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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
For tho Advertiser.
General Taxes of the Upper Division.
STATE TAyEs OF EDGEFTEID

To the Editor Of the EdysfeM Adrcrtiser:
S1R--A comparison of the Tux Returns Of tho
present with the past year, shows an increase Of
2,2O3 slaves 2G9 OI9 dollars in the salo of Goods
377,432 in the value of Town Lots and Ss,3a6 dol
lars in the gross nmount Of Taxes.
With view of furnishing evidence of the vast
benefits derived from our Rail Road communica-
tions, have given comparisons Of the Tax return,
of the several Districts of this Division for euch
decade of the last thirty gears. am rejoiced to
see that OLD EnoErIELD maintains an honorable
position in the race of Improvement that now per.
vadcs tho whole State.
Extract from the Tux Returns of Edgc6ell Dis
trict for the following years:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
G5t adbertiser ],
ARTHUR sIMKINs, EDITOR.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1850.
Statistics.

The Deputy Treasurer, Rev. Taos. FREAS, will
please accept our thanks for the statistical infor
nation on another column. Mr.. FREAN is not
only showing himself thoughtful citizen by thus
furnishing interesting factsto the Districts
but he is "doing tho State some service" for
which all nre thankful.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
Return of L. z. Magrath, Esq.

It affords us pleasure to welcome back our fcl-
low-citizcn, T. P. MAGRATH, Esq, who has been
long detained in Charleston by serious indisposi-
ton. We are gratifed to be able to state that no
will at once resume his professional duties, from
which he has been SO unpcasantly debarred. The
many friends of this gentleman will look to his
complete restoration with much anxiety.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03

A CARGO OF AFE1cANs.-A gentleman Of
this city received letter from Jacksonville
on Monday last, post marked 18th inst, on
the bach, of which was endorsed, 81 a cargo OF
six hundred Africans has been landed on the
Florida coast near Smyrna" a."-Tallahassee
EoridiQn, 23d.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
Pence! Peace Z

The news of peace in Europe will be found on
another column. 1t WAS not expected go soon,
and many perhaps are disappointed that the cur
tain has dropped so suddenly upon tho drama of
Wa-. Some consolation to think, thatit will ena-
BILE our people to play out the drama Of Cotton
more successfully noxt winter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03

~ Wo have received the East Floridian,
edited and published by VIM. II. Babcock, al
Fcznandina Fla, which we checrfully place or
our exchange list. This paper has just been cs.
tablished updor promising auspices, and We doubt
not will succeed well. We hope SO. Terms, $?
per annum, in advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
A Fine Bug of Flour.

Or We should rather say, :" bag of fine -four,
for it really is Us pretty specimen of this com,
modify as We have seen in a long while. Mr.. j
W. BARR has our thanks for it. A few more ol
the sainc sort can be had by application in that
be found in this town, il it searched for dill
lip,ntiy
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
Administrators Sale.

VNEILL be sold to the highest bidder all the
Wv personal property belonging to A. r. Able,
deed. on THURSDAY 25th Of August consist
ing S.
FIVE LIKELY NEGROES,
tho present Crop in the fieh Three Horses, One
Mule Colt Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, One set of Surveyors. .Instru-
mcnt, One Buggy, Ono Wagon, One Gold Watch
and other articles too tedious to mention.
TERNs.-The abovo property will be sold on u
credit of twelve months with interest from date.
The purchaser will be required to give Note and
two approve sureties. The right of property not
changed until terms Of Sale complied With,
R. p. RRYAN. px,o~,
i. L. ABLE ~ @s'
August At so
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
Sr. LOUIS. July &c

Two NEGROES HuNG-oSE BURNT AT TIE
SrAKE.-A dispatch received to-day from Mar
shall, in this State states that three negroes,
who were on trial yesterday at that place, for
rape and murder, were at night taken forcibly
from the jail by mob, and two of them hung
and the other burnt at the stake.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03

ns- John J. Jones has been nominated rs the
Democratic candidate for Congress, for tho Eighth
District, now represented by the Hon. A. II. Steph-
ems, who has declined reelection.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03

NAUTION.--An persons arc hereby caution
" ed from trading for certain given 80 DR.. NJ.
Lubordc, for SlS9a,O0, due one and two years,
with interest from date, and dated 9th June 1859,
as tho considerations for which said Note was
given, have in part, failed, and am determined
to resist its payment. T. b. REESE.
Aug 3 st 30
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03

