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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16
THE CHICKEN BUSINESS.

lady-frend sends the following computation, to
show that the business of raising chickens is one that
cVpry ope should attend to,
"Say you have no chickens to start upon. You
buy forty hcns and few males, ntn total cost Of
(abouO ten dullars Allow that twenty Of your hens
shall lay ench dny;-you have 20 eggs day, equal
to GOO month,-worth (at Is cents dozen) scrcn
dollars aad a ha!f In two months your hens will
over-pay for themselves. Say then you set them on
Is eggs piece and they raise nine chickens eacb
You will have by summer 800 chickens, worth near
forty dollars; the csst Of rnisng them being little
attention from the cook-woman, and bushel or two
Of meal"
Our correspondent has the argument of us on pa
peri but some bow or some how olso it mover worked
out 60 on our premises. Something always spoiled
our cnlculatons,-either miuks, or hawks, or the
chicken cholern, or something else equally unfavora-
bic. However,, in this we'll as every thing else, 1t
is best to "try, try, try again."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16
For the Advertiser.

It is truly said that man can tell whether he is
rich poor by turning to his ledger is tho heart
that makes man rich lie is rich or poor, accord
ing to what he is, not according to what he has.
man to-day for instance may have but ten, five, or
two and half dollars in his pocket; but tomorrow
he may have fifty thousand dollars, or its half or
quarter. How is this great change to bc wrought :
the render may ask. Under ordinary circumstances
wo would answer by demanding with the question o
foe but will it without price this occa-
sion. Send ten, five, or two and q half dollars to
WooD, EDDY & Co., Wilmington, Delaware or Angus
ta Ga, and you insure your chances Of drawing the
great prize, proportion. You cannot, indeed, to-
duy, tell whether you rich poor, by turning to
Your ledger, but by fortunate turn in the wheel Of
fortune, under the management Of WOOD, EDDY &
Co., you may turn up tomorrow fifty thousand dol
lar prize. 1l5
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16
sTAuNCH OLD BUCK!

Au insidious bill passed both houses of Congress
near the close of tho late session. to be met and crush
cd by the reto of President BUCHANAN. Not having
two Mt this time may not bc amiss.
Tho Bill is called An Agricultural Bill; and pro-
poses to promote and foster Agricultural Colleges in
the several States of the Union 10 this end it makes
donation to euch State Of 10000 acres Of the public
lands for each Senator and Representative in the
present Congress- and also additional donation Of
10000 acres for each additional Representative to
which any State mny be entitled under the census OF
1850.
The Presidents veto is based upon reasons OF ex.
pedency and upon constitutional objections lie urgc'
first, that the measure will impair the revenue seri-
ously, deducting five millions from the income Of the
next fiscal year; secondly that the tendency Of tue
bill, even if CONSTITUTIONAL is to destroy the ndepen
dsnce of the State Governments, and thereby weaken
the strongest feature of Republican system; third.
ly that tho land scrip in the control of tho Stutes
thcy being repaired to convert said scrip into money
rs exped;tio,sly ms possblc) would become so cheap
as to open door for wealthy spectators to buy up
'A~
cmigrant would in many instances be compelled to
pay much higher prices for land than under the pre-
sent order Of things-he result Of which would be
drawback and injury to tho new territories; fourthy
that the provisions of the Bill would purousy inter-
fere with existing Colleges in the different States
and, filthy, that it scxtremcly doubtful whether the
bill would really promote the objects it has in view
But chiefly does the President rest his veto upon
the unconstitutional character Of the proposed Act
declaring that Congress is but trustee and has nc
more authority to give away the lands Of the United
States than it has give away money raised by taxa
ton; and maintaining that the Bill is Mt war with
the doctrine of limited powers in the Federal Govern
ment and therefore subyersve Of the rights of thu
States.
All honor to the noble old chieftain for his bolt
stand against the fascinations Of measure we'll cal
culated to delude tho people into error. He merits
the gratitude and applause of every constitutional
state rights democrat in the land.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16
SPLENDID paYGooDs STORE.

