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The Alabama Situation.
The Columbus Sun, of the 18th, has t

The Columbus Sun, of the 18th, has the
following telegram:
MONTGOMERY, April ll.-Our forces evac-
uated Montgomery last night. The Fedsrals
are expected, TO copy it to day. Some fight
ing yesterday, Le!ow Benton, in which our
forces were driven back.
The last accounts from the Alabama raid
ers, according to the Macon Telegraph, is
that the enemy was at Line Creek coming to.
wards Columbus, but whether this move
nent Was an advance on the city, or whether
they were following up our forces was not
known.
Gen. Cobb is in Columbus The deronses
Of the city will be put in the best possible cen.
,lition to make successful resistance, and not
q Doubts entertained of our ability TO repel
the enemy and hold it.
The Columbus Sun says: Our people are
no. exhibiting much alarm, and general con-
.idence is felt that Columbus can ard will be
successfully defended.
A large number of refugees have arrived in
Columbus from Montgomery.
Gen. Forrest, when last heard from, was
twelve miles from Selma. It was thought he
-.ould cross the riverand pursue the Yankees.
The Yankee force is composed entirely OF
cavalry and mounted Infantry, with SOME az
tillery.
Among the refugees who have arrived. in
Columbus are Gov. Watts and other officers
of the State Government Of Alabama. They
are deeply chagrained at the capture of their
capitol bysix thousand Yankees, but feel
conscious that they did all that was in their
power to prevent it. The Governor has pro-
ceeded to Eufaula.
A dispatch from Talladega, dated April
7th, states that division of Yankees from
Elyton are at Monteyallo; portion of them
are also at Selby Springs. Scouts report q
body oftae enemy at Ashvlle, taking stock, &c
It is stated that there were about eighty
thousand bales of cotton in Montgomery in
the warehouses This was burned Tuesday
evening. There was large quantity of cot
ton scattered through the streets, whether
this was burned also s.not known. lfit was
large part of the city must also have suffer
ed similar fate from its close proximity tt
combusi ble material.
Montgomery was evacuated in great con
fusion. Liquor was used freely. All com
missary stores were distributed to the people
1t is feared that much private property ba
been destroyed.
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The Late Raid In Sumter.

Painful and confused reports have reached US
since our last ISSUE respcctinga raid by Fosters
negro troops in the district qfsumter. One re-
port stated that the town Of Sumter had been
burned on Sunday, Cd inst, and that the raiders
we're making their way towards Camden. Anoth-
er report stated that nothing,but the commissary
Stores had been burnSd in Sumter, and toe raid
err, making their way to Columbia, had been met
Is miles from that place by our forces, when
thes were rcpulsod and driven back. These and
similar reports hayc beea circulating during tho
past week concerning the operations of Testers
raiders. bu; as they are contradictory, we must
leave our readers to form from them their OWE con-
clnsions.
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State Of South Carolina
uEAD.oUXRTERs,

pPAHTANBUhG, otu aPEu, aooo'
GENERAL ORDERS, NO. TO-.
n THE organization of STATE TROOPS, lst
Ne Class Militia, heretofore existing, is hereby
disbanded. All persons between the ages of 1G
and H. liable to duty in that Class ofthe Militia,
will Immediately assemble at Greenvillc. atwhict
time and place the whole command will be re-
organized. :. 49, -
2. The orders of the Sd April, 1865, tNo. 81 By
which the whole command WAS detailed for twen-
ty days, are hereby couHtermsnded. The troops
will assemble with all possible expedition at
Greenville as herenbefore directed.
+ 8. The absolute necessity which now exists for
the continued service of these troops will not
permit their abseuceat this tns invites the .hreat
cnsd approach Of the eaemy, and takes from the
State all it's mean, Of defence.
4. Tho Colonels commanding the Regiments of
Mi'itis in this State arc specially charged with
the PRONUNCIATION. of this order, md its enforce
ment by sending to Greonville all those of the 1st
Glass Militia liable to duty. "a
5. The Quarter-Master General will provide,
without delay, for the transpoI tatiop of these
troops to Grecnville.
G. The arms and ammunition belonging to the
organization of these State Troops will be taken
to Greenvie and there re-issned to the men who
constitute the command.
/. The Coloncls commanding the Regiments Of
Miltia in this State, will. at tho expiration OF
Jirc dnys troui the receipt of this order, make q
repor! Of its execution.
8. At their arrival in GrcengilIc the troops will
report 20 Capt. j. P.HTbomas, who will assign to
them their proper position, and ,.separo them for
the reorganization Of the eomrlaud.
By oric. Of the Governor.
G. A. FoLLIE, a. A. Gcn,.
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Other entertainments.

