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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
IyersOn Thunder.

The Charleston Mercury copies the following
electrical language from the Albany (Ga.) Patriot
in regard to the disunion speech of SENATOR IvER-
soS, delivered during the last Session of Congress-
"The late speech of Senator Iverson on the
Pacific bill presented rights in their true and
proper color. Ills thunder made the halls of the
Capital shake and the strong frano Of the mighty
foe falter and trcmhle. They still stand aghast
and trembe with fear. Tint speech was maniac
tured from solid granite-let US not be afraid to
erect stupondous structure of Empire upon it !;
an Empire of freemen which will provo US durable
as time itself"
Now wc respectfully AK both the Mercury and
the Patriot to point out to the South wherein
Senator Iv5RsoS has sct forth any practical plan
of raising this stupendous structure Of Empire"
We read his speech carefully at the time Of Its
first publication. aud thought the Senator very
confused in his suggested stepsof Southern action.
He was certainly not moro distinct on that point
than General BosHAu and other Southern Repre-.
sentatives hnve been. We know there is groat
deul of good thunder und lightning about Mr..
IvgRsox's speech. But whit is his specific plan ?
His aposch mny be manufactured Of solid gran-
ite !" but how far dnes it practically macsdamilc
the road to Southern Confedcracy? We ask to
be informed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
For the Advertiser.
Welcome to Nav.

A long from my long.silent lutte now, ween,
Should welcome thy coming most glorious Queen,
With flowers and sunshine and rd-song so gny,
Thou gre.n-mantled, violet-wreathed, lovsliest
AZ May!
Thy glad cheering light, how it breaks DER the
heart,
With it, warmth and its radiance sweet joys to
impart;
And how the bright besmings of thy sunny smile,
An sadness and gloom from our pathway bcguile.
All hsil, thou sweet goddess our OWN floral Queen,
With lap full Of rosss, and mantle Of grseni
Our LeartI bound with rapture thy coming to greet,
Az We gather the flowers strewed under thy turt
How good is Our Father in Heaven" aborc
Thus to gladden. our Garth with His grSrt smile Of
love;
To light up our pilgrimage thus with charm,
That all the dull cnres Of earlh-life will disarIn
Bright, winning and glsdsome, thou Angel of
Spring,
Unfold the soft light Of thy radiant wing;
Let thy voice in its melody floating along,
Echo forth in each brooklet's low murmuring song.
Let our hearts, now SO touched by thy bosuty's
strange power,
De Ger chastened and mild 80 when lfe's darkest
hour,
The midnight Of death, steals eurth's sweetness
AWAY,
We shall wake to the bliss of dear Heavens long
Nav! DAISY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
Gone Eyed Saul.D

A dumb farce is just now passing, before tn,
eyes Of many newspaper readers in South CARROLL
No, bearing tho Polyphcmic title Of " One EyeG
Saul" Here come nearly dozen of our country
cotemporsries this week, half filed with a story
thus designated, and only told in part. which is
published as an advertisement ut three r,nfs line
The Now York Weekly is the advertiser in the
present Instance; and seeks thus to entrrp sub
scriberS 10 South Carolius. We can't imagine how
such trick csn take among our pc .plc 80 trans
parent is the strategy. The wonder j.. that il
does not disgust and produce the very uppo.ite
effect from that desired. The New York Weekly
e;identy presumes upon The supposed ignorance
and gulbility Of South Caroline reader; And
we are rather sarprixed that any portion Of our
press should incur the uarge Of seeming to second
the conosised metropolitan in his vanity and i'm.
pldence. We however condemn no one in the
premises. Let every psp.r judge of it, own course
10 such matters. Tho question is hctwe.n them
and their readers. Still. We can but laugh at tho
farce of Gone Eyed Saul" especially when We
think Of such grave old stagrrs a. the Camden
Journal and the Spartanburg Spartan, consenting
to enact the parts Of ,erviors nud janitors therein
Take no offence, sentleInen,-itis but laugh,--no
disrespect. by tho way, rs soiue Of you said Of
our government advertisement, -" ,ronaer IF It
povs :"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
Scarce Tiacs.

