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The Hanging-.Fanny's Confession.

We heard it saia that larger crowd had
not been in town for twenty years, than
locked in from all parts of the country on
Friday last, to witness the Execution OF Fan
nv the woman WHO administered poison to
MIR. Stewards family. So prone are we oil to
indulge our morbid curiosity! BY IL o'clock
it was estimated that there were in the streets
from four to five thousand persons Of all clas-
Sos and conditions. The prisoner was taken
! to the place of execution, about one mile and
half from the Jail, about - O'Clock, whittier
she was followed by this vast concourse Of
people. a few minutes before II o'clock she
ascended the scaffold with the eXecutioner,
followed by the Rev. Mr.. Boyd. After sing
ing a hymn and offering up petition to the
Throne of Grace, the minister descended the
scafold the criminal bade her friends adieu,
and was prepared fer the final stroke. A. min
ute moro and the criminal stands alone hood.
ed and halted, gazed upon by the assembly
which crowded the place, on foot, OH horse
back, in wagons, on fences, aud in trees, breath
lessly awaiting the fall Of the trap. Such
sight We never witnessed before; We shall
not see such an one again. If public exc
cution is so horrible when the crime is so
nlonstrous. what must it be when the circum
stances are much more palating-when an
innocent is hung or Eeheaded2 Happy are
We that the Law gives the criminal the bene-
fit Of doubt
It may be interesting to our readers to say
that Fanny made confession before she
went to execution, TO this effect; her object
was to kill no une else but Mrs. Stewart for
the reason that she expressed an intention 10
visit her Summer residence III u few- days,
and to take Fanny with her. Saunders did
not want Fanny to leave, nor did she want 10
go. The prostitute and the paramour COLI
Spred to prevent their separation. Some
week or two before the poison was admins
tered, Saunders furnished her with arsenic,
which was accidentally destroyed by falling
from her pocket into the fire. He brought
her more on the night before the fatal morn
ing of the 2Gth May ult and she resolved to
poison her mistress the next morning by put
ting it in her chocolate, she being the only
one OF the family who drank this beverage.
Having mixed the poison with the single dip
per of water with which she4intepded max
ing the chocolate, she was called out Of the
kitchen. Mrs. Wilkes the llousekeepcr, ell
tered in her absence and, as she supposed,
put the dipper into the bucket without throw
ing out the water in it, and took drink,
thus accounting for the greater virulence Of
her case than the others. Fanny, upon her
return to the kitchen, saw the dipper i'll the
bucket, and supposed the poison lad been
thrown away, and proceeded in Ler prepara-
tionS for breakfast, taking all the water she
used from this bucketiul, which had been im-
pregaated from the dipp,r. This is her con-
lession-aS was told to lis by one who heard
her make it.-Newber,y CunscryaIist, Goth
inst
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CIV, STYLES, Esq,

friend, writing from Brunswick on the 1Sth
to the Savannah Republican, states that the tral
of CAREY W. STYLES, Esq, for the killing of j.
W. Moosg, is progressing. 1t commenced or
Thursday last; tho Jury has been struck, and Ave
witnesses examined on both sidsa. The defence
is full and complete, and no other verdict but
"Not Guilty" is anticipated. The testimony pro-
badly closed last night. The best legal talent is
engaged OIL both sides for the prosecution are the
Hon. II. V. JoHssoS, Judge 1IAssELL, Rev.
THOMAS GApDSER, and the Solicitor General; for
the defence are Hon. T. S. BARrow, Hon. A. R.
WRIGHT, Col. B. I. HARRIS, and Col. T. 7. LONG,
of Florida.
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NEGROES KILLED BY LIGuTSlNG.-Welea learn
that during thunder storm on Saturday of.
ternoon last, about dozen negroes belong
ing to Mr. F. M. Biggers living seven miles
north of this city, took refuge in house in his
field, and that the house was struck by light,
ming, killing two Of the negroes instantly and
severely injuring two others. There was a
very heavy fall of rain in that ncighborhood.
The above is from the Enquirer ofyesterday.
4 friend from Harris County writes US, that
far negroes we're killed and others wounded.
Columbus Time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27

SINGULAR DEATn.-On Tuesday evening
last, Jolln Sibley, the son Of Elijah Sibley,
living near Cedar Hill, met with sudden
and violent death, from most' unexpected
and singular cause. He was in the act Of
passing through the gate leading to his broth
er's house, having his knife in his hand peal
ing some fruit. Whilst thus engaged, tie
gate, in closing struck his arm and drove tie
knife into his heart, causing wound w1ich
proved fatal in few hours. lie died on the
following morning. He was about sixteen
years cf agc.-Wadesboro' Argus
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27

