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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
CIT A0btrtlsf1.
ARTHUR sImKIEs, EDITOR.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL II, 1861.

G:t,- The highly appropriate "Voluntary Tr
butte to the Memory of GEORGE W. LASpRUM,'
from the able pen of Rev. Is. +. CoHLEY, hus beer
received Gnl will appear il our next issue.
"Dcw Drops" by ErIIrAs" will receive Mt
tentiun soon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
IInra. Wise & Co.

The good old place where they c!uthc humanity
ieccntly on reasonable terms,---a place exactly
suited to the times, the principle ut their helm be-
ing good yooi. and moderate prGyffs. The same
old well known stand.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17

v The Governor of Pennsylvania asks for
hnf million dollars with which to buy arms.>
Izs- The Mobile 7riLnne says "W We learn that
u purse Of 100000 has heen raised by soulc
wealthy gentlemen of Mississippi, which will be
given to the first members of the mississippi
Rifles who puts his feet on Fort Pickeus in time
o: war"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
Col. Rncon,s Regiment.

This fine Regiment Is in Charleston doubtless
Sunday, they we're nearly all of by different routes
on Monday. They will make speedy and hon
ursblc repar, nf themselves.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
Baum Il Kautfcr.

This Augusta house has very fnil and diver
siici supply Of dry goods, ard are selling rapidly
Call sooa md gel goods before the taril goes un
Ia the full
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
Cnnyocntion ofCon.rcss.

PngsIpESr DAVIS has issued his PROCLAMATION,
calling together the Congress Of the Confederate
States. The day fixed for their assembling is tic
10Th Of April.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17

SOUTHERN BAPTIST CuyrENrlox.-We are
informed that the excerpt published in our
last, from an exchange, in regard TO the Bi.
ennial Meeting Of this body, needs correction.
The notice should be as follows: The Gen.
eral Convention of the Baptists Of the South
crn States will hold its next session at Savan-
nah, Ca, on the 10th Of May next. 1t has
charge Of the Boards Of Mission, the Foreign
and the Domestic; and. also, of the Bible
Board. 1t will bring together many of the
leading men Of the denomination from all the
slavch3lding States. Its session usually en-
braces about four days. including the Sabbath.
The Presidency, which is flied annually, was
last occupied by Rev. DR.. Fuller, of Baltimore
The Boards Of this body arc located at Marion,
Ala., ); Richmond, Va. and Nashville, Tenn.
It's missionaries are laboring in destitute re-
gions of our Southern country, and among
the Indian tribes OF the frontier; also IN Bra
zil, China, Liberia, and Central Africa. The
meeting will be one Of unusual Interest,"
Charleston Courier April 10.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
Demonstration in Hamburg.

On hearing the news from Fort Sumter the
stores were closed in our good town of Hamburg.
and the people Went into 4 general rousicati"li,-
firing cannon, drinking success to the Conicde-
rate Arms, &c., &c. correspondent says: :" All
pitched in, jew ard Gentle. negroes and nll.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17

~ We are requested to snEounc- thu. tho
Rev. a. J. MATHIS will preach in Hamburg OH
next Sabbath vening, (elst) ut ! o'clock.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17

UyroRTUNATE AccIDENr.-It is with regret
that we learn the fact that Mr.. H. NJ. Dar-
inyton, publisher of the Gazette, was acciden.
tally wounded in the right leg, on Saturday
last, by the discharge Of u pistol in an unex-
pected manner. lie Was visiting his family at
Due West when the accident occurred, and is
still confined there because of the wound
We hope ior him speedy recovery and re.
turn to the discharge Of his duties.-Ander-
son Intelligencer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
.lIlSf in Time,
Gs WaIIted.,'

See the offer of negroes TO hire. This is about
the last chance Of the seaSDn,-watch it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
Cotton Firm.

Two days aftar tho battle of Fort SUMTER with
hostile fleet in the oiling, the murkct report Of
Charleston stood thus:
a CHARLESTON, April l5.--Salcs of Cotton to-day
only ST bales, ut prices ranging from liz to 131
cents. The market was quiet at unchanged prices.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17

~ Ey-Gov. Price, Of New Jersey, cakes the
position in a recent letter, that that State should
unite with the Confederate States.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
South Carolina State Convention.