GnAY TunLEY, the well-known and highly popu-
lar Dry Goods Firm of Augusta, Ga, advertise large
additions and extensive improvements in their cstab-
li.hment, for tho incoming season. From what the
Augusta papers say Of them, and of their enterpr-
zng efforts to please liberal public, their house can
have no superior from Baltimore to New Orleans.
Knowing the gcntlcmanly members Of the Firm (as
we do it is with pleasure that VIC point public atten-
ton to their varied md attractive display of mcr-
chandizc. Edgcfeld has railroad, it is true; But
what of that, when we haYo Hamburg and Augusta
ON our very borders! What of that, whom thero ure
such houses rs GRAY s TURLEY's convenient pre-
pared 10 afford US facilities in trade inferior to
in tho whole broad land! Our readers, who may visit
Augusta will be blind to their true interests if they
fail to call iu at this celebrated stand under the Uni
ted statcs Hotel They may rest assured, that they
will be benefited and pleased every way. Splendid
Spring Goods now rapidly opening!
See what the Chronicle C. Sentinel says Of them
A HANDSOME STORg.-Thcre is scarcely any higher
evidence Of the commercial prosperity Of city,
than is afforded by the e#argng Of tho storcs and
the elegance and taste with which they fitted up.
Indeed ii is ullnonst uncrring Indication of PROS
p0rlty, ODbeTFc III lutlF
proportions and bcautfed in their style and finish.
Nor is this ALT is always good investment both
to tho real estate holder and the merchant; for u
handsomely ttC up store is very certain to attract
the attention of the pnsscrs, and if purchase is to
he made, they very naturally ropiu to take look.
These thoughts have bceu suggested by the onlargc
ment and Improvement male in the store of Metsrs.
Gray Turcy, under the United States Hotel, which
has been recently very much enlarged, and is now
one of the handsomcs stores i'll the city, and fitted
up i'll beautiful style for the reception Of their Spring
Stock of Goods, which they arc now receiving and
opening. In passing through it u day or two SINCE
we were struck with its neateSs and the convenience
of the arrangement and appointment of the estab-
lishment in every department. OF tho style and
taste displayed in tho selection of their stock Of
goods of course it docs not become to speak, for
the ladies, whose tastes i'll all matters pertaining to
their own adornment, urc much moro cultivated than
ours, arc better fttcl to paSs opinion. Nor need
We comment upon tho manner in which the firm con-
duct their business preferng rather to let them speak
for themselves, which they do most cloquently in
their advertisement of this morning. We may how
ever, remark that thay have learned most inpor-
tant lesson in business, in discovering the value of
printers ink, aud which others might learn with
profit.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16
MIR. BoYcE or THE TARIFF.

The distinguished representative sf our third Con-
gressiona district hns made another tcrso and cogent
speech upon the subject Of the Tariff We always
publish his speeches, because they abound in clear
reasoning and well-digested information. They ure
worthy Of tho FOREMOST stacsnans closest scrutiny,
while patent to the paincst farmers comprehension.
We will publish the present one at an early date.
Mr.. DOYcg is now an acknowledged leader in the
financial measures Of the Government. His plan of
rotorm is Of the true republican stamp, and docs net
stop short Of Free Trndo and Direct Taxation. Let
our people look to him with pride and gratitude. lie
has their bos interests steadfusty in view, and is
untring laborcr for the public wcnl.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16
DIR SCHOOLS.

Reference to our advertising columns, will show
that our nubc old district is fully alive to the import
unce of educational facilities and appliances. In nj
most every neghborhood, good schools now being
established at the call Of Light and Progress. We
trust they will all succeed and increase in usefulness
from year to year.
OF tho academies at this plaoo we can speak conf
IDENTIFY, as wo have personal knowledge Of their excel
lvncc It affords US much pleasure to state that they
are increasing in numbers aud in interest, as the
Spring comes on. Well may they, under their pre-
sent unexceptionable auspices. We have never had
better schools in all respects than those we now boast
All who may test them will find that our words are
true to the letter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16
ETIJRNED HOME,.-h CALL.

