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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-22

THICK OF A HORSE THlEr.-An old man,
who gave his name as Moore, stopped in this
plncs week or two ago, putting up at tho
Madiscu House. After o day or twos stay,
he gave out that be wished to pay visit to
some relations, whom he said lived iu Frank.
lin country, Tenn. With this seeming inten'
ton land bis age did not permit of suspicion
of rascality), he applied at the livery stable
of Mr.. W. B. Lloyd, for horse and buggy for
the purpose, stating that he would return in a
few days. The vehicle was promptly furnish
ed him, and he left on his proposed trip, leav.
ing, we may add, a weeks board bill at the
hotel unpaid. His return was delayed day
after day, until his absence began to excite
suspicion; and at last it became evident that
he did not intend to return at all. Mr.. Lloyd,
with party of friends, then started in pur.
suit, and they traced the old rascal to Decherd
on the N. and C. Railroad, at which place he
had sold the horse and buggy to a resident
there, and himself made off to parts unknown.
The property was proved and brought home.
HUNTSVILLE (Ala.) Independent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-22

GES. GARIBALDI.-The portraits OF Carl
baldi are in every window and at. every print
stall in -ardinis, generally seen placed be-
tween those of Napoleon III and Victor
Emanuel. The favorite costume Of the
guerilla hero is cloak worn al Byron; but
instead of the Calabriau visage which one
expects to see, with swarthy skin and long,
floating locks, Garlbaldi is said to be almost
fair in complexion, and off som what dreamy
expression of couutenance. His popularity
is as unbouuded as his bravery is indispu'
table. Gall who have ever visited him, says
one writer, "pronounce him to be every inch
a gentleman. His soldiers follow him with
unbounded confidence, and he is himself al,
WAYS the first under fire. All are anxious to
serve with him, but Garabaldi is nice in the
choice of his men. Such is the prestige at.
tached to his name that 1000 young men OF
Brescia are enrolled and ready to march and
Join him the moment heappears. His integ.
yrity is unquestionable and his loyalty perfect
he Will not permit the smallest breach ol
discipline, and his severity in this respect is
such that, when organizing his little army at
Savigliano, be was with difficulty prevailed
upon not to order volunteer to DO shot for
stealing ring worth three francs"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-22

.stu,e B,.ic Concrntton meets at forkville, OH
Tuesday night before the first Wednesday in
August, it being the second day in the month.
1t is desirable that all the Bible Societies in
the State should be represented. Will YOU
please have meeting of your Executive Com
lnittee called at an early day, and appoint at
least five delegates to the Convention; and
urge them to attend, and come with brief
reports. All the railroads in the State have
agreed to pass delegates to the Convention,
10 and fro, for one fare. There is an arrange
nlent by which the clergymen arc passed
over the South Carolina Railroad for one fare
when they are officially engaged. A com.
mittce Of arrangements has been appointed by
the YorkviIle Bible Society, and ample pro-
yison will doubtless be made for all who may
attend. Those who live below Iorkville had
better come up on the lSt 50 as to be pre-
sent on the Cd OF August.
I,nporlant matters will be brought before
the Convention. Please zee that your Soclc-
ty is represented 1cishoni f;a.
Yours truly,
Il. A. BOLLES,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-22

purpose. We are free traue o.-:.,,
complain that we are compelled to take interl
OF or dearer commodities by Government ia
riffs. Surely it would be best to make our
selves as speedily independent as possible by
training among ourselves the best teachers i'll
the shortest time.
1t seems to me your correspondent mig hi
as we'll send to Florida or New Orleans tol
ice, instead of Boston.
1 write. you this long letter hoping to inter
est you il noble cause more full and offer
ing you any further information in my pos
session.
Very truly yours,
G.. G.. MEMMLNGER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-22

THERE appears to be growing feeling in
South Carolina, in favor OF the establishment
ofa Penitentiary in that State. The public
sentiment there is becoming aroused against
the barbarity of applying capital punishment
to crimes other than murder. We hope that
public sentiment will be respected, and that
the legislature will obey the voice of the peo-
ple.-,Auglsta Constitut utionalist,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-22

SLAVE TRADE ON THE CUBAN Coast
Referring to a "rumor," mentioned by the
Tampa Peninsular, that cargo Of slaves had
recently been landed on the Florida coast,
the Mobile Tribune, of Tuesday, says:
We are informed that Madame Rumor has
told the truth in this case. A cargo OF
Africans was recently landed on the coast Of
Florida, and some Of the barbarians arc at
this moment not far from Mobile.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-22
Capt, BoyapARTe, OF BA1rrMoRE.-It