/ The State Convention adjourned on the
10th, subject to the call of the President.
A resolution was passed approving the re.
| cent conduct of General Twiggs, in Texas.
The following resolutions, adopted III Sc.
cret session, have been made public:
On motion of Mr.. Brown,
ReSo'retl, That the people Of South Coro.
lima. in Convention assembled, cordially ap.
prove of the election of Jefferson Davis 10
/ the Presidency, and Alexander II. Stephens
to the Vice Presidency, Of the Confederate
States of America, and have entire confidence
in their experience, patriotism anl ability to
guide the deslinics Of the new Republic.
On motion of Mr.. Rral-
Rssolred, That Il copy Of the foregoing res
outions, expressing our confidence in the
President and Vice President OF the Cuntcd-
crate States be forwarded to each by the
President of this body.
On motion of Mr.. Read
Resoiced, That the Convention approves of
the action OF the Governor in placing the Tor.
ces for the military defence of Charleston un-
der the command Of General Beaurcgard, and
that he be authorized to call into the field
Immediately such number Of the volunteer
regiments raised under the Act Of the AS
SembIy as General Beauregard may require
! for the operations under his CONTROL he whole
force to be placed under tue command oil
General BeaurCgard or such other general
officer as may be ordered to the same COM
mand by the authorities of the Confederate
States of America.
On motion of Mr.. D. l.. Wardlaw,
ReSolred, That the Convention highly ap.
prccate the generosity and public spirit OF
those citizens and friends Of the State who
have contributed money and labor for the BEN
eft of tue State, and take pleasure in mott.
cling particularly the liberality and patriotism
of Benjamin Mordecai, Esq, in making the
FIRST, and very generous, donotion.
LlXcoIN's PRoGRAMME.-The Washington
correspondent OF the New York cypress, who
speaks with confidence, thus lays down the
views and intentions of the Administration {:
"The programme, as now proceed to give
it here, you may strictly rely upon-al other
rumors, reports, statements, ETC., TO the con.
trary Notwithstanding.
"As heretofore stated, the Administration
hive, after much deliberation and consultation,
resolved to evacuatc all the Southern forts
but only after Llood has been Shcd-enough,
that Is to say, to cause the Border States to
secede and make common cause with the
Montgomery Coniederacy.
"When these results shall be accomplished,
the further programme is, to recognize, by
treaty, the independence Of The South. That
recognition cannot take place now, without
sacrificing the power OF the Republican party,
it is arqucd by Chase, Blair and the Presi.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
OUR FLAG IS THERE.

OUR FLAG IS THERE.
Our flag is .Lerc,
Our Gag is IL ere,-
The ensign Of our southern host;
Our flag is there,
Our flag is there
Unfur its fame from coast to coast.
That flag is raised to guide the brave,
To Freedoms heights or Freedoms gravel
Oh long as Occurs waters lave
Our happy shores,-still may it wave
Chorus: Our flag s there,
&C., &c., &c.
IT'S ours to guard that banner bright;
'.Tis ours to bear it to the blast;-
May Truth uplirt its folds of Light
May God protect it to the last!
And thus, when WisdopI's warnings fail,
And Wars loud discoris freight the gale,-
Though all tue powers Of Earth assail,
Thut flag shall never, never trail.
Our 1Hg is there,
Our flag is there
We hail it with three loud huzzas,-
Our nns is there,
Our nag is there
Behold the glorious Southern stars.
The Ninety. Six Riiemen" and quite an u.s.
semblnge of citizens manifested, by their pres
ence and applause, mt once gentlemnnly appre-
caiun Of the gift, and lutriotic interest in the
great cause Of which that has !: the represents.
tive ensign.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17

tcntiun soon.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15
Mortgage sale.

