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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20

METHODIST STATISTICS Richmond
.ldcocate having occasion to overhaul the
present statistics of Methodism in the United
States and Canada, says: Here are the Metho-
dist denominations that we can now give an
account Of, with the number Of members in
each:
NJ. E. Church, North, 953,472 members ;
NJ. Z. Church, South, 500 IFS; Canada Con-
ference, 1855; Methodist :. Church in
Canada, Is, ,352; Methodist Protestant Church,
70,0i8; Wesleyan Methodist Connection,
10000; African Methodist E. Church, 90
600; African NJ. E. Zion CHURCH, 9,203 /;
Evangelical Association, or Albright Metho-
dist, q ,O16. Total, ll,867,9S.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20
AN OBSERVER.

Two years ago, says the Chicago Press, the
place where the Church of the Holy Trinity
stands in Chicago was part of the open
prairie. Within three months after opening,
It was found necessary, from the crowds that
attended, to add two wings, and now the
parish has Just rooted church wich for size
and beauty of design is said to have no super
ior N the Western State; and the Western
Banner has no hesitation in saying that in
FIVE years time every ward in the city will
have its Catholic Church. In another part
of the same paper it is claimed that the Catho.
lies are one.third of the entire population.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20
For the Advertiser.

Concert at Olive Branch Academy.
Mn. EplroR IL enjnycd the pleasant privilege
of attending Concert which was given at this Acad
envy by the Students now undcr the instruction of
Prof. r. P. MOSES, on Thursday, the l4th instant,
commencing Mt o'clock, P. NJ.
In rs much as it was anticipated that there
would not be sufficient room for tho audience in
the Academy, they arnied themselves Of the vi
cinity of the Church building in which the Con-
cert accordingly came off. But, notwithstanding
this provident measure was taken to accommodate
the audience, still there was not room to make it
comfort table, The assembly was not only large,
but WAS also HI intelligent and fashionable one.
Tho prelude to the exercises was short address
by ar. MOSES, which consisted mainly of two
heads:
First, The object of the Concert" was not to
be more idle entertainment, but designed for
more commeudabe and noble purpose, viz; to be
n full and impartial exhibition of requirements
made in the science of Music by the young Ia
dies put under bis charge, before their parents,
guardians and friends, to do which, it will be
readily conceded, - duty incumbent on every
TeashaF:
Secondly. lie very briefly, after the old laconic
style, showed that tho sncsign of Music" was
naturally to edfy, refnO and eRnable The qualities
of tho heart consequently, It was absolutely in
dispensable to ths enjoyment of lifO, for without
it tho entire face of nature would appear gloomy
and choerless.
~. exercises next opened with full burst of
music from the Nn.. -. ,,1;,,,,, 80. :.
musical that the attention Of luc
once easily commanded, and continued so even
tho close of tho exercises, though they we're pro-
Iaaead to aate hos< % she alght Tho nudtols,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20

THE CHARLESTON JURY CAsE.-We copy
the following from the Charleston Ereaing
Ne,cs ofthe llth:
awe learn that Judge Withers this morn
inr fined Mr.. Thomas NJ. Hume $500, for
having held conversation with one OF Il e
jury in she case of the State vs.. Mitchell, tor
the abduction of slave, and hlr. Charles Z.
Kanabaux, Deputy Sheriff, SlOO, for permit.
ting such conversation. Mr.. Hume promptly
paid, not only hia own fine, but that of Mr..
kanapaux ; the Judge, i'll common with the
whole community, acquit,ing Nh. Hume OF
any intentional violation Of law or usage; his
remark to one of the jury being simply the
offer of friendly service to him, in conse-
qucnce ofhis long confinement"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20
Miscellaneous Items.