CAPT. BoSApARTE, OF BALrIMoRE-It Is
reported in Paris that Capt. Jerome Bona
parte, formerly of Baltimore, was in command
of the Chasseurs at the battle Of Montebello,
and did wonders of valor, cutting down two
Hungarian hussars of the regiment of Prince
Charles, of Bavaria, with his own band.
But no official confirmation Of this fact has
appeared. It's not, however, improbable, as
the captain was on accommodating service in
that part of the country at the time Of the
battle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-22

ANIMAL SAcAclrE.-A gentleman removed
from this District last Fall to Florida, taking
with him dog on the Cars to Charleston,
where he kept him closely confined for week,
and from there on board steamboat to Flori-
da. After remaining in Florida for week or
ten days, the dog left, and made his way over.
land back to this District This is the most
remarkable instance of animal sagacity We re.
member to have heard Of, and is fully attested
by gentleman Of the highest respactahility.-
UnicnHia Tunes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-22

A JUD1clous PREMIUN.-The last number of
the Winnsboro Register contains the premium
list of the Fairfield Agricultural Society.
Under the head of sheep there is premium
of ten dollars offered for the largest number
of scalps Of dogs killed by one person during
the year 1859. We are glad to see so decided
a demonstration of sympathy with this impor.
taut feature of; domestic economy and State
wealth. 1t is but giving fair play and .
adop,s chancsn 70 tina sheep. .-ExchsagG
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-22

aWhat are you talking about ?" asked
member during the debate on the money
question.
Theology" was the reply.
"Theology why, thought it was the
money question:
"Well money is their deity, and they ore
discoursiug about it."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-22
VOLUME XXIV.---No. "a.
From the Carolinian, 14th inst.
Death of Chancellor Dargan.

Atlength the long, lingering, hope Of the
State for the recovery of this distinguished
citizen has been terminated by his death on
Sunday night, at the residence of Mrs. Quig-
ley, Of this place. Last summer while the
State was in solemn consultation, looking
around upon her distinguished sons from
mented Judge Evans, Chancellor Bargains
name was prominently mentioned. The idea
had taken fast hold upon the public mind,
and there can be little doubt that nothing
would have prevented his election to the United
States Senate, but the consideration Of his
loss to the Chancery bench, and the difficulty
IF finding q successor equally competent.
About the latter part of October, in the midst
If this indecision, while the State was hesita-
ling in its choice, and deliberately pondering
the relative services Of sucu son, first its
known value on the bench, then its probable
value at so important and responsible 20.
litical station as that OF United States Sena-
or, the SAD and startling intelligence was an.
oy disease, and that his solid intellect would
rever again constitute portion of her relis.
bic resources. From that time his condition,
though often inspiring the hope of restoration
to usefulness, was never such as to enable him
70 discharge his duties. His disease still con-
,inued its attack until on Sunday night, when
he spirit was discngaged from its earthly
tenement and returned to ts Creator.
Chancellor Dargan has long occupied posi-.
tious of responsibility and trust. For a mum.
Der of years he filled with great credit to him.
self and satisfaction to the public, the Office
# Commissioner in Equity for Darlington
District. 1898, he was re elected; but having
been during the summer Of 1912 elected State
Senator to fill the vacancy created by the re-
,ignation Of the Hon. W. Fl. Cannon, his in.
;ellect was brought more conspicuously before
the State. His career as a Senator was states.
manly and dignfed. His clear and sound
Judgment. combined with his legal acquire.
tnents, soon achieved position for him in the
Senate as the Chairman of the Judiciary Com.
,nittee. In December, lS47, he was elevated
by the Legislature TO gil the vacancy on the
Chancery bench, as the successor of Chancel-
or Harper. This Office he held to the day of
mis- death. He was born in 1902, and there.
lore was in the iifly.eighth year of his age.
Chancellor Dargan has been intimately
with the history of our State Col.
ege, being for years, in virtue of his Office of
Chancellor, one OF its trustees. Being grad.
late he was animated by all the devotion of q
rue and dutiful son. He was Of the gradua-
ing class of 1921.
In politics, he was of the strictest State
Rights school, having been IN active partici.
,ator in the famous notification contest. His
leath is public calamity and difficult, indeed,
will be tue task Of supplying his place. Death
las again visited our high places and exacted
:,,a. 'st. 9iyjc i ,...-. --h'.' a',raarS to -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-22

