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Vine Grower, Association,

We regret that the invitation kindly extended
to us to attend the annual meeting Of the Vine
Growers Association in Aiken ON the 2lst inst,
did not rUlae L.ud in time for US to br present
On the occasion.
Tho Editor Of The Augusta Di.patch was there
and thus notes his visit to that pleasant hospital
and hourshing Town:
The village Of Aiken il becoming a most inter-
ostiug aud popular place of resort. Ithas popu-
most cultivated society in the South.
Muuy OF the residents arc persons Of wealth
from the seabOard, who arc living in retirement.
The altitude OF the place renders the atmosphere
braciug and ugrrenbe, while tho water is pure
and hralthfu. More attention has hccu paid
to the cultivation of fruits in this vicinity than
il any section Of the South. The soil light and
warm, is admirably adapted to tho growth of
early varieties nE.l extensive preparations are
i'll progress for shipping fruit to the Nurthorn
markets.
The Vine Growers Association hold its Annual
Session on Thursday. A great variety of grapes,
peaches, pcuis appes &C., were on exhibition.
Au interesting address Was delivered by Mr..
RAvEyEL, member of the Sooisty. We have not
rVun fur synopsis Of his address, but it will suon
be puhliahetl, and we commend it to the friends Of
pomoloycal progress, as worthy Of their attention.
f-r the TX erciscs of tho Association were over,
in company with Il few friends from Augusta. sc
visited some Of the orchards Of the vicinity. Tho
peach crop is almost an entire failure. Mr.. LIE
GREE has q fine crop of pears, on Il very old Or
char,l. About year ago We were through it, md
trees then in full bearing, are again laden with
this delicious fruit. We visited tho new and elc-
CANT place of Mr.. J. P. Mathews who is engaged
in growing fruit for shipment. He has about fifty
acres iu the peach and grape. His orchards are
moro thrifty than any We have seen, and evncc
the cure und skil. Of IN enthusiast 10 pomologv.
They ore only threo years old, upd though the
peach crop is light throughout the region, be has
an abundance for use, and has made n few ship
mcnts His grapes, also in their second aud third
year, are thrifty, and beginning to bear.
In yeur or two more, with no disasters, his or
chards will yield revenue many times greater
thnn similar area OF cotton, other agricultural
staples would produce. The hour spent at his
place, impressed us forciby with the Importance of
the fruit crop in this latitude, where always
supply tho Northern msrkct fully month in ad-
vance of tho Northern orchards. No pursuit is
more agreeable or elevnting, and wo trust that tho
day is not distant when the fruit crop will be n
leading source of revenue to our people.
Tho Vine Growers Association is composed of
about thirty-ivo members, comprising number
of tho moat agreeable nnd cultivated gontlemeu.
At stated periods asaaya aro read befo1o tho soce
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27
The --latest Europeau News.

