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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-18

The EPISCOPAL FAIR.-The Fair held for
the benefit of the Episcopal ST. Luke's)
Church, in this place, last week, was decided
success. The hall in which it was held, was
crowded on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs.
day evenings. Every thing was there to at.
tract the eye and please the palate. Not a
single circumstance occurred, that we are
aware of, to disturb the pleasure Of the occa.
sion, while it was positively refreshing to wit
ness the lberality manifested by all clssses
and denominations of our citizens to aid in
the success Of 80 good cause. The lottery
which Was drawn in the last evening, was an
entirly new feature on the management Of
visitors. The first prize was splendid Melo.
deon, in piano case, which cost $3.50; the
second, one of Wheeler 4 Wilson's finest
Sewing Machines, which cost 1925; and the
third Music-box, playing eight different airs,
which cost $50. There were four hundred
prizes, ranging from one, to one hundred ard
fifty dollars. The tickets were sold at $3.50,
all of which were readily taken. We learn
that the proceeds of the Fair were about
Conservatist
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Normal and High School for
GTRT,S -,

. -
THIS SCHOOL, ESTABLISHED BY ACT OF
l. the Legislature, will be opened for PUPILS,
on Monday, the 9th Of May. Girls from the city,
who desire admission into the High School, will
make application before that day 10 the Secretary
of the Board, at the Public School House in ST.
Philip-street, nenr George between the hours of
and IL o'clock, a. m. Those who apply from the
country, urder the provisions Of the Act allowing
fifteen from each Congressional District, rasy appy
on or before the 9th Of May, or within one month
thereafter.
The following are tho requl,Idous for Admission
into the Normal School:
!. Applicants must be at least fftsen years Of
age, and not over twenty-five, of unquestionsbls
moral character, aud In sound bodily health.
2. They must be able to sustain good examina.
ton in the following subjects, viz:
0RTHoGRApHr-0ral and Written.
READINc-Wth facility, either Prose or Poetry.
GEoGRAPHY-Geogrsph Definitions, with
Modern Geography.
Decentralization and Rules of syntax,
with ability TO parse plain English sentences.
ARIruxETIc--Numeration, Simple and Compound
Numbers, Reduction, Common and Decimal Frac-
tions Simple and Compound Proportion, and Com
putation of Interest s,
Hisront-0f United States, with some knowl-
edge Of General History.
Alegible handwriting will be required, with soma
practice in English Composition.
Iu addition to the foregoing, the applicants for
the State appointments must declare their desire to
mako themselves competent as Teachers in this
State, and on their appearance at School must pre-
sent certificate signed by q majority Of the dele
CATION from tho election district in which she
resides.
C. G. MEMMINGER, s.ss
Ctairunn Of tho Board.
Nav I'll. 1850 1S
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Consequences Of the European War or
American Interests.

Consequences Of the European War on
American Interests.
The papers are discussing the effects of
European conflict at arms on the three great
interests Of the Union-the Shipping, Farm
ing, and Cotton planting interests. That the
two former will benefit materially from q
protracted European war by larger psrtici-
patton in the carrying trade and the increas.
ed demand for grain and provisions, while the
injury to the cotton planting interests will be
comparatively less than at other periods when
the pressure of the supply against the demand
for cotton was greater, can be readily con-
ceived. But in taking comprehensive view
of the question there can be no doubt as to
the solution, whether wars that stimulate the
industry of particular branches of production
and lines Of business are not more injurious
than beneficial even TO the interests which
are promoted by the change.
A wa: of limited extent or temporary dura-
ton can lead to no worse result than partial
disturbance, but one Of general or indefinite
prolongation produces arrangement, the
recovery from which costs much more than
the profit derived from it. All interests and
all financial arrangements are assimilated to
peace that has been general and permanent.
They cannot be accommodated to an opposite
condition without extensive dislocation. Tie
level of money is seriously disturbed, which
is in itself great evil. Trade takes circui-
tous channels that makes new enterprises
necessary, enhances prices, limits markets,
and defeats mercantile calculations. When
recovery takes place to the normal state Of
things, as it must, the previous gains afford
no adequate compensation for the subsequent
losses. The change involves not only pecuni-
ary but moral transitions, which greatly i'm
pede the general and healthy progress of
wealth and industrial purouits.-Charleston
Evening News.
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Miscellaneous Items.