"Tm particularly uneasy on this point" as
the ay said, when the boy stuck him On the
end Of q needle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-22

My dear Judy
I commenced this letter yesterday. If it
does not come to hand you may allow that
am not here but gone to Quebec. Tell Barney
that his brothers family is all dead entirely
barrin the cow. God bless her-Td write
you more but as there is no way of sending
this, I will just let it 60 as it is-Remember
me In your prayers and to all the Flather.
tvs. No more at present from your husband
Il alive Thady o'Riley, aud If dead, God rest
his soul,-P. SIT this letter doesn't reach
you, just let me know by return Of Post and
don't wait for another until you hear from
me again, but rite me Immediately and let
know how your coming on. :.
N. B. l have altered my mind and won't
send this letter after all, SO you can answer
or not at all just as it PLACE you-Give my
love to the children-When you come to the
end of this letter don't read any more of it,
but just answer, by the first office yours until
death, and after, if not before
Your own Thady O'Riley
As in duty bound ought to be.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-22
F. C. JOHNSON.
Woman.

A grabbed acquaintance Of ours has just
repeated to us, "Frailty, thy name is woman" i"
We were trying to get him to call with us Of
a very beautiful lady of our acquaintance
He is scholar, a wit, and q gentleman, an.
yet dares to repeat that villainous line niol
hearing. Alas for him We fear he is pa;
ccIIodtaSsnntiop. cIo otS m We cannot conceive why t.:
desos s ~ UNJUST and We Kaa,i:.Ssillitied Wed
woman always :yas. ays Gsspgeable'
-sand ar SHAKESPEARE, SHY name i
Women is not more variable than
Her constancy has stood the test of FIRE,
blood, and torment. in thousands Of insta
and shall she be called fckle2 We verify
believe that woman's friendship is infinitely
more disinterested, infinitely more pure than
mans. She will follow her lover through
veal and wo-through evil report and good
report through poverty, through sorrow,
and misery, and death. She will love him in
his sin, and in his glory, and in his shame,
and in his degradation; and she will bind
him the closer to her heart, as he falls the
lower. Will man do so? No-let but the
breath of evil report dim the brig ghtness OF
the pure name of that being whom he loves,
let her sin but once, and he will forsake her
forever. Will he love her in abuse and i'll
treatment2 But suppose she coquet, and
trihe with the affections of the worthy Has
she not been taught by example2 How
many hearts have broken and bled to death
when forsaken by man. How many women
have given their whole affections away, and
poured out their whole hearts upon lover,
and then been forsaken! How often have at
tentions been offered to crafty vanity, and
to please PRIDE How often? Alas! who
shall answer the question:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-22
A Genuine Document.

The following letter from on 1rishman in
this country, was handed few months ago
to the editor of the Batavia Spirit Of the
Times by venerable Irish gentleman, with
permission to make it public. The letter is
superscribed as follows:-
To my wife at
Tim Flathcrty's
In Ireland.
Ifgone to be forwarded
No., +bo t,,o 1870
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-09
To the Polls! To the Polls

We have only to repeat what has been
said on the eve Of each successive election
In urging every Republican to 60 to the
polls, himself. and taking upon himself the
responsibility Of seeing tia, his ncishbOr Is
out. The time for labor and wa,chfulness
Is no, pas, until thu ballot.boI !. closed
Too much Of il should not be len. however,
till the las, moment. Go through your
town this week, AMI sec that all Is in read''
ness. II any have made plan. to be away
urge upon the Importance OF attending The
election. &c. homo the absent voters. Make
ample arrangement for the aged and inhrm'
Do not 60 alone in your wagon to the polls,
while there is man who has no means OF
conveyance. See TO your poor neighbor,
and give him a ride. Sec your aged friend,
and have him 90 early. SEE to your invalid
friend, that he can get there comfortably
Appoint a man in each school district, who
shalt stay until bc sees that every man with
IN its limits has gone to the polls, when he
can 20 and vote himself. Do this, and We
shall have full vote, aud come out with
the increased majority which shall show
that we are ready for lsG0!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-09
The Mail Routes.