In the various wants Of the Caisinc titnsy are
just now excessively tight hsreabouts. Our good
friend, W. G., givos worry fair laub occasionally,
and once in = long whilo a chance at very nice
beef. But with all bis e1ertiuns, the PIT boils low
general rule, and the of the steam is not
tho richest in the world. True, We havc green
pess, and few smsll beets, and Irish Potatoes
somewhat lsrgor than school.buy's marbles, and
artichokes and it may be thst snnp beans are also
about to come to the rescue But how much better
all these things arc when accompanied by suits
bls escort Of plump Spring chichons Ah, don't we
envy those lucky Lords Of Creation 10 the quiet
couutry. whose better haires always arrange to
give them these deicscies in due seuson and with
out stint,-and, what is better than all, without
asking for tho dimes to pay fox them. That's the
beauty Of the operxtion.-Well, we can't do bctter
than take it easy, and after all, old bacon 10 a
very good thing. Oh, 80 to thunder with your
Spring cbiehsnsethey arc al tonSh.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
ORTTT A R,Y.

DIED in this District on the 18th April,
EPIIRAIM WILSON, son Of ]. P. and S. +.
poILArrr. aged years, months and "a days. :;
Little EPHnAIx was called to endure painful
and protracted illness. Eighteen days did he
suffer; for several days his system was paralyzed;
until the Messenger came to release his spirit:
when u heavenly smile lit up his countcnance,, and
his spirit was waited away to that happy land
where sickness and death Gun never como. Let
Parents and friends submit, saying, "The will OF
the Lord be DONE" "Suffer little children to
come unto and forbid thcm not for of such is the
kingdom of Heaven" C.
DIED. on the 18th April. after q protracted sick
ness, Mr.. JAMES ATTAWAY, in the Gath year
Of his age.
Mr.. ArrAwAY was good neighbor, kind
fnther, and an indulgent master. Few mon stood
higher in the circle of their acquaintance TOR
integrity Of purpose or fair dealing with his fellow
men.
For the lust three or four years he WINS sorcly
afflicted with disease, which he endured with great
resignation and fortitude. But he is gone to that
bourne where sickness and sorrow are known no
more. 0SE WHO LoSG KNEW HIN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
sc A Slave CUdc,S

Find upon another '..lu:nu article thu. r
sisna,ej, from the Evening N,w.. Ii the :Ner'
be right, as to the extent "f Congressional acti"i
demanded by the Intervcnti"ni't.,-and VIZ urr
glad to accord to it the COM liment q, nlwnyr
speaking adviSedly,-our u'o Of the term. Snr.
Cole, was critically inc"rrec,. But even granting
that general law TO provide fora peculiar contin
gsncy were all that Was contemplated by the,n,
wo still ask is n"t direct action ON given is lie
iks that Of Kansas more likely terminate either
iu success or in Southern movement, uud coilse-
quently better2
Our former iuquirie! were only thrown out t.,
elicit light and discussion. Sn is with the pres.
:nt suggestion. 1t nf r,ls us Satisfaction to hear
from the Necs Oh all topics, and especially wh-i.
u much is at stsk. for thu South
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04

E Our neighbour Of Edgetcld inqnires
into the causes of the prosperity Of Chester,
and wishes to know if Railroads. have ha1
anything to do with it. In reply we would
say that the prosperity Of our Town and
District is mainly owing to the constant end
unwear..ed industry Of our people, aud t"
their habits Of economy and frugal thrift.
Our Railroad has doubtless been very great t
convenience End blessing to W., and has add,d
immeasurably to our general welfare" ard
our Bank too has also done u' "some service"
but after all, the true secret of our success
is to he found in the character and compusi-
ton of our people. Stout, hardy, honest de-
termincd and unyielding, they always deserve
success and deserving they always achieve it.
The Editor uf the tJdrertiser also enquiries
for his friend and ours, Maj. N. r. Eavcs.
The Major is well and lively, and is looking
as fresh and vigorous as lie possibly cnuld
have done in his younger and greener days.
Come over to Chester, Brother of f lsefield,
and see us. Wen give you cordial recep-
tion.-Chester Standard.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
For the Advertiser.
JOHN DILLARD, Secretary.

