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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-03-20
s Thnnsnnd Nrnrs hgo.

Tn one rc,nrct We rrc now where the deniZens OF
Erittuin's isle were thousand years ngo. An
English writer describes certain land-boundnries
MS defined in the dim distant 9Th century. They
are not unlike the given r!ccs and boundaries oi
many Il plantation in our own age and cline.
And will il Lc thousand years before our coun-
try shall be cut down ard hcdgcl in and filled to
depletion like Old England before US: Without
lciyning to solve so simple sum, NC quote from
our English authori,y
"Ahuvc thousand years ag", eur Saxon fore
fathers had M other landmarks to distinguish the
boundaries of their estates than the objects of
Nature "a tree, bush, or watcr-rour$r, served
them instead Of walls and hedges and We can
almost fancy that We are overlooking those old
En- sls! landscapes. while reading "ic cf the an
cicnt deeds of conveyance. One estate is men,
tuned in Il dyed, dated $50, NJ stretching along
frum Shcep-lca TO the Broad Bramblc. past the
old Ghhc; place ana the Old F"r, alvnS the Deep
Dell, to the Thorn the Mere, thence to the Red
Gross hy the Stream Of Al'lcrs, UP the Milk Val
lev hy the FurcStcrs' Mark. aud along The Hay
mca,Iow-An"lhcr goes from the Bridge hy the
Eel.lirh, past the Buurn and the Great Willow.
from the ll"ary rhurn To the 0ak-trec, 10y the
Three Hills and the Thorn Maple 10 the Three
Trees, the Deep Brook and the Clear Pool, hy the
Black Willow, the Ncttc Island the Se'lgc Moor,
paSi the burrows, ;hc llilluck, the ship Oak. the
treat Asprn, by the Rec'ly Slough and onward TO
the Hurry Apple Tree beyond the Wol.rit.'
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col,s. Lamar and Dcaring.

The Charleston press thus makes honorable
mention of two Of Edgelicd's best and worthvst
citizens
Coils. r. &. LAMAR ASp a. L. DEARlSC.-ihesc
two gentlemen Aids TO Governor Pickens. hy III
r.c,i"n uC III. Governor. tp"k c!nrGc of the work.
ing hands On Morris Island batteries Tor lic I;st
eight or tell days. The gallant, volunteers, under
Colonel Maxry tircSg, most Patrio'icaliy came
forward to do lhr work in the trenches and on The
batteries, like real lmri"t$, considering that to
work fur the batteries waS in fact equal to ghlng
because it prepared tho work 10 do the lighting.
They came forward in numbers OF from one to tw"
and three hundred and Fifty, every six hours chang
ny and relieving each other. Fur this devoted
patriotism IN their part, constituting as they no.
some of the best sas Of South Carolina, the State
owes them debt Of gratitude. Colonel Lamar
and Colonel Dcaring. bot. from old Edgelicd.
deserve yrcat crcli, for their untring energy and
devotion to the work. they spared no labor nor
irnublc, though both arc gentlemen Of large for
,,,pn
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That Excellent Hotel.

The most regularly decent comfortable and en-
ioyublc hotel We know Of, is the Augusta, MS now
kept by the Mcssrs. WnEELocK. Their table Is
not only abuudantly supplied, but always with
goo,l materials well prepared. Not for muny days
have We tasted such tender and juicy beef, NUT
ton, ham and veal, besides Carolina trout, oyster
pic, ct cctcr, us We saw served up i'll this hotel
few days ago. We commend the Augusta to all
who wish to be comfortable, well fed, and politely
attended to. The ladies will find it one Of the
incest of houses, and amply convenient to ali the
stores. And this is no paid-for puff, but an hon.
est upiuun which we feel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-03-20

SEnlor> AcclpEST.-Friav evening last.
just beyond the upper end Of Main street, a
valuable negro. naun'l Ben, about sixteen
years oil, belonging to Mrs. 'rllo<. Cent,:,
vas unirtentionaIly shot by a yoing man
named .J"sepi' Hunt, in Il manner which
should prove severe warning to incautiUuS
spurt>lnrn. Our informant learns that Hunt
said in a ie>ting way, at the same time point
ing his gun towards him, at only a few inches
distance, that lie believed lie would shoot him
for dove. and had better look out. To his
great surprise and horror tie gun went of,
the whole load Of shot and wa'!ding entering
Just below the cheek bone and ranging up
wards SO as to slIattcr it and break several
teeth, besides completely destroying the left
eye and cndanecrirg the brain. There WAS
proftlsc helnorrhag", and that night scarcely
any hope was entertained of him, but We uli-
derStand that his physician now regards him
as having a fair prospect Of recovery. Let
our young lads take warning, and beware
how they sport with deadly weapons.-South
Calo!inian.
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OBITUARY..