The Postmaster General SAYS the policy
Of the Department, is to cut down the .r.
vice on all mail routes, upon which the poe.
tago- do not pay tho expenses. The serVi's
in Arooslook County has been cut down
ono.third. on ono II the most impor,an,
routes in Eastern Maine. The editor Of the
Pioneer, in letter to the Department pro.
tested against the reduction but received
for reply that tho receipts only paid Tor the
present service. This rule were we'll, fad.
hered TO. and carried out in all sections, for
II Is we'll known fact that New England
would moro than sustain her whole service,
while the South would by the same means
lose 4 large proportion Of theirs. The ei.s
is moro than reversed. This important mail
in New England Is cut down; and the De.
par,ment notify the contractors that u they
continue the service, as heretofore, Il mus.
b. done with tho understanding that they
shall make no subsequent, claim upon the
Government for remuneration.
just such clss has jus, turned up 10
Virginia. The mail was Gu, down on q
route. upon which the Department were
solicited 10 continue the service This W.,
no, done 50 promptly a' was thought it
should have been, aud the administration
organ felt itself called upon % defend tho
Department. In this defence it j. shown
that the service Is continued. a. est Of
$1,000 per annum, when the receipts ar
only $1,000.
/ This is precisely the kind Of di'crimini.
ton in favor Of tho South where the strength
Of the party lies, which have supposed 70
exist; but We did no, suppose the Cont.
tuition would 50 unwi,tingly expose tho
whole thing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-09
A Thing TO DO Remembered!

That the democracy Of Oxford County, a,
it, late Convention, holden on Pari. Hill,
fully endorsed James Buchanan as the man
Of their choice, and expressed the most cor
dial approval Of hi. proaiga,e Adminisira.
ton. And further planted themselves upon
the doctrine that the acquisition OF Cuba Is
essential to the safety and perfect develop
meni Of the United States"
so that vote mex, Monday is no less than
direct approval OF the eIecrablc conduct
Of James Buchanan in Kansas and Utah (;
his di,houorablc attempt to obtain $780,
OOO 900 corruption fund, under pre'cnsc Of
negotiating for Cuba; bis VIGOROUSLY pro-
llcaie financial management, and the later
attempt TO cncsOach-upon the rights OF the
North by the cutting oG Of its mail iaeill-
ties. These are bu, few OF the things which
vote for buchanan directly endorses. let
the Frccdom.lovins citizens Of Old Oxford
think Of ,hi. thing before they commit
themselves by such vote.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-09
Will you Sustain James Blu.
chanan.

We believe tina, large proportion Of the
people Of oxford County are united in con-
demniug the preson, administration and its
policy There are some, however, who fan
cy tina, they may vote Tor Smith, without
endorsing Buchanan. To all such we in
viie careful peru'al Of the following state
ment from the Belias, JOURNALISTIC origi-
nal Buchanan paper in Maine. Ii thus de-
fines the position of Mr.. Smith
"He 6a, most faithfully sustained ths I'D.
miri,irdiioH ~ ALL ITS WCISSi.
tubes. HIS denomination at the present
n,Hs furnishes The most sonchiNrc proof that
ne denopacy Of MdiHe stand ~ ne ddmnni,-
{, atom as thy did IN Sc. 81 and '5s-ihat
JAMES BUCHANAN HAS NO MORE
DECIDED SUPPORTER IN MAINE,
THAN MENASSEll II. SMITH"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-09
The most cOrrup, government on earth!

Senator ToOmbs said in bis place in the
U. $. Senate, 4" from my experience and OBJ
servaiion. which have been somewhat extern
sive, DO NOT BELIEVE TO-DAY.
THERE Is AS CORRUPT A GOVERN
MENT UNDER THE HEAVENS, AS
THESE UNITED STATES"
Mr.. Hale, Republican" Nor either"
Several (Leeompton) Senator'S" agree
to that"
Mcnasseh II. Smith stands In this State,
as the representative Of the principles Of the
administration, o, which Mr.. 'roomb- spoke.
viii you by your vote be included IN the
number Of its suppOrters3
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-09
Mr.. Smith Declines a Meeting!