I Fine rains in this vicinity during the few
days past.
D- LOUD complaints continue to be made Of
the roads leading into this town.
gs- Several matters postponed I'LL next week |;
be patient
- At Augusta, last week, tho Jury In the Case
Of the State W s. Swan, brought In q verdict Of
guilty. The case we understand will be carried up
to the Supreme Court y
~ The wheat in the vicinity Of Augusta Il re-
presented as being fine. !,
&S- Tho Detroit Advertiser of the 7th says that
seventy FIVE fugitives arrived in Canada few days
since by one train on the Underground railroad"
from the interior of Tennessee.
- A Montgomery paper states that two cases
of Small Pox had occurred in Selma, and that
great panic exists in that town.
T The Emperor Napoleon I'LL, having been
born on tho goth April, 1908, has completed bis
5lst year.
S Mr.. Sidney S. Browne, an old and highly
respectable printer died ct his residence In Angus.
tn on tho 18th inst
lBr Tho Southern Baptist Convention, (which
has recently been in session In Richmond, Vrginia,
adjourned on Tuesday last, 10th inst, to meet In
Savannah, Georgia, on the Friday before the second
Monday in May, 1851.
M IT is stated that Mr.. Roed, our late minis.
ter to China, arrived at New York on the llth inst
aST Gov. Gist has subscribed $500 for the
Sunday School Society of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, as we learn from the South Car
olaiaH..
GJ" Mr.. John Heart, formerly one of tho pub
lishors of the Charleston Nscury, has been up
pointed superintendent Of tho Government public
printing, in the place of Mr.. Bowman, of the
Washington Union.
ES Six Of the members of the Grand Jury of
the United Statos District Court, which found the
true bills in the Wanderer case, have protested
against the law under which thoy acted, and e1-
pressed desire for its repeal.
sV Take bit of sponge, cut it in the shape Of
e mouse and give it to the kitten, and it will make
lots of fun for the children. !.
G9- DR.. Adam Clark, had perfect abhorenSe
of both pork and tobacco. He is reported to have
said, "If we're to offer sacrifice to the devil, it
should be roasted pig stuffed with tobacco"
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Arrival of the, ,steamsh ship Persia.

New YORK, May 1.-THE steamship Per-
sia arrived at noon to day. She left Liver
pool several hours before the Adelaide sailed
from Galway. =
The details of the news brought by this ar
rival are interesting. London papers of the
3O:h April are divided in their opinions re-
garding the crossing Of the Ticino; but the
Times reiterates its former statement, saying
that the advanced post Of the Austrian army
had crossed that river on the 26th, and had
taken position in the enemy's territory. The
main army crossed on the 10Th.
Austria appears determined to strike blow
before the French reach the field of hostili-
ties.
The Post says that there was some proba-
bilty of mediation, as>Napoleon was serious
ly considering England's proposition to that
effect.
Abiding to the treaty between France and
Russia, the Times says that if these powers
attack Austria on German soil, it behooves
England to consider whether it is better to
defend herself on the continent or at her own
homestead, as the existence of the great Ger
manic powers are necessary to her safety.
Every precsution has been taken to prevent
the Austrians from reaching Turin The
country was overaowed, and the roads rem
dered impracticsble.'
The report that Tuscany had joined the al
lies is confirmed her army consists of fifteen
thousand men.
The english channel fleet has been ordered
to return from the Mediterranean.
1t is stated that Russia and France have
been procuring large supplies OF charts and
surveys of the English coasts and the Medi-
teranean stations.
1t is surmised that Spain will join the al
lies, as she is considerably augmenting her ma
val force with new ships and gunboats, and
has ordered large numbers of English charts.
The French army of the Alps have met
with serious Instructions at Mount Gems.
Four thousand men are employed in clearing
the roads of snow.
France was taken by surprise at the rapid
ity of the movements of the Austrians.
France thought that the war would be COM
menced leisurely; and her troops are arriving
at Genoa badly provided for an immediate
campaign.
The Emperor has received intelligence OF
an outbreak in Algeria, which will probably
require return of the troops lately sent to
Italy.
A system of police, similar to that of Ma
poleon l., is about 10 be instituted in Paris.
Over fifty stock brokers have failed in
London, in consequence of the panic.
A very important and large operator in
the Liverpool Exchange, named Roberts, has
been declared defaulter to the amount Of
between three and five thousand pounds ster-
| ling.
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WILLIAM G. CoRRIE.-The case of Capt
WIN. Q. Corrie was again before the United
Statss District Court (Judge Magrath,) on
Thursday, 18th instant, the occasion being
the arrest Of the defendant under bench
warrant issued from the United States Circuit
Court for Georgia. by Judge Wayne. The
United States Marshal, D. II. Hamilton, ESQ.,,
executed this warrant on Thursday, and pre-
sented bis return with the body of the defen.
dant for the judgment of the Court. Judge
Magrath, in an elaborate opinion, reviewed
the laws and rules which govern the jurisdc-
tion in this class of ofenses charged against
W. G. Corrie, and concluded with judgment
re-aftirming former decisions, and claiming
exclusive jurisdiction for the Court in South
Carolina
This is the third application, We believe,
that has beea made from Georgia for the
transfer and delivery of VIM. @. Corrie for
trial in that Federal District. Charleston
Courier, May 13.
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Another Failure in Cotton C1ltivat;o,5E;-l