THE BALLOON TRIP.
Several fellows recently took notion
To put in motion,
With strong gaseous potion,
A great big erial ship uamed after the Atlantic
Ocean.
Though somewhat belatcd,
They inflated
As just stated
And started of from St. Louis one day about 4,
o'clock P. NJ. US the papers narrated.
Lest there might DO some roaction,
Or rctraction
Of the FACTION
Between the parties to the transaction,
They at once flew right straightup about mile
to the delight Of all the bhuys rs well az to
the rublic'S universal satisfaction.
Then off on their course they darted,
Light hearted
Tho unchnrted.
Aiming to reach sun rise in about three hoars Of
t,rru hours and half VI i,,ur hours or lou!
hours and half, or five hours tr"m the time
they started.
But in their hurry to "mukc the connection,
Some detection
In circumspcction
Caused Il DETECTION
Which carried the ural vessel (aud itspassengrrs
too as rcnson will naturally suggest) snme
several degrees Of longitude uut Of tLeii
original direction.
Besides being thus uurhary, oh,
The wind got contrary, oh,
Aud continued to vary, oh,
With such force and velocity us to blow the
Wrial vessel away up north over the waters OF
either Lake Eric ur Lake 0uturiu.
About then, tho nuvgaors getting frightened,
Their gills whitened,
And they liShtened
So very slow, that the eria vessel got consider
ubly under the influence of the Inv Of gravi-
tation and it was II right smart little while
before they could again get tho old thing
heightened.
During this trying hour,
Ncptuncs power
To devour
Was in such wretchod contiguity Of realization
that our pria narisatOrs begun in their in
most souls to cover.
But fortuna javet }ortidu1,-
And TO make long tul. shurt-ibus)
Without either steam or snort-ibus
They succeeded at length by indefutigable pertc-
yuruncc in making the arial vessel right
herself up aud thus gave tho party dc aqaosis
mortibus
Out of one trouble, into another,
Their next bother
Was the terminal pother,
BY which the serial vessel got entungled in the
trees Of Rochester N. Y. at which locality the
yoyagcrs we're compelled to subside although
they would no doubt have gone on if they
could have hnd thcir ruthOr':
So ended this atmospheric tip,
Whose fame doth skip
From lip to lip,
And about the singularity and popularity of
which men do still talk while their grog they
"nip,"
Aud likewise thc ladies' Nhi!c their ten they sip.
IF the balloon had hcpn stronger,
This talc would not hnYo leru u limo langeF,
But there might have been more in ii,
GS- From all accounts the corn crop Ct this
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03

a.y' a destructive fire occurred ut Jackson
vile, Fla, oa Tuesany, consu@ing property to the
amount Of $4,000 qn which was insurance Of
s5 400 In th, Southern Mutual, Athoas Ga
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
Pleasant Summer Drinks,

EHoR these hot Summer days have in Store a
y, varied supply of cooling, refreshing and in.
rigoratng Beverages, as follows:
20 Doc. Byass' Best PORTER;
20 Jeffrey's Best ALE; n.
40 Best Lager BEER;
Ginger C0RDIAL-e1cellent:
brandy PEACHES;
O Fresh Lemon SYRUP;
Is Best SODA WATER,
@rFor sale OF lov figures for Cash.
July ~ es
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03

" James Asbill, decd. are notified to pay the
salnc forthwith and those having claims will
render them in to the Administrators at tire 0rdi-
nary's Office, on Monday, 18th October next, as
the Estate will be settled up on that day.
FRANCES E J. J. ASBILL, Adm'ors.
Aug 3 6ts 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
The Kinp of Sardinia had issued the follow.

The King of Sardinia had issued the follow.
ing proclamation to the people of Lombardy:
"Heaven has blessed our arms with the pow
erful aid of our magnanimous andvaliant ally,
the Emperor Napoleon, and we arrived, in q
few days, after victory upon victory, at the
banks of the Mincio. To-day / come back
among you to tell you that Heaven has grant
ed your wishes. An armistice followed by
preliminaries of peace, assure the people of
tombardy of their independence. According
to your desire, many times expressed, you will
henceforth form with All ancient state one
single and free family. take your destiny
under my directions, and hope to find in you
that concurrence which the chief Of State
needs in order to create new administration.
l tell you, people of Lombardy, to trust in
your King. Established on solid for new
country which Heaven has entrusted to his
government"
The result of the treaty is generally mis-
trusted in England.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03

asy~ IL New York, on the 9Th July, $4,000 N.
C. bonds wero sold at 81, interest of; and $4,000
Virginia at e2I Missouri So; Tennessee ss5.
We'll done, Rip! Still ahend of the best of them! !!
ri, on. Ole Pitch-Tar-and TaIpeptina!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
THOMAS FREAN, Dep. Treas'r.
Treasurer's Office, Columbia, July goth, 1850.
For tho Advertiser.
Lines written in memory of Mr.. William
III. Harrison.