THE CRops IN FLoKlDA-We make the
following extract (says the Abbcviie hide
pendent Press from a letter written by gen
tlemau of Columbia County, Fla, TO friend
in Abbeville, dated July 4th, in which he
gives the following account Of the growing
crops:
"The crops are good, and all hands are
feasting on wa:ermelonsi peaches and roast
ing cars. will finish laying by cotton 'his
week. and start all hands 10 planting new
ground in peas. Ny cotton is growing rapidly,
and is as full as | ever saw any, and if it
turns out as we'll as it now promises to do,
will put up our lands to Sl5 or $40 in less
than five years. The long cotton fellows are
beginning to admit that maybe it will do;
and if it does, will help our country very
much. What think you Of cotton the 4th
Of July as high as your head, and numbers
of grown bowls upon it. If | had you at
my Bronson field, could make you stare a
little, and wish that you were away from
old Abbevilie."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27

SuN Flowers PREvEFTIvE OF FEvER.--
A correspondent of the "Soil Of the South
from Alabama, writes that paper that from
actual experience he is prepared to say that
the sun flowers in rank growth absorb the
elements in the atmosphere that produce
feyers. Lieut.. Maury also bears testimony to
the same fact, and speaks of it as one long
known in France.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27
Hot Weather.

Last week was hot one and no mistake, the
thermometer ranging from so to s5 degrees, and
on Thursday it was 1OO degrees in the shade.
We have heard Of several negroes being affected
by the oppressive heat and learn that Mai. S. S.
ToNpK1ss and Mr.. ". E. HOBBS each lost q valu-
able negro man from sun-stsoke. Both Of those
negroes died very suddenly. Farmers cannot be
too prudent with their negroes during this unusu-
ally WARM weather.
During the last few days wc have been favored
with several showers of rain, which will bo Of
much service tu the growing crops.
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Headquarters.
10TH REGIMENT; S. c. NJ.

10TH REGIMENT; S. c. NJ.
SLEEPY CREEK, July ], 1859.
ORDERS, NO. 2.
vUyHE 10th Regiment, S. C. NJ, are hereby ih-.
IL structed to be and appear at Richardson's on,
Thursday, tho 2sth July inst, armed and equipped
az the law directs, for Drill and Inspection.
The Officers and non. Commissioned Officers will
assemble the day previous for drill and instruction.
The Ladies and citizens generally are cordially
invited to attend.
The Edgefsld Brass Band are expected.
By order of A. B. DEAN,
Col. 10th Regiment, S. c. II.
". A. RUTLAND, Adjt,
July 8, 1859 At s6
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Turnip Seed!
10 all Concerned (!

A LII Persons indebted to the late VIM. II.
IA HARRISON, Agent, arc requested to come
forward and settle the same without delay. The
Goods were sold ut Cash prices, and with the e1.
pectation of hsing paid when called for. 1t is
necessary to close the business up promptly, and
therefore all indebted will confer an especial fa-
vor by giving this notice early attention.
Thoao having demands against tho tsid VIM
n. Harrison, Agent, will render them in forthwith
for payment. D. 4. DURlSOE.
July 2T, 1852 IF 20
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Headquarters,

EDGEF1ELD, C. H., July, 1859.
GENERAL ORDERS, .EO.-
TNIE following Regiments Of Infantry will pa
Il radc for Review and Drill, at such times and
PAGES as herein directed
The 10th Regiment of Infantry will parade as
Richardson's on Thursday, the 2Sth Of July.
The 1th Regiment of Infantry will parade at
the Old Wells, on Saturday, the 3Oth Of July.
Tho 9th Regiment of Infantry will parade at
Mrs. Brunsor,, on Tuesday, the I'd Of August
next
The s:h Regiment Of infantry will parad. at
Horrow's on Saturday, the 9th Of August next.
The 9Th Regiment of Infantry will parade at
Lrlnax's. on Tuesday the 9th of August next
The officers and non-commissioned officers will
assemble on the day before the Review of their
respective Regiments, for drill and instruction.
Volunteer companies, will bc inspected, and
the hooks of Beat companies examined.
By order of w. C. M0RAGNE,
Brig. General.
H. W. ADDISON, Brig. Major.
July 6, st 26
~ Abbeville papers will please copy.
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COMMERCIAL.
HAMBURG, JrLr rs