From the Africa's advices, with Liverpool dates
to the 9th July, We gather the following interest
ing items from the war, and are gratifed to per-
ceive that strong hopes entertained for early
adjustment Of tho pending difficulties.
The Emperor NAPOLEON had tclegraphed to
Paris that MI armistice had been agreed upon on
the Sth July, and signul ut Fillafranca by Gen.
OH the 18th of August Itstpulates that all com.
mercial vessels, without distinction Of flag, shall
be allowed to navigate the Adriatic.
The Paris .Inni'eur cautions the public againa,
any misunderstanding Of tho arnstice 1t says
thut negotiations may recommenec, but does not
see how the war may bu terminated.
The London Iimcs believes that il recognises fa-
vorabc prospects Of peace. 1t says that the pro-
posed arlnsticc came from France which indicates
So,l intentions, moderation, or exhibits the nsces-
sitios of tbv French. The Timss does not believe
that it was dictated by the necessities Of France
The armSticc has caused much favorable excite
ment. Consols at London advanced from one and
4 half to two per ccnt-tho Paris Bourse advanced
two and half--and other Bourses advanced ma
terially. The Austrian funds at Frankfort rose ten
per cent. prior to the armsticc.
Sardinia proceeds vigorously in the siege Of
Peschiera.
In the Federal Diet on tho 7th July, Austria pro-
posed to nobiliSc the whnle of the Federal contin-
gent army, and request the Prince Regent Of Prus-
siu to assume the chief command.
Tho sales Of cotton for the past week were TO-
QUO bales, of which spectators tonk $500 bales,
and exporters 1900 bales. The business of the
week closed active at an advance of l-l6d.
Tho sales on Friday were j,uOU bales, Of which
spectators and exporters took 5000 bales The
market closed buoyant, and holders demanded an
advance Of to 3D.
The stock Of American cotton in Liverpool was
i 400 haics aud the o.n stock was T25. .bOu hules.
Advices from the Ihanula, turing districts are
very favorable. Tho demand WAS active, prices
huoyant. Mnd advancing.
Richardson &.Sleuce rerur; the weather favora-
Bile for crops. Floar declining, with limited sales
aud nominal quotations. Wheat declined 3D.. Il
Al. since Tuesday. Corn quiet, and nominal.
Beef heavy. Pork easier Bacon and Lard dull.
Ro.in steady, and Turpeutine heavy. Sugar
heavy, with little enquiry, and weak prices. Cof-
fee firm. Rice quiet.
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Tie EUROPEAN NEws.-The steam shir
City 9i lpumingtu,, from Liverpool, July &
touching at Queen town the following day
reached New York on Monday evening. We
thus receive adyices one day later. The posi-
ton of the opposing army in Italy was unal.
tered. The Austrans were 100000 strong on
the line of the Adige, and another great battle
was deemed likely to occur at auy moment.
The Sardiniaus had completely invested Pes,
chiera on the land side. The operation of
Gari5aldi and Cialdini in the direction of the
Slelvio Pass had resulted in the repulse Of
the Austrians, and the exposition of the TYR
olean frontier to the Allies. 1t was stated
that the Austrian Government had made the
,nenacing position Of the Allies at that point
the subject Of an application to Prussia, de-
mandiug federal troops to protect the limits
of the empire. kossuth. III his passage
through Italy, was received with prodieaI
honors. After a long interview with Count
Cavour, he had overtaken Prince Napolean
at Parma and after comforting with him, and
after receiving letters to the Emperor, he had
fastened forward to the allied headquarters
From the Papal States the only intelligence
is that Ancona has been placed in state Of
siege.-Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27
Stay at Home.

The Washington IN. C.) Times closes an article
on tho relative advantages of farming in Texas
and in North Carolina, with the following just
remarks:
"Nu one can go into new State and roalxe
more thnn in old one, il he lives as be would in
On old Stale One reason Why lnan sninctiues
realizes more in a new State than in nm old one is,
he lives in log Calm, and on coarse fare, there
while he would not he satisfied here with less than
q fine house attended with luxury and other ex-
travasances. If fmen would make the same sacr-
fees Of ease and comfort here they do there, they
would realize equally rs much if not more. Let
the sons of North Carolina improve their own
State, let them buy mp orr rich swamp lands and
bring them into state of cultivation let them
build up their Towns and Cities with their capital
md their children will be proud of their brthright,
and will honor the State of their nativity"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27