For tlo huVeftSer.
Lines written in memory of Mr.. William
III. Harrison.
BY RUTH.
They have laid him to rest where the cypress
Ger him
He sleeps meath the beam Of his own native sky;
He rests with the loved ones of earth gone before
Surrounded by kindred, he breathcd his last sigh
mothers affection, wife's deep devotion,
The love of dear sisters who pray'd by his side;
Kind brothers who watched him with heartfelt
emotion
Could these have ayailed him he would not have
died.
But vain their endenvorsstill stronger ties bound
him;
Pre-elninent talcntt thro night-watches mourned,
For reckless of death disease hovered round him,
As with health's rosy hue his fair cheek IVES
adorned.
The hand of affection his aching brow pressed
His eyos closed in death when the spirit did flee;
Anu III Qehfeu huUSt udb MS SUul IUuuu ltS Ieet,
In tho mansions of bliss ever happy to be.
What though ho now sleeps in tho chambers Of
earth
And his loved form lies buried mid darkness
and gloom?
We know that in heaven his spirit shines forth
Whore roses and lilies eternully bloom.
The hcarse as it bore him with solemn lone sound
By Companions was followed of mystical tic,
Who with honors masonic their loved brother
crowned,
And gave unto virtue sincerity's sigh.
Then they laid him crest with true brothery lore,
And they bade him adieu when the sad task
was o'er
Till they meet him again in the Lodge formed above,
Where brothers will meet to be parted no more.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03

AIOTICE.--There will bo an application to
" the next Legislature Of South Carolina for n
Charter to build Rail Road from Honey Gall to
Try ALL Aug Its 30
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
Ry the ImD.

Our friend, assistant and imp comes pleading
for place in tho picture this week. What can
We do, but grant his requests He says hs and
tho 'old machine have had hard time oft. get
ting up tho subjoipod stanzas, but they worked it
out at last. lie is little doubtful about the
measure Of some lines, and has shrewd suspicion
that tho machine has quizzed him in tho Latin
part of the business. But bcgs lesve to venture
it qor better or for worser.' Make room for the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
The Anglo-Saxon ut Farther Poin

FARTHER POINT, July 29.-The Anglo. .Sas.
on, from Liverpool, July 20, was boarded off
the Point to-day. She brings nothing addi-
.ioaal in regard to the basis of peace. The
discomfort in relation to it was apparently in.
cressing, particularly in Italy. Louis Napo.
leon had arrived at St. Cloud. The Queen ot
Portugal is dead. The latest commercial dis.
patches report, at Liverpool, Sugar and Coffee
dull; Rice steady; Tnrpentine dull at a5s, 9
35s. Cd. At London Wheat had declined one
penny. Sugar was dull and had declined six
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
District Census.

Our thanks are due Capt, CAnrEn for the fol-
lowing statement of the White population Of
EIgcfcld District:
DEAR SIR: As it will probably be interesting
to your readers, give you below Il stale,u, mt OF
the Census Of Edgefeld District also Of Granite
Vile and Edgeheld Village, which you pub
lish if you think proper.
Yours, with respect, G. CARTER.
Whole number of Females.
Males ,6S4
Total ....,... ........................ l3,l34
Population Of Grsuitsrlc,............S SCI
=" Edgetield Villsge.....5O3
Total number in 1s49 ................. 1926
g" 1859 ......,.,....,..lj,O6 ,O6y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
T. F. WILLIAMS.