SCOOTER your hand! you're quite dab ut rhyme
Your furrow deep has laid poor =" TnEADsAEr' low
But having been my friend in oldon time,
In bic behalf strike my present blow.
Thy iron beam, thy vauntod Cadenhead,"
May have flaw, tbat treacherous yet may bej
And when you think your furrow is well sped,
Twill break, aud let you down upon your knee I!
Ours be war Of words and terms polite,-
Nor to the smith repair too quickly thou!
For wol know thy point is keen and bright,
And deftly can'st thou use it too, trow;-
Yet vain thy sharpness, and thy point 30 keen,
For now old Nur-GRAss takes the vacant field;
On every side will CLEAN his spears so green,
And scarcely to thee, SCOOTER, may he yield.
Long years have fed since first took q stand,
Still am hale aud strong and green as then;
I've driven plows from many piece of land,
And tired the arms of many stalwart men;
In the attempt to take my life away
Deep down beneath the loaiu In reddest clay,
If thou thy furrow not too deep will hold,
Thuult find that I'm m oyermatch for thee;
1Ef deop-some root sdown beneath the mould
May snap thy " Cadsnhead" and leave mo free.
While village urchin, gaping stand and cry
DWELL, who'd thought old scoorER'D come tt
grief"
And Nut. GRASS. waving all his spires on high,
Must murmur,--"r really thi, is past belief"
Nur-GRAss.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
Fire and Loss of Life.

A very distressing occurrence il to be recorded,
from the Saluda side Of this District Tho dwell.
ling house Of ZEBEpEE HAvIRD was destroyed by
fre during the afternoon of the 22nd April; and
10 it peri,hed little daughter Of the unfortun-
ate man. Mr. HArlRD had lost bis wife only =
few weeks before this terrible accident Having
OCCASION to leave homo on tho day of tho sad ca.
lamity, his children were placed in charge of his
sister with .recial instruction. to be very careful
Of theu. After dinner, this lady walked out on =
visit to neighbours house, in sight, and only a
few hundred yards distant. She had scarcely
reached tho place, when. on looking back, she dls-
covered Tor brothers outage already in q blaze.
HAsls and help were unlyailiug. Before assistance
could GENE, the building WAS wrapped in flames.
Four little children escaped they seem to have
been playing in the yard. The eldest child, q
girl of seven, and very smart, would appear to
have beou in the house asleep. However this may
be, her bones were found after the FIRE amid the
smoking cinders. The poor little girl is said to
have been uncommonly intelligent, active and &C.
comodating. But why say NO "poor little girl"
when she has only gone to j"in the choir of ittlu
angels above! Let the afflicted parent take this
balm 10 his heart.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
The Wanderer Adrift.

A friend informs us that the Wandcrrr and her
crew encountered considerable danger in the
pleasure-voyage to Cuba recently attempted by
Mr.. CHARLES LAMAR and others. When in the
Gulf Stream. the vessel met squall which dis
masted her in part and otherwise injured her to
such an extent that the party of pleasure had to
hail n passing Steamer and make use of her
.ccolnodations to get back into Savannah. A
steam tug. something of the sort, .ont after
tile injured vessel. At least, 20 says our infor-
mant. lie may have been quizzing us, but be
talked very much like man in earnest. Perhaps
though, the said Wanderer may be caroeriug on
her proud wsy over the waters after moro nigsers.
Shes u cute craft, and may turn up where least
expected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04

A SAFE MAx.-The Memphis Ledger,
speaking Of the nomination OF DOUG las for the
Presidency in 1860, says:
ave have never believed that any other
safe man could be elected III 1860"
We should be pleased to have some one
familiar with the career of tue little giant,
point out some of Il e evidences of his "safe-
ty" for the South. Does it consist in his as
sertion in reference to the Kansas Bill, that it
was the best measure for freedom ever adop-
tcd2 Does it consist in his perfidious course
in the defeat of the I.ecompton Constitution,
or shall we look for it in his new mummery
about the right Of territories to exclude slave
ry by unlrendly legislation Verify if he is
the only safe man at the North, tho South
NAV well despair.-Augusta Dispatch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
From the Richmond (TeIas) Reporter.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.


