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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27
Floral Fair in Charleston.

Please refer to tho announcement of u FLORAL
FAIR, to be given by the truc-heartcd ladies Of
Charleston in short time, its object being to in
crease tho fund for building the CALHOUN MoSU-
MEyr. This fund has now reached tho amount of
$4,000. Tho ladies propose to add as much as
possible to that amount during the present season
and then to begin tho work. The moneys thus far
raised arc held in safe and remuncrativc invest
mcnts, whence thcy can be drawn forth for use at
any day. Our best wishes arc with our sister,
citizens in their present genial spring-tide otort.
No one who is going to town shortly will fail to
attend the Floral Fair. We think many Of the
young gentlemen might make point to 80 for
this occasion expressly. Certain it is, that they
would be greeted by woman's lovelieSt smiles; and
whore is there bachelor "with soul 80 dead" as
not to 70 q thousand miles (f be could) for such
mced. Then starch up and hasten to the Fair.
Go soc tho roses of Charleston; perhaps 70 may
chance to gather flower that will make you ever
bless the day when you hooded tho call OF tho
daughters of Calhoun.
viii not our ladies also please notice the an
nouncement, and mark the request made for con-
tributions to the Fair?
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Enemies in the Ranch.

Tho Austin State Gazette reports gang Of
"wolve: in sleeps clothing" in Fannin County,
Texas. The impudence Of fanatics will dare do
good deal. But the Texans are not disposed to
allow their stupid folly its free COURSE at loast on
the niger question. See an extract from the
aforementioned Gazette.
Il seems that tar and feathers are in demand in
Fannin. We hope there will be a plenteous supply
of tho articles shortly and that they will be used
literally.
It appears that northern association of Motho-
dsts have been sent out to Fannin from ORC Of the
New England States. Bishop Jayne and his min
ista,s assembled in Conference at Timber Creek On
tho 18th March last. They refuse connection with
the Southern Church on account of its support OF
the slave institution, and publicly proclaim incen-
diary statements in the midst of tho slave popula-
ton. -,
A meeting Of three hundred citizens assembled
at Bonhsm, and after speeches from Gen. Green
and Judge Roberts, denounoing this abolition nest
of traitors suitable resolutions were adopted end
inc With the motto" Peaceably If We can-forct-
6ly, 1--WE must" Fifty responsible men waited on
tho Bishop, and the resolutions were duly road to
him. We have not heard the sequel, but ue prefer
the Isttsr alternative Of tho foregoing motto. Ao-
tionI We would rather 800 hundred such dogs
bIeed than one victim of . slave insurrection.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27
A Handsome Establishment.

In going through the furniture rooms Of Mcssrs.
WIrr HUnsoN tho other day, we could but say
to ourself- -" Well, surely this is as handsome an
establishment US the interior of South Carolina
con Afford if not equal in many respects to city
houses of the samo description" We 10 said, be-
cause We were really surprizcd ut the beautiful lot
of furniture we'll displayed, especially in the
principal room fronting on the Public Square and
adjoining Mr.. JOHN CoLeAS's Tailoring Store.
Really, it is sight worth seeing; and we recom-
mend every I" go there and make On inspec-
ton. WITT l. HuDsoS's assortment Of churs,
tables, sus whatnots, bureaus, sideboards, French
bedsteas, DC, is very attractive. There also may
be found writing desks and secretaries of the.nost
approved models, and few Of the most elegant
wardrobes We have ever seen. Various other
things may be seen ut these wel-supplicd rooms.
But 60, all, and see for yourselves, especially
tho ladies who have to keep our houses decent and
in order,-und how Gun they do this if the guide
men will not supply them With neat furniture
Go to WIrT's, aud give him fair trial. Renem-
bcr, he hns been unlucky and is now making o
manful effort to recover. Encourage his hopes
with portion of your patronage. 1t is all he asks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27

BEAUrIFuL.-The following lines are from
the pen of George D. Prentice:
"Why is it that the rainbow and the cloud
come over us with a beauty that is not Of
earth, and then pass away, and leave us to
muse on faded loveliness? Why is it that
the stars that hold their lightly festival
around the midnight throne, are placed above
the reach Of our limited faculties, forever
mockins us with their unaprroachable glory?
And why is it that the bright forms Of human
beauty are presented to our view and then
taken from us, leaving the thousand streams
of affection to flow back in almighty torrents
upon the human? We are born of a larger
destiny than that of earth. There is a land
where the stars will BE- set out before us like
islands that slHmber in the ocean, and where
the beautiful beings that pass before US
like a meteor, will stay in our presence
forever"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27
The Result of the Echo Case.

