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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-02-04

TYs GREAT ASTI-L4ScoLN MEETING At
SpRIsGFIELp, I+L.-In the St. Louis Repub-
litsu of Jan. Tth, We find brief report Of an
immense meeting of the conservatives of I'LL
nois, held at Springfield, on the evening of
Jan. 5th. The correspondent Of the Repub-
lican says it was large and imposing as-
semblage. The hall Of the representatives
was crowded to sufocation, and the most
enthusiastic applause greeted every expires.
sion of the speaker which denounced Lin
coins proclamation, and war carried on for
the purpose of freeing the slaves Of the South.
The committee on resolutions submitted the
following which was unanimously adopted
amid great applause:
Resolved, That the emancipation procla-
nation of the President Of the United States
is as unwarranted in military rs in civil law
"a gigantic usurpation, at once converting
the war, professedly commenced by the ad
ministration for the vindication Of the autht r
ity Of the Constitution, into crusade for The
sudden, unconstitutional aud violent eman
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to lay our lives upon the holy altar sacrifice
to principle and patriotism.
These duties are made the more binding
by the war onr mean and wicked enemy is
waging against us. For it is a war whose
object is our subjuga.ion or determination.
lie will be satisfied with nothing shor: of our
destruction or our thraldom. He purposes to
despoil US of our substance, TO overthrow our
institutions, to subvert our liberties, to de-
grade our honor, to inaict upon us every i'm
aginable woe and misery. All the interests
that are most dear unite in enforcing the
claims of patriotism. They give utterance
to the same sounds. They sre in perfect har-
mony. We consult our highest profit in yield'
ing to the demands of our country. We dis
charge our duties to our families by girding
on the sword. We defenasShr domestic sane.
tuaries by going forth to the battle against
the brutal invaders who would apply the
torch to those homes and stain the purity of
their inmates. So that indeed We give the
clsarest proof of cur affection for those we
profess to love by complying with the demands
made upon US by the authorities Of our imper-
illed country.
Engaged in a righteous cause, upon which
We can with propriety solicit the blessing of
Heaven, in the maintenance of which it is
made our duty TO take part, he should be
stigmatized as traitor who, from any con-
sideration whatsoever, refuses to lend his aid
in its support and achievement. Condemn
ed by public opinion, and OF the bar of his
own conscience, such man should be &C
cursed.
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cipation of three millions Of negro slaves; a
result which would not only be total sub
version of the Federal Union; but regolu-
tion in the social organization of the South
ern States, the immediate and remote, the
present and far-reaching consequences. OF
which, to both races, cannot be contemplated
without the most dismal iorebodings of hor-
ror and dismay. e
The proclamation invites servile iDsurrec.
ton as an element in this emancipation cru,
sade and means of warfare, the inhumapity
and diabolisru of which are without example
in civilized warfare, and which we denounce
and which the civilized world will denounce
as an ineffaceable disgrace to the American
name.
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was nc. of sufficient strength to sustain her
with the impetus given to her fall, and, oh
horror, the dress gave way, leaving piece
in the unfortunate mans hand as he hung
suspended from the rope, sustaining himself
by the joint of his knee by means of which
he had saved himself, and she went down
crashing upon the seats that ascend from the
curb of the ring to the top Of the inclosurr.
She was taken in hand by the ladies in the
neighborhood, and every thing that could be
done was done. 1t ia said that from $4,000
to $4,000 will be raised by subscription for
the child she has left behind.
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Acts Passed by the Legislature.