At o Regular Communication of Morton Lodge,
No. y, held April Sth, 1859, tho following re,ou.
tions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, We have received the news of the
death of our Brother, LAURENCE D. WBrgn, who
departed this life on the Goth ultimo.
Resolred, That while we bow with becoming
submission to the will of our Supreme Architect
and Ruler, receive with deep SORROW, the intel
ligsnce of his removal from among us.
Reso2ceti, That in the decease Of our friend md
brother, tue first iniae Of this Lodge, we are for
chilly reminded of the progress of time, Of the
rending asunder Of old and pleasant associations,
Of the passing awny to the silent clnmbers Of the
dead OF enrly friends, and of the obligations rest
ing upon US as survivors,
Re,oleed, Thut in token Of our esteem and re-
spect for the memory of the dead, who always
while living was Jealous Mason, cordial friend
and an honest, chivalrous man, the members OF
this Lodge wear the usual badge Of mourning for
thirty days.
Resolred, That copy of these resolutions be
published in the Richmond Reporter"
GUSTAVE COOK, ". N.
JOHN DILLARD, Secretary
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
For tho Advertiser.
Never Dispute About TriHes,

Mover even though you arc certain "f being
in the right The truth will como to light rooner
or later, and tbon your opponent will not only re-
spoct your wisdom, but admire your forbearance.
Therefore, whenever you hexr any one disputing
upon the point of legasvd lotteries, and be dsnies
there is any chance Of drawing prize, let him
have his own way; but you have tho good sense
to send SIC, S., or s2I, to WooD, Epnr Co.,
Wilmington, Delaware, or to the same responsible
and lsgxlted firm, Augusta, Georgia. and you will
insure your chances for capital prize, or its pro-
portion. Should you secure it, your dsputant will
acknowledge your wisdom by following your er-
ample. Woop, EDDY & Co., are the successors Of
Gregory & Msury, and the old established firm Of
h. Essn 4 Co. III.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
The State GeolOgist,

Mr.. OSCAR MONTGOMERY LEIBER, the State
Geologist, is now in Edgeheld District for the
purpose of making examinations in several neigh
borhoods. lie will he this week in the vicinity Of
Dorn's Gold Mine. We commend him to the at
tention of our fellow-c citizens, as gentleman of
worth and mn officer of merit. Mr. L. has some
rich ground to lo"k over in EdSefeld and will, We
trust. unfnd .om. truths of Importance az the re-.
suit of his researchers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04

HoMrcDr.-lVe are panied to learn, that
OH Tuesday evening last, NJ. q. jones, Attor,
ney at Law, son OF Rev. Dahncy p. Jones
was killed by Darby Penn, OH the Cba'ta-
hoocec River few miles from Palmetto
Campbell Gu. Tue parties both lived in Pal
mctto, were young men-both married-and
were with number of Others OIL fishing
excursion. A difficulty occurred between
them, and Penn struck Jones ON the head
with all axe, which caused his death. Penn
has surrendered himself Ia the civil authori-
ties, and the case will undergo a judicial in
restigatiVn-hence we refrain from detailing
particulars us related to us.-Atlanta Intelli-
gellccr
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
Delegates to Yicksburg.

From the indications, we fear that South Caro-
lima will not be fully represented in the approach
ing Southern Convention. II she is not it will
not he for the lack of appointments. The Governor
ha, appointed quite large delegation. Charles
ton has also and so haro many towns and villages
of tho interior. Cannot tho town council Of Edge.
field afford to send ono delegate and pay hi'
neces,nry erpe"'ai 1t is this last difficulty that
q piycs us pause"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
Nit Vintage Oats.

Mr.. FRANCIS Q'CoSyoE, Of Mt Vintage, exhibit.
shock ofoats freshly cut measuring somc FIVE feet
in height. and heavily headed. They seem to he
of an c1tra-superiur kind and reflect great credit,
either upon the farm that grew them. or the far
mer that sowed them, or perhaps (hettcr still
upon both. Mr. O'CuxxoR will sell these oats 4:
So per bushcl, or W II yire ps K to any one whc
wants TO try the see,t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04

The NEXT CANE CRop.-1hc Baton Rouge
Advertiser hears complaints among the plan.
tcrs of great damage to their seed cane by
wet weather during the winter. The eyes
have rolted badly in the stubble as well as
plaut cane. Ii the accounts are as bad Us
represented, it thinks we may Look for very
short crop this year, as it has heard planters
put down halfa crop as the highest figure
that can possibly be reached.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
A Kaolin Pitcher.

E. K, of this Office, returns his most grateful
Acknowledgements t" Mr.. ". II. FARnAn for y
handsome pitcher Of the Kaolin ware. We are
all glad to hear that the Factory is pr"sp=ring and
to prosper 1t is an enterprise Of which our State
should be proud. and one which the people Of the
State should patropize literally wherever opportu-
nifty offers.
That promise of dozen subscribers il highly
onorsn;ntod
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
The Columbia Bulletin.