VIZ HEREAS. Charles Matthews did on the TWEEN
w teth day Of December, in the year of our Lord
thousand eight hundred and ffty-six execute and
deliver to the undersigned, Ethan WetheTbee, GER
tain mortgage to secure the payment of five certain
pTonissoTy notes. III the said mortgage mentioned and
described aud bearing date Herewith which said
mortgage flied fol record in the Office of the Re
corder of viii County, in the State Of Illinois. the
twentieth day of December, A. D. 1856, and duly re-
corded in said office in Book 80, page 705. And
default having been made the pay meut of four of
said notes ia said mortgage described ana for pay
ment Of which the said mortgage executed to Sc
cure, :owit, for the of Twelve hundred and fIty
dollars each and made payable respectively ON th,
hrst day OF January in each Of the yeats 1858, 1855
1850 and 1861, with interest pay able annually, and
given for purchase money OF the lard hereinafter de
cribe, {s4192s OF principal, and S2 - Of interest
making Eight hundred dollars and sixty cents Of prin
cia and Interest, which has been paid theFeoni and
The residue OF the principal of said notes, together
with the halsIacs of interest which has accrued there
on, being now past due and unpaid.
Now therefore. public notice is hersi,y given that
by virtue OF the power and authority in the said mort
gage contained and for the purpose of paving the res
idue of the principal ami interest of the above escril
ed notes, shall Saturday the nineteenth ,lav of
January, A. ID. lsol the hour two o'clock In the
AFTERNOON OF that day, the north door of the Cont
House. IN the city of Joliet, in the County at viii and
state OF Illinois, sell ut public yeudue the premises IN
said mortgage mentioned and described, situated m
the County Of Will and State of Illinois to-wit: Tbe
north west quarter of Section number Thirteen ma,
aud the east half of the north quarter OF Secton
number fourteen (lll, in Township thirty.lye f35l
North of Range nine (9) East of third rriDrtps
MERIDIAN containing Two hundred and forty acres
more OF less together with all and singular the te
hentz, heTedtamelts, privileges and appurtepauces
thereunto belonging or IN ans wise apperainipu and
All right and equity Of redemption Of the heirs assigns
executors ana administrators ofthe said Charles Mat
the"s, 70 the highest bidder for cash.
ETHAN WEIHERBEE, Mortgage
PARETs ELwOOD Att'ys.
Joliet, January s, 1861. 3o.9v
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15
A Model Omccr.

4 certain militia captain commanded the
SaccariaPpa company, and on certain DC
cusiun, while drilling this limb of the ma
tTDn's bulwark in the art Of grim visaged
war" the citizen soldiers got into an mex
tricable snarl, it was found necessary to
stop beating the drum. Instead of the US
Hal phrase halt" our commander bawled
out, somewhat petishly:
"Stop that drumming ~
Not understanding this order, the must
cian continued to perform his "paddedid-
dies" and 'hammediddles" with as much
yigOr "a ever.
stop that drumming :" shouted our hero
3 second time, but the unconscious drum
mer, with head erect and foot on the move,
still went on. The Indignant aptain could
bear it no longer marching directly up to
she musician, he drew his BEETLE blade with
q flourish, and plunged il through both
beads of the instrument, exclaimed in q
voice Of thunder,
"Fhere, con found yoG, nor ru6-a JuJ If
you can :"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15
TO PAINTERS A OTHERS.

HAVE hand large and we'll selected stock of all
i kinds 81 I.iLNTS Dry and in OIL
Aiso-Sand paper. lin-eed oil. spirits Turpintne.-
TIMBER, Lithrage, Bronze Gold and silver Leaf patent
Dryer Lacer pumise stone Varnshes, paint Brush
Window Glass, &C which prepared to sell on the
favorable terms. J. H. BROWN.
Sent y 1855 ul2
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15
JOLIET HARNES III
HOP

JOHN MURRAY, Executor.
41-Gw
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15
4 AllSiHcii0n.

A csmfortable old couple were travel
ing by Railroad and the journey was evil
Gently one Of the events Of their lives, and
their curiosity excited the attention of the
passengers. At a station tue old man got
out for a glass of ale, and heard the bell
only in time 10 rush to the door and see the
train move off without HIM. The old lad y
m her seat became fdGiiy. looking out OF
the window in her anxiety for his return,
and when abe saw his plight, his frantic
gestures for the train to stop, as it SWEPT
farther away, at last she exclaimed:
~'Rhere, my old man has got left, he bssl
there see he has! there see! Wen" che
continued. sitting bOck in her seat again,
"l'm glad ont! It's always been, Dame
you'll get left" ali my life long, aud now
hes gone ard got left, and l'm glad ont !"
Her candid reflection on the accident and
tie evident satisfaction she felt in the fact
that it was :he old man and not herself,
that was lcft, was greeted with rounds Of
applause.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15
sarayed or sioIcn.