Our member Of Congress, Hon. M. L. BoSHAN,
reached his residence near this place Sunday tho
9Th inst We regret to learn that he has been quite
unwel since his return. This will account for his
not having appeared among his constituents during
the past week of Court We hope the General will
take early occasion to address the people on the
troubled condition of affairs The signs of evil are
porteutous, and the call must be made upon every
sentinel on our Southern battlements,-" Watchman,
ohat of the night" We trust that these sentinels will
be able to tell Of confidence and harmony in their
own runks and of their common determination never
to submit to further wrong in this Union Our Con.
grcssmen with united frurt, lead the South. Lei
them boldly meet tho responsibility.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16

10 Mrs. Siclcs according to correspondent of
the Phll@clphih Ledger, is in the city of New York,
staying with her mother. The story thst shc hal
threatened violence to herself in certain contingent
cy, is all CANNON. People who ought to know sny
that the lady now rather regrets her precpato
fcsHon, and the first blush of shame for the public
exposure being over, resentment begins to tnko the
place of contron as far her husbands concerned
Ns- The Columbia bulletin of tho Stl inst, learns
that tho body of Mr.. Wm B. McCrcight has been
found in creek near Rock Hill, the line of the
Charlotte railroad. Mr.. McC. was member Of the
Palmetto regiment, and was wounded in McSico. lie
was also fair writer and has served US reporter for
the press, both in the South Carolina legislature md
in Congress. His drowning is supposed to have been
accidental.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16
ARE YOU THERE, OLD rnUEpnsNY.

Yes, yes-we have you now, friend Watchman,-
you of Sumter. So you are nm advertiser for BoN-
SER are you7 "Wonder if it tpuysp You carp at
us for publishing necessary government advertise
lpent-one essential to people, and which it would
be absolutely wrong not to publish when directed to
do 10 by authority ;-and yet you print one of Bos-
sEus haf-told STORIES US an advertisement You lead
your reader along to somewhat interesting part of
fashy tale, and just as the combatauts "crcss
swords with quick, sharp clang you tell him, that
is oil YOU can afford to let him sec; if no wants to see
more lie must buy GoSSEns Ledger; that BoSSER's
Ledger is the only paper in which he will find the
quel, &C., &c. All gentlemen, gentlemen What
call you this but coacscins in regular trick upon
your readers " "Wondcr if it pays" Watchman,
reatca Myseif.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16
WHY Is 1T SOf

Attend, boys Therc is an antquated book before
US, which purports to bc "Ay UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY
or THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE" and in which all kinds
Of words aro given, including Terms made use of in
tho Arts and Sciences. This dictionary was published
in 1868, "by ALEXANDER DONALDSON, at his shops in
EdnJury, and in tho Strand, London" 1t was without
doubt book Of authority in its duy. But you little
fellows may all come and for yourselves, that this
dictionary docs not contain any of tho following
words: Dentist, Steamboat, Telegraph, Psycology
Railroad, BhOys,-which you know to be in common
use. Now tell us, why is it so? Don't go to Papa
aud Mama for tho sasSor, but think it up by your
self.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16
TO "CORNEILLE.n

You must continue these letters, as you hint at;
they will be most acceptable to US and our readers
This mo you are little too hard on the editors. Think
again. and you will find that they, of all men living,
are compelled to regard little things with wholesome
attachment. 1t is by many little bills that they sum
up the result of their labors. 1t is by many little
types thut they conglomcrute big weakly ISSUE 1t
is by many little favors that they add together large
quantity Of acceptable patronage. And why should
not they know, better than others perhaps that to
make lf, happy tho little things must all be we'll
minded One thing is certain,--wc will not cease
to mind ono littlo body" hear 2"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16
EVERETT COMING,

This favorte Magician and fun-manufacturer will
be hero next Monday, and will give several exhbi-
tious. lie has engaged company Of performers and
has much enlarged his plan of amusement since he
was hore last His exhibition will be made up of magic
music, vaudevles, pantomimes, &C., &c. Great fun
may be anticipated Mt EvERtrT's Pavilion. There
is talk of balloon ascension and grand display
of fireworks adjacent to the Pavilion, and to be free
of charge. What timo Come, everybody!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16
THE couo1ER,s NE,y FEarUnu.

The Charleston Courier has opened new depart
mcnt in its already varied counns,-a Chess depart-
ment. 1t will be presided by oao skilled in the
game, and will be constantly supplied with cuts illus
trntivc of difficult problems. This is a good time
for cbcsslovng citizens to begin subscribing to
the Courier, which is, independently Of this feature
one Of the very best newspapers in THO whole country
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16
SENTENCED,

The two persons who were arrested and brought to
this JUL ten days ago for horse.,ealns, have been
sentenced by JUDGE oNEALL, during the present
term of tho Court to imprisonment until the fret Of
january nc1t and to receive each, fifty ashe, on the
hare bnck
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KILLED.

