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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-08-09
ADVERTISER EXTRA.
WEDNESDAY,, AUG. ., 1865.
Arrest OF our Editor.

Our scadsrs and friends are aware, that since
our last publication, Mr.. JAnEs T. BACON, Editor
of the Adr.rtiser. vas arrested, and is now held
to aRswcr fora criticism which appeared in our
paper o. the 12tS Of last month, On several ad-
dresses mado n. tais plaoo 10y the Rev. DR.. French
OF The recently established Freedmaa's Bureau.
Under guard Of an officer and eight :aon who
were detsiled for the purpose, ho leis hero about
two weeks since for the Headquarters Of Cen.
Jozx P. HATCH, now commanding at Charleston,
S. c. Oar readers and the friends Of Mr.. BACON
we know will be pleased to learn that we have
heard from him, and that he is both well ind so
fa-has been very kindly treated. All gill unito
with us, We are satisfied, in wishing him quick
return to bi, bone and to his lsbors of useful
ness at this place.
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sss- The property Of James A. Seldom, OF Vir


sjs The property Of James A. Seldom, oi Fir-
ginia, hiss hcsn confscatcl.
E' A correspondent of the Herald who has
ten along the coast Of Georgia represents much
dessolation aud hut little business.
&s- According to telegraphic dispatches r.a:-
.:rs ip North Carolina are growing worse daily
ssS- Itis said that eighty plantations in Lo"i-
siana hl,e reccntiySson conGscatcd. These ''''-
brace mary oc the finest sugar estate oi ;'o
Southern country, Mr.. Conway, the Government
agent, is making arrangements to divide up these
estates into forty aero lots for freedmen aud poor
whites
NJ Tie u government, says the Philadolphia
Enquirer, is supplying ten thousand negroes in
the ncighborhood of Vicksburg, with lands ond
other ar;;cies necessary for farming, on credit,
and adds " Tho system is considered tho nes!
.ui;aL!e ;C7 tho freedmen, as it teaches them to
rs;y On ;hcir oSr c1ortions.
G:s~ The speculation in breadstuffs has col.
lansed at the North. Prices continue to decline
in all tho markets. In the Northwest the weather
is fair; harvest is progressing favoraby, and the
damage from the rains. proves to be much less
than anticipated.
aE- The military Guthortios have declared the
a,e election il Richmond null and void. The
Mayor Of Norfolk has been arrested by the mill
tary authorities.
gss- Jciferser Day;s health hes failed to such
an .xten: taat he LAS beer permitted to take out
door c1.rcisc-within the fort. DR.. Devan advised
this saying that unless it was granted Davis could
not live much longer. Clay receives tho same
privileges, though strong guard accompanies
him in his walks.
ey Tho Washington correspondent Of tho
Philadelphia Press states that before Hon. James
L. Orr lsavcs that city he "may caeT u Ian of
colorcd snffrage.'
-. 10 Rev. Henry Johnson, Of Chesterfield, Va
who .hot and killed soldier while robbing his
garden, has been sentenced tu Eve years impris-
onmont in the Pcnitcntiary.
~ The number of emigrants, which arrived
at thofPOrt of New York, during the week e"din g
jay ID. was J,''3o.
Me>The Louisville Journa! soyS President
johnson has marked out the platform of great
national party, tho mission of which shall be to
restore the Southern States to their former equal
ity III the Union, and semcnt the ties that should
always bind The North aud South together.
ey" An association of Northern capitalists pro-
pose to lease most of the Southern railroads fo7
tern Of years. Tc case their proposition isacccpt
ed, the roads viii, be put in complete order.
@s- A man in Quebec recently ran ten miles
in sixty-threc mionLe..
They have bloodhound brigade at st. Paul.
for Indian warfare.
3s1- Tho corn and cotton in Mississippi are
said TO be looking remarkably we'll, end pra mise
Il good yield.
John Morrisey, prize fighter, reports an income
of S5O,7OO last year.
Nav Jcrsey sent out 4,5Oo,OOo baskets of straw
berries this season.
EaH.E L,oih has promised to rcappear at an
early day in The next theatrical season.
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Railroads.,
The branches of the South Carolina Railroad