The brig Echo for Putnam was captured
last summer, off the coast of Cuba, by the
United States ssloop-ot-war Dolphin, with three
hundred Africans on hoard. The Africans
were returned to Africa by the government
of the United States. The brig Echo was
condemned, sold, and forfeited to the United
States. And the crew Of the Echo were in
dcted for piracy under the laws of the United
States and after long and complete trial,
the jury have brought in a verdict of not
guilty.
What considerations shall we suppose, then,
moved jury to bring in verdict Of "not
guilty 2" They must have yielded to one
Of two classes Of considerations. The first
is want of proof Of completely. The pris-
oners were simple seamen. Knowing the
ignorance and want of foresight of these
men as class in society-knowing also the
mode in which crews are collected very gen.
orally in the Atlantic ports, viz: they are
gathered up by ship-broker, and most fire.
quently sign their names, if they are learned
or sober enough to sign, or make their Marks
! as in this case they did, without knowing or
caring what voyage they were going upon, or
even to what port they were bound. And
especially in business like this, would the
Captain or Agent care little to inform the
sailors of the nature of on adventure, in the
trade; because the large profits of such busi-
ness to the owners, and the great peril to
the persons and lives Of the crew, would in
duce them to demand extravagant wages.
The ships articles gay the vessel (Putnam)
was bound for the Island of St. Thomas
which is little more than recruiting station
off Africa-so that a knowledge of the nature
Of the expedition was not brought home to
the accused.
Or else the jury might not have gone so
far into the specially of the case, even as this.
1t is most probable they may have been sat-
isfied with thinking that it would he not only
inconsistent, but cruel and hypocritical for
them, as members of community where
saves are bought and sold every day, and
are rs much and as frequent articles of conf
merce as the sugar and molasses which they
produce, to pass condemnation and a verdict
Of guilty Of death upon mcn whose only
crime was that they were going to far
country, to bring in more supplies of these
articles of trade, these commodities; and in
this case not even to trespass upon our soil,
but to carry them to foreign land-to Cuba
and merely throw them into the market Of
nations.
1t is most probable that this was the indu-
cling ground Of the verdict, and if SO, every
other case will be the echo to this. Further
! prosecution Is idle, expensive and rain.-
Charleston Mercury.
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That Circus,

The first Circus company that has over exbibi-
tod in Edgohsld, without advertising in the Dis
triot paper, came along last Saturday 1t is called
BucKLEr's CIRCUS was nevor heard Of in these
parts before, aud, it i, hoped will never bs heard
uf again. As suon rs VIC ascertaincd that they
did not intend advertising, wo knew something
was "rotten in the State of Buckley" And, sure
enough, our prognostics were exactly true. The
music wagon was 30 rotten, it broke down In tho
loins before getting here; tho circu, pole could
not stand up against strong Puff of April wind (;
the brass instruments were defective and the in
.trumentalSts moro 50. We did not Of course at
tend the exhibition but from those who did, VIC
learn that it was the poorest show Of this or any
other season. And, ss might be expected, the
toll gate keeper Of the Edge6ld Hamburg Plank
Road was after them the next duy with sharp
stick for non-puyment Of toll.
Such is 8 sample of those who arc too Stingy to
dc. in the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27
The Mississippi Democracy.

The Mississippi papers are reporting the pro-
ceedngs and resolutions of county Democratic
meetings recently held in all parts of tue State
preparatory to the Democratic State Convention.
They breathe the ruest Southern spirit throughout.
They rspudiate DOUGLAS and his heresies with in
dignant rehemence, and extol the gallant JET.
DAVIS as the man for the times. They commend
President BUCHANAN for whatever he has done in
accordance with sound Democratic doctrine, aud
hesitate not to condemn him in every departure
therefrom. There is an earnestness and indepen-
dence about these resolutions, fresh from the peo-
pie that they arc, which cheers one with the hope
that the day is not distant when the South will
combine to make final stand for complete present
justice, as well as security for the future, ut the
hands Of the Federal Legislature,-or else demand
dissolution Of the present government and an
squitabladivisiOu of tho common property. Whom
that stand shall be firmly taken, then will our po.
ltical clouds vanish and all be safe. Nine cheers
to the Mississippi Democracy for placing so spirited
an example before the South!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27
For the Advertiser.
OUR VISIT TO COLUMBIA TO HEAR
PICE0LOHINI.