L. H. MCDANIEL was killed on the 9th instant, in
the neighborhood Of Red Oak Grove Church, by JOHN
II. JONES. We not properly informed Of the cir
cumstances, except that JONES fred three times with
a revolver. Mcdaniel, it is said, was unarmcd.
JONES has been arrested and lodge in Jail.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16
aCOJJITTEn.

Tho trial of THOMAS MARSEE for the killing Of
young MATTHIAS JONES game of last week Mt this
place, and resulted in an ncquIta. COL Carroll u.s.
sisted the Solicitor in the,prosccution while General
MonAGSE and Mr.. NJ. c, BUTLER appeared for the
tlnfrnrn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16

es-The Friends Of Capt. J. B. Griffin
announce him as o Candidate for BRIGAD1ER
GENERAL First Brigade Of Cavalry, S. c. II, 10
ill the vacancy occasioned by The resignation OF
BRIG. Gen. PERUVIAN.
Abbeville Pross and Anderson Gazette please cory
and forward account 70 this Office.
Mar9 tt
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nnru nnons Ann conn GOODS.

See the advertisements Of HuDsoN & CoGBrRS, and OF
B. c. BRYAN Their arrivals abound in varieties adap-
ted to the season and suited to the wants OF al pur
chascrs. Our readers know the houses and the men.
Call and examine their goods aud prices.
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$25 Reward,

Reward of $25 will be given for the apprehcn-
n soa and Judgement in the Jail Of Edgefeld. ofmy
boy LEONARD, lately purchased from James Wells,
residing on Horns Creek Said Leonard ia about ave
feet IL inches high rather slender, aud Of slight
copper color, aged about forty Eve years.
ALLEN b. ADDISON.
March 16, 1850 "
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16

DISGUSTING EFFECTS OF ApoLITIoSIsu.-
Scarcely was the lux dry with which we recorded
that most foul and repusive history of the lame
negro's marriage in Michigan with the daughter
OF notorious Abolitionist by the name OF Judson,
when an equally disgusting occurrence took
place in our own State. The parties to this
abominahle transaction reside in Hartford,
Susquehanna county, about fourteen miles from
MontruSe, in the very centre Davis Wiimors
influence, and i'll the ve-y neighborhood OF his
proudest political triumphs.
The Moutrose Democrat gives the full partic.
ulars of this revoting affair. The negros, name
is John Sophia, and is about twenty-five years
old. The white victim Of this disgusting tran.
saction, is Amelia Tingley, a resident Of the
same township. She Is eighteen Years old.
Sometime ago the girl went to reside near Mr..
Whiting, in whose family the negro lived, and
through whose Vaccinations this horrible act has
been perpetrated.
On Saturday, the 18th inst, the girl went to
church, accompanied by her two little brothers
instead Of returning home, she went with this
man Whiting and his wife to their house, when
they called in u clergyman to marry her to the
negro.-ue very properly refused to perform
such an atrocious act-one equally forbidden by
the law Of God and man. Finding that 10 one
in that neighborhood would become party to 50
infamous u crime, they went TO kirkwood, N. Y,
where they found Justice ofthe Peace degraded
enough to give his legal sanction 10 the unnatural
and abhorrent union.
Upon their return " Hartford there was prodi.
gious excitement, as might naturally have been
expect d. Various demonstrations were mace
expressive of the indignation and disgust of the
citizens. The whole patty, Whiting and his vile.
the negro and his deluded victim, were arrested
and held to bail on charge OF conspiracy, at the
instiga,ion ofthe girls father. Most earnestly
do We hope that the guilty parties to this nefar'
ous transaction will be severely punished.
This poor girl, it seems, had her mind poisoned
by the Writings, who are faithful disciples OF
Horace Greeley, and fully enamored with ths
disgusting doctrine Of" negro equality" They
labored assiduously to bring about the unhoJ
marriage, and unfortunately were successful.
A thoug ghtless and innocent girl has thus been
ruined, and respectable family and vide
circle of relatives have had an indelible disgrace
inflicted upon them. If there is any legal re.
mcdy for such monstrous abuses, we trust it will
be thoroughly exerciscd.-Phh Argus
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16

GJ- Sixty five Senators and members of the House
rendered Hon. Alexander H. Stephens complimeu.
tary dinner on his recent Retirement from the House
Of Representatives. Little Ahck trcliued tho honor
in most grateful phrase.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16
FIRST wHIPpoOWILL.