DIED of Consumption, Mt the residence Of Cart.
Thos. Jorr*. w. +. JONES, nged Is year,, q
months aud % days.
Fur several weeks he was cnnscuu. OF his np
preaching dissolution and earnestly sough, an in
terrs in the atoniug blood of Jesus, and his fnher
and other relations are consuled with the kclief
that his spirit is now among the rauscmcd ,hrons.
that surround the Throne of God. lie expressed
himself as satisfied that God, for Chrst's sake,
had forgiven his sins. and prayed fer,cu,ly for
his father md kind friends WHO admins tered to
bis wants in his last Illness and cxhortc, ull TO
live virtuuus life and meet him in lI.uven.
Jesus can make the dying bed
Soft as downy pillars are" W.P.
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Gracefully Done.

The Anderson i",rHiyenccr has been an advo-
cate Of the pulley Of attacking Fort Sumter. IN
their last issue the editors gracefully Indicate their
probable mistake AMI endorse tic course pursued
by the authorities. This is the right spirit. What
ever General BrAurrGARn may now determine to
do, the course rarsuc,l by South Caroina for the
last two months will not furnish the least imp"r-
tant of her historic pages. We slal! confidently
cyprc, every paper in tho State which has COM
plaincd in the PREMISE to act like The Intelligent
ccr and make Tie due anlcndc to lhuSc who have
hurnc the responsibilities Of this course.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-03-20

CR1SuLIXE STILL. IL TIE AscESDEST.-A
Paris letter Of February the 9Th, has the fol-
lowing
Judging from the amplitude of all skirts,
the reign of crinoline is far from waning it
holds its s.vercgnty: notwithstanding the
repeated dcnuncialiunS hurled against it in
all quarters. Its implacahle foes acc'sc it "f
cpuntless mis!cmeanors but in spite of the
various arguments and accusations against
this institution, menkind, as we'll as women
kind are admirers OF cril,ulinc in moderation;
it certainly adds to the gracefulness of The
,lrapcry, and is convenient and comfortable
support {; The volume of jupes, of which the
female costume has always been composed, i'll
all eras. under all STYLES Of fashion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-03-20
Washington News.

WASHINGTON, March 13.-In the Senate,
Hon. Mr.. Douglas, of Illinois, introduced a
resolution requesting information as to what
forts, arscnals, navy yards, and other public
works in the limits Of the seeded States,
arc now in actual possession ci the United
States also, tic number of men in each gar
ri,on, and what reinforcements are necessary
to retain them, and whether the Government
has the power and means, under existing
laws, to supply such reinforccments, wlthln
tue necessary time; aud, also, whether IT Is
necessary and wise to reinforce them, Wiln
the exception of Tortugas, and Key West ];
and to recapture those seized by the seceded
States, except it be with view to the SUB,
iusation and occupation Of those States ana
If such be the motive for their recapture,
what force OF regulars and OF volunteers Is
necessary TO reduce them to suoJugatlon, ana
lrotcct the Federal Capital.
The resolution lies over.
The object Of Mr.. Douglas resolution Is 10
officially disclose the fuct that there Is no ad-
equatc power, un the part Of the Government,
to re-take and hold the Southern torts now
in the possession of the seeded States, and
to show that such proceeding would involve
the necessity of large additional military
force, anu great expenditure OF money ana,
therefore, the question must necessarily be
postponed until the meeting of Congress
Cyl. Sumner has been nominated to the
Senate as Brigader General, vice General
Twiggs
Tie order has not yet been issued for the
evacuation Of Fort Sumter.
WAslIlXGroN, March l4.-Mr. Corwin de-
clines the Mexican mission.
The Supreme Court rendered decision III
the celebrated case Of Mrs. General Gaines.
The decision was in her favor on every point
The secession of Louisiana does not affect the
decision, as provision was made in the crdl-
nance for such cases.
The Senate refused to take up Senator
Douglas resolution, relative to the Admins
tration's policy in reference to the southern
Forts. Arsenals, etc.
4 resolution was adopted, that, whereas
the seats Of Senators Benjamin, Brown, Davis,
Cav, Toombs, and Mallory, having become
vacant, therefore, be it resolved, that the
Secretary be directed to omit their names
from the roll.
1t is understood that the southern commits
sioners yesterday sent an official note to the
Secretary of State, asking for recognition, and
stating that an answer would be called for to-
dav. The Secretary Of the commissioners
called at the State Department to-day for
reply. The response was a request for time
to consider their proposition, which was ac-
corded. The opinion prevails that the Pres
ident will refer the whole matter to the SEN
ate for advice.
1t is denied in Administrative circles that
anv unusual naval display is to be made in
Southern waters. The vessels of war now in
Northern ports, it is said, are preparing for
>ea merely for transport service, as upwards
Of twenty-five hundred troops, now in Texas
are awaiting means to return northward.
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sclLrrur.n I-nrrr FREE.