AN ACT TO SUPPRESS TRE,usDrE DIsTIL-
LAr1ov OF SpIRpUous LiQuoRs FROM THE
CEREAL GRAINS OF THIS SFArE.
Be it enacted by the SsnaseGnd House Of
Representatives. no,O met andsiaing in Gene
raj Assembly, and by the authority oflAs same,
That from and after the ratification of this
Act, it shall be unlawful to Saistill, or cause
to be distilled, or be concerned in the distil-
lstion of spirituous Liquors fIom corn, wheat,
rye, barley, rice, or any of The cereal grains
within the limits Of this State except as here
matter provided; and any person or persons
who shall distill, or cause tosbe distilled, or
be concerned in the distill:S' S'on ofthe grains,
or any of them aforesaid, 'inIIsiolation Of the
pl plovisions of this Act, shall be deemed guilty
of high misdemeaner, andp conviction in
the Court of Sessions, in addition to forfeiting
their stills and other apparatus used in the
distillation, shall be imprisoned not less than
six months, nor more than two years, and be
fined in any sum in. the discretion of the
Court, not less than one Thousand, nor more
than five thousand dollars-two hundred and
6fty dollars of which shall 60 the informer,
who shall be competent witness to prove the
fact; Provided, that existingscontracts made
with the Medical Purveyor ofthe Confederate
Government for distillation of whiskey, or alco'
hol NAV e executed accordingsto their terms;
an' 1orided further, that the Governor, if
satisfactorily informed that a supply of spirits,
which cannot be otherwise obtained, is abso-
lutely necessary for medcinalpurposes in this
State, may contract with proper number of
responsible and skilled agents, in any one or
more of the Districts, to manufacture l!mi-
ted quantity of pure spirits, at a limited and
reasonable price, strictly for medicinal pur-
poses, taking care that such proper dspos':::ooS1
of the product is made as to secure its appli-
cation alone to the purposes intended.
SEC. 2. That agents thus appointed, before
entering on the execution of their contracts,
shall enter into bond payable te the State in
SUN equal to treble the value of their con-
tracts respectively, with twoRor more good
sureties, before the Oh &C.,
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A poor woman Of Campbell County, Va,
sent nine sons to the war in one company in
the 42d Regiment, one of whom was below
conscript age. One Of these has died of dis
ease, another has been crippled by wound,
but the remaining seven are now present for
duty" Well, this mother of the Gracchi-
said Gracchi being unable to go to see her
came tc see them the other day. She is about
sixty years cf age, but walked to the post
where her boys were en- picket at the time,
from Guiuey's station, fifteen miles distant, in
an incredibly short space Of time. Do you
wonder now at the performance Of Jackson's
foot cavalry, when they have Such mothers ?
But to go on with the story: The accomplish
ed officer now in command of the 42d having
mentioned these fucts to Gen. Jones, it was
decided first, that the best ambulance in the
brigsde should convey her back TO Gniney'S
whenever it should please her to return; and
second, that she should dine with himself and
staff. Hearing that the wife Of one of the
nine, as we'll as another woman, the mother
of three soldiers of the same regiment, had
accompanied the old lady, they toe were invi
ted. Dinner passed of very pleasantly. One
of our guests, THE mother of the !hree,l con-
vinced US that we soldiers of the second war
of independence were much better of than
those Of the first, by telling us that she had
often heard hes father, who WAS Revolution
ary soldier, tell his boys that they didn't
know nothing-.that he had often waded
through snow foot deep in his bare shirt,
tail
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,,,,yy.., ,uuare = invariable rule Of right.
Gross outrages have been perpetrated on the
community by the extortionnte and intollera.
BILE charges of every class Of people. We in
tend to make the cormorants disgorge their
il!-got gains, and to institute such regulations
as will render it impossible for them to repeat
their iniquities. You have been summoned
as the representative Of your craft, and you
will make true and faithful answers to the
questions that may be propounded.
Mr.. Boaiface. i am at your Honor's SER
vice.
Qaiestion.-What do yOu charge day for
board
Answer.-Eight dollars.
Q.-What did you charge in April, 'Cl7
A.-Two dollars.
Q.-On What principle do you justify this
vast advance in your rates?
A.-The advance in all the articles Of con-
sumption. Tea is now Sl2 pound, then
81; coffee u cents, now 81 ;eggs 81 doz'
en-, then one shilling oysters So gallon, then
so cents turkeys So piece, then 37a CENTS
&C., &c.
Dwell, suppose We reducethese articles
to the then prices, could you not afford to re-
duce your rates?
A.-By no means. That won'd ruin ME
These high prices Justify my high rates; but
take care not to use these articles at all
NV hens have not begun to lay, Therefore
furnish no eggs, and make clear gain of the
original shilling-anl so with oysters, tur.
keys, tea and coffee. The North carOlins
hel-nest grass constitutes my tea and genuine
Virginia rye-o my coffee.
o.-What are your profits?
Avery inconsiderable-I suppose they
do not much exceed $4,000 per montk.
caahn,an-That will do, Mr.. Boniface
;op tbs present-you may retire; the Com
mittee will take order in your case.-Rch
mond Wing.
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The l:rey.headed rather to his Son.


