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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-13

McCuLLocH's ARMY TO WINTER IN THE
ARKANSAS FALLEY.-Thv Fort Smith Times,
Of the 23L ult.. says:
We have information lrum reliable sources
that, after sixty days campaign in Kansas
and Missouri, the McCuinch ,livsipH will fall
back into Arkansas. The Q'larlrrmaslcr has
advertised for the building u! stables to ac.
commodate 5000 army horses aud a large
number OF mules also, for 100000 bqsErlS
of corn and $3.50 tons OF hay to forage these
animals.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-13
A Meeting Proposed.

Several gentlemen have requested us to state
that Il meeting will be held at this place on Thurs
day next, to sec about forming II company to be
oifcredto the Governor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-13
In russet mantle Clad"

Last night we rode visiting with some ladies'.
1t was one Of those lovely evenings when trouba-
dours might tune their richest notes beneath the
lattices of their lady-lovcs Tao moons silvery
sheen and the mystic shadows of the night gave
or beauty or solemnity to the whole scene. Many
cottage porch and many chamber window
could tell a tale this morning Of the loved ones
who looked from them pensively upon the moon
lit Garth and thought of the dear brave hearts IN
the armies Of the State and Country, and dropped
a sweet tear in holy suppicaton for their safety.
Think Of the aspirations and ycarnings that would
sustain you, soldiers, an let the reflection nerve
your arms and animate your souls in tho day OF
trial
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-13
PrOnl0teu.

BY letter We learn that Scrgcat GEo. W. Nor
GAN has been elected Lieutenant Of the Red
Till Guards in place Of S. Z. BLOCKER resigned.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-13
DIV OF Fasting aud Prayer.

Friday next it should be remembered, is the
rlay of fasting and prayer set apart by the Presi-
dent, to be observed throughout the Confederate
Stutcg
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-13
Rattle.

a rattle will take place for the benefit Of the
soldiers on Wednesday the 18th, ut IL NJ, in the
Ladies' Hall Room. Gentlemen are invited to
attend.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-13

See Il letter on our Brst page from our excellent
" Occasional" When fingers" 'stra,ldlc
the pen to such good purpose, they ought to be
always at it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-13
Religions Notice,

There will be preaching in the Court House on
Friday next (Fastday) at II o'clock, A. My by
Rev. A.. FULLER. univcrSaliSt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-13

syHon. Charles Macbeth has been reelected
Mayor of Charleston.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-13

Postponed.
Obituaries and varnus other matters are una
voiiably postponed until our next,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-13
1,ct,cr rrom Ger. Beaurcgard.

RlcnMoyn, "a, Nov. 7,-Ihe Mchmond
JFhih Of this morning, publishes the follow
ing rom Ceutrurillc, within hearing, OF tic
cnelnv'S rllns. NuY. ):
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-13

In the Northern States they had no divi-
sion of classes Or castles that were openly
acknowledged as the fundamental Ian OF
society, and, as q natural consequence: tue
ONLY division was between capitalists and Ia
borers. The former, to act more efficiently
in the struggle for ascsndancy, became or
..;auized under the style and title OF corpora
.ions, in every shape and form. from the
smallest 70 The highest matters. This was
done in order to give associated wealth more
and more absolute. power over labor. This
was their political slavery. After they had
thus mastered the labor Of the North, they
engaged in struggle TO master the Federal
Government, and, through it, to make the
labor of the South also tributary to their
power and wealth. To bring their numbers
to bear in consolidated Democracy, was es-
sential to their designs. They then called in
that fnnatical clement Of their ignorant clas-
seS, through which the designing and the
wary could make them subservcnt to their
ultimate designs.
In the South it was the reverse OF this.
There We're ranks and there were. castles ac-
knowledgcd in the fundamental law OF our
society, and this was the division between
master and slave.
The white race was a privileged race OF
rank and political power. 1t was not a divl-
sion between capitalists and laborers, Tor here
capitalists owned laborers, and were, there
fore, interested in the profits Of daily labor.
In fact, they were themselves, to all lntents
and purposes, laborcrs as we'll as capitalists.
Hence it wi.s, VIC wanted no increase in the
power of government over productive labor
nor did wc need associated wealth, IN the
form CT corporations, TO subjugate the labor
o.; the country, for we had, as individuals, all
tina: power already. -.
Under such fundamental differences as
these, the preservation Of separate States III
the form Of republic, with a limited COM
Pact, was the very law of our csisten"e, and
the pcrycrson to simple Democracy ol
mere numbers, was our political death. The
most corrupt of all governments, II extensive
enough 10 embrace different interests: is u
simple Democracy of numbers. 1t nccessa.
rily soon runs into practical anarchy, and
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-11-13

lllwnyS ut
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
The True Path to Esteem.