[; hav;Dg been found impracticablc Tor those
who SO acccp;aaly lent their eid in the delightful
entertainments of Thursday and Friday evenings
las. to eject Their departure !r"m this place, "c
have the qualification Of aequainlins our readers
thai, with an entire change Of programme, SINH
lar entertainments, and in a:d Of tic same good
object, will be given at the same place on Monday
and Tuesday evenings next. Anticipating with
certainty as much, If not more OK real tnn and
enioylncn; than was experienced III attending the
lastcntertaiu.oens, wo bosreak ard predict for
our talented musical friends on their re-arpeaT-
ancc rex; week. qothirs less than sufroca;ins
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have narched>rp during the Gay. "A n officer
who escaped from Richmond in canoe, says
that when he left, a Yankee officer was ad-
dressing crowd from The Washington mon.
nment.
So fer as We have adviccs they show good
spirits still prevailing in the army and a gen
cral determination not to succumb to the tenn
porary difficulties hy which they have been
ensbrordcd. People arc generally beginning
toregard Tie event as one necessary TO our
iual sacceSs. We hope for the best.
CYrIiAX.
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l.. r. GWALTNEY. Chair.
Northern News.

4 dispatch from Grant daIed April /, says
Sheridan OF that day carried every. thing be-
fore linn. anl had captured three 6rigadcs oi
! Infantry, wasoa train, aud several batteries
of arlilci.. The prisoners captured by Sacr-
! dan on that day Grant sags amount to seye-
raj thousand.
Lincoln telcgraphs to Stanton from City
Point, under date of April =. that up 10 that
date Grant had captured twelve thousand p,i-
! soncrs ar,i fifty pieces of artillery. lie also
says in the same dispatch that Fosters div-
sion had captured an important fort with its
entire garrison.
A Northern dispatch from Lincoln, under
date Of April .. from City Point, states Ihat
every thing had been carried on the left. On
! that day Petersburg was closely invested.
Petersburg was occupied by the Yankee
forces on Sunday night. In the fight belore
that place on Sunday, in one section, the Yah
kec papers say, they captured over three
thousand prisoners.
y Dispatch from Gen. Grants headqnar
ters dated April Sd, states that he had carri
eli cvcrylllir. before him after three days
. hard lighting lie occupied Richmond on
Mouday nnrning: -ipril 81, at a quarter past
cis!.t O'Clock.
According Ia dispatches there was great rc-
.ioicinG $. The North over Grants victory.
= Washington di.patch says "the war is
over: The programme Of Grant anticipates all
possible noyouents Of the Coniederatcs; their
tctrea is cui off at all points; Grant, Sher
nial. Thomas, and Hancock, are closing
around Ill the fragments Of the Confederate
ar;nics.'
In New York there was continuous fr-
ing of saluics. In Philadelphia there was
larza' procession and cthe- demonstrations.
Ia B4iliinor= the Mayor caused ell the hclls
10 be rang. IL Cincinnati there was q gene
raj suspension Of business during the day, and
grand display Of fireworks in the evening.
-.--hce-l -l--'-----
tty --latest English dates represent that !o-
bates in both Houses of Parliament, agi,ating
tto question Of the polio, cf the defsnccs of
Canals, aud the probabilities Of a war with
America. The excitement; on the subject is in
ersasing. The ud:ion is rapidly placing OH
good war footing The army and navy.
ss" The height Of felicity is riding on n stage
coach between Two pretty girls, and having hut
one end Of sweet Gum Car lie three.
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From Richmond.