Mine eye is dim, my hair is grey
My manhood's strength has passed awsy-
And with the brave I may not 60
On battle. seld to front the fSs.
Tiise eye is sharp-thy limbs are strong
Then up and join that glorious thr0ns.
ssn to the brsvsst never yield,
In dseds and daring on yon asld.
stsrnly now thy nauskot grasp
Around thy loins. .tha. .ssbre.clasp;
90, with thine aged fathers blessing
70 crush the hosts our homes expressing.
Hence, and forever, chase their hordes,
With Southern hearts and Southern swords {;
And whore wars arss brightest burn,
Be bravest thou, or ne'er return.
oh let thy deeds be each mans praise
Each dropping bondsman's courage raise;
Like the lighting fash thy steel,
Till craven tyrants bleed and kneel.
Nv son, now from me thou must 60,
Albeit thy hearts best bleod may. dow;
What ust.srs, ifit watts thy name
To livs for aye in dssthless fame
To that dread horr be like the rock
'Gainst foeman,s trss and foslnan's shock;
And where thyswo.d did wildly sweep
May raany fathers come to weep.
And saouldst thou fall upon that PLAIN,
And pillowsd be upon the slain.
Oh may mine eyes no mound then see
That was not worthy, son, of thee.
Ard whom thou'st freed thy father land,
Ard cIaildlsss near thy grave stand,
Though bon, with years, I eft will turn
To gane upon thy funeral urn
And. resting where thine pshe' lie.
I'll ,h out nnto the pssssr-by:
"Thers fell my pride-uy gallant sOn-
And here was freedoms fair Sght won.
Nor ahall my tongue one sad word speak
With love alone this heart shall break,
Urtil my spirit hearenvsrd flown,
Shall greet my boy fore Gods bright throne
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the Court j. ac.e.vus and shall also take
and subscribe All oath before the Clerk Of the
Court, to be fled in his Office, that they will
truly comply with the terms of their contract,
and will distll no more, nor dispose OF any
portion of that distilled, otherwise than is
mentioned in th, ir said contracts, upon which
oath, il violated, perjury may be assigned in
the Court of Sessions.
SIC. 3. That it shall be the duty of the
Magistrates of this State, in their respective
Districts, to see that the provisions Of this
Act are enforced, and if. from personal obser'
walton or information on oath, it shall come
to the knowledge Of any one Of them, that
any person or persons, are engaged, OF nave
been engaged, in unlawful distilling, it shall
b. the duty Of such Magistrate to issue his
warrant commanding the arrest of the party
or parties, and the seizure of the stills sud
other apparatus used in the distillaion; the
party or parties to be held to answer to an
indictment as herein provided, and the stills
and other apparatus seized to be detained,
pending the prosecution, and on conviction to
be appropriated to the public use, as may be
ordered by the Court.
SEC. 4. That every Captain Of Patrol shall,
in his regular return to the Captain of the
Beat, report any violations of this law, and
said Captain shall Immediately report the fact
to the nearest Magistrate for action thereon.
SEC. 5. That this Act shall continue in ex-
istence for .ix months after treaty Of peace
With the United States, and no longer.
10 the Senate House, the eighteenth day Of
December, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, and
in the eighty-seventh year of the sorer-
eighty and independence Of the State Of
f. South Carolina.
n nnnnI1D
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Sinking of the Hatteras.

We have re:eited through the kindness Of
q friend, coTy ofthe New Orleans Picayune
ofthe 18th inst, from which We obtain the
following particulars of the sinking of the
Federal war vessel Hatteras, spoken Of BY US
last week
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EytOrtiOn.