me prlCc0cS VI Llic Coutu SaTOIlud
between Dranc''...io and Johnslol.'s Iar: aus,
aad from Ora, 49,; Coi..ntia, =. .',i. con
trsct, a.; a7c hgia- 'a,iay pe-;.r. :,F"ord te-
wards c"mp:e.,a:.. i'i9 ,:reci.7.;ia aia Columbia
road is Ia u.i,sc::e- i,r, 4:ls;;yi:lo to Alston
and the r,ma;n4,r c. l!, waich is of not much
length, is bei"S rapidly pu, ia order. the North
eastern Railroad is row running its entire iongth
from Charleston to Florence. The Wilmington
and Manchester road is running from Kingsyillc
g7 miles of it. length, and will lie in order its
ca.ira lcnsti, it is said, by the middle Of this
r,.nth. Tie cheraw and Darlington road wo
bcir.: is how running IT'S whole length. The Co.
luz. ana Hamburg ~ b,s large f"rcc of
w,rkmco sn it, IND s.rnp;dly being pushed for
wael. Tmo CHARLESTON and Savannah Railroad is
running Is: whole lca=h. Verify, VIC shall have
nm aLuudauc o. Railroad transportation jnnd
communication after 4 while.
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EdeescId Female College.

The exercises of this long useful and very
popular Institution, thc Rev. N. VI. SANS now
Principal, will be resumed on The 18th of Sep
tcmber next. Several very acceptable changes
have been mado IL ,hc Faculty and Corps OF
Teachers attached to this Academy as will be
sesn by reference to the Card which appears clse.
where in this sheet, and to which ve now direct
apecial attention.
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A GOOD Opportunity.

Our farmers end planters have now an unusu-
ally good capo,tunity extended to ;rem Of re-
cciving the services Of frst-cass Blachsr ith 20
do all their blacksmith work on their own lremi-
scs. Sec Mr.. McNEiLL's Card, and give him a
job. will DO your work well, whilst BIS charges
will be marvclously moderate.
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For the Advertiser.
Public Meeting.
GEO. A. ADDISON, Sec'ry.

The people of tho saluda Regiment are res
peotfuly requested to meetat Richardsonville, on
Saturday, the 18th inst, for the purpose of nomi-
mating candidates to the State Convention to rep
rerent hc SaludA Regiment
MANY VOTERS.
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Acknowledgements,

We tender our best thanks to friends, for re-
psated and acceptable and very cOnsiderate at
tsntions since our last. To Mr.. M. LEr.scnvLrz,
for a basket of plump, large sized and mouth
and Ny. T. ]. whitaker for rcKsnapers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-08-09
EGgeheld Male Academy

Egy'!E undersigned propose TO rs.ofcn this 1u-
8 .ution on Wednesday, July 2G:h, aad re-
s1.:eful!y solic; the patronage oc tae peapic ur
suage and vicinity.
Jho2 IRE prepared to tench al! the branches eF
= -5,r, ard Classical Academy, ani will en-
50 continue this Academy in ths hi:h
..- ~, CT excellence which it has always en-.
naip4l qt,llies will r. Crock. Lo,ir. es.i
ranches Of III English education. compri
c,amrr, Geography, History. Eae!cric.
,,actic, algebra, d.er.etry eni Tr;soromo'
j",p.r payable At The expiration Of each Qr'fr-
r. IL Currency, in provisions a; currtp. price.
GGtrm. per Quarter cf TEX T't-Ss.
IN The Classical Department, $1,000
I" ' academic '' 500
(" pEiuary sc eco
W II. McCLINTOCK,
SUMTER D. SpANN.
jul &c If 81
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EDGEFIELp
FE El4IA.LE COLLEGE,