DEAR Con.-All the musical world having been
kept in f.rment by critical remarks-sone hypo-
critical wo fear-in regard to the merits of Picco-
lomini, as singer and artiste. ve, poor, simple,
country folk resolved to travel down to Columbia,
to sec, hear, be enrartured, and-spend our sur.
plu, money Imagine us then, slowly vending
our devious way through sand and rough spots
past Leesvillo on, on through Pompcy-town, still
on, through the almost oppressive desert that has
to be crossed to gain tho bridge; and then, as we
discharged the toll bill, away We olatter up to
Hunts feeling as if q load-ayc, and heavT-
had been removed from our individual shoulders
Now began the struggle of Redntry rs. City,
We folt as if being there. the fun ought to beeu
but it did not until the hour of eight p. NJ. Did
not it seem m age from four until then? Time
was riding in his teaden chariot that day surely /;
but after while we were able to get our seats and
distress our brains with conocturcs as to What vas
coming.
Oh here she is,-imagine on insane boot-hccl
stampodc-grsceful acknowledgements, &c. Mrs.
PAnrlyorOS might hnre well imagined her curt
sey-bendcrs were lied She sang we listened to
tho soft Tuscan. rolling from her tongue, and
watched her form and face, with its coqueiish
changcs-Now COI., we do not know much about
fno music; true wo have enjoyed some, our musical
friends were enrapturcd with; but apart from its
grace md prettincss-not beauty-wo hcS to say
if tho foreign high priced, be-praiscd article is no
better than we found it, in mercy give us somc-
thing of native growth hereafter. Why is it, that
wo, who toll laboriously for dollars, will persist in
wasting our rewards on foreign Artists, to the ut
ter ruin, by our carclcssncss, of talent "to the
manor horn" Surely there are some among us,
whose liquid notes arc tuned in purcst harmony,
full power, and tcndrrcst melody. Yet ire, strain
ing our eyes to greet tho expectant Jo'eiy'ers,
close shut our cars, and purses, to their charms
I mind me once TO have seen in Counbia pa
por, an article procaimng the praises, the merits
it never could have done justice to the worth of
the "Carolina mocking- !" You, my dear
COL, hayo, with others of us, enjoyed tho joyous
music that sho utterod on several occasions; full
rsl no feel. that sII tbs pra;sas bestowed o. her
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27

HOME PApERs.-Stick, then, ye sturdy
yeomanry and ii lers Of the soil, to your home
newpappcrs. No matter if you are poor; re-
member that none are SO poor as the ignorant,
except the deprayed, and too often go togeth.
er. Stick to your own local paper though it
many not be so large Or imposing as some
city weekly; bnt remember it is the advertiser
of your neighborhood aud daily buiucss, and
tells you what is going on around you, instead
Of thousand miles away. If it is not on nice
papers and as good as you wish to have it,
pay your subscriptions well and get your
neighbors 10 do the same-rel y upon it the
natural pride of the publisher will prompt
him 10 improve it as fast as possible.-Wis.
cocsin Farmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27
HOW to Raise TurkeYa.

We have before US diet for young turkeys,
transmitted oil tho way from Noxubie County,
Mississippi 1t is said to be the food used for them
by an old lady in those parts who raises four aud
five hundred turkeys every yeur for the New Or
leans market Echo gays, mark it "Bake an
ssh.cake with onions or esehallots chopped up in
it, and without salt. CrumLlc and mix with curd,
and feed as aLundantly as you please" This j,
very like plan VIC used tho ycar wo raised flock
Of torty-nine but we always commenced hy cram
ming down the infant biped's throat full grain
Of black pepper on the day Of its Matching. Can
our agricultural friends over thero Oh Page First
soy any thing scrmaue to the matter? Or have
We aud the old lady Of NuSubio exhausted the
subject?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27

were deserved But, could she begin to command
tho pecuniary onoument that has been chcerfully
accorded to this foreigner? 1 blush to say the
idea is absurd! Yet it is the opinion of many,
who have heard our native cantatriee, and also
listened to this Italian, that "our own soeet mock
ing Bird was her superior"
AS for u.s. NOT being critics in music. we can not
jdissect each pioce and show where the difference
lies, but our hearts still acknowledge the nspira-
ton Of her music even after the recollection Of
Italy's Princes has been vivilly recalled to mind
PINEY LONESOME.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27
Riches and Poverty.