AnotueE di2uie III Cotton Cult1Vat10ns
According to the Paris correspondent of the
New Orleans Picaynne, the French Government
has decided that hereafter the premiums ;paid Tor
tho cultivation Of cotton in Algeria shall be abol.
shed Although the Moniteur boasts that while
l,014.O00 pounds of cotton were grown in Algeria
in 1854, 1,56OoOO pounds in 1857, and the cropin
1855 will bo still larger there to be little qhes
ton that the experiment proved costly faiiuT
and the Government regards money spent on this
crop treasure thrown Away. The decree hints that
the Government will soon cease to buy the cotton
grown in that colony; at preEent it il under obi.
cations to buy ull the cotton raised there. There
fore, in u year or two this experiment of the
French will share the fate Of their other costly
experiments
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THE SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CONVENTION.
We find the following in reference to this
body, which assembled in Ficksburg, Miss,
on the 10th inst, in the Nashville papers Of
Thursday last:
New ORLEANS, May II.
The Southern convention met at Vicks-
burg to-day. Eight States were represented
Charles Clark, Of Mississippi, President.
Resolutions in favor of the slave trade were
offered by Spratt, of South Carolina. Gen.
Foote denounced Spratt's sentiments as high
treason. Tho laws of the slave States pro-
hibiting the trade, were read. The duty of
the Government to acquire Cuba, and gain
preponderance Oh tho Isthmus, and resistance
to the rule of Republican Preaident were
urged.
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For the Advertiser.
To Mrs. s-.- on the death of her Son.

To Mrs. S... on the death Of her Sol
"Nake room rrees aoeers, for little DAVID
pass to Hearen."
Like to that musc's dying strain
In morning dreams that childhood hears,
Wild notes that charm the infant brain
And are not known to after years -
That musics hushed at dawn of day,
Itmay not reach the waking ear:
So, lady, passed thy child away
Too pure thing for bidius here.
Fro 1t had known cause to sigh,
It vanished, like that morning droam;
But still in thought its tranquil eye
Shall Oh thee, lady, fcndly beam.
1t vanished, but when mortals sleep
Ito spirit-voioo thy heart shall thrill,
Low breathing to thee" do not weep,
Sweet mother, l am with thee still"
Fades tho soonest, all that's rarest,
Hopes the brightest first decay,
Friends, the truest-forms the fairest
Melt, like summer clouds, away.
IsALIXE.
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EL LET there be no secrets in Medicine
or rather no pretended secrets. The Medical
Faculty publish as soon as made, all their
discoveries, and almost all that is known OF
real value for the cure of disease, has been
discovered by them. DR.. Aver takes the
honorable honest course, and right because it
is honest. He goes to work and invents the
best remedy which medical skill can devise
for the cure Of certain complaints: tLen pub
lisles what it is and maintains his MONOPOLY
OF it solely by making it cheaper, better, more
perfect, than anybody else can. Ifthe people
would exact this of all who offer medicines,
they would have much less tracle and trash
to swallow.-New Orleans Organ.
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For tho Advertiser,

The Hon. EdwardEveretta and Lotteries
In his eloquent discourse ON the career and ehar.
ter of Thomas Downes, the Hon. Edward Everett
mentions the interesting fact that the subject Of
hi. oulogy drew prize in London lottery, which
enabled him to lay the foundation Of his fortunes
or which promoted them in an extraordinary de-
gree. Iu the onslaught upon lotteries, it is well
to note this faot and, particularly, to remind ou,
readers that, by ssnding $40, IS, or s2i, to Wood
Eddy / Co., Wilmington, Delaware, or Augusta
Georgia, they will receive in return ticket In
their sgali,ed lottery, which, if successful, will
win the prize of s5O,Ooo, or its proportion.
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STREDMAM's s. G., Nav 4 1881

OSE THOUSAND AFRICAN NEGROES WAN
TED.-An advertisement appears in the Nc,rs
published ut Enterprise, Miss, addressed ia
ship owners and masters of our merchantile
marine, offering $500 each for 1000 native
Africans, between the ages of fourteen and
twenty, sound and healthy, to be delivered
within twelve months at some point between
Pensacola, Fla, and Galveston, Texas. The
advertisement is signed by eighteen response.
bic citizens, whose character is youched for
by tho editor Of the Eezs.
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Drs. leagues Establishment.