A gentleman arriving in Augusta furnished the
Constiiutionalist the following:
The warehouses copeining the cotton and To-
bacco were burned.
The iron clads and magazines were exploded.
Our army was glad to rid of the monotonous
life Of the trenches, and has been amazingly bet
torcd in spirit by the chan &c. Lee has still a
large and formidable host and Old Abe will ere
long stand aghast ut tho "lifc in the Old Land
yet"
Gen. A. p. Hill was MORALLY wounded and
died on Sunday His body vas recovered.
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Tax in Kind.

SEc. No. j, DEror No. 6, Ara coyG. Dtsr. S. c.,
AIxsS, S G., 5p-l lj;h, 1855.
D30DUcEnS wi take nn'icc that sli r"w
q. ready I" receive the 1.-THE of Estimate.
Farus ~. 1. =, and hat il nus. tc de:yr-":
before the lji of May ue, or they vii! hc ):..'
lihle 10 .5rci; five times ic csti;n"'cd va:u. II
default .! payment in Kind
WM. ROACH,
Agent Denot No. 6, SEC. s.
Apr IS p II
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Headquarters,

Detachment Butler's Cavalry. Brigade,
CHARLOTTE, N. G., March 90, 1865.
A Ill Absonees-srom Buffers Cavalry Brigade
IA are hereby E4ured to report to me at Ches-
terviile, S. c., or to Capt. McIyer at cheraw, S.
c., without delay.
To such as report promptly, the clemency o.
fcrcd in the recent order from Gen. Lee, will be
extended. Those who do moi avail themselves Of
this last opportunity. may expect the extremcst
penalty Of the military law. This order will re-
Main in force fnr twenty days from this date
BY order: q. II. RUTEEDGE,
Colonel Commanding.
Official:
f. j. MOSES, Lieut.. & L. O.
AR Is II u
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For he Advertiser.

The following contributions are acknowledged
for the week ending April lT;h.
Gov Pickcns load wood
Mrs. JAS Griffin, 25 lbs flour, bush. peas.
Lieut.. +. ]. Moses, s5ls.
We tender tho sincere thanks Of the Assocla-
ton to the Ladies and Gentlemen, who so kindly
assisted in the entertainments recently given for
the benefit Of the Home"
Mrs. LEWIS JONES, pres't. 5. II. A.
Ms. ElrEr7 BLAND, Scc'ry and Treas.
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as he was his mamie is historic and Immortal His
reputation Immaculate, and his. spirit, is now in
the mansions Of blesscdness. -Who.can expect to
achieve and realize more than this even in the
course of long and ll-spent life time 2"
WILLIAM was in his raising dutiful and obedi-
ent aon, loved by MI that knew him; and though
we shall see his faco no nero on earth, angels
watch his dust, until Power Supreme shall raise
it all glorious and immortal.
May the habitual sentiments of our hearts be
"ihe Lor, gave and the Lord has taken; away,
blessed be rhe name of the Lord" *
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80 uayana dates ol MaTch q, say that AIaxi

s5ya Havana dates oil March 70, say that Maxi
ni:ian will recognize the Southern COnfcderaey
Immediately, and open to them the port Of Tam
plea or some other port in which to carry their
prizes for adjudicsticn and sale. The non-recog-
milton by the Washington administration of the
Mexican Empire has produced unpleasant feel
inss on the part of Maximillian towards the
ITritrl States
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Central Association.

APRIL jrn 1865.
NOTICE is hcraby given hat Mrssrs. PRICE
~ and PICKLE have been d.,aed by this
Association 10 c"-opcr. 10 with the Committee for
supplying Fond to the p.or;c Of COLUMBIA. aud
with the Committee at Newbsrry i,avins in chirse
the Soldiers Waysidc at that place. The ci'izcns
of the upper districts are earnestly requested To
,il them IN their benevolent lsbors.
l::,~f lie, Of ths Ladies throughout the Stato
TO renew their eforEs throu their Accusations
in getting np supplies of CLOrIIiEii for Tie
Soldiers II. L.B0RDE
Chairman Cent.ai Aseociaii0n.
.,,r1: q: y
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How TO Destroy GARDEN INsEcTs.-A de,
coction Of the leaves of common cammomile
will destry all species Of insect, and nothing
contributes so much to the health of garden
as a number of camOmile plants dispersed
through il. No greenhouse or othouse
should ever he without it, in green or dried
state either the stalks or the flowers will
answer. 1t is u singular fact that, if plant
is dropping and apparently dying, in nine
cases ont of ten it will recover if you plant
cainomle near it.
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Salisbury Re.captured.