Machines delivered and instructions given in
their USE free Of charge, in any pnrt of Edgefeld
District. Should any Machine not perform well,
will exchange il for which will do good work.
All sales ut manufacturers prices, With the addi-
ton of freight. NJ. A. RANSOM,
AGENT of the Grover 4 Baker Sewing Machine Co.
Hamburg, Aug. 3, 1859 If 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03

Rev. T. F. WILLIAMS, of this District, writes thus,
Mr.. NJ. A. RANsoN-Dear Sir: um pleased to
say that the Grover & Baker Machine bought of
you, works MS well rs I could dcsirc. My wife
intls trouble in working it. Before purchasing,
examined other Machines but did not like the
stitch near as well us that made by tue Grover 4
Baker. With my knowledge of these Machines,
and what hear from others, I am thoroughly
convinced that no Machine can iarorably com pare
with them for family use.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
Turnip Seed!

nN hand fno assortment Of Superior TUR-
" NIP SEED.
Also, in Store supply of the HAMILTON
STOCK TURNIP SEED" which were raised by
Mr.. JONI B. HAMILTON, living near this Village,
and arc said to be the best Winter and Spriug va
ricty for table usc or Stock feeding. Thoy come
up we'll, grow off fnoly, yield luxuriant tops and
rs large sweet Turnips Us any one could desire.
D. r. DURISOE.
July 81 If %
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
BACON, LARD AND ELOTiR.

IN Store choice supply Of BACON, LARD
i and FLOUR, which will he sold at reasonable
prices for cash. D. R. DURISOE.
July 21 If 90
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
Copy Of Letter received from Rev. D.
ID. Brunson.
u. BrunS0n.
DUNToNsYILLE. April 10Th, 1859.

DUSToSsvILLE, April 10Th, 1859.
Mr.. NJ. a. RASsoH-Uear Sir: The Grover i
Baker Sewing Machine which purchased of you
last winter has given entire soti.fdction. I have
s.en many favorable notices published about theso
Machines, and from our experience, we believe
them all without e4ageration Doubtless, when
more generally known, they will be in general usc
and accomplish what Hon. Mr.. Banks says, "work
~ grcaa Il change in families, as railways have in
communities and States"
Respectfully, yours, --s----..-.--
D. D. BRUkSON
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
COMMERCIAL.

HAMBURG, Aug. 1st 1859.
Mr.. EDIrOR,-Dear Sir We have had quite an
active Cotton market for the past week. Itopened
ut l24 cents for middling fur, with an advancing
tendency; but the accounts brought by the Ocean
Queen" has somewhat lowered the figures of the
speculator, and now quote US extremes from
to IL conts. Respectfully, Yours. p.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
D. b. BRUNsoN.

Extract of Letter from w. H. Norris.
RIDGE, S. c., Mny 2nd, 1859.
Mr.. NJ. A. RAysoV-Dcar Sir: I cheerfully az.
sure you thst we are well pleased with the Grover
4 Baker Machine. My wife would not be without
it for twice its cost. ". II. NORRIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
LAND FOR SALE.

TEV IL Subscribers offer forsalc that VALUABLE
4 TRACT OF LAND whercon Mr.. Ii. e. Tur-
.er resided Mt the time of his death. This Tract
,> situste Oh Rocky Creek, about 2 miles from
:;"cky Creek Church, 10 miles from Edgefeld c.
H., adjoining lands Of Mrs. Mathews, BENZ. Cog
burn and others, and contains
Four hundred and thirty-two Acres,
Half of which Is native forcst-primc oak and
hickory land.
On the premises is good two Story Dwelling
with all necessary out-budings. This plantation
is wcll aad conveniently watered.
The land under cultivation is productive.
a Bargain may be had by carly application to
the undersigned.
Terms, to an approved purchaser, will DO quite
reasonable.
J. C. SMYLY & co.
Aug 80
BBOSITIVE NOTICE...All persons in
l. dcbted to the Estate of Burdett Etherrdge,
c'd are requested to pay up by the lst Sept
it not they will be necessarily compelled TO settlo
with my Attorney. The Estate lnust.bo closed
,:p. BENZ. ETHEREDGE, Ad'or.
AuG3 3t 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
TO all Concerned !!

A LII Persons indebted to tho late VIM. n.
IA HARRISON, Agent are requested to come
forward and settle tho same without delay. The
tiuods were sold at Cash prices, and with the ex.
pectstion of being paid when called for. It ia
necessary to close the business up promptly, and
therefore all indebted will confer an especial ia
vor by giving this notice early attention.
Those having demands against the said WIN.
II. Harrison, Agent, will render thcm in forthwith
for payment. D. R. DURISOE.
July 81, 1859 IF %
FINE CHEESE.-PRIME BACON,
MJ0W in Store Il Lot of A No CHEESE;
~ Also, choice supply of BACON.
For sale cheap for cash by
E. T. DAVIS, Agt.
July 12 If ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03

Gs- From all accounts the corn crop Ct this
District will bs D short one.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03

L"P'
THE BALLOON TRIP.
Several fellows recently took notion
To put in motion,
With strong gaseous potion,
A great big erial ship uaned after the Atlantic
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-04-21
Washington.

