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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-29
Cigar-Smoking.

There is nothing Of harm that We can zee in the
enjoyment of peaceful cigar,-especially if it
breathes the mild aroma Of gentle Havnnna.
True, the medical men arc writing the practice
down just at this time, and that too upon the
startling ground that it not uufrequoutly superin-
duces insanity. Blu, this MAY or uluy not be,-the
doctors are not more iufallible than other people
Yet we do maintain that what the ladies say in
regard to cigar-smokiug, should he a law to all
men of true galnntry, and especially to bachelors
still ON the lookout for good wives. Now, see
what pretty correspondent indites upon this sub
ject. We clip but sentence or two from her
delicately- written note:
"Aud further Mr.. Eiit"r, let me tell you what
the ladies think of cigur-smukers. IF our prefer.
ence could be complied with, would say, "suioke
not at all !" but as this result is nott be hoped
tor, we do say, Smoke to yonrselres. in your
studies, in your shops. aud in y"ur offices, if smoke
you must; never forget yourselves so fur AZ to
smoke i'll "ladies' parlor." aud, most especially,
never, nerer let the light e your cigar the breath
of its erhatasion be pereeircd in prorimity to the
sacred House of Our God"
There, gentlemen, is word for US all. Let u.
profit by it.
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Miscellaneous Items.

gsis' There is man in New York so opposed to
Catholicism, that he won't travel ON cross roads.
Hc is the same man that won't cut beef for fear it
might he a portion of the Popes last Bull.
E The government of Sardinia has declined
the offer of the services of surgeons from the Uni
ted States.
~ check has been paid at tho Bank Of
England from which all hut the signature Of the
drawer was erased by o chemical process, and
larger sum substituted for tho original amount
gB- The Secretary of War has refused to per-
NIT any more officers on leave to depart for Europe
It IL feared they might join somo Of the armies,
and in the evons Of being taken prisoners would
lead to serious complications, which our govern
ment desires to avoid.
Gy- housL lost to sight to memory dear"
rs the maiden suid to her lover whom his face was
buried in beard and whiskers.
g- In one Of the counties of Wisconsin, it is
said there three candidates for the Legislature
]. NJ Root, Democrat; Robert Hogg, Freesoil,
and T. II. Dye, Whig. So, on election day, it will
be "Root, Hog, or Die" with tho voters.
| Especial dispatch from Washington, and
believed to bc authorised, sny, that Judge S. A.
Douglas intends to support the nominee of the
Charleston convention and that what ho meant
in his Dorr letter was, that he will not himself
run on platform he cannot endorse, but that he
will adhere to the Democracy against the opposi.
t!on.
&8- An "anti-cursing club" has been formed
| at Grass Valley, CAL, the members Of which are
fined twenty cents for every oath, the money to be
appropriated to somc worthy purpose from time to
time. At the last accounts the club had cprsed
enough to buy pew, and there was balance in
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Great Dinner in Augusta.

A great dinner comes of in Augusta on Satur-
day next in honor of HoSoRABLE ALEXANDER A.
STEPHENS, late member Of Congress from that
Congressional! District. Preparations are making
for O fve-thousand mass. The Democracy OF
Richmond and the surrounding counties will
doubtless be out in full numbers. Expectation is
high in regard to the distinguished speaker Of the
OCCASION His views are looked to with great in
teres, influential as his voice ever is in tho politi-
cal conduct of our sister State. Some suppose
that ho will probably manifest an approach towards
athliation with DOUGLAS. For one, we should
regret deeply to see any such thing developed in
that powerful quarter. We do not believe that he,
or any other man, or set Of men, can unite the
South in support Of SENATOR DOUGLAS; md We
doubt very much the ability of Mr.. STEPHENS to
unite even the Georgia Democracy on that ground
The effort to foist the Little Giant upon the people
of our section will either result in abortion or in
fatal division of the Southern Rights Democracy.
In the hands of so gifted e man as STEPHENS Of
Georgia, this effort might not prove an abortion.
We should therefore deeply deplore his taking any
action of this kind. Certain it s, that he can ex-
pcct no sympathy from South Carolina.
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The Season and Prospect.

The month Of Juno has been q month OF showers
in these parts. As d consequence, the crops are
in remarkably fine growing condition. Along
with the crops, grass and weeds are also very
luxurisnt In fact there is strong contest wsging
at the present time for the sscendcncy, between
the usefal and the noxious in this department Of
the vegetable kingdom. From all we can learn,
the asefA will yet come out triumphantly, except
in few cases where tho desire TO get rich too fest
has induced farmers to orersrap themselves.
But there is not yet certainty of good crops by
any means. Let us not raise our hopes too high
because every thing looks aourishing ut present.
Remember, the hot month of July, the tcst month
of the season, is yet to come and 60. Should the
rains stop short, even the most forward fields
may be reduced sadly from their present hopeful
prospectq. Should tho rains continue too abun.
dantly, the cotton fields may strive in vain to
Wilton into full harvest. Mind, wo arc not
erumbling in advance. Whatever comes, it is the
duty of men to be submissive. We only would
not have them expect great deal when they may
yet be disappointed. In other words, let 10 not
count our chickens before they sre hatched,-
that's ell.
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Religious Progress.