The songs, 40 come to me-" "The Milers
Maid" "Dont be angry Mother" "Cuckoo Pol
ks,"" Lola Polka" Chrystal Palace Schottish,"
&C., were brilliantly given by Mis-, ENxA An
DRsws.
"Belshazzar is King" Like the song of birds in
Summer" "Better lato than never" &c., were fine
ly and swesty expressed by Miss HARRIET
DEvoRE.
"Ever of thee" and " I'm leaving thee in sorrow,
ANNIE" were sung with expression and taste by
Miss BEAUFORT DEYoRH, who played with admi-
rable touch and energy the "Gem of Scotland"
and Yankee Doodle with variations" +" Bewtch.
ing Polka" tr.
The Rose of Alaniale," Alsna. darling ono, /"
| " I never can forget thee, mother" and "Blapch
Alpen," were beautifully expressed by Miss ELIZA
BAILEY. also, played, the "lnvisible Harlequin
Folks" Telegraph schottische," and Adelaide
Waltz" with precision and taste.
The songs, "!There is no home like my own,"
Kind friends one and ALL Bounding Billows,
with variations" "Childs POLKA" Farewell to
Lilly dear" &C., wore performed in good time and
With lively and beautiful touch, by Miss Ina
DRronE.
Miss SUSAN ADAxs end Miss MARTHA Stall
yAKEn played several pretty Ducts and Polkas in
t. tasteful manner. Miss ELLA SrALSAxER sung
the "Blue Juniatn," and played tho Rosalee
5chottische" very acceptable. Miss LOUISE DE-
roRE followed by playing the "Martha Polka"
very nicely.
Songs, "Tho Shepherd Boys lament" Tho
old play ground" "Masgio by my side" +" Tho
Hooking Bird" &C., were given with accuracy
and sweetness, by Miss MARTHA ANDREWS.
The grand March from the Opera "Normn,"
Prince Albert's Grand March," arranged as
Ducts for the Piano, wero beautifully executed by
Misses HARRIET and BEAUFORT DEroRE. The
celebrated vocal Duet, "Hear me Norma" WAS
also charmingy sung by Misses HARRIET and
BEAUFORT DevoRE.
The "a, B, c, Duet, or pray teach me your
language to read" was sung in manner which de-
lighted the audience, by Misses ENMA and MARTHA
ASDREws.
The "Jenny Lind schottisch" was very accu-
rately and tastefully played at the same time on
three pianos by Miss HARRIET DEvoRE and Misses
E,rMA and MARTHA ANDREWS.
In fact, the whole of the performances, stage
decorations, arrangement of the scholars &c,
evinccd the no taste of IN experienced Captain at
the head. Tho intelligent and refined audience
present could but perceive on this happy ccsion,
thst undcr experienced and judicious teachers
Carolna's fair daughters may stand among the
frt in ourand in intellectual and refining studies.
Tery much more might be said of this interesting
aud but is feared that tho limits
of concert notice may already be, ovorstepped,
and it must suffice to say this most charming
scene was closed by two song, of praise to the
Great Giver of ali good and perfect gifts to man,
viz: "Watchman tell US Of the night" and "Liit
up your heads, Oh ye gates, "He is King Of
glory" by tho full class. JUSTITIA.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27
Northern Sentiment Improving.

y travelling correspondent of the New Or
leans Crescent, writing from New York on
the 4th inst, says:
expected that my being one of the "vil-
lainous slave-dri7ers' of the South would be
of considerable inconvenience to me on this
trip, but am glad to say that was disap-
pointed. Public sentiment, in regard to the
agitation of the slave question, has under
gone quite change of late for the better,
and is improving daily. This is owing to the
fact that our people lave not gone North as
much Of late years as in former timeS-haVe
spent their money moro among themselves,
and patronizcd home merchants and home
watering places in preference to going North
and now, those WHO are tue losers by tins
state of things are beginning to discover tue
reason, are now taking back track, and, |
believe, if this continues five years more,
Black Republicanism will sink to its grave,
''unwept, unhonored and unsung" by our
Yankee brothers, for, with all their faults,
they are not disposed to kick up 4 fuss and
quarrel .chen it dont pay.
saw Niagara Falls, and here, too, found
every body, from Presidents of railroads to
boot.blacks, bewailing the absence of South.
erners. Why, sir" says on Irish porter Of
the hotel to me, I" have not made a dollar
for so long that doa't know how it looks;
those beggarly Yankees and Canadians never
stand more than than filthy copper; divil
take the nayers, say T." He told tho truth,
as thousands may bear witness, and, as re-
ward for the compliment he paid my southern
compatriots, searched my pockets and gave
him quarter.
Here, in New York, abolitionisn, has never
been controlling influence, but its effects
have been felt and feared. The merchants
are using powerful influence against it, and
am sure, whenever the question comes fair
ly up upon its merits, the South will find
that she has no stronger friend even at home.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27