1t has been observed that Washington
seldom smiled and never laughed. This,
however, is not correct. One instance is
mentioned by gentleman, well.known for
his veracty, with great degree Of sang
froiG. At the time the troops were encamp.
ed at Cambridge, Information was received
at head quarters that the English were about
to leave Boston, to give them battle. All
was hustle and confusion. The soldiers
were strolling over the town, and the officers
were but il-prepOred fer the approaching
rencountre. Some of the Generals were
calling for their horses, and Others for their
arms and, among the rest, was. General
Greene, at the bottom of the stairs, bawling
to the barber .or his wig. "Brng my wig,
you rascal bring my wig" General Lee
diverts himself and the company at the ex
pense of Greene. "Your wig is behind the
looking. glass, SIR" At which Greene, rails.
ing his eyes, perceived by the mirror that
the wig was where i. should be--on bis head.
Washington, in fit of aughtcr, threw him
self on the sofa, and the whole group pre-.
scented rather a ludicrous spectacle.
On one occasion, when he lived in Mar.
ket street, just below Sixth, he stood at his
front window, while body Of troops passed
down the street in review. A few yards
below, building was in course of erection,
and, as usual, there was large bed of slack
ed lime in the street, which caused horse
to shy, throwing his proud rider fairly and
squarely into the whitest and soflest bed he
had ever occupied. The sight of his white
soldier, SO suddenly and ludicrousIy trans
formed, filled Washington and bis wife with
laughter, and they gave way to it till tear:
came to their rescue. This aneCdote is wei
| authenticated ,-CHV Item.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-04-21
Standing by his Friends.

In the flush times OF Vicksburg, when the
phrase "hard case" meant something more
than it does now, Harvey Jenkins was ad'
mittedly one Of the hardest. By some strange
accident Harvey found himself at church
one evening. Tie sermon being over, the
preacher requested all who were friendly to
religion to rise and hold up their right hand.
The whole audience, apparently, were on
their feet. After they were seated again.
the minister continued
snow, if there is q single one here who
desires to see Satan and his kingdom pros
per, he will rise and hold up his hand"
Harvey, with some difficulty, got to ar
erect position, and said:
"Had the vote been less unanimous,
should have retained my seat but | make
a point of honor never to abandon frien'
under adverse circumstances"
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-04-21
Customs of the Turks.

Here is q whole volume concerning the
customs, manners, and habits of the Turks
contained in a single paragraph.
"The Turks aohor the hat; but uncover"
ing the head, with US, as an expression OF
respect, is considered by them disrespec!ful
and indecent no offence is given by keep
ing on hat in mosque, but shoes must
be left on the Threshold the slippers and
no. the turban is removed in token ofrespect.
The Turks turn in their toes they write
from right to left; they mount on the right
side of the horse they follow their guests
into room, and precede them on leaving
it the left hand is the place OF honor; they
bo the honors of a table by serving them
selves first ; thsy are great smokers and
coffee drinkers : they take the wall and
walk hastily in token ofrespect they beck
on by throwing back the hand, instead OF
throwing it towards them they cut the hair
from the head, but leave it on the chin
they sleep in their clothes ; they look upon
.beheading as more dsgraceful punishment
thun strangling they deem our short and
close dresses Indecent, our shaven chins q
N lrk Of efeminacy and servitude; they
resent an inquiry after wives as an insult !;
they commence their wooden houses at the
top, and their upper apartments are frequent'
" finished before the lower ones are closed
up they eschew pork as an abomination
they regard dancing as a theatrical perform
ance, only to be looked ut and not mingled
in except by slaves their mourning habit
is hite their sacred color green; their
Sabbath day is Friday and interment fol-
lows Immediately on death. The deaths
of the women are not registered-those o.
the men are. Marriages are registered
and with tho marriage the woman is virtual
" struck from existence, so far as the gov
eminent is concerned. She is not known
off :ially to the government of Turkey. lie
.lord,' or husband, does with her as please
him best"