We Observe that the prop-ietors Of this spr :htl,
little daily have concluded to move the mateia
on which it is printed to Charlotte, n. G., and
there continue its publication. We had hcr"rn,
attached to the B"ile'in" ard regret its dtron.
tinuanco at our capital. We wish the E'lit"r am
Propristors much happiness and prosperity a
.h-ir new homes in the old rip Van Winklc'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
POStDOncd,

The excellent story by RrrH" il unavoiaahly
postponed TO another number. 1t will keep woll,
and shall appear properly in due time.
immortality" by KNOX, must also wait more
convenient season.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04

THE LErARE MoNuMENT.-The monument
which marks and honors the final deposit of
the remains Of the distinguished Legare, in
the Magnolia Cemetery, will be completed
within this week, or at an early day. The
monument is now all in place, and is await
ing only the finishing touches and cuttings
on the base and pedestal.
1t will be fitting addition to the notable
monuments Of our "silent city."-Charleston
Courier, April 20.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
Post Office Removal,

For the information Of those Of our country
friends who have not yet found out the fact, We
state that the Post Office in this place is now ocs-
ted next door to the Adrertis>r Office, in the room
recently occupied by Mr.. D. ". CHRISTIAN as o
aiIua sturc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
New Mail Routes.

In consequence of the Strengthened condition of
tho finances Of the government, (says telcgraphic
despatch from Washington the Post Master Gen.
sral has decided not to open any of tho now mail
routes in the States of Virginia. North and South
Carolina, Georgia and Florida, authorized by Con-
gress in 1858. The old routes will be continued as
heretofore.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
Dreadful Steamboat E,ulosiou

The steamer St. Nicholas Capt McMuLLEs, ex-
p!odud at Island sixty On tho Mississippi river, at
ten o'clock On Sunday night, On tho 26th ult., by
Which accident forty lives wero lost involving the
entire destruction Of the boat and loss of the cargo.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
A New Post Office.

We are grali6e.i to state that new Post Office
has been established in this District, to be called
West Creek, and Mr.. GEO. ADDr, appointed Port
Muster. Send u, list Of twenty FIVE new sub.
scribers, friend Appr,-yru can do it If you will
make the effort
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
State Of South Carolina
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.

~ u u Il i i u y = = =
IN ORDINARY.
gpI w. F. DURISOE, Esq, Ordinary Of Edge
I'D fell District.
Whereas, Mlledge D. Wercr has applied to me for
Letters Of Administration, ON all and singular the
goods and chatlcs, rights and credits Of Lawrence
B. Viewer, ato of the District aforesaid, deceascd.
These are, therefore, TO cite and almonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors Of tho said
deceased to be and appear before me, at our next
Ordiuarys Court for the said District to bo holden
at Edgrfcld Court House. OH tho 18th day Of
May. inst, to show cause, if any, why the said
administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this third
,luy Of May. in the year Of our Lord one thuus-
and eight hundred and ftty-ninc, and III the eighty
third year of American Independence.
W. F. DURISOE, Old.
May / 2t II
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6Iay +
State Of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
~ COMMON PLEAS.
w. C. BEWLEY,

u. Foreign attachment.
". R, HUDSON.
TIE Plaintiff in the above stated case, having
L this day filed his Declaration in my Office
umd tho Defendant having neither wife nor Attor.
ncy known to reside within the limits of this State
on whom copies Of said Declaration with rules to
plead can be served. On motion of Messrs. Ma.
grath & Wright, Plaintiff, Attorneys, ordered
that said Defendant appear and plead to said De.
claration within year and day from the date
hereof or final and absolute judgment will be Civ.
Ell asunst him.
THOMAS G. BACON, c.c.a.D.
April SOth, 1859 ly II
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04
GBe 9bbertissr .
ARTHU:s sIMKINs, EDITOR.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1859.
HWelcome to May.''

See the pretty verses of "DAIsr," welcoming
this month of beauty and love. We also welcome
"DAlsr" back to our columns, and hope to hear
from her often.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04

~ telsgraphic despatch from Philadelphia,
of the 9th ult, says: Bishop George W. Doane,
the Protestant Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese Of
Now Jersey, diOd at Burlington to day At nooa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-05-04

gs-Maj BRYAN DEAN is respectfully NOM
inatod by his friends as Candidate for COLO
MEL 10Th Regiment s. C. M.