| | have remarked in my own time, tha,
some, by taking too much care to be esteem.
ed and admired, have by that course missed
their aim; whilst others Of them who Stunned
it, did meet with it, as it it had fallen on
Them whilst it was flying from the others;
which proceeded from the unfit means these
able and reasonable men took to establish,
their reputation. 1t is very strange to hear
men value themselves upon their honour, and
their being men Of their word 10 trihes, when
yet that same honour cannot tie them to pay
the debts they have contracted upon solemn
promise Of secure and speedy repayment;
starving poor widows and orphans to seed
their lusts; and adding thus robbery and
oppression to the dishonorable breach Of
trust. And how can we think them men Of
honor, who, when potent and foreign mon
arch is expressing his weaker neighbours,
hazard their very lives to assist him, tn ough
they would rail at any Of their acquaiu tance:
that, meeting strong man fighting with
weaker, should assist the stronger in his op-
pressionl
The surest and most pleasant path to uni
versal esteem and true popularity, is to be
just; for all men esteem him most who se-.
cures mos. their private interest, and protects
best their innocence. And all who have
any notion of Deity, believe that justice is
one OF his chief attributes; and that, there.
fore, whoever is just, is next in nature to
Him. and the best picture Of him, and TO be
reverenced aid loved. But vet how few
trace this path! most men choosing rather to
toll and vex themselves, ia seeking popular
applause, by living high, and in profuse
prodigal'ties, which are entertained by injns.
tice and oppression; as il rational men would
pardon robbers because they fcas,ed them
upon part Of their own spoils; or did let
them see fine and glorious shows, made for
the honor of the giver upon the expense Of
the robbed spectators. But when virtuous
persoo appears great by his merit, and
obeyed only oy the charming force Of his
reason, all men think him descended from
that heaven which he serves, and to him
they gladly pay the noble tribute Of deserved
praises.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

Every man should do his best to own
home. The tirst money which Le can spare
should be invested in a dwelling where biz
family can live permanently. Viewed as q
matter of economy this is important, not only
because he can ordinarily build more cbeaply
than he can rent, but because Of the expense
caused by the frequent change of residence
A man who early in life builds home 70,
himself and family, will save some thousands
Of dollars in the course of twenty years, be-
sides avoiding the inconvenience and t,oubs
OF removable, A part from this there is
something agreeable, in our better nature in
having home. 1t is form Of property
that is more than property. 1t speaks to
The hear. eplistA the sentiments, enables the
possessor. The associations that spring up
arornd it as the birtli.plac Of the children
as the scene Of life holiest emotions as the
sanctuary where the spirit cherishes its pur.
est thoughts, arc such a. all value where
their influence is exerted. The greater part
OF the happiness Of this world is found at
home on this account we should do all 10
our power 10 make home attractive. Not
only should we cultivate surh tempers as
serve TO render It's intercourse amiaole and
affec,ionate, but we should strive to adorn it
with those charms which good sense AMI re-
6nement SO easily impart to It. We say
easily, for there are persons who think that y
home cannot be beautiful without a consid.
cradle outlay Of money. If you let the 50:
shine and sky adorn your yard. they wiAsi0
more than an artist.
Nature delights in beauty. She loves to
brighten the landscape and make it agrees
ble to the eye. She hangs the ivy around
the ruin, and over the stump Of a wi.hered
tree twines the graceful vine. A thousand
arts she practices to animate the scenes and
please the mind. Follow her example and
DO for yourself what she is always iaboring
to do for you. Beauty is \ divine instru.3
mentality. 1t is one Of Coils chosen forms
Of power. We never see creative energy
without something beyond mer existence,
and hence the whole universe is a teacher
and inspirer Of beauty. Every man was
born to he an artist, so far as the apprecia-
lion and enjoyment Of beauty are concerned
and be robs himself Of one to precious gifts
of bis being If he fails to fulfil This beni6cent
purpose o! his creation.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

