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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
TIE EpcEF1ELp GHOST.

ASTIQrARr bas our thanks for the old paper con-
tanning IN account of that Edgefeld Ghost of past
day. We we're one of the little children at that time,
but we'll remember the excitement about the Ghost
1t was for while thing of absorbing interest, ospo-
cially in the nursery department.
We believe the incident went through all the papers
of the Union. We have heard that it WAS explained
away by certain power of vcntriloqusm which the
negro woman on the premises of Mr.. BURNETT pos
sessed But the old article NE copy to-day rathor
douics this explanation. Does any one know Thethor
it was ever satisfactorily explained?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
CALHOUN MONUMENT.

The Charleston ladies are about to re.commeace
their exert0ns for the ncrenss of the Calhoun Monu-
msnt Fund The Mt. Vernon Enterprize has some
what nterfered with their progress Of late Floral
Fair is to be held at an early day to advance tho
cause. In wishing all possible successful our town
ladies, would suggest to our country ladies some-
thing Of the kind to help on the work. Can not you
too, ladies' get up some occasion Of tho kind fair,
or concert, or supper? Edgefsld has done little
or nothing for the Washington Monuments Shall
she not do moro for the Calhoun Monument. Was he
not our own great Calhoun?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
For the Advertiser.

Alta meeting held in the noishborhood of Big Creek,
Feb 49, the following resolutions entered into:
Resolred, That we dunt believe the resolutions Of
the Big Greek meeting the mind of the people in
general in this settlement
Resolred, That We don't think that bringing wild
Africans among US cnn do us any possible good.
Resolred, That We will aid ut any time in putting
the 10 in force against thoao Who have African slaves
in possession.
ResOlred That ne don't sec anything in the rssOu.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

As grand finale of the session, they have some
how managed tolget up ferco discussion in the Sen
ato upon that abominablo Kansas question. The war
of words proceeds upon proposition Of Senator HALE
involving the annulrent of the English restrictive
clause DOUGLASS is out again with his non-interven-
ton logic; and BRowH, DAVIS, and others, have
been down upon him. The fight was still Haging, if
not raging, at last accounts.
By the way, the Little Giant is narrowing down
his notion of squnttef sovereignty vcry small point
He declares that slaves property; and that slave
holders have perfect right to take them into any
territory while it remains territoryj and, further
more, that no territorial legislature has right to in
hibt slavery or to lcgslatc againEt it, for that any
such legislation would be unconstitutional. Ho de-
cares though, that it is entitled to no more special
protection than any other species of property Now,
if this implies that there h under tho organic oct or
sscwhore, any general protection of all kinds ofpro-
perty slavery ncluded the Illinois Senator's poti-
cal maoasance is not heretical as was supposed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
rnnopnAN n1sruRnANcEs.

France and Austria seemed at last dacs still to oc
suI,y towards each other threatening attitude. Of
this our readers ars regularly advised by extracts
from the latest foreign intelligence Speeulations arc
varied and divergent as to the result In the British
parliament the representatives. Of her majesty have
expressed strong hope that the difficulty will be re-
eonciled. They do not indicate the leaning Of Eng
land in caso Of war; An outside opinion though is
prevalent, that she would eide with Franco. Ono Of
the consequences which some profess to see in the
prospective should war ensue) is the breaking up Of
the temporal power of the Pope Of Rome. But Is
this reasonable calculation when beth Austria and
France are Roman Catholic countries?
Should the war begin, it will truly DO war Of Of
giants Franco pursdos lin tho Paris con'ttus'oHef)
an army of 6OO whilO Austria is represented
as being ready for The conflict.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
FOR ARIZONA.

An emigration company start about this timo from
San Antonio for the territory of Arizona, says the
Austin (Te1aa) Gazette. The outfit Of each man il
Colts revolver, rife, fifteen days ratons, and one
hundred pounds of ammunition. The party will DO
divided into four companies, each containing about
twenty -fvo mon, rank and flo.
The sword would appear to have moro to do with
this epterprize than the axe.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
BISHOP cAPERs, ON CHILDREN.