.nocEFIELD. C.K,sc.
vEyHE Exercises or tl.is Institution will be W.
Il sumri on MONDAY, scrtcmHc: lS:i, aa-
der the following Faculty:
REV. nj. W: SANS. !.
Professor N cral and Ncaal Philosophy ana
Dcli1s Letters.
r. j. Cwaitney,
Professor Higher Mathematics and Anc;cn. Ian
suases.
Hiss Emma C. Black,
English Granshes ard French.
Miss Ella Anderson.
| Accidents Department.
Rev. VIM. F. Nigcls.
(of Germany
| Professor of Music.
Mrs. II. Nigcis,
Assistant ir Music.
Miss e. C. Black,
Drawing and Painting.
Other Teachers arc already engaged should
| thCir services be required.
Terms per Session OF 3,renty NeeEs,
Payable in gold or silver or their equivalent.
Tuitisn in Collegiate, Course, $500
&c Academic 1900
Primary leo
Latin, 1850
French, 1850
Drawing and Painting, 1900
Oil Painting, 25.O0
Music, including uEe of instrument, 2s,n0
Contingent Fee, 200
Beard, exclusive Of washing, per month, 1900
Donrf may be paid in money, or provisions at
I'D rates.
Boarlcrs must furnish towels, Sheets, pillow
cases, blankets or comforts, covcrlsts and hand
soap.
Payment will be required strictly in advance.
Pupils wii be charged for the whole Session, un-
less they enter several weeks after tho commence
| gent; 10 which case. only from the time CT ca
rance 10 its close. Nc de9ue!ica will be nade
o. loss of time, except in cases Of pFotracted
| cbnoss.
d satisfactory arrangement must bo made for
tho payment of all dues on former pupils before
ln.y' viii be received into the School again.
For further information appl9 directly to
Ruy. N. VI. SANS, Principal.
Augs 4teoW -
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nvR1soE, EEEsE G co.

SUBSCRIPTIONS to the ADVERTISER for orc
v"ar One DOLLAR in advance.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted st ONE
DOLLAR per Square GO ninon lines less) Cor each
insertion. Advertisements without Instructions IS to tho
number Of times to be inserted, will be published until
forbid and charged accordingly
Announcing Candidates for any Office of honor or
aroa. TWENTY DOLLARS, 10 be paid before the IN.
nouncemeni is published. :
Obituary notices, Tribute. of Resp7,t, any c"n.u
acaton pcrsona in It's natnre will be rated a!v"r-
.,Smcn's and charged accordingly.
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ne-An extensive sale of Government Horses.
Mules, Wagons, Harness, Saddles and Brides
will take place in Augusta on Monday next the
14th inst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-08-09

Ger. Bennett, commanding the pest at Charles
Tor. d;srecaris the r,oeamation Of Governor Per
y, and rsiuscs tn comply With the request Of tao
Sheriff, j !: Cnrew. fer the der Of the Jail
with yi,w 20 I'll. resumption Of his official func-
tons witbou. orders from TIC Dcra tmtnt at
Washington.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-08-09

ssr Johp Cochran has made speech in Wal h.
ington. He arsuc'l for tho right of each State TO
tx the qualifications for suffrage within its crn
limits, md was in favor Of smac negroes Y1ting,
on, not Of all.
:7zz> Washington d.p'.tches.staic that . large
number OF rraIniuen. Western otic--d nave offered
!hoi- service: to hs.Terrcssntatiyes Of tie Lib
eFal party IN Wais:nston, and agroo to raisc ten
,hoassrd veteran volunteers within six weeks, If
20 VIII agree tc pay 'heir expenses to the Rio
G-ardc. They say t;i'y sant no bounty.
sc9- The Superintendent Of Government farms
il ST. Narss. Nd, writes to tho Freednen's Bu-
resu ths. the farmers there aro turning Of ths
cid and disabled negroes, whose lifelong lsbo.
they hare received, saying that the Government,
having freed them II must roW support them.
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GS- Letters from the Rio GrauLe state that
there is much i'll feeling existing between Maxi
,ai!ian's troops andthc Z. S. forces 1t is thought
that ,hrro will BIO some fighting 1t is stused
that The IT, s. Commander at Brownville has
promised Juaraz assistance; and had even crossed
troops over tho river. The latter proceeding was
stopped by Gen. Steele tho commander in that
asction.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-08-09

VI I . I 1~-s't =
BY ihe Proyisiona! Governor:
WlLL!AM II. PERRY, ::'.;vate Secretary.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-06-22

ed for few minutes directly over the high bridge.
A soldier on the train named J. B. WHITNEY. of
Susquehanna county, supposing the train was at
the Depot jumped from the car, and only reached
the ground after decending some 20 feet perpen-
dicular to the chasm below
He was carried to the Hotel of r. WARNER. and
strange to say no bones We're broken and his ply
sician thinks he will be around again in n few davs
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-06-22
NJ A r r T r. D

DODGE-McCABE.- At the residence of the
brides father, June Sth by Rev. VIM. NJ. De-
Long, Mr.. Dwight H. Dodge and Mrs. Ruth H.
McCabe daughter of E. II. Mason, NJ. D., of
Towanda.
HOAIET-GORDON.-A Frenchtown, June Sth,
by Rev. d. Craft, Mr. Joseph A. Homet to Miss
/. Adelia Gordon
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-06-22