ON the 2sth of June last, sorrel Mare. years
old slod two days before she left. small white spot
in the forehead sorrel and tail two letters i. Il
:. branded on the left shoulder, long hair on the
etlocks fctiock and one OF the hind feet little
lart than the Others caused by strain, large Dat
hoos and the inside of the hooi is a. full the rim in
the bottom, and steps long when under a trot.
Whoever will return said Mare shall receive SIS if
stolen, ard VIII County VIII pay $50 for the thief also
il straycd will pay - If found within 10 miles from
Joliet will pay $40 ifiound within 20 miles Joliet
Any one who will take mp sad and give infOr-
nation by letter through the f. O. at Joliet ILL., direct
to Box 50, shall be literally rewarded.
b.. U. HARRINGTON
Joliet ,July L. lScO. n5Sw
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15
A G.rl,s wardrobe.

Said hard working mother os two young
lady daughters, the other day:
''Fdeelare, don't know what | shall do
with Julia. She keeps me forever working
for her. paid fifteen dollars for grena.
dine dress for her, not two weeks ago at
Stewards, and on looking at it TO day, find
IL so torn, that it would be days work to
put il in order"
why don't you set her IA work on it
make her mend il herself? was asked BY the
person whom she addressed.
"0h! dear me, it would be worse than to
do it myself she has never made stitch Of
her own clothes, or even mended her stock
isgs in her life"
DO you inreEd she shall marry in such
ignorance 2" asked the visitor.
"Oh! well-I'm sure | don't know
What eau do? Her time is 30 taken up
with music, and beaux and going out, that
she can attend to nothing else; and | think
for PHYS sake, let her have a good time
while che ia young-she will come into
trouble soou enough"
Ii would be no use tc tell such mother
that her indulgence vas selfish, cruel and
inhumRn-thAt she was preparing abund-
mt sources of trouble" she feared in the
future, ard depriying her daughter Of the
means for much present happiness
All that, and much more would be time
and money wasted and indeed good advice
seems always so trite, So stale. and common
place, that IT 10 invariably reversed for the
last corner in country newspapers. But
for the sake Of future husbands, if moth
ers are too selfish and lazy to do their part.
let the care of the wardrobe be a part of
the discipline Of schools Let every girl
10 some way be taught to make and mend
every article Of clothing which is needed
in the family, and especially her own Let
the sewing machine take its place beside
the globe in an educational Institutions, and
. thorough knowledge Of il be considered
Of least as essential as the piano
Modern skill has invented charts for dress
making, both for children aud adults, which
ought to be used in schools. The principle
is as simple as that two and two makes four
and few practical lessons would render
any girl Of ordinary ability capable Of cut
ting out her own dresses, while with the
sewing machine it would only be amuse
nent to make them.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15

DUBLiC notice Is hereby given. that 10y virtue of
i mortgage with power u sale ex' cujed to BERN
haId u sharpe, George ). Sharpe and George Allen,
rs Gtahtoes therein 10y Charles Eiderkin and Julia r.
ms wife bearing date the thirty day Of January
d. 1851, and recorded the Recorders Office of viii
Couny and state OF Illinois, in Book 81. Page 100 de
Ituit having been made in the payment of The note
thereby secured the undersigned will as assignee Of
said mortgage and attorney IN fact for said grantees
se al public verduc- the eighteenth day of July
p NJ. Of that day, at the door of the Court Hans IN
Joliet county ana state aforesaid the highest bidder
ior CASH the following described property situate in
:" W Conhi! and state Of Illinois, to-wt: the East
ha o. the south East quarter of Section twenty-one
GID township thirtyou- lJ) Range ten lO) Fa-t Of
otland together with the arpurtcnance- thercnnto he
IonShe OF IN ahNWse entertaining. said sale 10 be
without redemption. and deed will be ex ecuteJ 10 tho
purchaser or purchasers Immediately upon such sale
HARVEY A BLAKESLEY Assignee ofs.i,i
mortgage attorney IN fact Tor said Grantees tlorrin
Joliet, June -, lsbI. ~ :, u
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15
T. P. CAGwIN.
How Beautiful for a ChiId.s Grave |!