500 the excellent advertisement (new and com.
plste) of this Number One Drug Store. The DocroRs
uevor had on hand SO full supply Of all articles
in their line as now. Their establishment reflects
credit upon our town, und richly merits . most
liberal support Its gentlsmany proprietors are
not content With mediocriiy they aim at perfsc-
ton in the discharge of their responsible duties as
druggists, and are determined not to stop short Of
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N OTI g ia
Chairman Of tho Bo
az II, 1859 At

"Freight as Cheap as the Cheapest.,
VNHE Excel Line having been thoroughly organ
l. lied on the 2sth April, P. L. Wade, appointed
President, T. II. johnson, Secretary, r. johnson,
Agent at Savannah, and H. F. Russell, Agent at
Augusta the Steamer Excel will in future run in
connection with New York, PHILADELPHIA, and Bal
timore Steamships at Savannah and Georgia Rail
Road at Augusta, leaving Savannah on Saturday
Evening, and Augusta on Wednesday Morning.
All Goods for Northern and European markets and
the Interior should be addressed TO care of Agents
Excel Liuo ut Savannah und Augusta. Forward
ing of course free.
With men 60 perfectly acquainted with the for
wardiug and shipping business it is needless as
sure the public that prumptness will characterize
all operations of this Company.
R. JOHNSON. .Ag't Savannah.
H. F. RUSSELL, Ag't Augusta.
May IL, 1850 3m l8
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EJustice.o

writer over thiT signature expresses himself
plainly lhssubect Of tho fape packing Of cotton.
cellapy" on Puge 4th. The hints Of "JUsrIcE'
deserve attention Truly, the pride Of every South
Caroliniap should be enlisted to rspress what our
correspondent soys is ga growing evil"
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State Of South Carolina.

EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN ORDINARY.
QY W. F. DURIS0E, Esq, Ordinary of Edge
Id field District.
Whereas, NJ. O. Talmnn hath applied to mo for
Letters of Administration, with tho will annexed,
on al and singular the goods and chattles, rights
and credits of A. 7. Traylor, late of the District
aforesaid, deceased.
These nrc, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of tho said
deceased, to he and appear before mo, Mt our next
Orlngrys Court for the said District, to DO holden
at Edgefeld Court House, on tho 3Oth day of
May, inst, to show cause, if any, why the said
administration a!laa s should not b granted;
day Of May, in the year of our Lord one thous-
and eight hundred and fifty y-nins and In the eighty
third year Of American Independence.
". EDURIS0E, ORR
Hay 10 1 10
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GBt a1bertiser.
ARTHUR sIMKINs, EDITOR
WEDNESDAY, MAY ls, 1859.
Religious Notice.

We are requested to rtato that there will be
religious service in tie Methodist Church at this
place, by Reverend Mr.. DoSELLs aud other Pres
bytsrian ministers, commencing on Friday next
aud continuing throughout Saturday and Sunday.
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PLANTATIONS & NEGROES

For Sale in South. w eStefn georgia.
.s..xaaa. TyHE following described property
HEXAs8 i has been placed in my hands for
42& sale, by one Of the most successful
asyJS.r Cotton Planters in Southwestern
Georgia, who desires change of residence and
occupation:
Three open and highly improved PLANTA-,
TIONS, situated In the heart Of the " Lime Belt"
convenient to Railroad:
Ono containing $500 Acres;
One containing 1,750 Acres; and
Ono containing 1850 Acres;
Together with all Of the Stock complete, Plant.
Ing Utensils and an abundant supply Of Provisions,
Also, seventy experienced, and A No. !, Cotton
making NEGROES, tho most Of whom are work.
inr hands will be sold with the Plantations If de.
sired, but not separately.
Terms, as follows, can be made: A small amount
of cash. and the balance In instalments Of one,
two thrcc and four years, we'll secured with inter-
est payable annually.
Persons wishing to see the property, will please
notify me a few days before visiting the country,
that may be at home on their arrival.
For further particulars address me ut Bonds
Mills" Baker county, Georgia
". ". CHEEvER.
NAV H. 1859 I'm lS
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BIBLE MEETING.