The Great Mass Meeting at Tunnel Hill,
on the Blue Ridge Road, will be held on Friday,
August 10th, when everybody is expected to hear
and eat, and several distinguished speakers and
advocates of the Blue Ridge enterprise expec-
ted to attend.
lB- Evidence Of friendship-kissing married
lady out of pure love for her husband.
| 0 ns- A correspondent of the South Caroliniaa
dominates Robert B. Boylson, Esq, of Winnsboro',
s. c., 20 native of this city, and son of Dr.. Hen
ry Boylston,) for the vacancy on the Chancery
Bench.
AS- The system adopted by Postmaster oneral
Holt for curtailing the Mail service has devolvod
Upon the Department lurge increase of labor.
In the Contract office it has been more than
doubled. Already have twelve thousand letters
been written to contractors and po.tmnsters, and
in reply to remonstrances.
Ga- When q lady is not engaged she wears the
ring on her first hnger-if engaged, on her second
If married, on her third-and If she intends to
remain unmarried, she wears the ring on her
fourth finger.
Nr About twenty boys from ten to twenty
yeara of nge, have been arrested in Naugotuck,
Conn.,, for carrying on thieving business in that
/ town. Various articles have been taken by them
at different times from the stores and factories in
the village. Among the goods recovered were
about $500 worth of knives.
~ The daughter of John Rafferty,, of Cincin-
nat has bOen killed in trying to " do the Niagara
feat" in small way, over a porch in the second
story of the house. The rope breaking she was
pitched over the banisters, and received fatal
injuries by the fall.
D- IT is little strange (says IN exchange)
that with cotton crop of over 500, 900 balcs, in
excess of last year, there is slight decrease in
the stocks in the United States, compared with
the same time 1883.
G~ One of the passengers III the late disaster
upon the Michigan Southern Railroad, settled
with the Company for the loss of bis wife and child
for $500.
Gs- clover" received the following note ac-
companicd by boquet Of flowers:
"Deer-I send you by the boy buckett Of
aOurs. They is like mi luv for u. The night
shaid menes kepe dark. The dog fenil menes
am ure slave.
"Rosis red and posts pail,
| My luY for shall never iail."
B- Mischief is not found in the tongue, the
eyes, or tho hands-but in the heart.
&ay- THERE is but one kind Of love; but there
aro o thousand different copies Of it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20
Further Particulars OF the Battle of
Solferino.

Accounts OF TUE FRENCH PAPERs.-CAv-
RAMA, June 25.-Still another glorious day
was yesterday. cannot give all the details
OF the battle, as / do not yet know them.
give sketch of the facts that know, tor
time will not let me describe them at length.
When ut Brescia, on the 10th and 2lst, we
learned that the enemy had abandoned Mon
.echiaro and Castigione. Consequently we
advanced with the Emperor to occupy their
positions. On the Oath, We reached Castig-
iione at 9 q. M, and found column prepared
for battle a half league thence, with the
Austrians, commanded by their Emperor in
person, who, they say, bad promised to take
them the same evening to dine at Milan and
1be next day to drown us all In the Ticino.
I need not say that their army was formida-
Die.
The attack, which was begun at Soferino,
situated near Castiglione and Lake Garda,
one of the NIamelon forts of the chain of the
Tyrol mountains, was not made without sem
s;ble losses on our side; for the two regi-
ments of the line, the 9lst and 96th, as well
az the 18th battalion of chasseurs, lst corps,)
had to contend against force ten times SUI
perior in number. and more adrantageonsly
placed on this hill, and entrenched in strong
Town which crowned its crest.
Our men began to fall back, overwhelmed
by plumbers, whei. the battalion of Chasseurs
of the Guard and the two first regiments OF
yoltigeurs, forming together tic FlTst Brig
ade of the Second Division, came to their
support. In full view of us they rushed upon
the enemy, who was beaten down and driven
away from his position. We followed, at a
charge, with the bayonet, to the foot of a
ravine, where there was another village.
The firing began from the windows and
roofs, and it was here that we lost the most
men. Nevertheless VIC drove the Austrians
from this village and from six or eight fine
positions, which they occupied, on the hills
that stretch along Lake Garda. Several vii
lagos were also taken.
Finally, from constant firing, me had used
all our ammunition, and we had nothing for
defence but our bayoncts and the stones that
fell in our way. We made good use of them;
but the enemy perceiving this, took advan-
tage of it to stop his retreat for moment.
Then the Grenadiers and Zouaves came up
to Join us, and sustained the fire with their
artillery, Rbile #e got fresh ammunition.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20

INTERIOR OF AFRICA young French
man, who has often visited the American Mis-
sionaries on the Gaboon river in Africa, i'll.
formed them of recent excursion of his up
the river Nazareth, East of Cape Lopez. He
penetrated three hundred and fifty miles into
the country and describes it as beautiful, the
population dense, Industrious and ingenious.
He crossed prairies sixty miles long, covered
with verdure, abounding with wild cattle and
other animals. The people raise large guam
titles of tobacco and also cotton of fine qua!.
ity. which they manufacture into cloth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20
Death of Capt. Robert Cunningham.