ABscENcE OF MIND-1'his anec Tote j.,
old enough to be allowed repose, but vet it
|ough: not to be buried. Talking of "ab
sence of mind" says the Rev. Sidney Smith
the oldest instance happened to me once,
in forgetting my own name. knocked al
door in London, and asked if Mrs. B. was
at home. Yes, sir. Pray what name shall
l say! looked in the mans face aston
ished-whatis my name! believe the
man thought me mad; but it is literally
true, that during the space Of two or three
minutes had no more idea Of who was
than il l never existed. did not know
whether was dssenter or layman !
felt as sternhold or Hopkins. At last, to-
my great relief, it flashed across me that
was Sidney Smith. heard, also Of clear
gymar who went jogging along the road
until he came to a turnpike. 'What is to
pay 2 'Pay, sir for what z asked the turn
pike man. WHY, my horse, to be sure :
Your horse. sir what horse Here is no
horse, sir J! 'Na1,H,: :.ss..aiaa. .s : ~: ps, said
thought was on hts sSSas;s HSss
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
The nxhibitions Place of,1ssa,

This structure Is to exceed its illustrous
predecessor in grandeur, in beauty Of de-
sign, and elegance Of finish. The main hall
is to be $50 Ieet long, ESQ feet wide, and
220 feet high! The picture galleries, built
OF brick, will be 23OO feet in length, 60 to
70 feet high, and from 35 to IS feet wide,
The nave and transepts are TO be 2200 feet
long, so feet wide, and 100 feet high. The
sheds and other necessary buildings are plan
ned on a corresponding scale. The whole
work must be flushed in less than one year
from the present time, or BY the l2th Feb
ruary next. The Guarantee Fund, which
amounts in all to f350.000, is headed by
that truly royal patron Of the Arts and Sci
ences, the Prince Consort, for 10000. 1t
is stated by competent authorities, that the
entire structure will cost f250,0O0. or $l,.
100000. 1t is to be located at South Kens-
ington. The building will be made suitable
for permanently remaing on the site. and will
in every way outshine the Crystal Palace Of
1861, or any other structure Of modern times.
A writer states that the great hall will con-
tain a cub;cal area more than ten times as
large as that Of the great transept Of the Hy-
de Park building, and that it would contain
five Of the centre transepts Of the present
Crystal PaIace-i.s heighth will be uupar-
alIeled. There is vast space to be occupied
by the worlds products, in its inventions,
manufactures, and works of arr.
America will be allotted all the room she
Can creditsbly fill, and it is to b. hoped that
no time will he lost in making preparations
for having the country well represented in
all Of the departments. Many Manufacur.
ers may psof,ably exhibit their goods to the
millions that will be gathered mere from all
parts Of the world. 1t is, however, the Ame-
rican inventors who will reap the richest hsr-
vest OF profit and honor There are a thons-
and inventions in use in America which are
practically Unknown in Europe, that could
form one OF the most attractive collections
Of the Exhibition, and the publicity thus
given them will amply reward the exhibitors.
Aside from those directly interested in the
we shall expect tens Of thousands
extra American visitors in 1869. It will be
a good time for London and the Atlantic
steamers. E.en the Great Eastern will he
able to find profitable employment during
the Exhibition year.
RI nnInn American
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
UNION" HOSPITALITY IN TENSEssEE.--
ihe Nashville Banner relates the follow.

UNION" HosPlrAL1rY IN TENsEssEE.-
The Nashville Banner relates the follow
ing: '' '
A worthy friend from the farming dis
tr'cls. who occasionally drops ir upon us to
get the latest news, narrates the following:
A traveller passing through his neighLorhool
on horseback, stopped at modest cottag,.
on the roadside and asked for shelter, as il
was quite dark and raining. The 'heaJ .
the family" cana to the door and accoste,
the traveller with; ..,= .-.e.
What do you want!" ...
II wan. 10 stay all night" was the reply.
"What are yer?"
This interrogatory was not fully under
stood by the Traveller, and he asked an ex-
PLANTATION.
Il mean what's yer politics." rejoined the
former. "Air you FIR this Union or agia
i,?"
This was poser, as the Traveller was no,
certain whether the man Of the house was II
Union man or Secessionist, and he was anx
ious to "tie up" for the night-so he made
up his mind and said, "My friend, am for
the Union and the Consti-"
stranger. geo u kin KUN in!'
1t is needless to add that the traveller dis
mounted, and both man and beast were hos
pitatly taken care Of for the night.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17
A HosP1rABLE SiNNER.-The Mobile Regis
ter relates the following:

A HoSPITABLE SiNNER.-The Mobile Regis
ter relates the following:
At late revival meeting in East Missis
sippi. cne Of he'brethrcn became anxious to
pile the altar with mourners, and for that
purpose lef: his seat and went among the
congregation, personally exhorting bis ac-
quaintances to quit the error Of their ways.
Approaching an individual who drawlingly
talked through his nose. he began with
Don't you want to go ups" "Nay." Don,
you want to join the Churchl" may"
"Wby, what would you do If the Lord was
to come for you?" "Well," the sinner
drawled out I'D kill chicken, cook some
biscuit, aud do the best could. Don't
reckon he'd get mad at that" He didn't 60
IN ----- ------- 49, z. - 80 30 -.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

A DIrE.-A very important STRIPPING
whom fayo,itism had raised to the dignity
Of quarter-master Of a regiment Of infantry
E'eas sqi asases NJ bS!Ss.s \ @sss f
whistle and adjusting his spurs, called out. in
a very commanding tone, to Il spectator who
was near him
"Here, fellow, hold this horse"
"Does he kick I" brawled out the person
addressed
"Kick mol Take hold Of him."
docs be bite Z"
"Bitei no !:sTake hold Of the bride, I
say"
docs it take two to hold him r.
mo" e5 a8
"Then hold him yourself"
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

4 A D1voacED MAx.-Sir Charles Lyel
gives the following story Of certain part,
seated BY reserved companion in railway
carriage and who, by way Of beginning !,
conversa.ion, sai0.
"Are you bachelori'
"No, I'm mol" replied the other drily.
"You are married man!" continued
he.
mo, Tn not"
'sThen you must be widower!"
INC, I'm not"
Here there was short pAnse e--but the un
doubted querist returned to the charge, oh.
serving
.If you are neither bachelor nor q
married man nor wiLower, what in the
world can you bel"
III you must know" said the other, Tn q
divorced man!''
EcHoEs. at must be done to conduct
4 newspaper right Write.
What is necessary to farmer to assist
himi System.
What would give 4 blind man The great.f
ess delight Light. s
What Is the best piece Of counsel gisen BY
= Justice Of he peacel Pence.
Who commit the greatess abom;aatioos!
Nations.
What i The fssaaeat tsrrifera Fire.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

Nor THAT KIND OF Cara gentleman
doing business on Main street, was present.
ed with a beautiful kitten. Yesterday
couple Of young ladies, one Of them named
Ja1s, happened in the store, and Of course kit
" rs k':t.ns and babies always d come in for
an immense quantity Of erdear,nsnts aud
caresses.
."Oh. my! what sweet, darling little kitty:
What is it's namer ,5tap
Oh, the dear little thing. DO call it
julia. won't you;"
u should be very happy to do So" said
our gallant friend, .6uf itaiS't that Kind ofa
eatm laAasya e44 585s5
Kitty was deposited on tho foor 10
twinkling and couple Of young ladies were
seen looking for good place to faint,
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

to printer. ''From high 20 low they are ike
same carcleas, light hearted. clever, well ID.
formed, reckless fellows-knowiug how Ia
act better than they do-knouisg a times.
everything Il the occasion requires, or the iit
takes them No sooner are they comfortsbis
in one town, than they make tracks for anotl,.
er, even though they tsxve; on chair epace''
means. And TO what win they not turn ikeis
hands ...'We have seen.' says an A,nerican
Editor, 'one and the same individual Of The
craft, a Minister in California. lawyer iii
Missouri, sheriff n Ohio, bostman on 1
western canal, sailing privateer. and aue-
,ioneer in New York, an ofice-seeker ID
Washington, and pressman in great prin-
ting Office N66lare these characterislicsof
the printers confined 70 any country they
are everywhere the same. We have net
them as lee u'ers, sectors. travelling preachd |,
vcntriloquisls-- in fast. everything. W.ha
met on the tramp in this country mend u
Of this rowing profession from all parts Of &
glohc-Frenchmep, Spaniards, Po,tugeul,
Germans and Swecds and al apparantly =
much II home as III their own country. AN
dept lovers Of liberty king craft finds bnt NJ
lie favor IL tbeif eyes. They are always viii
The people, When The Chartist excitemedl
was raging IN England, tho most eioqueut
leaders 10 the movement were printer.
When the barbados we're raised In Paris.
l646, sbe compositors cast their types into
bullets and hred them at the roya!ists5
i,oops. When the Apericans were VI waf
Az Me.:ao Cara..i ..i@-S. raciynepf -
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