.Aaiuals agricultural products in natural
State: armS ot every description; al! p'iiioso
rhic;;. app .r.tits, INSTRUMENTS, backs, lnapS
drawings. &c, imported specially i;r All:
sclop;, yu.cgc, aca'lcmy, or seminary oi, learn,
ia-: bac:n tt.. bark, Peruvian: h"i;i"g
c!otaes bnmc luS:; brass, i'll pigs Or bars
burr alonc, manufactured caps, prrcu$
s;..a: coil, :. n'ltc,, imported in American
yssscls; cy;s: gold, silver and copper; cop
per, i'll pigs or bars: flour; garden sees ;
gaamoS fish; Zee, lead in Ill lis forms: I'M
sect: maps and charts; models OF inren-
tons: nutritious OF w;,- military acquire
ncn;s: p;,::.iings; stationery; l.stgr o.
p;;vi:.; >lic@,hi,g c>rrer, - by i; silk, raw ;
substances for nanarcS: tin, in prs. bars or
l.iGc!;S trees. hrlbs. p.al:ts ANA roots WOO,
u;.tn::#ul,c'urcd wnrth not G.orc than -
cents I.r j,,una wi,rrs purchased.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-03-20
Hopeful.

/, is refreshing tu find in the Charleston Hcrc"-
ry, such cur,linl and hopeful sentiments towards
the Old Dominion, as the following:
We have ncvcr felt any uncasincss about the
sympaihics or ultimate course of Nirsira, the
Cotton States but acting their part i'll scvcrins
promptly and forever Tie inimical Northern con
ncrti.n. When we the h"d and admirable
course uf the Enyui,er, and in addition paper
edited as the Examiner now is in Richmond, We
know that The day Of Virginia's redemption is at
l:aal. Its omly y Il matter Of time. Virginia is
SOUTHERN aud goes with The South: and M'y arc
,'"r';sghe' """ i"'"f-~s"r''n %." %"'s s's' "''
i"wrd themselves {" suppose "'hcr"''e.
We take the liberty '"f emphasizing the last line
or tive, 81 exactly du they concur with m opinion
we have al along cherished. Really though we
had almost begun to despair at last Of tic good
mothcr-Sl,te, and therefore welcome the more
gladly This rc-assurancc on the pnrt Of the Eerc"y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-03-20
Military Election.

At an election held by the &c Riacmcn in thi
place on Saturday last, tho following officers were
chosen by acclamati0n:
ELDERT BLASD-Capf"in.
STEWART IfARRIsoy-lsf Licutenant.
a. DLAHD-2d Lieutenant.
For Third Lieutenant and Orderly Sergeant
the result was rs follows:
JAMES A. DozER-3rd Lieutenant.
II. W. Orderly.
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80 We find the following paragraphs in


the Charleston .Hcrcnry. Of March lG:
Fort SrMrER-'fiiEF FAcrs.-A runipr was
cnrrcnt yesterday that ilr. Forsyth had sclt
dispatches to the Governor, positively assn
ring him that the garrison wGuld he with.
drawn from Fort Sumter. This * Incorrect.
In his dispatch, Mr.. Forsyth merely gave it
as his impression that Lincoln would pursue
the couse indicated.
Puconita, the following indicated dispatch,
from reliable source i'll Washington, was
received yesterday:
Great efforts are Icing ma'le to RECONSIDER
the withdrawal Of the rooops from Fort Sum.
ter. think they will i;:i. y final coi,<u-
tlton is 70 be held Tomorrow
So that the matter is still in Doubt.
ORDERED tn PENSAcoLA.-We learn tha,
h. gallant Captain Duncan y. lrgrahann, G.
S. n, yesterday received orders To proceed
immediately to Pensacola
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-03-20