A. meeting of the Committee on Extor-
ton it wss resolved to send for persons and
.f th;, denomination
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COOP FOR GEN. JoIlNsTog.-The Mobile
correspondent of the Courier reports the fol-
lowing rare instance of military modesty in
letter dated the Gath:
Night before last he was aerenaded at the
residence of General Mccall, with whom be
was sojourning, by quite mob of Mobilians'
They called for him loud and long. Finally
he appeared, whereupcn three loud shouts
we're given for the hero Of Manassas, to which
he replied: Gentlemen, the hero of Manas-
sas is not here tonight, he is in Charleston" )"
Three cheers were ther given for the hero OF
Seven Piues. To which he replied: :" Gen
tlemen, no one man vas ever The hero Of
Seven Pines. In that bloody battle there
were many heroes under our flag, and the very
noblest of them were from Alabama" Where.
upon he made his bow, said "good night"
and retired amid shouts and cheers that he did
not stop to anSwer.
The CAMP IrcH-A REMEDY TaEHEFoR-
A gentleman who has had much experience
in the treatment of that loathsone disease,
the Itch, sends us the following recipe for its
cure;
Dear Express For the BENEFIT of our SOL
dieru suffering with camp itch, t you think
proper, you may publish the following: Take
lodide of Potassium GO grains lard 2 ounces,
mix we'll, and after washing the body well
with warm soap suds, rub the ointment over
the person three times d week. In seven or
eight days the Acarus, or itch insect, will be
destroyed. In this recipe the horrible effects
Of the old sulphur ointment are obviated.
speak knowingly in this treatment.
MBDlcUs
We publish this recipe with pleasure as we
nderstand there is great suffering in the ar
my from the effects 'f this disease. The rem.
edy is very simple ore, and within the
reach of all who ar' near an Apothecary store
Petersburg Express.
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ught before the Commit
of one Of the first class
lowing proceedings were
are aware, Mr.. Boniface,
Gsee,nnass assss.stsare
ito every mans feelings
mans operations by::Phi-
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CHEAr BLAcklse.--To tea.cup, Of mo'sa. mo
ses stir in lsmpblack until tin black, then
ado the white of two egga, we'll beaten, and
to this add pint Of vinegar OF whiskey, and
mt in a bottle for use-shake il before using,
,ha experiment is at least worth trial, IS the
price of backing las so rapidly advanced nnca'
the blockade, q
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
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CANTERBuRY.-There is no such word as fail
with the pFoproor of the Canterbury, and tonight
he will Introduce his great star company in A
grand gala saturdAy-night entertainment Of the
most Attractive character embrAeing singing,
dancing, baiiets, pantomimes, fArces, balancing,
Juggery, Ethiopian acts, sc, &C., by the largest
and most talented troupe Of artists, male and fe-
male, 10 be found engaged At any one place OF
amusement In the United States We understand
that the great trick pantomime, "Jucifer on
Earth" which has been prepared at 40 much ex-
pense, with new and splendid scenery, costumes,
properties, transformations, Illusions &C., will be
withdrawn after tonight in order to make way for
other novelties now in preparation for next week.
VAErETEs-B Great Saturday HigAps BM-The
lovely and accomplished danseuse, MILE Zoe; the
very queen Of song, Miss EvH Drent whose vocal.
Ism, II not stamped with a foreign reputation, is
Of that merltorioua style that we may term an ex-
eellent specimen Of superior native talent, while
Wallace, tho Irish comedian, possesses real ster.
ling merit, who, with Monroe, the great negro ac-
tori Budworth, the Ethiopian humorlst, Dick
Sands, the champion dancer, Ben Yates, Lizetta,
sam Long, Miss Tesman, and seores Of other Miss
CO, and any number Of other artists, represent an
entertainment that cannot be surpassed.
CAhPBELL's MiEsTRELs-Odd Feloict Hal.-New
attractions are presented nightly by this talented
tfoupe. Their songs, readings, stump-speeches,
burlesques &C, are all Of the highest order, and
are appreciated by their large and fashionable Au-
diences, 1--we may judge by the numerous applause
bestowed upon them. hne bill is presented this
evening, In which the whole company appear.
Monday evening next is set apart for the beneht Of
Mr.. Frank Edwards, the business agent, when an
immense bill will be presented-ahd the Ethiopian
comedian, Mr.. J. II, Budworth, makes his hrst ap-
poaranse. Mr.. Edwards will be at the box once
during the day for persons TO secure their seats.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

70 Important 20 Femnles--Dr. Cheese
mans Pills.--The combination Of ingredients in
these Pills are the result Of long and ex tensive
practice. They are mild in their operation, and
certain In correcting all irregularities, Painful
Menstruations, removing all Instructions, whether
from cold or otherwise, headache pain in the side
palpltAtion Of the heart whites, all nervous aec-
tionS, Mysteries, fatigue, pain in the back and
limbs &C. disturbed sleep, which arises from inter
ruptiOns Of nature.
DR.. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS
was the commencement of a new era in the treat
ment Of those irregularities and obstructlons
which have consigned so many to a PREMATURE
GRAVE. No female can enjoy good health unes
she is regular, and whenever an obstruction takes
place the general health begins to decline.
DIR. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS
are the most eifectual remedy ever known for all
complaints peculiar to Females. To all classes they
are invaluable, inducing, Vh certainty, periodical
regularity. They are known to thousands, who
have used them at different periods, throughout
the country, having the sanction OF some Of the
most eminent PhySieiGnS IN America.
EEplich dirsdionS stating lchen they should not be
used, witl, each box-the Price One Dollar per Bor,
containing from 80 to 90 Pills.
Pills sent by mail, promptly, by Temitting to the
Proprietor. sold by Druggists generally.
R. B. HUTCHINGs, Proprietor,
90 CClar street, New York.
Sold by s.LALvERT FORD,
Cor Pa. ave. and IIth ST.,
jAie-eodsm Washington.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
AUCTION SALES,