WHAT CONSTITUTES A HANDSOME MAH.-
In Fanny Ferns way Of thinking: He must
have beard; whiskers, as the gods please,
but beard insist upon, else one might a
well look at girl. Let his voice have a
dash Of Niagara, With the music Of babys
laugh in it. Let his smile be like the break.
ing forth Of the sunshine on spring morn.
ing. As to his figure. it should be strong
enough 10 contend with man, and slight
enough to trembls in the presence Of the
woman he loves. What girl would ike TO
marry man With u dash Of Niagara" 10
his voice, ard the breaking forth Of the
sunshine" around bis lipsi ,a - a8.
A--4~b---A~
FAIR PLAY YoR PRINrErs.-We have a
mind to have this set up in capitals and
leave it standing at columns bead; it is .
great truth compressed into small space:
The public have fancy notion about
printers. They think it costs nothing to puff,
advertise, &c. And one and another will
sponge an extra, puff, or some benevolent
They forget that it is pr;n-
ter's ink that makes nine-tenths Of their i'm
menss fortune. They forget that it takes
money TO pay compositors TO bsy ink;
tvpe and paper-and lastly, they forget 70
even thank sytu for working for nothing By
putting their business"
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

AFRAID TO PLr THE QuEsrIoS.-A young
lady said 10 her beau after fifteen years
courtship-
"Charles | am going out Of town to NOR
row."
"Where r
II don't know"
when are you coming back I"
'Never."
What are you going fort"
II arm going to look for something which
you have not, never had, and can give me
without loss to yourself" s.
''You are welcome to il, am sure, but
what is itl" aEsa BAG . iss
"A husband u 5f5;
"Why, You might have had that fifteen
years ago, II you had only said the, word,
but | was afraid to ask the question"
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

Pretty women kiss Que another, says an
III .natureL person, on coming into = room
because il is graceful custom; they do tho
ssms on going away, became they are
delighted 70 lose sight Of each other.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

F7T11srr7EH
Il The DEAR coUNrEss. story iIlustrs
4 tive Of a union Of polite courtesy, with roug
and violent ebullition Of temper common i
Il the old Scottish character, is well known i
4 the Lothian family
i William Henry, fourth Marquis Of Lothian
had for his guest at dinner an old Counties
to whom he wished to show particular re
sfspect and attention. The Marquis Of Lothian
was aidde-csmp to the Duke Of Cumberland
j At the battle Of CulIoden, and sulIied hi
lcharacter very much rs 4 soldier and /.
Inobleman by the cruelties which be exer
lciscd on the vanquished. After very com
lplimentsry reception, he put on bis Whit
lgloves 10 hand her down stairs, led her tt
1.-The upper end Of the table, bowed, and re-
| tired 10 his own place. This | am assured
WAS the usual custom with the chief lady
guest By persons who themselves remember
Tit. After all were seated, the Marquis ad
dressed the lady
| MADAM, may have the honor and hap
lpiness Of helping your .IadysLip to some
fshi' &
But he got no answer, for the poor wo.
man was deaf as a post, asd did not hear
him; after pause. but still in the most
courteous accents
.Madmn, have your ladysbips permis-
sion. to send you some fishs"
Then little quicker
y us your ladyship inclined to take fisi!"
Very quick and rather prre'nptory-
Madam, do you choose fishl"
At last the thunder burst, TO everybody 3
s.aasternation, with loud :hump At the
table api stamp on the floor
sCoo-found il! will ye have any fishs"
We are afraid the exclamation might have
been even Of more pungspt character.
ss.ss .-~.---->s~---
& A SENSIBLE LAxDloRp.-An exchange
says. A little incident transpired some time
ago, At one Of our hotels, wich is worthy Of
notice. sa as
A little girl entered the Lar-soon and 10
pitiful tones told the keeper that her mother
had ient her there 10 get eight cents.
sEight cenis!' said tho keeper.
1Yea, err II 3ssgs a
sWhat does yonr mother want will, eight
cents I I don't owe her anything."
SWELL" said the child, '.fathet spends al
bic snoney bere for r,,n, ard ne have moth.
|po 10 eat today. Mother wants to buy
|2af Of bread"
IA loafsr remarked to the bar keeper to
kick the brat out"
A NO." said the Ias-keeper, ri give her
lie aaoney, and il her father comes back
aaxia l'lt kick him out" e @
gS a ---------------e i&s ~ 8k58
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-17

The pspers relate an anecdots Of = beauti-
ful young lady who had become blind, hav-
ing recovered her sight after marriage.
Whereupon Snooks 'wickelly obserys that
II Is no uncommon thing Tor people '.eyss 70
be opened by ,l,a!fi.nony. .s