It affords US sincere qualification to be permitted
to record the fact of considerable religious progress
in our quie, community. Within the last SIX
months, without any mere escitement-machinery'
a goodly company Of believers have been gathered
within tho fold of the Church. This has been
especially observable in the Baptist congregation,
under the minstraton Of that fervent and eticiont
man Of God, Rev. LUTHER R. GwALTsEf. But
tho good work has not been limited to this con-
geegation. Rev. JOHN X. PICKETT, Of the Metho-
dist Church, has also been welding the sword OF
tho spirit with zeal and energy, and VIC understand
that many have been added to the roll of his cir
cult. In the Baptist meetings, which have been
continued nightly for severM weeks, tho Rev. Mr
HApERsHAx, of the Episcopal Church, has render
cd faithful and exemplary service by his earnest
and forcible lectures. If his abors in that behalf
may not result in numerous sccessions to his own
Church, he will mono tho less have his reward for
such unselfsh devotion to the advancement of the
Church Universal. All together, the religious
privileges, with which our community is now being
blessed are such to arrest the respect if not the
gratitude of every witness. 1t is indeed 80 day
spring from on high" which no one surely can
mark with indifference.
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For the Advertiser.

"Can any good thing come out Of Nazareth p
Can any thing savouring Of brilliancy come out
of the Dark Corner! The history Of eighteen
centuries have answered the former question, md
the past few days haye sulysd the latter to my
complete satisfaction.
had the pleasure on Saturday the lSth., Of Ut
tending an Exhibition at Church called Souls
Chapel, in that euphonously NAMED portion of
Edgefeld Districts ind it was Mt that time and
place, became decided tLat Ozark Corner" cor
tainly was misnomer.
The School is under the control of young laly,
Miss Lou PEnRY. Her Hcnlslqy being uptorp::
nately burned down, she ayailsd herself Of tho
vicinity of the Church, for tho purpose Of crafty
ing her pupils and dOlighting their parents, In q
series of entertainments which were so we'll exc
cuted, that even repetition would not have
satiated.
The morning foso clear and bright, as bescsmsd
such cluster of beautiful faces and youpg and
happy hearts; the audience gas large apd int0l::
ligsnt, -altQssther speh On one ~ youthful dsbu-
taHtss might dsaiFs, bent QH hsing pleased, full
of good wishes, and bsstoNing approving smiles
instead of critics sneers.
The exhibition was opened with q burst Of
Music from the whole school; even the little bird.
lingi of the flock enrolled in meodious harmony
with the elder Orioles and Canaries till the DIR
bccnmc perfectly vocal with the concord of sweet
sounds"
A dialogue was then enacted between ON agei
grandmother and little miss, which wa. very
amusing and warmly npplauded by the audience.
Speeches were next on tho tapis, or rather reci-
tations Of poetry by the young ladies. They were
inimitable, and the Chapel rang as never before
with the hearty encosss. Ono piece especially
Fas spoken with SO much grace and taste, that
would fa;a lay moro dattoring ovation at the
fsse Of thu Sssr ausstsaE. Bus-sAss s&uH[ dss
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Headquarters,
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 6.
June 20, 1889


UNION e. H., JUNE 2l, 1859.
VNHE following Regiments Of Infantry and Gov
i. airy will parade, for Review and Drill, at
such times and places as herein directed:
The 10th Regiment of Infantry will parade at
Richardson's, on Thursday, the 2Sth of July next.
The 7th Regiment Of Infantry will parade at
the Old Wells, on Saturday, the 3Oth of July
next
The 9th Regiment of Infantry will parade at
Mrs. Brunson's, on Tuesday, the I'd of August
next
The I'd Regiment of Cavalry will parade at
Longmire's, on Thursday, the 4th Of August next
The 9th Regiment of Infantry will parade at
Morrows, on Saturday, the 9Th Of August next
The 9th Regiment of Infantry will parade at
Lomax's, on Wednesday, the 10th Of August next
The 4th Regiment Of Infantry will parade at
Varnue's, on Saturday, the 18th Of August next
The 42d Regiment of Infantry, will parade at
Miuton's, on Tuesday, the 10th Of August next.
Tho I'd Regiment of Infantry will parade at
Halls, on Thursday, the 18th of August next.
The 9Th Regiment Of Infantry will parade Mt
The LIST Regiment OF Cavalry will parade at
Smiths Store, on Saturday, the 9th Of August
next
The Sd Regiment of Infantry will parade at
Toneys, on Tuesday, the goth Of August next.
The lst Regiment Of Infantry will parade at
Bruton's, on Thursday, the 1st Of September next
The officers will assemble on the day before the
Review Of their respective Regiments, for drill
and instruction.
Generals of Division and of Brigades will, with
their respective Stats, attend the Review Of the
Regiments within tho limits of their several COM
mands.
Generals of Brigade are charged with the e1-
tension of-this ORDER
= Volunteer companies will be inspected, and the
books of Beat companies examined. The Aids
de- Camp to the Commander-in- Chief will attend
the Reviews. By order of the Commander-in-
Chief. R. G. NJ. DUNOVANT,
Adjutant and Inspector General.
Inne 90 Ii rs
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For the Advertiser.