The papers have announced the death of
this most worthy citizen and high-toned Caro-
linian. Many will receive the intelligence with
mournful feelings; for Capt. RooERT CuSsINoHAy
was beloved as we'll as respected wherever he Was
sufficiently known. He was one of that old school
of Thoroughbred gentlemen whose influence has
made South Carolina society what 1t is. He vas
honorable, brave, md hospisable,-nnd bore the
front Of true man through all the phases of
long and useful life. May we be permitted to ten
der our heartfelt sympathies to his bereaved fami-
ly in this period Of their gniefl
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20

Hoops AS LIFE PeEsERyER. Yesterday
morning Young woman fell from skiff some
miles above the city, and but for her hoops,
which huoyed her up, would most certainly
have been drowned. Some Of the girls com.
panions, after crossing the river from the op.
poste side, got out of the boat and then push.
ed it out into The stream to frighten the only
remaining occupant, who. in endeavoring to
paddle back to the shore, fell into the water.
She was rescued some FIVE minutes after the
.:.>ra scaped than hnrt-Wheel.ng
AS- >>-A Su~s
Inteil;aeucar, June zsIa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20

The BAYosEr.-The performances of the
French with the bayonet in the present war
have walked up our army officers to the i'm.
portance of drilling their men in the use OF
that weapon. Lieut.. Gen. Scott has promul-
gated general order to the effect that, as
the subject of bayonet exercise and target
practice for small arms has been almost en-
tirely neglected by the troops, especially the
bayonet exercise, the General-in-Chief d.
rects that hereafter the troops be regularly
and systematically instructed in the full use
of the several weapons placed in their hands.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20
"Dithyrumbic.--A college Lyric"

tf fDithyramblc...A college Lyric.V
Such is the designation of some verses which we
hud this week ip the A"rrury's Poetic Corner.
They are signed by Blox, and are dated ut Co.
lumbia S. G. As it is but right that every pub
Usher should claim bis property, We hereby take
up this Lyric as IN estray from the columns of
the Adrertirr, Wo published it year or two
ago and itwgs favor accordpd to US by no. .lcss
II parsonage than Mr.. WM. GlLMoRE sIMxs, whose
manuscript is now hefnrc us, closing with thcss
words:
"Ahoue you hare the dogyrel lyric that promi-
sed you. Ihope you rM find il musical enough
for your Tyre. 1t all eecnts, il must take its
chance"
BLoX" has nude sumo verbal alterations which
rather impair the original and for which NC do
not thank him.
1t was to have been our part to set the verses to
music; but we never succeeded in so dung. Yet
if BILOXI and his students wish to sing them,
we land un odd old piece of tune that might
convey their point with some comie effect. Take
your flute and Try the notes we name gu the key
of One Sharp, observing that tbs smaller letters
are twice as quick as the nrger ones and that the
semi-colop means q rest. We adapt the air to tho
syllables of tho first verse, as follows. Commence
with g of the End lipc:
g, G, 4, B, 3, 4, B,g,s
id, +, p, 2, g., G,E, d., b.;
id D, D, D, G,i
D, ?, B, G,A,;
G, G, 4, r, p, A, p, &c.
Find out the ups and downs of the scalo for
yourselves, which may not prove m Hnintpresting
puzzle to you.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20
Arrival OF. the steamship Etna.