The following sensible thoughts about children and
chdren's amuscments occur in the autobiography Of
that lamentcd bishop of the NJ. E. Church, Rev. Wm.
Capers, D. D.:
"And say now, let the children DO children. Lot
them have their plays in their own way, and choose
them for themselves only spoil it by interfering
And say more away with oil sckly sentimentalism,
and the cruelty Of unnatural constraint. What de-
priyation il would have been to me 1T Belle Fue to
have been refused my traps because it was cruel to
catcl, the birds But l had my trnps, and never
dreamed "f any cruelty in the mu;er. My father
made the first ono for me- and taught me how to rnkc
them, aud how to set them, aud to choose proper
places for them. But hc never made cage for me,
nor did ever want him to make one. Gud had given
me the birds to eat if l could catch them but not
tu shut them up in cages where they could do mo no
good. NJ artificial cases OF conscience were made
for lue. loved the birds. loved to their prct
ty feathers, aud to hrnr them Singj but loved to
taste uf their flesh sil better. And might du SO
as inoncnsiyry IL cat, for anything WIS nught
Tie Use guve the measure of right i'll the Gaze. Such
rs could not eat would not catch. Aud hate
this duy tho nawkish philosophy, which gives to tue
birds the sympathy due to the children. Let the
children be free aud active Let them havo mind
and will. And let them have parents gentle, faith
full guidance neither the ILL., judging weaknoss which
is ever teasing them with interjections that menn
nothing; nor the false refinement which, while it
must have the birds 20 free to carol in the groves,
makes Gagged birds of the little children; the
tyranny Of eonstraning them out Of all their simplo
geeful nature, to behave like old puople."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
TERRIBLE.

Very terrible aro the streets of Edgefcld. The
Plank Road on MAIN i. nuisance. The hill between
the village proper aud our Buncombe suburb on
y bc described by comparing it to mixture Of Bum
yau's Hill Of Difficulty aud Slough of Despond
But the rains will some day. and then VIC
know our council will remedy ul these evils.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
1.-THE cOukTRY.u

Is the following remark by very popular and
tasteful editor truo? We incline to think it "sands
to reason" as our old friend LIsGuARD HUNTER used
to say in our academic debating club. 1t is this:
zone thing, 'in this connection, before we close:
it ia little curious That of our most distinguished
cergymen, lawyers, the professions generally mer-
chaSts men Of trade etc, nearly all Of them
from, o. passed their carly yeurs in, TIE COUNTRY.
And when they, or any OF them, take their pou IN
hand,' how we'll they write of it !-simIly because
they feel whnt they write.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
re CAREFUL.

writer in the Farmer & Planter says that the
common fault in feeding eotton-seod to CATTLE is the
giving them too much. Two quarts are enough for
one COW day, and ought to be boiled. A greater
quantity may do more harm than good, as cotton
seed contains IN oil of most purgativo character
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
AN nm AEGE

Our Kind friend and former neighbor, Mrs.R B. b.,
of saluda, sends US nice sweet Orange of her own
raising Several others grew on tho bush which bore
this one. Some sucked its juicy contents with
NO littlo gusto. Where are you, Dr. BARRETT!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
avoTuER RAILROAD.

By the Pee Doe Times VIC learn that an enterprize
is on foot to connect the port Of Georgetown with the
North Eastern Railroad. Committees havo been ap-
pointed to cnnvass that part of tho country for SUBJ
scrpdon, The length of the road will be 81 miles
its estimated cost $445,000.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02

A DISTRESSING Acc1pESr.AWe are panied 10
learn (says the Chcra,r Gazette that little son
Of Mr.. James Nicholson, of this District, came
to his death by singular accident on Sunday
last.
1t appears that there was several boys playing
together, running and jumping on the back Of
each other, &c. Whilst this was going on, one
Of the boys had large knife in his hand, whit.
tling, and had just placed his hand behind him
when the deceased ran round house and jumped
on him not seeing the knife, which entered his
body and pierced his heart, causing his death
instantly.
An inquest was held on Monday and the yer.
dict was in ncordance with the above facts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
THE RE-OPENING,

SENATOR HAMMOND has announced in the Senate
his belief thst nneenths Of the people of the soath
are opposed to tho rc.opening Of the African Slave
Trade and this opinion he gives after much and dill
liyent inquiry into the mattcr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02

vWo take pleasure in informing the ladies that
Messrs. HUDSON & CocpuRy, are now receiving their
new Spring Dry Goods. Go and look at the new
styles and patterns.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
Qbs a1pertiser.
ARTHUR SIMKINS, EDITOR.
EDGEFIELD, 8. G.
--
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1859.
OUTSIDE.

