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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

murlSI IN THE illGur UIxEt:rioS.-" vt'i'
the following from the Wilmington Herald, q
journal that has been very bitter IN its opp'-
si,ion 10 ,lisuuicn. We suggest to Cur cote'n,
porary. that prompt movement 10 Southern
Confe,lrracy in each Of the Southern States
i! the only way 10 pre.eHt war:
II war results from secession, it will not
surprise us. for we have always contenGed
that praceable secession was IN impossioi.'ty'
We have contenied sgainSt it to the last, but
ii wsr is tu come, ell Southern men, we trust
and believe, will be found shoulder to shoulder
in the fight We have denounced the dis.
uni,nis,s, because We thought il to be our duty
to do So Int after ppscder has been burned IN
this contest, the nlen cfMe South are brothers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

SnL,ryG TuMES IS ESCI,Sp.-A shoe
maker in P.cslun, England, named Charlesicn,
l.o, being able to live satisfactorily with his
wife, ,u,'k her to u public house and sold her
Mt auction. for Twenty-Five cents and two CO.
lars worth Of whisky punch. 4 bill OF sal;
was given. and the won,aa SCENE! sat,hed
with her change oil masters.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

Tom MARSHALL. or TIE Cglsls.-Thc L Ilis-
Vile Dcm0cim says:
The Hon. Tom Marshall says that Ken
tucky is between the upper and neither mil
stone and must sccele rr be ground to w,
der. Let them tak; care how they grlna
her to powder it might Isuite AMI blow tie
upper ana nather milestone to the ID.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09
letter from Major Anderson.

The Baltimore 4merican publishes the fol
lowing letter from Msjor Anderson to gen
tieman Of that city. Coming from him at
time when his command ensrosses so large
share OF public attention, it will be read Will
interest:
Z, ~ ~ 7cro
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09
Washington NaXs.

WAsHINGToN, January 2.-Adjutant Gen
eral Cooper assures me that if any troops
have been ordered to Charleston, it is without
the knowledge of his Office. He does not be-
lieve that any have been sent, and thinks
that, as things now stand, none will be sent.
The Cabinet are still in stormy session. The
widest specuations are circulated as to the
probabl. result. A message has just been
sent to the Senate. 1t is believed to be in
some way connected with the South Carolina
emhroglio. will telegraph You as soon as
it has been opened.
WAsHlEGToS, January There WAS in
tense excitement in the Capitol when it be
came known that Message from the Presi-
dent to the Senate had arrived.
The Abolitionists Immediately urged that
the Senate should go into executive session,
but the Democrats and Southerners would
not listen to the proposition, and succeeded
in carrying an adjournment.
The Message was then examined by the
Senator'S and proved to be the nomination of
one Mckibben, Of the State Of Pennsylvania,
for tho Office Of Collector of the Customs Of
the United States at the port Of Charleston,
South Carolina.
This McKibben is the father Of Hon. Jas.
McKibben, late member of Congress from
California. He will not 80 to Charleston,
but ,eiK ren,ovs the Custom House to tie deck
Of man-of ,par, under the provisions Of the
Force Bill of 1892.
1t is stated in well informed political circles
that there may be no Message at all on the
subject Of South Carolina, but simply Pro-
clamation.
This, however, I learn, depends on de-
elopments yet to be made The Cabinet
remained in session until late hour, dis
cussing the proposition of the South Carolina
Commissioners, who are now satisfied that
no satisfactory arrangements will be made.
TREscoT has already gone, and the Com
missioners say that they will follow him in n
day or two. They replied to the Presidents
communication to-day, charging him with
special pleading, and with having endeavorcd
to avoid the plain issue fairly presented.
The following is the Committee of one
from each State, appointed by resolution of
the Border State Caucus last week, to pre-
pare a report on the present crisis.
Dir. Crittenden, Chairman Messrs. Harris
(of Md, Sherman, Nixon, Salisbury, Big.
Ter, Hatton, Pettlt, Harrls or va J, AcCler-
nand, Barrett, Sebastian, Vanderver, and
Hail (of Pa)
Their first meeting will be held tomorrow
morning.
1t is not true, as has been reported, that
Seward intends submitting any proposition
in relation to the crisis, or to speak Of the
subject.
Strange rumors from Charleston are afoat
in our streets. Some accounts say that one
thousand negroes are iortityng the harbor,
and that the channels are all obstructed by
Sunken ships; also that the buoys are all re-
moved and the lights cxtinguished.
Great doubts are expressed whether the
nomination of Mcliibben will even be con-
frmed by the Senate.
Advices by telegraph from Richmond stste
flat Governor LIN Letcher still persists in
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09
IlLb AND WINTER STYLES, 1861!
HATS, GAPS, UMBRELLAS
Wholesale and Retail
Geo. w. Ferry,
MASONIC HALL BUILDING