It was believed in some quarters of Paris,
that the French loss at Salferino was very
heavy; and about as follows: Gen. Neil's
corps lost between six and seven thousand |;
Gen. DHillier's corps nearly five thousand !;
Gen. McMahon's about twenty-five hundred,
and Con. Canrobert's about one thousand
besides many casualties to the artillery and
other crops.
The Austrian accounts admit that twenty
thousand men were killed, wounded and
missing.
For several hours the chances Of the battle
seemed to be in favor Of the Austrians, who
re-took Salferino, but the French rallied and
broke through the Austrian centre, and won
the victory.
There had been fe Deum at the church
of Notre Dame, in Paris, and thanksgivings
were observed in all the churches in France
ior the victory obtained by tue French at
Solferino.
Naval preparations on the greatest scale
were being continued in France.
Prussia has given positive assurance that
the recent measures in regard to military
preparations, &C., were not taken with view
to engage in hostilities; and says that France
snay rest perfectly tranquil on that score.
Confidence has been somewhat restored in
commercial circles, in consequence OF these
assurances.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20

ACTIVITY OF NApoLEoS.-A private letter
from the seat of war says that since the active
work began Napoleon knocks up two horses
every day, being in the saddle from four
o'clock in the morning; and some Of bis
grooms have just reached Paris f"r a new
supply from the imperial stud. His indefati.
gable inspection OF all matters involving sup.
ply, commissariat and reinforcements, was the
theme THE whole army.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20
The Carolina Spartan.

We congratulate our able and faithful contem-
porary upon the manifest indications of growing
prosperity. His new dress is particularly clear
and bright, like the we'll considered thoughts and
arguments which so often grace his columns
Good luck to the Spartan, and happiness to all
connected with it!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20

BRUTAL MURDER IN FLoRIDA.-A CORES
pondent of the Ne,os writes from Hamilton
oannt y, Florida, under dete of the 9Th inst,
as follows:
A most brutal murder was committed at
White Spring, in Hamilton county, Fla, on
The lst inst, upon the body of Mr.. Q. c.
Leonard, Manager of II. Buckley Co.'s
Circus, by one Lewis Hogans. 1t seems that
Hogaas was cursng, swearing and black
guarding about the door of the tent, when
MIR. Leonard approached him in very polite
and gentlenanIy manner and requested him
to desist as such conduct was offensive to the
ladies; for no other cause be deliberately
drew his knife and plunged it deep into the
neck of Leonard, severing the jugular vein,
from which he fell and died almost instantly.
HogaIs was Immediately arrested and regu-
larly committed to Jail.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20

40" A bald headed old gentleman In Cincinnati,
hearing that burdock leaves carried in tho hat,
.-uant sun stroke, gathered Il lot which
would pr. 9. ond ,ror. ,ho,, d,,;, ,o
he supposed to be sucu, -.bat wo. Ii,
of the hottest days last week hut
surprise tho next morning on finding hia entire
scalp drawn into most beautiful blister he hav-
ing in mistake takcn the leaves VI the horse
radish.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20

RrMoR OF DUEL.-We we're informed by q
gentleman yesterday that all the prelimina-
ries had been arranged for duel between 0.
Jennings Wise, Esq, Of the Enquirer, and
Patrick Henry Aylett, Esq, of the Examiner.
1t is supposed that the offence was given in
an article which appeared in the Enquirer on
Friday last.-Richn,ond Ne,rs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20

A neeress in Louisville, Kentucky, WHO fell
a distance o' twenty-five feet striking her
head on Trick pavement, after lying insen-
sible .tort time, aroused and resumed her
usua' avocations. Wheeling Intclligemcer.
How about the pavement ?--Boston Post.
1t was Wheeling Mieligencer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20
Sheriff of Charleston.

Wa BLUM DISaLE ESQ.,, has been elected to
this important and responsible post by highly
complimentary vote, having, in race with three
competitors, attained majority of 727 votes over
the foremost of them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20
Election.