pY w. L. WALL a. CO., AuotIonee ers.
ID Sotthpea corner Pa. avenue and Hinh sired
SALE OF GROCERIES,, LIQUORS, TOBACCO and
CIGARS AT AUCTION.-On TUESDAY MORN
ING next February TO- at 10 O'Clock, we will sell al
the Auction Rooms, large assortment OF Groce-
ries and Liquors, kc,, embracing
Barrels Refined, White and Yellow Sugars
Tierces Hams and Bacon
Boxes Cheese, Soap and Starch
Boxes Adamantine, Sperm and Mould Candles
IS boxes Smiths New Bedford Sperm Candles,
Cases Preserved Meats, and Fruits
Cases Condensed Milk, Anchovies, Catsup and
Sauces and Jellies
80 boxes Oranges,
Boxes Ground Coffee and Mustard
Chses Pickles, French Mustard, &C
Various Brands Chewing and Smoking Tobacco
Boxes Navy Tobacco, and different brands Cigars
Cases Champagne and German Wines
Cases Brandy, Bourbon Whiskey, and Bitters
Barrels Pixies XXX Magnolia
Miller's Rye, Old Bourbon, and other WhIskeys
and = brandy
Barrels and Kegs Herring and Mackerel.
a quantity Of small stores, consisting Of Gloves,
Shirts, Hose, Paper, &o.
Also, $3.50 Leggins for army use.
Terms cash.
W. L. WALL CO.,
feb Auotioneers.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

DY c. II. l.. CROWN g. CO., AuctIoneers.
ID VALUABLE PROPERTY ON GROUND RENT
AT AUCTION, and Rare Chance for IHuesfnsnf-We
will SELL on THURSDAY EVENING, February I2
At az y. m, those valuable BUSINESS STANDS on
seventh street south, (Island) between street
and Maryland avenue, few doors from the corner
OF said avenue, viz:
-Four well-bulIt Brick Houses, two stories high,
in square No. 433, the whole OF them fronting on
seventh street So feet and running back 90 feet 1
inches. Lease Of the ground to run from the 7th
day Of last October 1882 TO the 1th day OF October
1868, being nearly six years TO run from date and
at the present time they are occupied As follows
one as restaurant, and one as cigar and tobacco
store.
The attention Of specuators and others Is invited
to the sale, as they will be sold without reserve
Terms made known at sale.
c. R. L. CROWN = CO, Auct'rs,
feb 1T No. 357, cor. 6th 81. and Penn ay.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

STABBED. - Last night about ~ O'Clock, Jos
West, young man fourteen years Of age, was
arrested by officer NosS, Of the second ward, for
stabbing John Paul, who lives at gIs street, with
knife, inhiotlng dangerous wound In his arm.
Both parties were In restaurant on d street, at
the time, and West was making some disturbance,
when the proprietor Of tho place sent Paul out to
get an officer to have West arrested. Paul notI.
hsd the ofcer, and as Paul was entering the place
In company with the oniOer, West attacked him
and cut him a. stated above He was examined
before Justice Brury, this morning, and committed
to jail for court,
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

RYJ MCGUIRE a. CO., AnetIoneers.
ID PEREMPFORY SALE Of VALUABLE CITY
LOTS-On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, Feb. IL,
At o'clock, at the Auction Rooms, we shall sell
the following Lots, Wig;
Lots No. /, Q 3 and 5, in Square No 81, fronting
each o. feet inches on north L street, between
Iwenty-thiTd and 1wenty-fOurth streets. These
lots are very desrAbly located for building purpo-
Bes, and have paYements laid in front.
Lots No. and $, in Square No. 81, fronting on
rwenty-fOurth street, between L and NJ streets;
water and gas pipes are laid, Lot Is improved by
good brick stable for hve horses and carriages.
Lot No. l, Square No 81, corner street and New
Hampshire avenues pAvements laid
All the above eligihly situated with good drain
age, and near the passenger railway on Pennsylva-
MIA avenue.
Also, Lot 27, Square TO- on Twentieth street, near
West Marketj pavement laid.
Lot %, square 100, on Nj street, near Twentieth
street.
Lot No /, Square No. I,O61.
Whole Of Square No. li9, containing ,sOs feet
Terms; One-thrd cash; the remainder in 4, I2
and 70 months, with Interest, secured by deed OF
febS-d j.. C. MCGUIRE CO., Aucts.