DoINGs OF LTGHrNING.--A week ago last
sunday, at Waymart, Mr.. Amey was at church, as
I .tizcns good and bad, ought to be. He was
sitting with his feet on the stove-a posture fash
iauablc in America, but not according with the
principles of refined breeding. The lightning
dashed. 1t came down the rod, to a few feet from
the ground where was disconnection. Then it
rau into the church and took to the stove 1t
burnt the boots off Mr.. Ameys feet and the pan
oons off his legs but did not so burn his feet or
,ss but he was out the next day. His first sensa-
ou. however led him to think both his feet had
been cut off, and he had to feel of them with his
hands before he was convinced they were still on.
II ,,,ide Repub.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-06-22

s=g" The Bradford Baptist Association
| Its Both annual meeting with the Columbia and
Wells Baptist Church on the 7th and Sth of the
present month. The attendance was large inclu-
alng ministers from other Associations and agents
Of various benevolent societies. The proceedings
Were OF very interesting character and made
good impression upon the community and the del
'5auona The preaching was done by Revs. Jas.
IaIkcr, of Milton, Pa, T. 0. Lincoln, of Elmira
y. y, p Olney of Horseheads, n. Y, and S. S.
S4cardown of Troy, Pa. Good Resolutions in
reference to the various benevolent institutions of
the State and Country We're passed. Thefollowine
solutions reported by special committee on the
state of the country were passed unanimously:
Rssolced. That the reestablshment of our na-
tuoGtl authority over revolted States the yindico
ton of our national honor and the triumph of free
DOM resulting from the sacrifices and suffering of
four years of terrible war-call for full and en-
lhatic expression of gratitude to God-who
"Maketh the wrath of man to praise him, and who
.le>Iamcth the remainder Of wrath"
H'>D'r.d That we execrate the spirit of slavery
Inch formerly vented itself III the abuse of slaves
lL during the war, has shown its enormity in the
murder Of soldiers, both white and black after sur
render; in the starvation and other mal-treatment
y prisoners of war, and which has eliminated in
->N''NNlldllpu u our late CllCl magistrate
{ Abraham Lincoln
i.'"rd That We tender to our present Presi-
-.i Andrew Johnson, the expression of our conf
""ot, and promise to remember him i'll our
i-a!yI' and to support him in administering JUS
-s % the chiefs OF the late rebellion, and in eX-
'.4lnatng the last remnant of slavery from our
.~.l recognizing the truth of his saying, that
mercy 10 an individual may be cruelty to State
"Ng-'td, That the events of our national life
"53-Se show that God is on the side of equity ;
-l ~. mat an essential condition of the perpetuity
~ me American system of government by the gov
,-. d. Is that the rights of all men be conceded
~r protected without respect to color
L'S,.ret That a written copy of these Resolu-
'-S be Immediately forwarded by the clerk of this
AZ cation to the President OF the United States,
"''o the editors of the newspapers of this coun-
' signed, L. LOOMS
JAS. FRENCH. Com.
r d. b. PURNGToN,
4 LEVI MORSE, Clerk
THos. MITCHELL. Moderator.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-06-22

Grg~ We are panied to learn that Russell
Mckinney, highly esteemed young man Of Ltch-
field. Pa, just returning to his dear home after an
honorable service in the Union army, while bath
ins in the river at Elmira, ON Monday last, was
suddenly taken with cramp and Immediately
Irouncd Brothers and other friends were with
hinl-all anticipating the JOY of a home meeting,
fat their bright anticipatiOns We're suddenly over
,IaIowed by this sad event Wace,ly Adroca'e
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-06-22
May IL. 1865

A UDITOR'S NOTICE.-Hn, j. Delpeuch
IA u.s. Joseph Kinssbtuy. In the Conrt of Common
Pleas of Bradford County No. l44 May Term 1855
The undersigned. auditor appointed to distribute
the proceeds of the Shers sale Of defendants real
tate will attend to the duties of his appointment at
his Office in the borough OF Towanda, on SATURDAY,
the oath day of JUNE. 1865, at 10 o'clock, a. m.
and all persons having claims upon said funds must
present them else be forever debarred from the
W. A. PECK.
Nav H. 1865. Auditor.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-06-22

re2y Barton City was visited by whole
,.ly burglars on Wednesday evening last. robbing
tl, store of }. W. HoLLENBAcK Of about 500 worth
Of goods, pillagng the drawers OF J. d. ARMSTRONG
Of considerable small change, stealing NEE lanics
tools and committing larceny Of nearly everything
they could find of value. A reward of 500 is off
cred tor their arrest and conviction Varery Ad-
nLnlle.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-06-22