See first page for some strong augmentation on tho
matter Of the slave traGe
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02

&.S-Our respectful advice to Mr. p, is not to
publish anything in reply to "DEAcoS.' We say
this as he has left the matter discretionary with U.s.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
THANKS.

Hon. NJ L. BosnAM will please receive our thanks
for valuable Congressional documents.
Our correspondent from Beach Islund places us un'
dor obligation by his interesting gancss at science.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02

AS UNFORTUNATE OccURRENcE-We regret to
learn that on Tuesday afternoon last. Difficult.
ty, which had been for some time pending be.
tween Mr.. Sorter, of Newberry District, and
tsMr. 5. I. Agnew, Of Newberry village, was
brought to APPOINT by the meeting Of the two gen.
tlemen, when rencontre ensued and resulted in
the inaiction of pistol shot wounds-not, how
ever, of serious nature.
What is most to be regretted, is, Gas We learn,)
that on Wednesday morning, whilst Ar. Agnew,
IN company with Mr.. o. Wells, was passing upon
the street. an assault was made by Mr.. Sorter
upon Dir. Agnew, with a shot gun which was
hired at Mr.. Agnew, and the largest portion Of
the contents-squirrel shot-was accidentally
lodged in the left thigh of Mr. 0. Wells. For.
tunatey the wound is not regarded as danger.
ous.-Columbia Bulletin.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02

niy- The London Times is convinced that France
intends to provoke war, and urges the Government
to declnrs the freedom Of Italy as the only means 10
prevent war.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02

tiOns Of the Rocky Creek Church, calculated 70
abolitionsm.
Resolred, That tho member. of this meeting Hs.
Blue Star, and call upon all who are opposed
re-opering of the African Slave Trade to wear s' :.
Resolred, That the proceedings Of this mset'pb :
published in the EdgeAeld Adrertiser. =,
BENJAMIN SANDERS, Pre''
J. z. PETERSON, Secry. II.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02

ST Capt. John Cunningham, Of Abbeyille, died
on the 10th February, in the 18th year Of bis age.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02

& Cherish the buds of pity, and they will
bloom With beneyolence.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
THE EEGEFrELD GHOST.

MR. EDITOR: have in my possession an old
number of the Cnolnian, a paper published in
your villsge some thirty years ago, containing a
singular account of a strange manifestation, bor'
dering on the supernatural, which was witnessed
by many of your citizens Of that day. 1t strikes
me as being an interesting chapter in the past
history of your district, and one which many o
your present readers would like to see. accor
dinghy send it to you. 1t is observable that the
mysterious circumstance vas looked upon by
many as reality, and that even the then editors
of the EdgeGeld paper (Messrs. Wndlaw 4
Mays) were not altogether iucredulous about the
mutter.
Do you remember. Mr.. Editor, what was the
trae explanation of the strange affair?
ASTIQrARY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02


been restored
Would the revival of the slave trade stand snv
better chance to gut the cotton market than it would
the market for rice, tobacco sugar. hemp naval sors
etc? Every species Of industry in The country would
soon adapt itself to the now and altered State Of
things Only about third Of the negroes in Ii.
South ore now engaged in planting cotton. If oil
of them were put at it We would not need any mon.
Africans to grew cotton. But that Jas na eea doaA
and cannot be done no matter how h1gh 79tton mn,
sell. Hence, it is simple to apprehend that If Tia
slave trade were revived, all the Imported nss,o.,
would bo employed in cstivating cotton. Tho IN.
thinking sugar planter likewise drsads that all tb,
wild Africans would bo put in u sugar house; and T
dare say too, that the superficial rice or tobacco plan
ter fears that the Same exclusive use would be mad.
of tho Africans to ruin his business Is 1t not up.
accountable how the cotton, or rice sugar, or hsmn
or tobacco planter can doom himself secure from an
injurious competition with lsborsrs brought from
Virginia, and yet entertain ovepowcrng dread Of
instantaneous destruction to his business by raH,,
Of the slave trade7 II tho trade b not royivod tss
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27