A SLAVE ABDUCTED FROM HER OWNERS
A female slave, named Maria, owned by Mr..
William B. Holmes, Of New Orleans was, on
the morning of the 18Th, brought to Boston
(Mass.) from Plymouth, upon the petition Of
one \. B. Spooner, charging Mr.. Holmes
with unlawfully restraining her of her liberty.
Maria states That she was born at Savannah,
Ga, and was purchased by MIR. Holmes and
taken TO New Orleans, where, she says, there
is much more liberty than in Boston. The
Case was postponed until the next day,-l9th
instant-when Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes, who
were served with hudsus corpns to produce
the slave Maria, appeared. There WAS no
appearance against Maria, end she was, there
fore, discharged. She will probably return
to her rma.ter.-Charleston Evening News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27
FOR SALE,
A DESIRABLE RESIDENCE
AND PLANTATION!

VHNEE Undersigned, to change the investment,
IL in Part, offers for sale his place situate on
the Plank Road, miles from Edgeheld C. H.,
Il from Aiken, and p from Hamburg, containing
1O14 ACRES,
More or less, 4SO of which mostly frosh cleared
and all in high state of culture.
The DWELLING is well.constructsd two
Story framed building. having 10 Rooms-fre
place to each-and Plaza u three sides.
There are six Double Negro Hoases, (Sramed)
exclusive of Double Kitchen, Oversccr's Settle
mens, Gin House, Shops, Barns, and every build
ing needed on Plantation, mostly new and IN
There is in the enclosure Well and q Emo
Spring near by, and the place is otherwise we'll
watered, having good site for small Oyer,hot
Mill, and good streams for Fish Ponds.
The soil is sandy and free, with a clay sub.oil,
and is we'll adapted to the culture of Com and
Cotton, and produces fmall grain we'll for sandy
land. -.
The residence 10 healthful and beautiful. and
its proximity to the Village and Market makes Il
altogether one Of the most desirable in thil Sec
ton Of country. ...s.aii
TERMS-About ono-third Cash-the remainder
on long credit, on bonds we'll secur;d-interest
payable annually. N. L. BONHAM.
July 20 1t %
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27

An AUsrslAN DETACHMENT TAKEN Prison
EMS BY RAILWAY ESGlSEER.-Among the
many lighter passages of the war with which
the Pa;sians amuse themselves, we find in
the Spurt the story of the capture Of a Ge-
tachment of Austrians, who were taken rr-
soners by the engineer of the railway. 1t
appeur.i that the Austrians were en- route for
Peschiera to reinforce General Urban, when
the engineer, whuse sympathies were NATURAL
ly on the Italian side, switched olf," and
conveyed the Teutonic heroes into the middle
Of the sllied camp. Here they were politely
escorted from the railway carriages by the
French soldiers, who, with that smiable po.
lteness for which the nation is distinguished,
saluted their enemies with ALI those who are
going 10 France will please change cars!'
The feeiipos of the Austrans, Mt finding them.
selves t.eu prisoners in so ignoble manner
may b imagined, but not described.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27
Wife Publishing.

We have received frequent notices from persons,
asking the publication of their wives in this paper
for having left their bed and board" and forbid
ding MI persons from trading with them on their
account
With all due respect to such persons rs may be-
come unfortunate in this respect, yet this paper
cannot be the medium for any such advertisements.
Their legal remedy is pointed out in the Statutes
of Geergia.-Aldany Patriot.
We like your position on the wife publishing"
question, brother Patriot. We have had several
offers to publish advertisements of this nature,
but have invariably refused them, and, with our
present love and respect for tho feminine sex,
shall continue to do so.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27

DEATa OF Cor. u. P. IIERHpoN.-We
regret to learn that Col. z. P. Herndon, o!
this place, formerly of Union, died at Glenn
Springs, Tuesday morning, at 5 o'clock. His
remains were brought down to thi, place on
yesterday, escorted by committee appointed
by the Bur Of Union. Col. Herndon long
occupied very prominent position at the
Bar of that place. He was regarded as q
sound legal adviser and was employed i'll
almost every case of any importance that wai
brought before the Courts of that place. His
health has for some time been on the decline,
He was in the sixty-eight year Of his age
Columbia South CaroliuiaR.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27
For the Advertiser.