AZ INDEPENDENCE PARTY will be given at
1.. Valley House, Sheshequin, on the Fourth of
r,Iy The lovers of dancing and good cheer, will
lind everything ON the occasion to make it agree
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-06-22

THE FIFTH ANNUAL PARTY will be given
o., tbe Holcomb House, Leroy, on Independence
ma, Music Westgate, Loomis and Forest. Bill
= HoLcoMB's parties are always well attended,
l..,pse the attractions not surpassed at any
larse in the country.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-06-22
A DMINIsTRATOR's NOTICE-Notice

IA is hereby given that all persons indebted TO the
tate OF ALEXANDER SMITH, late OF Wyalusing twp.
decd are requested to make immediate payment and
those having claims against said estate present them
duly authenticated for settlement.
ELIZA B. SMITH.
SAMUEL 0YERPFCK,
May II. 1865. Administrators.
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May IL, 1865.


ORPHANS COURT SALE.-By virtue
~ of an order of the Orphans Court Of Bradto I'd
County theundersgned Administrative OF the estate of
Charles Rogers late of Canton twp, deceased will sell
public sale, on the premises, on SATURDAY, JULY l.
1865 at O'Clock, p. m, the following described lot,
piece parcel of land situate in Canton tp, bounded
as follows Beginning at hemlock tree the north west
corner of lot No. 27 surveyed by John Nandyke
arrant No 1896 thence east 125 perches birch for
a corner, thence north 20! perches to post, thence
l25 perches to post on the west ae OF said warrant,
thence south 7l3 perches to the place OF beginning.
Containing so. and 80 perches with allowance
ALSO-Anoher lot adjoining the above, beginning at
a sugar maple north west of Fitch Spalding lot,
thence west l25 perches to the out line OF warrant No
1896 to beech corner thence south 70s perches TO
post thence rs perches TO post the northwest
corner decided Roswell Rogers, the4ce north 3 prs
to the place of beginning Containing 50 and 33
perches with allowances. 1t being the south halt OF
the last above described lot of land containing in all -
acres.
TERMS-s25 to be paid on the day of sale, 500
confirmation of SALE balance in year thereafter with
interest from confirmation.
EMILY NANDYkE,
May IL, 1865. Administrative.
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gradfurd gepurter.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.

P,rR1cK DoUGHERTY, a resident of North
Tovanda, died in the street near the Episcopal
church. on Friday last.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-06-22
May IL. lS6i
COURT SALE.-B1

ORPHANS COURT SALE.-By virtue
" of an order of the Orphans Court OF Bradford
County the undersigned Administrator of the estate OF
public sale on SATURDAY, JUNE II, 1865, at o.
Clock p M, the following lot piece parcel of land
situate in Burlington twp, bounded as follows Be
ginning at chesnut the southeast of War
rant No l500 thence by lands of VIM. Barnes east
46 6-25 prs. to the north invest corner of Alexis De
schaux land thence by lands of Alexis DesohauX 07
prs to the southwest corner Of Alexis DeschauX.
thence west by lands lately owned by VIM. G. Hall
O6 25 prs to corner thence west by the west line OF
Warrant No. l724, l07 prs to the place OF beginning
Containing 80 acres thereabous all improved with
framed house log barn and few fruit trees thereon.
TERMS-s25 to be paid the day of sale. the bal
ance confirmation.
ROBERT NJ PRUYME,
May IL, 1865. Administrator.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-06-22

WANrED,-One million feet Of pine, hem
lock- oak ash, beech, birch, maple and whtewood
lumber in the log, to be delivered at Wilkes Barre
during this Summer and coming Fall, for which
liberal price Will be paid Also a large amount
wanted next spring Address J. f. PATTERSON &
Co.. Cark's Greene, Luzene Co., Pa, until Aug
l~t. lNtj, after which orders will be received at
Whkcs-Bawe Pa. June 5-3m.