must place it quite low for political leader
ship from his using it as 'lisparasing stand
arl OF the fitness of Gen. Quitman and my
self for that distinction. Some Of them /
suppose, would represent the country with
credit, and would be no ignoble leaders and
instructors of the people. They would, per.
haps, be none the worse that they have not
been so long in Washington as himself. Now,
the Senator offers the chances Of drawing,
Tor our c unter-parts, the best men in the
box, with the hazard Of drawing the most
indifferent. I will be more liberal to him
lie may take the box and pick out, If he can
the name of one more unsafe and less fitted
than himself to advise the South in her pres
ent need.
am, Gentlemen:
Very Respectfully Yours,
NJ. L. BONHAM.
Mcssrs. j. ". Cantey and Others, Com
nittec.
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SOUTH CAROLINA,

DIR. WV. CoLEMAS-Denr Sir: My girl that was
suffering from disease Of the uterus whom placed
under your charge, am proud to say, has been
promptly cured, and take great pleasure in re-
commenting all those laborirg under similar af-
aictions, to give you call.
Yours, respectfully.
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Post Office Contributions to the Wash
ington Monument.

WASHINGTON, Oct. lG.-Ihe plan to raise
funds for the completion of the Washington
National Monument, through the medium OF
the Post Offices throughout the United States,
10 fair to prove successful. Several hLn
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Mine hundred and Fifty Acres.
Five hundred and fifty woodland, we'll timbered-
three hundred cleared and in fno state of culti-
vatiou, scvcnty-fve Of which is Creek and Branch
bottom. one hundred and twenty-five fresh up
land that will produce from six to eight hundred
lbs. Seed Cotton, and from fifteen to twenty BUSH
els Corn per acre without manure.
Those desirous to buy land in Edgefeld or Alb
beyille will do we'll to look at mine, as | am de-
termined to cell, and will give great Bargain.
The buildings are good and in thorough repair.
Come quick, or you will loose n bargain.
JOHN W. MCCLELLAN.
Scps II 80
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LAMB FOR SALE.

yT1HE Subscribers offer for sale that VALUABLE
TRACT OF LAND whcreon Mr.. II. c. Tur-
ner resided ut the time of his death. This Tract
is situate on Rocky Greek, about : miles from
Rocky Creek Church, 10 miles from hngenein ~ u
n. adjoining lands of Mrs. Mathews, Benz. Cog
burn and others, and cor tains
Four hundred and thirty-two Acres,
Half os which is native forcst-prime oak and
hickory land. NJ.
with all necessary out-buillings. This plantation
is well and conveniently watered
The land under cultivation is productive.
A Bargain may be hud by carly application to
the undersigned. -,
Terms, to an approved purchaser, will be quite
reasonable.
aur3 II ou
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Tribute to Worth.

We would call the attention of cur readers
to the article o. "Hiram." We hope it will
be responded to by those to whom tho appeal
has been made. Col. Miller was good citi-
zen and useful man, and spent many years in
advancing the cause Of Of charity AID virtue.
Let those who appreciate such efforts, and
think then worthy Of fcommemoration respond
TO tIis appeal, and that too, in liberal man
ner. 1t will afford US great pleasure to an-
nounce that the suggestion has been accepsa-
Lle and carried out in worthy manner
Winnsboro Register
TRIBUTE OF WoRTH.-Mr. Editor You
have already published the usual resolutions,
in such cases, upon the death of Col. II. Mil
ler, all of which is not only proper auI beft-
ting but we'll deserved. AS man hc was
distinguished by the qualities that adorn tho
manly character; Us friend, sincere and
true. he was energetic and thriving in his
business, bold and fearless in the denunciation
of vice and immortality; as soldier le was
brave; as Mason, his charity was ever ex.
erciscd upon the worthy object; and as the
advocate Of Temperance, his love was only
equalled by his purity aud fidelity. To know
him, was to appreciate him, and thus he was
we'll known.
Many Of his friends desire to erect suita-
ble Monument over his resting place, and in
order to do this, they ask his old comrades of
the gallant Palmettoes, and of the 18th Regi-
,nent, his Masonic brethren, and all his friends
generally, to contribute such amounts ~ they
see fit, towards accomplishing the object. The
Subscription list may be found at marble
ward and at this Office. HIRAM.
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D-The City Council of Charleston, sorth Car
olipa, has appoiEted Thursday, October eth. a
day Of Thanksgiving In that city. 81
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The French Government recently allowed him
small pension, but he spends that, and all
of hin triiling earnings, for whiskcy.
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Who Wants to Buy T

vUyIE Subscriber offers for sale HIS PLANTA-
IL TION, lying two miles West of Edgefeld C.
H., Immediately the Plank Road. The said
tract contains
Seven Hundred and Seventy Acres,
Three Hundred of which are in woods and heavily
timbercd. The Plank Road divides the Land into
two tracts, one containing four hundred and thirty,
and the other three hundred and forty Acres l
will sell the tracts separately or together, to suit
the purchaser.
The plantation is well adapted to raising corn,
cotton, and small grain The situation is healthy,
and has comfortable dwelling and good out
buildings.
will sell bargain in this place, on accommo-
dating terms. }. Is. GRIFFIN.
Sept. I, 1859 If 35