MhNUNIV
244 Broad Street, Augusta, Ca,
BUls received lurgc and carefully selected
Hl Stock of Gcnta Mo.eskin, Cassimere, Ameri-
can nnd French Felt HATS.
Cloth, Plush, Silk Velvet, Glazed and Seamless
CAPS, new and elegant patterns
Youths and Children HATS and CAPS, IN
grupt variety Of handsome styles.
Silk, Alpncca and (iinyhams UMBRELLAS;
Heavy PlautItion HATS for Negroes:
Fresh Goods received by every Steamer. Prices
as cheap the cheapest
Call aud sec.
Augusta. Ga., Sept i9. 1860 SO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

It has been wittily, but somewhat ungal'
lantly, said that woman is tue very reverse
of her mirror-the one reflects without talk
ins, the other talks Hithnut reflection.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

Miss Sarah johnson is under arrest in De-
troit, under charge Of stealing five dollars
from one lover to pay the minister for mari
rying her 10 another.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

ADARISc Arman, the lead.
ing counsellor for Mr.. Burch, in the great di-
vurce trial now in progress in Illinois, is a man
of rare ability. He is The gentleman who,
few years ago, cleared, at Detroit, a woman
on trial for the murder tf her husband. 1t
was charged that she administered poison in
small cakes three Of which he ate during Lis
Spc,ch before the jury. 1t is said that the
jurors were not fairly in their room before he
rushed out Of the building, and threw from
his stomach the poison. He knew that while
a small dose would kill, large dose would
act as an emetic. Mr.. Van Ar,nan was coun-
sci in the case Of Jumncrtz. fr-the -arrle,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09
B. F. ARTHUR, Clerk.

Secretary FIoyd's Resigpal
The following dispatch is from tb
ton Mercury:
WAsHlxoToS, December 3l-lD
The following is on authentic copy
respondence between Ex Secretary
Mr.. Buchanan. 1t will prove high
e,tiug to your readers, as giving
into the way the break up occurred.
SECRETARY FLoYD's LETTER OF RESI-
WA. DEPARTMENT, Dec. II,
SIa: On the morning of the 27t
read the following paper to you in
sence of the Cabinet in the Council
of the Executive mansion:
"SIR: 1t is evident now, from t.
of the commander of Fort Moultrie
solemn pledges of the Government
violated by Major Anderson. In
ment but one remedy is now left us,
to vindicste our honor, and prevent
1t is in vain now to hope for con
the part Of the people Of South c
any further pledges as to the ac,i
military. One remedy only is lef
to withdraw the garrison from the
Charleston altogether. hope the
will allow me to make that order
This order, in my judgment, can
vent bloodshed and civil war.
JoHS 3. FLOYD, Secretary
To the PRESIDENT.
l then considered the honor of
istration pledged to maintain the II
position they occupied, for such hi
assurance given TO gentlemen Of
lima, who had the right 10 spca
South Carolina, ON the other hal
brought bythem against the troops,
the property Of the United States.
object OF both parties to these
pledges wax to prevent collision
eltu.iun of blood. in the hope lhst sol
might be found for peaceful accommodate
OF existing troubles-the two Houses Of G.
gress having buti raised Committees uoki
to that object. Thus affairs stood until Ma
Anderson's step, unfortunately taken, vii
Congress was strivins-whiie Commission
were On their way to the capital On peace
commission, looking to the Mvoidanceof bio
shed-has complicated matters in the exist
manner. Our refusal, Or even Our delay,
place Affairs back rs they stood under {
agreement, invites collision, and must
evitably inaugura,e civil war. l cannot c.
sent to be the agent Of such calamity.
deeply regret to feel myself under the nee
si,y ct rendering Ia you my resignation
Secretary of War, because I can no Ion:
hold the Office undermy convictions ofpuIr
ism, nor with honor, subjected, as / am, t.
violation of solemn pledges and pishted iai
With the highest personal regard,
most truly yours.
JOHN B. FLOYD
To hiS Excrlency the pngslpgrr Of
United States.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