Inc vacant Cnance1iOrSnlps
Mr.. EDlToR:-Please copy the piece below, cut
from the Marion Star of June 2lst,
Col. CHARLES WILps MILLER is nephew of
Gov. STEPHEN D. MtLLER,-was his wurd and
studied law in his Office. He Is now in the v0ry
prime.rigor Of manhood, being just about fifty
years Of age. His requirements in his profession
are uudisputcd; and few men, If any, of his age,
in the State, have higher accomplishments and at
tainmcnts in general learning and literature. In
addition to his scholarship be possesses the most
elegant manners and refined seusibilities, and by
his bearing and courtesy, he would dignity tho
Bench and exalt its standard of propriety.
In the administration Of justice, we know his
temper would he impartial and his hcurt in tho
right place; for seven his failngs lean to virtues
side" ONE OF THIS CIRCUIT.
Mr.. EDITOR: The lamented death Of Chancellor
George W. Durgan, renders 1t the duty Of the
Legislature, to elect his successor Respousibli-
ty, doubt and difficulty will surround the electors
on the great occasion OF choice, in supplying the
place Of 50 good aud great man.
Merit should be the pole sittr of election, but all
things being equal, and the Republic receiving no
de,riment, the local wants Of the Eastern section
Of the State, should be regarded. Every lawyer
knows our need. We huYe neither Chancellor nor
Law Judge in all the Pee Dec country-tbe garden
Of the State--the rose on the Eastern burder.
Among the distinguished members of the bar, on
the Eastern circuit there is no man. in all respects,
80 we'll fitted for tho tigh, and arduous duties Of
Chancellor US Mr.. Charles W. Miller, of Marion
Village. The State, will not suffer iu calling him.
Twenty five years Of laborious and varied prac.
tice ut the bar, iron constitution, good health,
good temper, magnarimity, acknowledged learn
ing, az lawyer and scholar STORED in retentive
memory, qualify him well for the vacant station.
Let Hs hare him : Besides, his residence near the
centre of the Eastern circuit, and the Eastern
Congressional District, presents local claim, en-
the part of the people, to his election i il be for
the yood If the whofs Mafc. Pro PArRlA.
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Aueayy uRunv at Billiards.

The following account of FRANK PAnKER's
great "run" at Billiards, we find going the rounds
Of the papers. Can any Of our Edgc6eld crack
players make sou points
"The Janesvillc Times says that Frank Parker
formerly of Milwaukee, whose friends lately pub
;ished q challenge to any person in the State,
nude "run' OF 5,l70 points on Saturday, juno
4, on the Hyatt House tables. Itwas made whilst
playing an ordinary full game, and the first
twenty-one points we're made "ruund the table !"
after which, the two red balls and the cue ball
being about is inches from the cushion, be played
them so skilfully and carefully. a. to make one
thousand seren hundred and sixteen consecutive
caroms, making in all $50 points. Tho billiards
were fairly made, and the time occupied was about
two hours, when Frank being fatigued, and Doubt
less somewhat nervous and excited, accidentally
froze" them, and thus was compelled to "dry
up." This is said to be the largest run which has
ever been accomplished by any player A gentle
man in New Orleans once made L. IA, and another
in portion Of Illinois, We think Galehs, made
very near 3,o00.'
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PROSPECTUS
The GREEN WOOD TIMES.