The note of the Whippoowill was heard in this vi
cinty on Saturday last. Some say that this bird is
the most reliable harbingcr Of tho Spring.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-16

Iag- Mr.. D. W. Christian has now in store tnc
collection of Boots and Shoes-an entirely new stock
Call in, ladies and gentlemen, and examine his assort-
ment
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NJ w GOODS

y1yHE Subscriber is now receiving splendid NEW
STOCK OF GOODS Of EVERY DE-
SCRIPTION, to which be invites his friends and tho
public in general to call and examine.
Thankful for past farors be hopes by strict aten'
ton to business to merit continuance Of the same
and by adopting the
CA 8 FL s. Y s. T Z M,
Ho hopes to be able to please all who may give him
q call. b y. BRIAN.
March Q, 1859 II
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@S- Several contributions have been deferred for
the want Of space.
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Gs5- Read the letter of our E. X, from the "Head
of Big Horn Creek" 1t is good.
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nUMPKIN YAM POTATOE SEED..r
have about rs or 81 bushels Of the Pumpkia
Yum Potaoc Seed for sale, at $3.50 per bnshe easd.
These arc the finest variety, and will yield the most
of any Potatoe that have ever planted. Apply room,
or you may not get any. Also, a few OF the common
kind for sale at sl,OO per bushe, cash.
/. o. L0VELACE.
March 10, 1859 2t 10
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ROOTS e SHOES.

ruyIIE Subscriber has just opened in this Town
BOOT AND SHOE ESTABLISHMENT, to
which ho invites tho attention of the Ladies' and gen.
tlcmen of the community.
Ias-1Iis Stock is NEW and COMPLETE, and bis
TERMS VERY Low FOR CASHi
zsat-IIo hopes to merit o liberal share Of pubic
patronage. u. W. ChhlSilAN;
Mars
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including Siberia and all Eastern Asia, shall have
become 30 dsusely pcopled that the production Of
save ovor his subsistence will be tang to force
tho master to emaneipate him. As Russia has nm
immense unpeoplcd territory for emigration to fill up,
is not probable that the white slaves of the Musco
vito Empire will be emuncpatcd in many nges. Ser
vile wars and the French Revolution in particular,
have sometimes preciptated emancipation, but tho
economic law as gtatcl has generally effected it, and
those seryile wars MS we'll that unparalleled revolu
ton, were produced chiefly by the pnchings Of hun
ger and the longing for political and social equality
in the freedmen, who stimulated the slaves to rebel
lion by example and by seditious preecrt.
But although that social earthqake abolished white
slavery in although it loosencd oil European
society from its moorings, yet slavery held fast in
some of the German states in obedience to the law Of
mans nature, which seeks to get subsistence and
luxurics with the labor of others. serlom or white
slavery, was finally and officially abolished in the
,in MI nt he fnlovinp dates
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31


SAN FRANCISCO PoLTTIcs.-The Lecompton
County Convention of San Francisco has re-
belled against the edicts Of the Custom House,
which ia likely to cause q split in that delecta-
bic party of office holders and office expectants
A majority of the delegates, in view Of the
weak and demoralzed condition of their party
in the city, and the utter impossbility Of elect
ing single candidate, nominated two or three
candidates that had already been nominated by
the snti-Leoompton Democrats, preferring them
to the candidates nominated by the Peoples
party. Upon this, eighteen Of the City odd
delegates withdrew from the regular Conven-
tion, organized, and commenced making up q
ticket to be supported by the Custom House
employees, and their dependents. According
to the theory of the Lecomptonites, the eigh-
teen boiling delegates have placed themselves
outside Of the Irregular organization" and con-
sequently are no longer Democrats. The office
holders organ, however, has refused to support
the regular nominees of its party, and intima-
ted It's intention of supporting the candidates
of the boiling delegates. The Leeompton can
didates for State officers will get but very
small vote in San Francisco-probably not 10
exceed two thousand.