'oRD.-The Newark Journal
one of the Northern papers
,ally grasped the events of
Speaking of the secession of
d the attitude of the other
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09
Wooden Ware, &c.

n AN nov receiving large assortment of TUBS,
4 BUCKETS BR0OMS. Market and Ladies
Work BASKETS, &C., which ain selling very
low. >. e. ~" Ehe' ASoaI,
Hsuuburg, Oct is # 90
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09
From the Charleston Mercury, 9th instant.
important Ordinance.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Tie following ordinance was adopte by
the Convention yes rrday, during their secret
9
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

TEg.IBLE TIMES THIS WISTER.-The New
York Herald OF "Wednesday says:
There is not a moment to be lost in raising
funds und making provisionfDr the punr. The
winter is now fairly set in, an ! there will be
large demand upon those who have to give
In ail probability New York never witnessed
snch terrible times for want snd de>tin'ion
NJ are before us, and every day hnrre' on
the crisis. Meetings should be held at once
to provide means of subsistence for the un-
employed, who will before long he left hun-
cry on the streets by the thousand.
The revulsion is going On steadily; the
Southern States are going cut Of the Union (;
that is pretty evident; nor does there appear
to be any hope Of arresting secession in Wash
ington Congress is d,sorganized or parAlyzed,
and can do nothing. Mr.. Lincoln. who could
do much, is doing nothing; he is deaf to eve
ry appeal, and on all sides things look gloomy
and foreboding. Tt is time, then, for us in
thi. densely populated metropolis to look
after the interests of the destitute masses
who will be thrown upon our bounty during
the winter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

A scene occurred in the Senate after the
delivery Of Wadc's speech, which we have
not seen reported. After Wade had taken
his seat, Senator Benjamin, of Louisiana, ap-
preached him and congratulated him upon
the able and eloquent speech he had just
made, but Benjamin, "you would not cosrce
louisiana, would yong Wade raised his
arm and broush it down heavily upon his
desk, with the remark, "Ye!, by Cd, We
purchased your State 3 desert, and if you Sc
cede, by Cd. we will make it deDert
again."-Srinef Id Republican.
That is pretty strong talk but we don't be-
lieye word of it.-ED. ADV.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09

- = -
ii:st l,,- .S'tS l.t'fS ..,!c. :, ~. -
!i1!sc!t pl,na,g ,,.r.:ftl i'iiiar&. l,eta n
v., coa&gaEr,. ~ t.r;1ar noSes 's
-ea. .:i.;. wn,cl! va, 57r!craG ;:!icr lie "a
lDv. !,a Nccr c"ns:,al:.~,. Tor the execution
and in sight of the condemned man, and Oh
the new trial Ar,nan succeeded in making Tho
jury believe he was innocent, md they ac-
coriinsly acquitted him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-09
TIE rYEslpsNr's REPLY.

To hS Excrlency the pngslpsrr Of th'
United Stutpg
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-12-25

Fnoa AnIzoyA.--Wc take the following
extract from 81 letter from On intelligent
gentleman in Col, Baylor's command, dated
Mesilla, Dee. 5, 1861
eve are DOW stationed in II. Fillmore,
Mesilla and Lns Crucas anxsously awaiting
the arrival OF Col Scurry with 500 men,
We win then, at least, be able to keep the
+" Abcs" in their hole until Gen. Sibleys
comma nd or a sufficient quantity Of them,
arrives 10 coral" them. We had hoped,
up 10 this time, to take 0nr Christmas dim
ncr in Santa re, but fear in this we shall
he deceived. l do hope, however, that We
shall lie able TO do something more for the
South ere our time, of service expires. II
will De an easy matter to get entire posses
sion Of New Mexico, There can't be more
/ than $500 regular TROOPS in the territory
F. They have got quite number OF Mexican
compa n;cssn their service; these, however
! will not prove formidable foe, and it is
Z impvs -ible for them to convey anything like
au army FROM California. s2DU Texans can
: whip any number they can send, for they
are bound t. send tlesi il small dcfacli-
menis, and any nnmser that can march
through successfully the above number can
!, easily whip. ~ .
The country is bound to be ours in o short
time and that too without much fighting"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-12-25
DIR. Rankln,s Rcndy RcIie i.