On Friday last We learned that the enemy oc-
cupied Salisbury, N. c. on Wednesday night,
April H. by u force supposed 10 be portion of
Stoueman's and Thomas Mounted Infantry from
East Tennessee. In Mondays Augusta papers
however VIC see that the place has been recap
turcd By our forces.
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Al I{Cnp.

The many friends of Gel. THOMAS L. SHAW
and Capt Rrrus DEAN. of The 18th 8. c. Reei-
mcnt, and Mr.. MILTON Miles, Of the 24th s. c.
Regiment, will bo pleased 10 Know that these
gll!ant soldiers, wounded and captured at Frank
lin, Tenn, have arrived at homo. and arc all do
ing we'll. a warm welcom, and pleasant go
iourn to you gentlemen.
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~ Governor Brown, Of Georgia, has ordered
Maj Gen. G. W. Saith to assemble the Mi!i.a of
that State ut Columbus immediately, 10 meet the
movements Of the enemy who seem to threaten
Columbus aaa other points OF Georgia.
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BONDED AGRICULTURALIsTS.

seY order of Capt. J. F. Riley A. C. S., am
received due bills Of me in payment Of Bond
Beef or Bacon delivered at this place, TO return
tho same to NE by the 1st Monday in May, in
order to- have the amount de!;Yerc'l credited en
their respective Bonds.
will continue to ressivc Tax and Bond Bacon,
bu; will not receive any rore lionl Eecf.
7. A. JONES,
pa,c.asiDs & Innressug Agent.
Apr Il 2iH Ii
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Stolen

FSV0M tho Subscriber en- ihc night Of the 6th
4 lust. large Chestnut Snrrc! HORSE
hlazc taec,-mane generally hangs IN moth sides
his crE,-ha,i on one shoe an u iora foot. AMI
sore uu The right shoulder: walks vide behind
anil aces slowly under the saddle. Information
p,a.lls rcceircd and libern''y rewarded.
]iENRY A. MEETS.
Lexington, s. c., Apr ID 2ta IL
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Quartermaster's Department,
Il. ~ April 9th, 1scs.

Colonels commanding are authorized to issue
transportation to troops to be assembled under
orders No. 10 OF his Excellency the Governor.
JOHN Z. SLOAN,
Q. NJ. Genl S. C..
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TO the Friends OF Soldiers in General
T. f.. Johnston,s Army,

Arcgu.ar postmaster having been appointed to
serve in this Amy ,hc betterto facilitate the de-
livery IF mails, parties writing to ofhcers or SOL
ders Of thia command will be particular to give
as address, the Company, Regiment Brigade or
staff on which they may be serving, and say
f." Johuston's hrlpy" az destination.
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azs- LET all those who think the President is
getting ready to surrender stand up as long as he
will, and tLcy will yet SEQ the Confsderacy FREQ
and Independent.
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EDGsr1ELD G. H., April 18th, 1865.
COLONELS Of the 9th and 10th Regiments,
and Capt. A. JONES of the 9TH S. c. Regiment
Of Militia, will observe and carry into effect the
above orders. ls..fs.:s-5 .s.s
Lieut. Col & A.. d. C.
Apr IS 1t II
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Mill Notice.

AM now really to GRIND WHEAT OR
Z CORN at my MILLS on Big Stephens Creek.
Any person fearing to cross the Bridge need not
do so. rring your Wheat or Corn to the Bridge
and will carry it across and back.
R. T. PARKS.
4nrI- ais L.
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He kDVER TISE
JAMES T BACON, EDITOR.
WEDNESDAY, APR. -, 1865.
Editor Sick.

We are sorry to announce that onr Editor is so
iGdisposel as 10 be unable to he at his post this
week hence our lack oc editorial matter.
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Far the Advertiser.
fi'otir4.