If rich, it is easy to conceal our wealth but if
poor, it is by no means easy to conceal our power
ty. It is less difficult to hide thousand dollars
than one hole in our coat 1t would be agreeable
now for some individuals who have never had m
opportunity of concesling their wealth, from the
fact of their never possessing it, to have that op
portunity afforded them. This they can readily
secure by enclosing $40, S., or s21, to Wood,
Eddy & Co., Wilmington, DEL, or Augusta, Ga.
These respective amounts will enttle the writer to
whole, half quarter ticket in their great legal
sed lotteries, and perhaps to the capital prize of
s5O,o00. These lotteries were formerly ualer the
respective management of Gregory & injury, and
Swan & Co., and are secured by charter from the
States in which they ecstablished.-N. Y. Times.
11S
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Dean e. Coleman.

See the advertisement of bran new village firm.
Mr. COLEMAN has been engaged in merchandising
and is we'll known to the people over there as an
accommodating and capable dealer. Mr.. DEAN is
known both here and elsewhere as one of our most
energetic, attentive and gentlemanly citizens and
every way qualified for success in the mercantile
business. We wish the new house many years of
prosperity. Give them good start by generous
lift at the outset of their carer. Their store is
filling up with admirable goods suited to the trade.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27
The Southern Convention.

It is manifest that the Southern Convention,
soon to assemble at Vicksburg, Mississippi, will
be largely attended by able delegations from all
the Southern States. Wo trust there will be
general attendance on the part of tho represents
ton named by his Excellency, Gov. GIsr, for
South Carolina If sufficient prudence and polid-
cal wisdom be brought to bear, in tbotassemoiage'
to temper and enlighten the impotuosity Of South
ern blood, it may be one of the means OF arraylng
the South on high and strong ground before the
country. Whatever is attempted should proceed
with the calm gravity demanded by the peril' Of
our position.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27
Terrible Massacre,

A massacre scarcely less thrilling than was that
Of Dade's command, is just reported from the
Texas frontier. Capt. FORD and torty-seren GAL
lant rangers were surrounded in camp by eight
hundred warriors Of tho hostile tribes, aud refusing
to surrender, all of them wore butchsred except
tho Captain and four men who succeeded in cut
ting their way through. The fight is said to have
been terrible one and tho unfortunate company
wore only overpowereda at last by tremendous odds,
Great excitement was prevailing in Travis and
adjoining counties, and it is supposed that large
volunteer force will start immediately to take ven.
geance on the savages.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27
OBITUARY.

DIED, On Tuesday 10Th inst, of Scarlet Fever,
DAVID, son of D. R. and MARY c. STRorHHR,
aged years. II months and 10 days.
It is needless to speak of the winning sweetness
of the littlo boy whose death is recorded ubovc.
1t is sufficient to say that he gave promise of full
filling the fondest desires uf those who loved him.
10 his bcrcaved parents we would say, mourn
not, for your child dwells where sorrow and pain
can never reach him more.
"No more we'll mourn the absent one,
But lift our earnest prayer,
And daily every effort bend
To rise and join him there"
A FRIEND.
DIED, OH the 17th April, Mt bis fathers residence
in Edgcfcll Village, GEORGE W. LANDRUM
infant sou Of g. ". and F. c. LAxDRUM, aged
year, months and II days.
Less than twelve months ngo, this esteemed
family experienced heavy atlliction in the death
of u beloved brother, FRANKLIN j. LASDnrN; ; and
now they are again called to mourn for the "luvcd
and lost" But they "sorrow not Us those who
have no hope"
80, let our thoughts and wishes fly
Above these gloomy shades.
To those bright worlds beyond the sky,
Which SORROW ne'cr inradcS.
ain that pure home Of fearless joy,
Earths parted friends shall meet,
With smiles Of love that never fade,
And blcsscdneSs complete"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27

THE DEET AMI EXPENSES OF AUSTRIA
Twelve years ago the annual expenditures of
Austria were not quite seventy.lour million
dollars. They are now equivalent to one
hundred and seventy million dollars. Each
year the deficit has been counted
by millions. The Tact is shown in the compare
tive anounts Of public debt, which in lS47,
was less than four hundred and sixty million
dollars, and is now equivalent to one billion
and one hundred and forty million dollars.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27
Agricultural.