Is most unquestionably the best remedy ever az.
20 The public for diseases OF the muscle and in'
sim jouts, muscular debility, bruises, still 81
weakness, and pain In the back, head. sides, III N
famed breast, frost-biitcp feet, spinal af,octic'
ralgla, sore throat. quinsy, mumpT, rronp, m
chronic ulcers, saiivations, tnriors, white veil
sick head .acho and In measles when the erup So
CO. ~ audi .xp
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-12-25
DR.. RnnLin's Celebrated Flux anu 7
nrrhea Mfxtnre.

VIII never fail. when the directions are folloW
cure lux. diarrhca, oholcrn.morbus. summit
plants, gripping, pains In tho stomach and D.
sick stomach. vomiting, and cramps. Also I'd
discharges Of blood from the nopo, lung" q b
womb, and in nrofnso mcns'rua'ior.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-12-25
i sSD FOR SALE....A Tract OF

HOO ncrcs lying in Ellis county; on the bead
sf ,r,,se (4eek aud about six uilca North 81 Ws1a-
hs,oiie Said land comprises the south half Of SO
acres in tho name Of the heirs OF Peter - stout;
The owner will fell at low price, and Will take IN
erchaue 70 cattle or sheep in part payment For far
tber Information apply 70 the undersisned At Dallas
$50 y '-T JAMES n. swISDELLs.
Dailns, June 5. ls5l. -u
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-12-25
IN, reslnsnls referred 70 have all gone

The regiments referred 10 have ali gone
back 10 Water quarters, aud Col, Cooper is
hunting up the iAsI wanderers OF the once
srss. army of 0poihleyohela.
Your brother,
' JAS. J, DIAMOND.
\ n.-On he night aIIer the battle, Col
stand Waite Joinel US with his Cherokee
regiment, and On the day following IN the
chase overlook party u indians aud XII
cd and seah ed IS OF them. ]. j. ID.
Below We pablish Lt,-Col, Grifirh'srePOrti
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-12-25
STRAYED

STRAYED
ENRON the subscriber about the lst hng..
IT Que large MACK Horse, nine years
old, some saddle marks. no brands rccclect-
cd. Also one Black Mare Pony.
branded S in circle, some sad'ile marks
ANY person taking them up. so that ! may
get them then, again will be suitably re-
warded. They were in very good order
when they left J. ]. bkfAN.
Searsville, McLennan co.. Tex. 50tf
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-12-25
DIR. !. ID. Rankin's Pain Kins


Ara the mo.s powerful rmsly ever offered % 70
public for all Liver Complaints, aud Billion -Hsr
lions Of anv character whatever. Also dyl rr,s
sick headache, arrangement OF the siomacI irH
bowels, oosiiyrness, indigestion, pain IN - .t'.
shoulders and hack. an kinds ~ hllllons ae. -t
chills and fcy-rs, Iaundicc and nervous drhi' tlu
In all arrangements Of tho stomach, howell ~ r,f
sueh a. nlnrss Of blood In tho head, aelh', f flr
stomach, dlsrusi 81 food swimming IN tn lrTd
h-sr'.bnrn, ehoaking sensations, nnahe. of fr
and skin In general, doprrsscd spirits, and ~ NJ
rases wanting n nureatiOn
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DIR. Ranktn's Celebrated Cherry ~
negtorunt.

"a positively tho host medicine ever discov'r.o
Pneumonia. tbinrisy, bronehiils, coughs, ro
whooping -congh, asthma, epitiing " blood. N"a'
ness, Palms and soreness IN 'h" hrras,, dfhc liv
breathing. Influenza, tight mess Of tho chest. crp
and I. most exccllant remedy 10 ralliaie ccU-uI
tiOn.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-12-25
ADMINISTRATORS Notice.

A II the October term 1851, of the County
n Court for Dallas county, the ilndersign-
ed was appointed Administrator the Es-
tate OF +. g. Braidec. All persons having
claims against said estate are hereby noti-
fed to present the same properly aushenii-
Gated for acceptance and approval within
the time prescribed by law.
SAMUEL I. rLEDSOG,
Adtninisirafor.
Dallas. Texas, Nov. 81, lsjl--s:6w
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-11
Yours, very truly,
JONATHAN WORTH.