HAMBURG, jelly rs.
Mn. ED1roR-Dcar Sir: We have had quito
an active r,arket for tho past week, and in fact
more Cotton has been brought in ky the planners
during tho week than has been for snme time past,
and MI uas principally sold at advancing prices.
Prospects for peace across tho water looks much
more favorable now than was anticipated. l
quote from to III cts, With an upward tendency.
Respectfully, your, p.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27

ANOTHER ATLANTIC CABLE.-It appears
that another attempt TO lay cable across
the Atlantic is about to be made. Letters
have been received in this city by the Canada
from Mr.. Cyrus W. Field, who is now in Lon,
dor, to the effect that the directors of the At.
lansic Telegraph Company are actively at
work maturing their plans to have the enter
prise of uniting America and Europe by
means Of the electric wire carried out in the
most permanent and successful manner. The
irss MEASURE we believe, will be an attempt
to raise the old cable, with view, doubtless,
to discover the cause of the break in the con.
,iu,iity, which rendered the first enterprise
valueless, after all the labor and money e1.
pended on it. If this can be accomplished.
which is more than doubtful. it may enable
the engineers to avoid the difficulty, whatever
it WAS, which rendered the previous attempt
inoperative.-N, Y. Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27
The HartwelI Messenger.

We have received tho first number Of the Hurt
well (Ga.) )Nemengcr-receutly removed from Pom
dleton, in this Statc-published by Mr.. EDWARD
SiAuEs, and edited by WARREN D. WILKES, Esq.
It is quito handsome sheet, we'll edited, and will
take an honorable position among the journals of
tho day. We trust golden success will attend the
Messenger in it's Georgia home.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27

EMPLOYMENT OF AUSTRIAN PRISONERS
The Constitutional has reason to know that
it is the intention of the French Government
to employ the Austrian prisoners in making
railways in Algier. 1t is also said that the
prisoners will be let hire to agriculturist'
and manufacturers who may bo willing t.
pay them. The officers are everywhere well
treated. They are free on parole, and may
even obtain, without much difficulty, leave
Of absence from the places assigned f,r their
residence. Those vino arc married may send
for their wives. The pay allowed them ty
the French government is fixed as follows
Generals Of divisions, 4,000f; generals OF
brigade, 3,000f; superior officers, 2,400; cap
tains. lieutenants and sub-lieuteuants, l,3.00f.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27

ty on subjects pertaining to its objects. We have
before us an elaborate essay on tho Pear, by Mr..
L. +. Berckmans of Fruitlaud Nursery, near tLis
city. lie believes the pear perfectly adapted to
our latitude, and destined to general growth, rs
we'll for its ornamental appearance as for its deli
cious fruit.
our readers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27
Dr. Horace Parker.

This skillfu Dentist and esteemed fcllow.citzon
authorizes us to state that he is necessarily COM
pelled to absent himself from the State for near
four weeks, after which time he may found in his
Office rs usual, roady to attend tho wants Of his
many patrons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27
Hon. F. w. Pickens.

The South Carolinian contains, letter from this
distinguished gentleman correcting certain bitter
and prciudiccd statements in the "Thirty years
View of Senator BENTON" derogatory to the char
ractcr of Mr.. CALnouS, extracts from which We
hone TO publish in q short time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27

MAsoNIc.-The committee appointed by
the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter, which
has been in session nearly the entire week,
finished their labors yesterday morning, and
returned to their respective homes. The FOL
lowing gentlemen constitute the committee
A. G. Mackey, NJ. D., and II. w. Schroeder,
Esq, Charleston; Gen. V. D. V. Jamison,
Orangeburg; Thos. P. Slider, Esq., Newber-
ry; Rev. B. Johnson, Abbeville; B. r Camp
bell, ESQ, Laurens; and A. Ramsay, ESQ.,,
Edgefield. The object of the meeting was
to revise the Constitution of the Grand
Lodge and Grand Chapter.-South Carolinian,
l7th inst.
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Executors Notice,

VHHHE Lcgatcos under the last Will and Teata-
II. ment of Plcassn. Burnett, deceased, are here
by notified that final settlement of the Estate of
said Testator will be made in the 0rdinary's Office
at Edge6eld Court House, on Tuesday the eighth
day of November next And tho said Legatces
arc requested to meet the undersigned for that pur
pose, at the time and place above mentioned.
CARTER BURNETT,
RALPH S. BURNETT.
Jnlv 97 1880 3ma 90
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For the Advertiser.
An Invention.