We very much regret to state that Col. T.'G.
Bacon was wounded on Saturday last by the ac-
cidcntal discharge Of II rstul, and will probably
he confined for several weeds. lie was in the net
of returning naval repeater to bis bosom when
one Of the loads was from some cause discharged,
inhctng u long but not dangerous wound in the
left thigh. We nrc gratitied to state that The
wound was yesterday doing as we'll US could. be
expected. No bone was ipjurned.
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Strong Probabilities ofpcace.

WAsuIycroy, March lG.-ltis reliably sta
ted Lcre that the Southern Contcdclacy Com,
missoners, McsSrS. Forsyth and Crawford,
entertain the strongest hopes Of preserving
pe ccful relations between the two Govern
mcnts 1t is believed that The diplomatic
course of the Commissioners has been wise
and iudcous, throughout their Intercourse
with the Administration here.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-03-20

EMIGRATION FROM VlRGlXIA.-At least thirty
families, in the single county Of Amelia, and
as many as h':ntred in Mrckenburs, are
preparing 10 cmgrate 10 the South, in the
event that Virginia decides TO become the
tail Of the Abnltion Conledcracy. Even in
Western Virginia, we have heard OF several
true Southern families, in one county, who
contemplate re,noyal-Richmond Dispatch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-03-20

Distances FROM Fort SuMTER.-We are
indebted to a friend for the following stale
ment:
From For, Sumter TO Fort Moullric mile,
l2S var,l+. From Fort Sumter to Cummings
Point, 1893 yards. From Fort Sumter To tue
highest point behind Fort Juknson, mile
16l yards.
From Fort Sumter t" nearest point behind
Fort johnson. niI: Is wards.
From Fnr Sumter to Castle Pinckncy, =
miles Gl9 yards
From Fort Sumter to Battery at Charles
ton. miles S3S yards.
From Fort Sumter to Mt. Pleasant, l mile
1920 yards.
From Castle Pinckney to Battery at Char.
lesion, ZIG yards.-Camlen Journal.
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DEFEXcEs OF TIE SHIP ClIANNEL--Wc
arc gratiiict in hc;ng able to state that tie
batteries on Tie Slip Channel, which are o:
Tie i!eagicst kind. are now in a high state OF
preparation and ready 10: almost any force
tat may attempt 10 enter our harhor. We
Ecicrc tic reinforcement; of Fort Sumter by
tie Government at Washington now to be an
inpos>ib!lity. Oar troops OH Morris l>i:nd
ana Sniiya:.'S Island are in very fine spirits.
an: III thorodgii drill. 1t is estimated that
t!.,.rc aie il all about 5000 men ut the differ
cit ioriiica;ions. ready for amy emergency
Cnail.sIun Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-03-20

TIE CATHOLICS AND TIE NATIONAL TR0u.
nrES.-A tribute Of warm cpmmcnlation is
due to the Catholic Church throughout the
United States for the entire abstinence Of its
clergy from all liuterneldn", either one Tay
or the other, with the national troubles
ProtestantS, as we arc, we feel bound to ac-
knowledge and commend the manner III
which they have always held entirely aloof
from the anti-slarcry agitation, and in Which,
during the present troublous times they lave
neither taken sides in the North with the North
nor in the South with the South, but have
confined themselves to the appropriate duties
of kingdom which is not Of this world
Richmond Dispatch
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SnONI.