SOUTHERN PRINTING INK.-The Atlanta Georgia.
Commonwealth says: We were shown on Friday
last, a specimen of very fine red printing ink, man.
ufactured by Messrs. Massey & Lannel of this city.
The color is bright the body would appear to be
good and it appeared to distribute" freely and
evenly.
The same firm is also manufacturing and is pre-
pared to supply black ink at short notice, in guam
tity and Of quality desired.
Let publishers now come forward and extend to
those enterprsing pioneers in this business the en-
enlargement the true interests of both parties so
plainly dictate. We know nothing about their
prices, but presume they arc as low as any. But
should they not be, consumers should bear in mind
that if they are favored with large orders and a
large business, they afford their ink at smaller
per centum profit.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-11
AID vA1oREM TAXATION IN VIRGINIA,

An ORDINANCE
10 Amend tho Constitution Of this Commonwealth,
= 90 asto Strike Out the 22d and Esd Sections Of
the 4th article Of the Present Constitution. and
insert the tollociag IN lieu Msree5:
Taxation shall be equal and uniform throughout
the Commonwealth, and all property shall be taxed
in proportion to its value, which shall be ascertain
ed in such manner as may be prescribed by law !;
but any property may be exempted from taxation
by the vote of q majority Of the whole number of
members elected to each House Of the General As
sembly.
This Ordinance shall take effect on the first day
Of July next, when ratified by q majority Of the
votes Of the people Of this Commonwealth, cast at
at poll to be taken thereon on the fourth Thursday
in May next, in pursuance Of Schedule hereafter
to be enacted.
Done in Convention, in the City Of Richmond, OF,
the twenty-sixth day of April, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty zone;
and in the eighty fifth year of the Commonwealth Of
Virginia true copy.
JOHN L. EUBANK,
Secretary of the Convention.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-11

CONDITION OF WAsHINGToN.-A Washington let
ter says: 1.-The condition of Washington financially
is terrible. Notes of the city banks cannot De
passed except at discount Of twenty to twenty-five
per cent The stores are all being closed, and life
is now the only consideration, the all.absorbing
topic. Every possible means is being adopted for
the departure of citizens Business is entirely
pended. Gold is at immense premium. The
hotels will all close by the early part Of next week
Every one is anxious to fly, but many have not the
means to depart. Carriages are in great demand,
the price being more than one dollar per mile.
People formerly rich are now bankrupt, and leave
with what they can. This is not the case in Wash
ington alone Parties from the Southern States are
continually passing through here to the North,
many in private conveyances but most on foot.
The terrible inconvenience of the civil war are
being felt in earnest"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-11
VIM. r. cox,
EVERARD HALL.
RALEIGH, Nav 6, 1861

GENTLEMEN: have received your note Of to-day
containing a very extraordinary proposition, which
you present to me in the name of Messrs Wilder
and Lewis. The proposition is that l shall with
draw my name as candidate for the Convention,
in order that the people may select their candi
dates; and the motive which induces this propo-
sition is a desire for cancellation and compromise
and the oblteration of old party lines.
After having been chosen by vote of almost two
to one in February to represent the people of this
county, consider it scarcely fair proposition from
gentlemen who received but third of the votes of
the people, to withdraw my name.
The object which dictates the proposition is no
doubt in itself very good one, to wit to deliberate
party lines; but how comes it that there are any
party lines on this occasion to be obliterated?-
Comes it not from this, that soon as the Conven-
ton bill passed Messrs Lewis, Rand, and Wilder
announced themselves as candidates without any
particular socitude being expressed if it was felt,
that the people should be suffered to select their
own candidates.? And comes it not also from the
fact, that the Journal newspaper in this town of
Saturday made false and vile assault upon Inc? P
And comes it not also from this that Mr.. Mr.. Lewis
opened his canvass before the people by making old
party issues?
Under these circumstances, it seems to me that
the patriotic wish of Messrs. Lewis and Wilder to
Danish party and promote unity, should seeks its
qualification by method completely within their
own power, and that is by withdrawing their names
from the canvass, and thus make an end of the
party character which they, and they only, have
given to the transaction.
At all events, gentlemen, my name having been
placed before the people, at the call of many persons
will not be withdrawn. After the assault made up
on me by the party newspaper have mentioned, to
withdraw my name would be virtual confession of
dishonor. Elected by the people by vast vote in
February and conscious of having done nothing to
forfeit their confidence but on the contrary, know
myself IN he 6 true North lima
has within her borders, | shall leave the people to
decide whether they still have sufficient reliance in
my capacity, integrity and patriotism to entrust
the defence and maintenance of their rights to my
hands at this great juncture of their affairs. If they
decide against me, shall, as good citizen, at
and cheerfully acquiesce in their decision.
l am, gentlemen very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
GEORGE Z. BADGER
To Messrs. W. R. Cox and E. HALL.