We live in IN ugo Of progress and Improvement.
The evidences Of this fact are patent to every OBJ
seryapt eye. "Truth is stranger than felton, y
and every useful invention i. far better, and much
more interesting thun tho most ingenious and
plausible theory. In sonlo parts of our country,
timber is becoming scarce, and the use Of shingles
for covering bouscs will ultimately be discontinued.
Wonld we not feel under obligations to any man,
that should furnish us with roofing cheaper, safer,
and lasting, than either shingles tin, slatc,
or tiles Now. the "Yulcanizcd Elastic Roofing "
of Mcssrs. DAY il OAKLEY, for which letters pat
cnt were Issued the 2ith May last, promises 10 ac-
complish NIL this; and shall wait with some i'm
patience to SEE how long it will take discerning
public to give the thing fair trial.
This roofing, have been assured by ono Of the
patentues, ia cheaper even than single roof, nnd
it can be applied with more speed and facity than
any thing Of the kind now in use. 1t can be used
ia uny riluativn,-about chimneys, dormer win
dows, Lc.-heng quite impcrvious to water. Itis
also. 6re-proof, although its basis is nothing but
canvass. saw specimen fairly tested. 1t seemed
indeed to be blazing whilst kept in the fire, but
when taken nwny from the torch, it pulled itself
out iastnnter, and not Il spark remained.
DR.. DAY & i. II. a. OAKLEY nre both citizens Of
Aiken, S. c. and il is to be hoped that their effort
at improvement will be properly appreciated, at
loast, by the Southern people. e. b.
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LAND SALE

EpY consent of the Lcgatees of tho Estate Of
I'D Jacob Thornton, decd, will sell to the
highest bidder On the 23d August, tho TRACT
OF LAND, on which the deceased lived, situated
one mile frum Phoeuix P. O., containing
$50 Acres,
more or less. The sale will take place on the
premises.
TERMS-Twelre month. credit With interest
from day of sale. Tho purchaser will be required
to give sufficient security.
Ns-Any person desiring to examine the Land
will call On the Subscriber On tho place.
E. NJ. THORNTON, Agent,
For Legatcus.
July 81 Ct 20
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27

The last few days has been entirely too warm
for our portly Editor who ha, vacated the "Sanc-
tum' and fed to the Pincy Woods, with the un-
derstanding that he will not return until the
weather lnoilerntcs Sensible conclusion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27

Eo Don't full to read the really interesting
Communication of "MIrcnELL" from South est
crn Georgia. And, we hope our friend will let US
hear from him again and often.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-27

STRUCK By LlGHTNlNG.-Wewere informed
this morning, that negro woman, belonging
to Mr.. Perrin, on the Round ., was killed by
lightning, about 4 o'clock, yesterday evening,
while working in the field. Dr. John 0.
Glover was called to see her, but could ren-
der no Observation-Disclosures and Colleton
Sun.
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Administrators Notice,

HEyuE distributes Of the Estate Of Artemp.ia
Il Burnett deceased, are hereby notified that q
final settlement Of said Estate will be made in the
Ordinary's Office at Edgefeld Court House, on
Tuesday the eighth day Of November next. And
said distributes are hereby notified to meet the
undersigned for that puposc, at the time and place
above mentioned.
CARTER BURNETT, Admit
July ~, 1889 sns -
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State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,


NpY W. +. DURIs0E, Esq, Ordinary Of Edge
ND field District.
Whereas, S. b. Griffin, hath applied to me for
Letters of Administration, on all aud singular the
goods and cbattles, rights and credits Of VIM. H.
Harrison, late of tho District aforesaid, deceased
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish al
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the said
deceased, to be and appear before me, at our next
Ordinarys Court for the said District to be holden
at Edgefcld Court House, on the 4th day Of
August next, to show cause, if any, why the said
administration should not he granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this 23rd
day of July, in tho year of our Lord one thous-
and eight hundred and y-nine, and in the eighty
fourth year of American Independence.
W. F. DURIS0E, o. z. n.
July 27 n g
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ELECTRIC FNEAK.-We see it stated in the
Winnsboro Register, that on Friday last, du-
ring a thunder shower, wagon, with the
mules attached, was standing in front Of
Campbell's Mill, when the front wheel was
struck by lightning, which tore of the tire
and threw it near ten feet, without otherwise
njuring the wheel or tue mules; not even
causing the slightest shock to several negroes
who were standing around.
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NEW GOODS
FOR THESUMMER TRADE!