The Oak Grove Academy Concert.
Mr. EDlroR AS patron of your Interesting
paper aud lufer Of the Fine Arts, and Of all the
beautiful in nature, I would solicit your favour tc
publish this notice of q beautiful Floral Concert
given on Thursday evening in the Olive Branch
Church, by the music pupils Of Oak Grove Aoade.
my, under Charge of Dir. NOSES. The Church was
filed ut an early hour by an intelligent and sp.
prcciating audience.
At s o'clock, after few appropriate remarks on
music, 7. P. MOSES, Professor of Music in the
Academy, seated himself Mt one of three Pianos on
the platform, mproYscd minute or two with
skilfull touch--gave brilliant military march,
running out Of which, into Bonaparte's Corona
,iun march," when Miss EEAuroRT DEroRE ad-
vaucsd uud presided ut the second piano, joining G
in the performance Of this march. Before the
closing strain, Miss HARRIET DEvonE, Miss EHA,
ASDRRws, Miss ELIZA BAILEY and Miss MARTHA
AypgEws advanced in due time, took their places
Mt the pianos when "Kenlalls trumpet March, "
arranged rs triple Duet hy the tencher, was
brilliantly performed on three pinnos by twelve
hands, forming novel, vigorous and tasteful in
PRODUCTION.
Soon the interesting class of thirteen beautiful
girls rose up at thc touch Of the Piano and gave
in chorus, How sweet is tho pleasure on Mays
lovely morning" set to music from the Opera Der
Freychutz The enchanting strains of these pupils,
who were dressed in elegant taste, scat thrill Of
pleasure TO the hearts of all the listeners.
The platform erected for the occasion was ever
hung and decorated with curtains wreaths, and
fustoons Of evergrccns interspercd with artificial
rosos, and with oil paintings, portraits, land
scapos, DC. The whole suenc, being lighted by
nearly Que hundred wax candles, was truly magi-
cal and probably mover equalledi at our country
Academy exhibitions. The performance were
continued for nearly FIVE hours, and during this
time there was no failure; and the audience
seemed patient and highly pleased. The chorusses
wore ,astefuly selected, and performed with an
accuracy of time and correctness Of expression
TINT would DO creditablo to older and more expert
enced singers anywhere.
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Land f1r Sale /!

n WILL sell the following LAND at low prices
Il and on reasonable terms:
Ops TRACT OF LAND, containing 1876
Acres, more or loss, lying ON waters Of Log
Greek, and bounded by land. of the Estate Of r.
). Burton, dec'd., A. J. Slpyy, and lands of the
Poor House. This is first rats Tract Of Land,
shout so acres Of which are cleared.
One other TRACT containing $50 Acres,
more or less, adjoining lands Of Daniel Quattie-
bum. Gen. II. L. Bonham and others. This is
also valuable body of Land, with only % acres
cleared.
Also, one HOUSE AND LOT in the Village
of Edgcfeld, containing 4 Acres, occupied at
present by Mr. D. ". Christian. Tho improve.
Inonts on the place are guod.
Eas- Call carly ii you Eish bargains.
L. s. JOHNSON.
July q It 20
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27

FIRE AT THE CATHOLIC CHURcH-Betwecu
nine and ten o'clock, Monday night, a fire
was discovered in the Catholic Church, on
relfa!r street, which was soon suppressed /;
but not without some loss. The curtain in
the rear Of tho sanctuary, together with a
handsome painting OF the F." Crucixion," and
some other articles, were destroyed. The
painting was the gift of Bishop Barry, to the
church, and was procured by him in Rome.
1t affords us pleasure to state that it will be
replaced by another, which is now in posses
zion Of the pastors.
The fire seems to have been the work of
an incendiary-in fact, thero is scarsely a
doubt of it, as no fire was used in the church,
after night. The loss is, we believe, in the
neighborhood of three or four hundred dol
lars.-Augusta Constitutionaist, goth inst.