We are pleased to learn that Mr.. JAMES CALL
soS was on the 9th inst, elected Captain of the
Ready Creek Volunteer Company. We predict
that he will prove popular and efficient officer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20
For Congress-,

We observe with pleasure that Mr.. JOHN M.
LASpRuM, native of Edgofeld, and brother of
our estimable fellow-citizen, GEo. W. LASDRua
Esq, has been nominated for Congress in the
Fourth District of the State of Louisiana.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20
FOR SALE,
DESIRABLE RESIDENCE
AND PLANTATION

TIME Undersigned, to change the investment
IL in part, offers for sole his place situate on
the Plank Road, miles from Edgefeld G. H.,
II from Aiken, and % from Hamburg, containing
1O14 ACRES,
More or less, 43O of which mostly fresh cleared
and all in high state of culture.
The DWELLING is well-constructod two
Story framed building, having 10 Rooms-fre
place to each-and Plaza on three sides.
There arc six Double Negro Houses, (framed)
exclusive of Double Kitchen, Overseer's Settle
ment, Gin House, Shops, Barns, and every build
ing needed on Plantation, mostly new and in
good repair.
There is in the enclosure Well and fine
Spring near by, and the place is otherwise we'll
watered, having good site for small 0vershOt
Mill, and good streams for Fish Ponds.
The soil is sandy and free, with clay subsoil,
and is well adapted to the culture of Corn and
Cotton, and produces small grain well for sandy
land.
The residence is healthful and beautiful, and
its proximity to the Village and Market makes it
altogether one of the most desirable in this Sec
ton Of country.
TERMS-About one-third Cash-the remainder
on long credit, on bonds we'll secured-interest
payable annually. NJ. L. B0NHAM.
July 20 4t 20
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20
Further by the Canada.

HALIFAX, July l2.-Liverpool Circulars
report that the weather throughout the agri.
cultural districts continued favorable for the
growing crops.
. At Liverpool, Flour had slightly declined,
and sales were unimportant. Wheat had de-
clined "a. to Sd. Corn wes quiet, and all
Qualities had slightly declined Beef was
heavy, with little enquiry and weak prices.
Bacon was dull, but prices were steady. Lard
was heavy at slight decline. Sugar repor-
ted quiet, but closed steady. Coffee unchang-
ell. Rice dull but steady, with unimportant
transactions. Spirits of Turpentine was dull
at 39s Cd 40S.
American Securities were unchanged.
The Paris Patria says that Louis Napoleon
had an epaulette shot from his shoulder du-
ring the battle.
Some of the French regiments were nearly
cut to pieces.
The Piedmontesc suffered so much as to
render them unable to form line Of battle.
4 Telegraph from Vienna, on the 18th OF
June says: "Some days must eapse before
complete returns of the Austrian losses can
be procured"
The Italian regiments had become very
QlMCulL " uaudSe, oIlu NeiC oeaSAeAnS ~
scores of ffties.
At Trieste, q whole battalion had pro-
nounced in favor of Victor Emanuel.
4 vessel under the American flag had been
detected in taking deserters on board.
.SacSv1LLE, July lS.-The latest intelli-
sencc brought by the Canada, in addition to
What has already been telegraphed, is as fol-
lows:
The Paris Moniteur contains the following
dispatch, from Louis Napoleon, to the Em-
press:
aVALLEG1o, Friday.-The whole army has
passed the Nlincio. The Sardinians have
invested peschiera. I am pleased to announce
the arrival of Prince Napoleon with his corps
OF thirty-five thousand. I am now enabled
to approach Verona without compromising
other positions
The loaite,u contains the official bulletin
Of the battle.
The Austrian force was from two hundred
and fifty thousand to two hundred and sew
enty thousand. The loss Of tho French was
seven hundred and twenty officers and twelve
thousand men killed and wounded -soran-
l-oIs s;--hrouuUn..s-I- -G1>laraalS- killed and
nYe Generals wounded.
A correspondent says that the Austrian
loss, So far as ascertained is, one thousand
nine hundred killed, and eight thousand one
hundred wounded.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20
Preaching.

We are requested to give notice that the Rev.
Mr. MONTGOMERY, a Presbyterian Clergyman, will
preach in the Court House on Sunday the o5th
inst, nj 3 o'clock, P. NJ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-20
Hon ut the Springs.

II will be scon that the 'hops' at Williamson
Springs have already commenced. See notice of
one for the evening of July q. We presume the
season is fully open.