Mr.. SOLICITOR RrFFIN.-The Winston Sentinel,
noticing the case of The State Is. P T. Shultz for
the killing of Costen Holder, says: "Thos. Ruffin,
Jr, Esq, appeared on the part of the prosecution;
James I. Morehead John A. Gilmer and JAS R. Nc
Lean, Esqrs, for the defence. The case was argued
with much ability on both sides, as may readily be
judged from the eminent legal talent employed We
desire to make distinctions, but cannot forbear to
give expression to the sentiment of admiration and
praise which reached US from quarters re-
garding the eminent legal ability, clear logic and
truly powerful argument brought to bear in the case
by the State Solicitor. Indeed Mr.. Rufn is almost
universally regarded in this section as one of the
very first lawyers of the State and as an honor to
the bar of the Judicial Circuit in which he offici
ates."
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27
The Sixth District.

We learn from the last Western Sentinel that
Hon. A. NJ Scales the Democratic candidate and Gen.
J. NJ. Leach, the Know Nothing candidate for Con-
gress in the Sixth district met at Danbury on Tues
day last and discussed for several hours the issues
in the canvass. The Sentinezsa says Mr.. Scales main
tanned and established the following points:
a. That the Democratic party is the only true,
sound and national party of the country.
2. That all the leading great measures by which
this nation has been fostered, built up, made the
greatest mghtiest nation in wealth and power upon
the face Of the earth have been democratic measures
Such as opposition to federalism, the consolidation
Of the powers of government the doctrine of State
rights the extension of Territory The accumulation
Of new States opposition to unequal and unfair tax
alton, rigid economy in the administration of the
affairs of the government
g. That the Black Republican party is the only
party from which the Democracy has the least to
fear There being no other party in the country
in national point of view, that has name, char
acter, an existence.
4. That the positions assumed by Gen. Leach are
one and the same with those assumed by Seward
and the rankest abolitionsts of the North for the
purpose of breaking down Buchanans Administra-
ton.
s. If the late Congress and the present Admins
traon have been extravagant, the Democratic party
cannot be held responsible for it. The mass Of the
party voting all the while against every wild and
reckless scheme of appropriation. While on the
other hand the mass of the Black Republicans aided
by the Wings, or Southern Opposition" have
thrust upon Congress and the country the most I'M.
quitous measures, with studied design of defeating
the Administration, and Of getting themselves into
power.
6. That Gen. Leach and the Opposition" are
wholly unreliable and characterized BY but single
feature that of blind hatred of the party in power
Three years ago theJ said that the old Wing party
was "rotten and corrupt to the core" that the Dem
ocratc party was corrupt and the Know Nothing par
TWAS the only party that could save the country.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27
N. C. MILITARY INSTITUTE,

CHARLOTTE, N. c.
TIME EXERCISES OF THIS INSTITUTE WILL
IL commence ON the LIST October next.
Faculty Elect:
LIEUT. c. C. LEE, Commandant.
c. P. ESTILI. A. NJ Principal Of Primary Department.
Course Of Studies:
In the Primary Department such as to qualify Student
to enter any College
In the Scientific Department the West Point Curriculum
will be closely followed. 1t will be the aim Of the Profess
to make Surveyors Engineers, Chemists and men fit
for the practical business Of life.
In additional to the usual Exercises at Military Schools
the months of August and September will be spent in
Campaigning through the mountains Of NorthCarona
The ACADEMIC YEAR will commence on the list day
of October and will embrace twelve months furlough
Of months aug. and Sep will be given to Cadets ut
the end Of their second year.
Particular attention will be given to the moral and st
gious instruction Of Cadets
Expenses:
The Institute will provide Board Fuel Lights Washing
Arms, Equipments and Uniforms all clothing except
under cothes,-for $500 PER ANNUM, one-half payable
in advance; the balance in six mouths No erd charges
No remission Of charges to those who leave unless on the
~ Terms of Admission:
No one will be admitted into the Primary Department
under twelve years of age; into the Scientific Depart
men under fifteen nor over twentyone years Of age All
connected with the Scientific Department will be required
board in the Institute; those in the Primary Department
may do So if they chose
The Institute Buildings the largest most elegant and
country and the Board Of Directors that under the
management of the Superintendent and Commandant (bo
Of ,rhom Graduates of West Point and Of long expert
in the Army and in the business of Instruction. the
Institute will be established true Military basis and
conducted true Military principles. The board will fur
Their say that Mr. Est is Graduate of the Virginia Uni
versy and experienced Classical teacher They would
further state that is their intention to increase the
Der of teachers both Departments the patronage of the
public may require.
This Institute granted liberal Charter by the Leg
sature of NorthCarona, with the power Of comforting
Degrees upon those who complete the prescribed Course Of
Studies.
~ Application for admission will be received until the
LIST of September and must be directed to Dr. c. j. Fox
President Of the Board, Charlotte, N. G.
For further particulars Circular
c. J. FOX,
JAS. P. IRWIN,
| II. LaF. ALEXANDER,
JAS. H. CARSON, Directora
THOS. II. BREM,
! 8 NJ BLAIR
| DAVID PARKS
Charlotte, n. G., April Is, 1873. lo-a.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27
WAKE FOREST COLLEGE-The Annual Commence