TUESDAY MORNING, March l9th.-Ground COW
cred with snow to the depth of three inches
Thermometer at So. Imminent danger Of an en-,
tire loss of the peach crop. Underneath the sno"
in many places, is thin coat of slect. Clear and
bright to-day; snow melting rapidly. Fine iof
oats, and clOlly land. Feed the cattle and thrO"
cru bs TO the little birds.
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Tlll' L ArES1

New ORLEANS, March l3.-Che Galveston
Cici!iun of the II lth. SAYS tat the surrender
Of Fort Brown was agreed upon quietly hy
iln Texas Commissioners and Captain Hill.
he Nrrs saws Tie fort will lr given up soon:
and transportation he found l''r the tr""pS.
Tie Texas troops at BiazpS are represented
10 Ic terrifying the island 80 as to render it
iI.IIrcunablr
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NEwrnl.'s corroS CLraxEa.-we have

NEwEr1.:S CoTToN CLEANER.-We have
examined the model Of this machine, and b.
licvc it to be one Of the best thresLcrs that
we have ever seen. The advantages Of run
ning dirty or trashy Cotton through thr"sh.
e., before ginning, is SO we'll known 10 plan
trrS, any remarks from Us as to the import
ancc of it is unnecessary. We would advise
ALL, however, to give NJ. Scwells machine
careful exaninarin b"iure purchasing any
other. Mr.. Newell tells Us that lie has ap-
pliel to the proper authority for patcnt.-
Camden (Ala.) Republic.
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IIo.yard's Depot.

1t may well lac SO called for it is an o"'"'""
ya,iierua, of tlc useful suNstani"s OF life inter-
spcr:cl ,y;! barrels Of oranges, cocoa-nuts sc.'
received direct Would You know where How
,ui's IL: Turn to his card on another column
By The way, We saw some very superior Timothy
hay there the other day. What treat it must be
a., h,,rsrs lhnmt ruW.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-03-20

LADY DAyls.-The first war vessel put afoat
by South Carolina since the war of indepsn.
dencc l77G. This vessel was bought by Gov.
Pickens at Richmond, and altered for service,
armed with twenty.four Founders, and regu-
larly equipped. She started last night on the
harbor defense, with her compliment Of enlis.
ted men-Lieut. 7. B. Huger, commanding,
with First Lieut. Dozier and Lieut.. Grimball.
She is ready for her work of defence, and
Gov. Pickens has directed her to be named
Lady Davis, in compliment to the lady Of the
first President of the Confederate States.--
Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-03-20

AUGUSTA PoRT OF rDELlvERY.-Thc com.
mittee sent on to Montgomery announce posi-.
lively that the prayer of the merchants Of
Augusta has been granted, and in future, du-
ties on goods imported by them may be aid
at Augusta, coming through Savannah, Char.
lesion, or any other port in the Confederate
States, or BY rail from the West.-Disoatch.
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The Reaction in Tiruin1a,

PsrEnSDrnc, March l5.--Ihis city. in a
vote Of the citizens on ilistructihg their dele
gate in the State Convention, has elected to
instruct him TO vote for immediate secession.
III majority for this course was III. The
city in February gave Gl2 majority for the
Cnrn candidates.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-03-20

Gricf's iron bells, ever swinging
With loud and ceaSclcss ringing,
Shrek in widest yclls Of horror,
Through each day of gloomy sorrow,
With shrilly kind Of changing,
And wild, discordant banging
or noisy notes that still resound
The sunless, moonlcSS seasons round;
And the waves OF strife inadly surge
With ~ terrible, sweeping splurgc,
And frantic dash upon the shore
With Il wild AMI deaf'ninY roar
And ovcrhaugiug clouds Of woe
Are ever passing to and fro,
And dripping dripping sad and slow,
a misty rain OF icy tears,
All through the inournful waning years,
. That like CHA tly spcctres fright
The everlasting glpum Of night:
Which palls each restless. tbrubbns zone
OF the pale, trembling Realm of Moan.
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More Doctors.

Messrs. M. D. JOHNSON. d. P. LAGnooyg, NJ.
w. McCAlXE and A. S. WALKER, Of this District
graduated ut tho annual commencement of the
Medical College of the State of South Carolina,
at Charleston on the Sth inst, and received their
Diplomas.
Mr.. WV. A. SrEornER, also of this District,
graduated some few weeks ago at the Medical
University Of the City Of New York.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-03-20

FoRT SuMTsR.-A close observation with
the aid of large glass, shows that the para
net guns facing Fort Moultrie have been con-
ceutrated on the East face Of this work to bear
on Cuui ing's Point; it is possible, however,
that some of these could be brought to bear
in the direction of Noultrie, if mounted On
travcrses. The guns are apparently crowded,
and this shows that Major Anderson proposed
paying his rvspec's 10 considerable extent
to the ugly looking ba;iciies o.. LIE point
Mercury.