~ PENN, Agent, has just received from
4As Charleston and New York, fresh supply
Of VERY HANDSOME and DESIRABLE z
GOODS suited to the Summer Trade.
Among this Stock will be found another lot of
those beautiful NEAPoL1TAN B0NNETS, yery
neatly and handsomely trimmed--an beautiful
assortment of Misses Neapolitan HITS, hand
somely trimmed.
Also, asplendid assortment of very handsome
Organdie and Barege ROBES, embracing many
very rich and beautiful patterns;
Ladies and. Misses Hoped SKIRTS in great
variety;
A very handsome assortment of BAREGE
SHAWLS and BUSTERS of toe latest styles;
A large lot Of BELTS, new styles, and all kinds
And many other desirable Goods suited to tho
season.
Purchasers will find my Stock very complete,
and it will be replenished evory week With tho
novelties of the season. AL Of which will be sold
aprces that will fail to give ontire satisfaction.
July Is, If y
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Good things vet in Store I

TpERs0NS wishing PINE APPLE CHEESE
IL ani GOSHEN BUTTER, fresh and new from
the Dairy, arriving by every Steamer from New
York to Charleston, S. c., can obtain them by
calling on s. E. BOWERS, Agt,
Hamburg, July 6; 1859 If 28
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A. CA r d.

At the General Musters at Richardson's for tho
last few years, the disorder about my House has
been so great, arising from the great quantity CT
spirits deposited and drank in the House, that T
am forced to request all Candidates, Officers and;
oher persons not to deposit OF briig any more in,
the House hereafter land il this request is not
granted I shall be compelled to decline seeeiamo-
dating the public on these occasions.
JAS. N. RICHARDSON.
July 6, 1859 4t 26
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Editor Absent.

WEDNESDAY, JULY RI, 1859.
, 1859-01-27

wAsu1ye1os. Jan, &C. "A letter f1p Super
infendent Neighbours, dated Auztins4 s4m 1an.
10th, addressed to the Commissioa Ekf 1ndian
Af1Ars. mentions that q band of ~hte93fsn from
the FL Paso country had stolen into% Efsmp OF
tribe OF Indians known to be se krksbly
peaceahe, acd ma1sacreiug several oQhem. be-
sides woundiuR number Of their cotbpAniona-
It is apprehended that in consequence ot-thls
outrsge the Indians will commence war upon
| the border settlements.
Although coupons cannot be istued for less
than six mouths interest in the new faao. yet
should the special bidders regard it of. .aaT ad.
vantage to receive coupons Of interest ttoQ the
LIST inst, With the certificate Of stock, thsy will
be SO Issued at the Treasury Department on the
payment Of the interest from the frss of Jann'
ary to the date Of the deposit OF the principal
The action OF the House to day in laying on
the table three several memorials asking for the
establishment Of as many new steamer lines. is
considered as indicative of hostility to al such
measures by that body.
The Secretary of the Treasury, Ia recent
document sent 10 the House, suggests n invi-
tation from The United States. TO the CONNER
cal countries Of Europe, 70 meet iu represen-
tative body tor consultation on uniform cur
reccy, uniform weights Hnd measures, and a
uniform system of commercial statistics being
OF the opinion that this reform will be t27orably
countries 80 represented lie says that our own
Gov ernment occupies position, both political
and commercial, which will justify her in taking
the lead ia the matter.
NRw ioRk, Jan. 26.-The Times Washington
correspondent states that Secretary Cobb il op-
posed 10 the proposition Of tho House Commit
tee Of Wars and Means for the increase OF the
s0f s05sf,u Il. h! Es:s!Zed assurances f!em pa,,
competent 10 give IN opinion, that the revenue
from imports will resch tjc 0u0, 900, which eun1
he considered eutiicieus Tor all contingencies
de ls afraid also that II the present tariff is iu-
teriered with, that the movement in taror OF
protection will gain the hscendAncy ind control
the action oi the new BILL
The 1,f5ant's correspondent SAYS that the M.
joritg Of the House Committee on Territories
are in favor OF organizing y Territory, compris-
ing the Pke's Peak region. The name OF Co.
Iona Will be dropped ind Toposa substituted
Bills for Toposl Arizona and Dacotah will all
contain the provision that territories, whea or
ganized into Ssates, shall be admitted into the
Union either with or without slavery, as the
people May determine.