At tho last meeting Of the DrDLr SOCIETY of the
Edgcheld Association, they agreed to hold their
next meeting ut Ggal Church, to commence on
Friday before tho fifth Lords day In May, and con-
tinue until Lords tluy evening.
Elder W. J.. Hill, to pruach tho Society Sor-
mon on Lords dny, at II o'clock. There arc BIZ
bles on hand which may bc had by applying OF
Eldor ". +. llihl, at Greenwood, Abborillc, s. C.
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Omission.

Without design, We neglected last week to name
our young fellow-citizen, Mr.. W. J. READY, as one
Of the Secretaries Of tho Methodist Sunday School
Convention.
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BAKER COUNTY LANDS

FOR SALE ON TIM Ell
vTylE Subscriber offers for sale ,sea63sn>
EIGHT or TEN PLANTA- 8f8SH
TlONS, improved and unimprovcd, cHHl&E
Of tho best quality, selected by him &zaG11
self. These tracts contain from FIVE HUNDRED
To- THREE THOUSAND ACRES iu body. and
,re among the very best bodies Of land in Baker
County.
Rcfsrence-Capt. Robt. Merriwether, Col. Jas.
C. Brooks, Mr.. Allen B. Addison, and Dr.. ]. w.
Stokes, President of Bank Of Hamburg.
~ Col. W. W. CHEEvER will shew the above
Lands in my absence.
My address is Columbus, Ga.
JAMES BOND,
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I. M. SINGER & co.'s.
SEWING MACHINES! !!
THE SEWING OF THESE
World, r ennuned Mach;nas

GAN MOL BE E6CILLED.
FROM THE FINEST MUsLINs TO A
LEATHER TRACE!
MO diagram Is required to prove that these Ma.
~ chimes mako the very bust stitch ever devi,ed
by human ingenuity.
They shcCsed universally, and are warranted for
ono year or more, If desired.
They can DO aoen In operation at tho Millinery
Shop Of Mrs. MCNEIL, in this Village.
These Machines will be sold at tho same price
here as at any Of the Agencies, or at the principal
Establishment in New York, the freight only
added
Mr.. GEO. S. MCNEIL, an experienced Ma
chinist, will attend to setting up and giving in
structions on all Machines sold.
LEWIS JONES, Agent.
Machine Needles, Silk, Thread, &C., always on
hand at the Miliner Shop.
Edgefeld G. H., April IS If IA
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Give Credit.

Our friend Of the Lancaster Ledger failed to
give the Adrerti.er credit for couple Of agrieul-
tur.l pieces lately copied from our Farmers Do
partmsat We assume that tho omiSsioa val an
Inady9funoa.
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Military Election.

On Friday, tho 18th Instant Major BRYAN
DEAN was elected Colonel of the 10th Regiment,
S. c, M.
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FAMILY GROCERY
VynE Subscriber is now opening LARGE
i und FRESH supply Of
GROCERIES 8

Consisting in part of
A. B. c., Crushed, Powdered and Granulated
SUGARS;
Rio, Laguyra and Java COFFEE;
N. o. MOLASSES and SYRUP;
Young Hyson, Black and Imperial TEA;
RICE and MACCARONI;
MACKEREL. No. !, 2, 3 and Mess;
SPICES of all descriptions;
YEAST POWDERS and SODA;
Sperm and Adamantine CANDLES;
CANDIES and CONFECTIONERY;
Soda and Butter CRACKERS;
PICKLES in pints, qt.., gal. and gallons;
Branded and Preserved FRUITS;
CORDIALS, PORTER, ALE, &c
T"marto, Walnut and Mushroom CATSUPS;
MUSTARD, Sardiucs, Lobsters, Salmon;
M,ckerel and Oysters;
Dried BEEF and TONGUES;
RAISINS, CURRANTS, CITRON, PRUNES;
Dried FIGS, DATES, GELATINE;
LEMONS and ORANGES;
NUTS, Almonds, Pecan, Hazel and Wallnuts;
MATCHES, BLACKING, BRUSHES;
WOOD WARE-Puinted and Well Buckets,
Brass Bound Water Buckets, Measures, Cocoa Dip
pers, DC.
These Goods have been bought from the best
Hou,e, in Philadelphia, and will bo sold at LOW
CURES FOR CASH.
IJ-All persons indebted will do me an especial
favor to pay the same forthwith.
e. T. DAVIS, Agent.
Nav IS If 10
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gD- The Legislature of California have appro-
priated $1,000 per annum to tho Washington
Monument at Washington City,
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~A load or two of Moal could be sold in
this town very readily for tho cash. Bring along
yozr AnaL EIey body usas txo OF three bzsho,s,