Turn to the first psge Of the present issue, for
some original touches about farming. Road that
iutsrlocutory chapter and twig ""ANBLEcRor."
Boo sundry other good things written and selected
by our old co-adjutor, "SeoOter."-By tho way
hare comes &" Nut Grass" taking up for the down.
troddep Treadsaft" Of a late number. Look out,
" Nut" for blszes! Scooter" gothis danoor up; /;
and "Colter" too has como to the charge. better
call !sa.satras Sprouts to your assistance.
p. s. We find that "Nurs" piece Is unaVoidaoly
Left out this usek. Ho shsli have fair Lick as
,nm n eus Bsxt
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27
TO THEADSAFT.

Your call wo hear, to "speed the ploT,"
And cultivate tho soil,
To como with renewed VOW,
To work without recoil.
Our stock with iron sincws strong,
Deep breaks the glcby soils,
Gee! Haw! We go-tho' wright or wrong
BY UtlOy's aid and Droils.
Though much improved, wc still aspire
To progress far beyond
Our present state. Our strong desire
Is such. TRsApsArr,' despond!
And NIL thy kindred, fricnls, allies,
And grasses, weeds aud hriars,
Shall pnss away with cracking cries,
As stubbIc fs for fires.
BY penetration deep, below,
The surfncc oft bcfcft,
Ven find tho real gold to glow,
Though heavy ID the hcft.
Lot Peru and Colombia,
Their fertile goms afford
With Phosphates and some Cnlcis,
There's wealth beneath our sward.
Golfer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27
Scarcely T,fhoroI

The Darlington Flag, while copying certain OK.
tracts which we published in regard to the Aiken
affair, fails to present our statement Of the circum.
stances refuting the tenor of those extracts. The
Flag had rebuked tho people of AIKEN in the mat
ter. Was it because our statement in ther behalf
took of the point Of that rebuke that our friend Of
the Flag failed to give US land AIKEN) a showing
along with the aforesaid c1trncts' We prefer tp
think that our ncigbbor, in his well.supplied num-
Der, only could not find room to present the
aiteram partem. Yet was it, in effect, rather, a
denial Of hearing to come Of the Fhy's own fsl-
low-citzcns contra enemies and abuli,ionists -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27
WEDNESDAY, APRIL ~, 1859.
Hail Storm.

Our Hamburg correspondent says: con Friday
tho 22nd We had heavy hsil-storm. The hail
stones werc unusually large, and did some injury
to tho growing crops in this vicinity. On Satur-
day morning there was FROST"
An Augusta paper states that the hail fell larger
and thicker than they had ever before soen breaking
tho strongest glass in the skyighted rooms of the
city. They were large enough {" to kill birds, and
did kill pioeons0
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27

Tho Courier reports strawberries, blackbcrries,
new potatoes, snap beans, and carly cabbage, in
the Charleston vegetable market Tho gardeners
are doing fine business with thoir truck patches
The Murion took to New York one hundred and
fifty barrels of vegetables on her last trip and the
keystone State carried to Philadalpbis fiftann
barrels of psas and EaIes nf poistesl
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27

HORRIBLE ArrAlR.-At Columbus, Ohio,
last week, lunatic, whose insanity was Of o
wild type, killed comrale who roomed with
him, cut him up into small pieces, ornameu-
ted them with bits Of ribbon, and then pro.
ceeled to dispose of them to the other oc-
cupanls of the wards as "Christmas heef"
When the terror-stricken keeper entered the
ROOM, several OF the lunatics were caIing the
remains, and the butcher told him with leer
that the next time he killed he should reserve
him choice cut.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-04-27
Holding Africans.

The Grand Jury in tho Circuit Court at savan-
nah on yesterday (snys tho Di.poteh of Saturday,
found true bills against NELSON T. TRowaRrnoE,
JoHN DUBIoos, and HENRY DuBIaox, for hold
ing and abetting the holding of Africans. Cases
against Joax s. Moa1ncLLn and THos. BUpKE
On aiailsr ehaz1aA Rape iSnazed.