WAKE FOREST CoLLEGE.-The Annual Commence
ment takes place on the second Thursday in June.
The Literary Address before the two Societies will
be delivered on Wednesday morning. by DR.. Ed
ward Warren, of Edenton. On the evening of the
same day, Rev. DR.. Burroughs of Richmond, Va,
will preach the Sermon before the Graduating Class.
Henry W. Miller, Esq, will deliver his Grafton on
the Eighteenth Century, on Thursday afternoon.
Commencement Party Thursday evening
The Graduating class consists of 10. And the
whole number of students is about eighty.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27
DIE d i.

At Pacolus. Pitt county, the 10th nst Margaret E.
Perkins, wife Of Churchill Perkins, Esq, aged 81 years.
Mrs P. afectionate wife, fond mother, kind and
humane mistress, and sincere friend. Her home the
of hospitality and kindness ALL Most of all she
an humble and devoted christian.
She had been great sufferer for month"; but she bore
her Affections with unusual fortitude and when death
came she was ready. She was worthy member of the
Protestant Episcopal Church number of years. The grief
of her family and friends is greatly mitgated by the
that she sleeps in Jesus. Her memory
lCoN.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27

Call at the Raleigh New Cheap Cash Store,
No. 49,, FAYETTEVILLE STREET,
Zone door ddore James H. 70aules.)
IF YOU WISH TO GET BARGAINS HAVE JUST
Il received from New York entire new stock Of
Domestic and Staple Dry Goods
OF the latest styles and importation. which, having been
bought after the great rush Of trade over, at much
lower prices than those bought earlier which intend to
sell small advance first cost, call and for your
selves. hope old friends and customers will give
a call before buying elsewhere think it will be to their
interest. Money saved is money made:
JOHN CREECH
April %, 1859. l7-wly
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-27

NORFOLK MARKET
REPORTED EXPRESSLY N. c. "sTANDARD."
By MPHEETERS GHISELIN,
Wholesale Grocers, Forwarding Commission Merchants.
APRIL %, 1859.
FLOUR-Contnues very quiet. Receipts have been
quite heavy, most of which goes in store and is held We
are firm; 5. F. 81 SO; Extra Il Family 7A@s cash.
CORN-Recepts have been light, and prices show ad-
vance since last. Prime lots much wanted We
quote white and mixed s0@52c; Yellow S4@s5c.
COTTON-Stock Of .ferior grades heavy with light de-.
mand Prime lots are wanted We quote l21L0l2A.
NAVAL STORES-No change to note.
DRIED FRUiT-None arriving We quote non,naly
Apples 81 75@$2 Peaches IS.
PEAS-Black and Clay soc; B E. 81 25@l 30.
GR0CERiESaS Sugar, n: O. 715@s11; R: R. 7A@sA
Coffee, Rio 1lA@ls Lag. l$e; Java is Moiasses, n g.
1894; W. !. 27@SO; Candles, Aunt. 2p@2s; Sperm
4o@5O; Taow l4@l5; Soap ~.