A JOURNAL to be devoted to the cause of the
IA South, and the exposition Of facts and truths
III every department of popular intelligence and
news. go 81 !"
The undersigned proposes as soon as sufficient
number Of subscribers con be obtained, TO COM
mence in the Village Of Greenwood, the publica-
tion Of popular Newspaper, whose moderate sub,
scription price shall introduce 1t into every home
stead; and whose columns abounding in the useful,
and novel Of Literature Science, Agriculture, and
the Arts. of Domestic Life-in whatever is spicy,
brilliant or touching in Humor Poetry and Story,
with all that is striking OF interesting in the news
and events of the passing age, and conservative OF
the rights of South Carolina, shall render it me-
dunn Of intellectual pleasure, political nfor
nation, and business utility to the people.
1t il unnecessary to enter upon lengthy argu-
nent to prove the importance Of such an enter
prise. 1t is sufficient to observe that this is the
age of journalism the newspaper has become the
fourth estate of the realm and the people are look
ing to it for the intelligence aud facts-for the
light through whose genial influence, their views
and opinions are to receive shape, vigor and life.
Numerous journals, it is true, with US many diff
ferent aims, and mottos, are everywhere circula-
ting through the country; still the great field Of
Southern Humanity, is scarcely surveyed, much
less cultivated. They are all too intensely devoted
TO some one idea, TO the moro equivocal work of
pandering to the pride of wealth, and illustrating
the opportunities, and strength of the Almighty
Dollar. We want medium through which the
poor man may speak, and in which he may find
sympathy and encouragement in the trials, and
sorrOws-in the solitude that separates him from
bis neighbor.
competent Editor will be employed to furnish
its columns with observations on passing events.
The Times will also be means of stimulating
into active exercise much Of the latent talent of
the District; and its patrons may anticipate, from
this prolific source, many practical suggestion,
and sparkling gem of thought. 1t will be issued
every Saturday morning, at $3.50, invariably in
advance.
I@- Subscribers will pleuse address the Pro-
prietor at this place.
PATRICK N. WILSON,
Greenwood, g. G.
Jnna 90 1870. If 26
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The Agent Out.

Mr.. D. W. McCoRD, the Agent for Montgoms-
rvs celebrated Fans and Threshers, and Cotton
Gins, Is now going tho round Of this District and
will be most happy to serve all who need these
important implements Of agricultural lsbos. The
machines from tho long.trisd house Of Mr.. JoHS
EyRlsHr, Abbsrilo G. H., are said to be unsur-
passed for excellence and durability; and here is
I'm opportunity offered to buy them at your door
and have them delivered on your premises.
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Love and Hope.

BY Il. r. GoDAAN.
Love stopped to rest at cottage one day,
: Where Hope was dweller before that he came; !;
He was tired of roaming, and thus he did say
5 As be took of his culver and handed the dame:
Oh long let mo tarry where, ever, mid flowers
Your sweet, lonely cottage SO costly stands,
Where the hum Of tho bees, keeps alive all the
bowers,
= And the rivulet murmurs through silvery sands.
The sunlight falls softly through every tree,
And peace breathes in all things the eye Gun
behold
Sure tits better than cities, It's richer than gold
Then Hope interrupted the light hearted rover
Good lack, you are joking; nor mean what you
say:
You will scarce stay day mid the bees and the
4 clover,
But weary Of quiotude farther will stray.
For sure tho tits peaceful and smiling around,
You soon yet will pine formore fanciful beauty
You'll tire where nothing but nature is found,
And declare "that you're sadly neglecting your
duty"
Though the "White arms of peace" be extended
towards thee,
Yet, gold being wanting, to add with Its weight,
As poverty enters, ah quickly will yOu dee,
Yes, outof the Window nor seek for the gate.
Love poutsd, and Hulkily picked up his quiver
And turned on his heel as # angry indeed;
Yot he paused, and his arrow he raised with q
shiver,
As if of the words he had taken full hood.
Why speak you of Poverty love reigns tri-
umphant,
And drives away cvery intruder you know;
Let it como, while love lives, he is ever e1ultant
And fears not tho darts that his enemies throw
CAS- long as thy anchor holds, here burns my fame,
My arrows shall enemies turn into friends;
Thus, hoping, and loving each other the same,
I'll thus for my erring make ample amends.
Hope welcomed the feeling and thus it tstsnds ever,
While love stuck his torch Ger the low cottage
hearth
How dare any mortal the partnership sever
That thus between Hope and Love first had Its
birth ?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-29

When all acquitted themselves SO we'll it were in
yidisus to particularize. series of Tableaus,
closed the varied, and amusing performances Of
the day and commend me to the artistic eye of
woman for the arrangement of ecencs-which,
Hhen- T SOW rehearsed must confess,
= 4, Made my eyes water, but more merry tears
The passion Of loud laughter never she'd.
Miss PERRY we understand is an accomplished
toacher, and as such should be highly appreciated
by those who have young ideas in need of training
Most cordially do we thank her, and her gentle
subjects, for the pleasant hours, SO rapidly be-
guiled by this talented Exhibition
An OBSERVER.
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doc,rinal nor sccturian. It is work well calcu-
lated to do good, and is designed to show that the
beauties and endcarments Of Christianity are to be
developed amid tho stern realities of everyday
life "and not to be put aside at the tranquil close
of Sabbath evening"
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