nA6UARREoTYPE PICTURES ATTACHED TO
IL Head stones and Monuments in PARIAN MARBLE
CASE, and warrented TO secure the Likeness from
air and dampness for long number Of years ANY
Daguerr copy the pc into these
Cases from the original picture, aud il l. but a few
work to attach one of them TO a Head Stone
hru attached to Head Stone Monument. they
look though they were carved on with the
Sculptors Chise for they initiate marble pei fcctly
They are very ornamental "A Head Stone, ami are
worth twice the amount charged, for an ornament
More than Fifteen thousand Cases have been sold
this fact alone shows concusiSely that they fast
running into general use.
The adjoining OF the Sepnlchers of removed ones al
leviates grief and soothes the wounded heart 1t
also cheers the bercay"d to know tina; AN additional
embellishments of the grave presents stronger
Ons to arrest the attention OF the stranger and
him to pause and learn the name, and gaze the
licenses of one who has shared largely the love of
others. 10 refined and cultivated mind there is not
more mournful spectacle earth Than a desc
Grated grave, neglected. and overgrosn graveyard
IhoSe IN who's" memories the departed live, will come
to strew sweet flowers upon their graves and drop
tear of al, ctOn.
The, will plant there the Rose the Lily and the
Evergreen Emblems Of a fragrant and beautiful
Immortality which they assign them in the Paradise
of Coz. Above all We would deplore the loss of those
theHeSssS of dear departed which distinctly
eugraveu upon the tablets of memory. Attic ugh
months and years may elapse since inexorabc Death
made surrender the bodies of cherished ones to the
grave and their spirits to God yet they still pres
ont To our minds. beautiful and ie-like.
And who does not realize melancholy pleasure in
recalling departed ones lie their image clothed with
the innocence and lovclness OF YOUTH marked by
the sorTBW= cares of agat
One OF these Cases will be sent by express to any
person in the United States for Two Dollars One oZ
Cases will be any Marble Dealer OF Daguer
rrutypst for Twelve Dollars
Circulars, &c, fu, nishe free, and sent with each
package of Cases Agents charge - apiece when
they attach them 10 Head Stones.
Any person wishing to sci them be supplied az
Twelve Dollars per Dozen.
Young Men and Mechanics can by engaging in this
business make easily Fire HsHdrei Dollars This spring
and only Twelve Dollars required Capital to com
mence with.
A Monumental Design Book will be sent to any Mar
he Dealer for Three Dollars This is frstrate work
and well worth the price asked for it.
All Orders must be accompanied by the Money:
will lie responsible Tor its safety, if you have proof
sendiugit it.
Address the Manufacturer
A. LEWIS BALDWIN.
m26 Il West Meriden. Conn
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15
n VA aS 81 HU va VA q wee
Peoria Marine and Fire ms Co.


CHARTERED 1857
THIS Company continues to issue policies on MARINE
INLAND EAyIGATIoN, TRANsFoRTATIOS and FIRE RIsKs,
at reasonable rates.
CAPITAL, 100000.
OFFICERS:
ISAAC UNDERIIILL- Pres, J. L. t. BOULAND V P,
c. HOLLAND, Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
ISAAC USDERHLL, ?. HoLL.ND, B.L. T. BoURL,xD.
EcHARR GREGG, WV. FEM JOHN REYNOLDS,
WILLIAM II. PHELPS, WA. A HEBRON, l.. Hou.ND,
CHARLES HOLLAND.
ONCE 80, Main stsee4.
TIIE following is the report Of the business of this
office for the past year showing its condition on the
ast day Of March. at which time the Capital increas-
ed $500 900; the whole Of which subscribed
and 100000 paid in. IN view ofour Increased facilities
for doing heavy business, and also the large additional
security oier to OurUeustomer giving this company
basis second to other, therefore look for and
expect very large increase of business. 1t will
be t5 aim Of the company 10 honoTby conduct all
their affairs to merit the patronage the insurlng
public Our course hitherto adopted regarding the
adjustment Of losses may be sufficient guaranty for our
promptness and liberality in the future
Amount insured the past year, s,o,o2G,2ss st
Received premiums same, 4OO95, 10
Interest and exchange balance, IL SCI. 10
Paid losses and expenses, 2lSSi,9S
Capital stock, slOoOoO.oo
Bills PAYABLE, 1850 40
All other debts estimated, 1880
Bills receivable amply secured, having from
8 to Go days to run, 8l27 q3C %
Real estate. Office building, &c, $4,000
Cash on hadd, and due from Agents
and city customers. 18,lss.so
Amount Of losses in rroces. of adjustment 81
Amount oflosses resisted by the company, none
Amount oflosses adjusted due and not
paid, none.
PETER LANCE, Agent
Office, Shaw's store Jefferson st. Joliet