Under date Of Angus, 2lst, Gov. Morrill,
dispatched u courteous note 10 MIR. Smith,
inviting him To meet him on the stump.
Thi, Mr.. Smith declined. giving rs an sI.
cusc the illness ola child. To this the Gov
ernor responded, fixing upon any time sub
sequeut. when be should have opportunity.
Mr. Smith makes the following reply:
PORTLAND, sept. ., 1859.
DEAR SiR. Your favor dated the 3lst
ul,., and poslmarked sept. Let, is this day
received.
Since wrote YOU on the 30th ult.. | have
engaged io spend three or tour days Of next
week in addressing the people at such points
a. my political friends may request, proyid.
ing the health Of my child would authorize
INV ahscncc-ard fear It will not, ~ his
lif, has been dr.paircd Of This will pre-
vent my arranging a meeting with you as
you suggest.
Though your political opponent, allow
me % assure YOU that have ever apprecia.
ted your crn,lemanly department and social
good qualities. and | AIN always happy 10
NEE, you but politically speaking, even II
| couid 30 DO without neelectins other en-.
eagcmeu,s. IL would not. In my opinion, be
advisable TO arrange with each other a"sin.
Gle meeting only. a. YOU request. u any
such arrangement were made, il should De
agreed upon early, and be such as to enable
Us 70 visit all the principal towns in the
State.
Indeed, doub, If these intellectual gla.
dia,orial contests are ever productive Of
beneficial results.
Permit me, SIR. O. subscribe myself,
Very respectfully. your friend.
MANASSEll II. SMITH.
Hon. LoT VI. MoEKILi. Governor Of Maine,
Augusta.
I,Woula seem by this tina, the renowned
Mauasseh is conscious that be make. but a
bad advocate Of a had cause; and very sen.
.ibly avoids a meeting. The proves OF the
gentleman /. not advanced by the room he
leaves for doubt rs TO his having made the
engagements alluded to, after having re-
eciyeI the Governor last letter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-09
Look to Vermont!
No Fal,ering in the Green Mountain
State!!

The State Election in Vermont. where the
people came out to meet the Pos,mas,ers.
occurred on Tuesday. Inland Hall was ,ri-
umphantly elected over the poet, John g..
SAKE, whose popularity would have certainly
elected him. bu, Tor the odium Of his being
found in the company OF the Buchanan de-
mceracy. The Republicans actually have
made gam in the Legislature, whore, last
year the democracy had no, enough votes to
call the yeas and nays
The Green Mountain State AYERS her con-
s,an,ly increasing confidence in the doctrines
Of the Republican fathers, and her dete.ia.
ton OF pro.slavery propAeandi'm in all It's
forms. |, remains for ihi. STATE, next Mon
day. to echo back her glad summons, as no.
bly as i, va. done a, the las, election. Men
Of Old Oxford, We have all sharO in this
work Look to Vermont;
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-09

The Republican Platform.

We repuhlish the terse and explicit re-
solves adopted by tho Republican COnvcn.
ton, at South PARIS. August 18th. They
declare in brief terms an adherence to the
doctrines Of the Declaration OF lndepen-
dencc and the Constitutional power OF
Congress to prohibi, the extension OF slave.
~ over territory now free. While they re-
pei the doctrine OF the Drcd Scott decision,
that the Constitution Of the United States
protects slavery in all the territories. they
recognize the p7opristy OF allowing the in
habitau,s Of a territory to conduct their al
fair. in their own way. free alike from in
reference from invading foes, or executive
dic,a,ion. The doctrines set forth arc those
Of jefferson and jackson, and are ominenily
fitting to be adopted at the presen. time, by
the people. when all those in Federal au-
,horiiy have departed so far from them.
R,solr,d. That the Republican. Of Oxford
County are now, as ever. arrayed upon the
princinlc. laid down in tho Philadelphia
Platform Of 1856. and give their cordial and
earnest appreciation 20 the Resolutions OF
the las, State Convention.
Resolved, That we are enlisted for life in
the war against slavery and Its unserupu.
Ious ally, modern Democracy and until
our principles are victorious, we will sleep
only with the harness on.
Rssolrcd. That the idea cnunciated by the
nominee of the democratic convention AZ
Bangor. and rc-cchocd at the Paris Hill
Convention on the 18th Of July, that the Re
publican party have proved themselves in
competent 10 manage the Affairs OF the
state. s,voRs on ANCIENT fEDER,L ARlSroc-
H,cr which always distrustcd the abil'
ity Of the people for sclfgovcrnmcnt.
R,,olrsd. That we hold with Jefferson,
the Apostle OF Liberty, that "all men are
created equal" and that the people arc hon
ct and capable.
Resolved. That we have full and entire
confidence in the integrity, patriotism and
ability of our standard bearer. the Hon.
H., a. MorriH, and that we will give him
our hearty support.
Rcoirsd. That We unanimously cndonc
tho nomination. this day made, for senate
rial and County officers. and pledge our uni
tel effort to secure their triumphant cleo
ton.