Thereasi!i be y meeting Of tho Committee on
the Education of Soldiers Orphans, at Edsefcld
G. L.. On Saturday the 99ih Of April.
Tie members Of ,his Committee are invited to
attend, and t, remain during tho following Sab
'''' 7. r. GwALTNEY. Chair.
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as'- In letter from Petersburg, dated the
26th ult., we are informed tSat J. II. COLLEEN,
Co y, llil Regiment. was severely wounded that
day l.: ,!ie ..cas,wcrhs by stray ball
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State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
INEQUITY.
Ellriigc Asbil, ct nj.

Eldridgc Asbill, ct nj.
W,n Powell, OF ux. ct al
10Y virtue OF an order Of the Court in this case,
l. Mill proceed to sell on Monday. End day of
May next, at EdgcGeld C. H., the Real Estate
described in the plcadings, containing One hun
drol and sixty fl60) acres, more or less, adjoin-
ing lands Of VIM. Powell, Nathaniel Burton,
Levi Thrailki!l, ct al.
Sold on a credit of Il months with interest
from day of sale. Purch ,sers to give Bond with
Mt least two good sureties to secure the purchase
money, and pay for titles Extra.
q. W. CARWILE, c.E.Ep..
April 10, 1865. Bic IL
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Another Raid.

The Chronicle d Sentinel Of Sunday says: I" 1t
is runored that small raiding party of Fedetals
has been seen on the Congaree below Kingsvi!le." )"
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Barter.

q WILL pay in SALT cor
4 so Bushels Corn
1000 Lbs. Fodder
One good Milch Cow with young calf.
W. w. FINLEY,
10 Milo Post, Aiken Road to Edgefeld
Aiken, Atr II 2tS IL
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~ II IS reported icre. says tAc Columbus
Eagu;re., that General Forrest has asceriancd
tia; The TIa';cas l,:ciy operating against Span
;.a Fort have discontinued se a;:acs a"d are
leaving Aiatams, aud it is supposed Ina; they
arc Icing sen, 70 the reinforcement Of Sherman
in Nor.l Carolina. II is also stated tina! Con.
Forrest has adsiees from Nashville as late as Ten
da"s ago, ans. ;aat lie Yankee there were then
greatly excited an! alarmed, f'T cause mt
ieiri.'ly Known.
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s,- " Tie Southern Christicn Adsoc0te"--a
n.9ct c:caicnt religious pewspaper,--has been
removed from Augusta 10 Macon, Go.
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eE9e James Gordon Bennett has refused to
accept the position of Minister to France for tho
rcasoa tha, ho can do more at home TO work cut
tao salvation of the country than in any other
rslaciey abrc7d
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Auoihcr Gallant soldier Gone.

We ra-rr; 10 l:aru that Scrgt. HAzAAgD irR-
ros. ,nc,abcr Of the 92l 5. {. Regiment, w.s
killed in an engagement with the enemy near
Petersburg, Va. on The 9Th March lasl. For
oye: four long and weary years had the brave
yuna- Ecsros heen calamity battling in the
crnsc of Southern rights, and creiiiai!y--yea,
noSly--d! he cycr discharge ;he duties of SOL
dicI. licu;. WilLiG Drals"r, al tie ilih Reg.
it. :. letter 70 lis ;I;iet. ia'rl near Petersburg,
on "a. .6ili. makes The ioiowins lnen,i1n oi
Err1nv's death:
a. lcarral Iaie morning i''ni Hazard iiarion
wa. killed yes erdaE rcar Petersburg. three or
four miles 10 the irIt Of where aIcGowau's Brig
:; le i: .iat;ebe,l. cu;.lU nc; learn the Partcu
lars ol :S death. rnnro ;.an ac she; through
the head anl :eil dead tAe battls-iiell. His
Brigade was charging tori at the ;im", and, ns
/ have often beard him c0npncnted ny the
officers aud men of his E,giman Cor gallartry,
do not donht that lie was in the front rank cheer
luz lis cu.n.a,ies on. [ lw!iim or!y week ago
ans, he was well an'l hearty, cheerful and hopeful
talking mb",i; hone. Sh"all this be the first
news Of his ,ic:;'': hat vol receive break it
gca;l, TO h;s mother. | trust he only died 10 live
:.ai'i.
Yea, break it gently to bis mother" Tor her
.~nrni hearted soll;cr-ii, possessed many endear-
n= ties ,'a; rendered him very near and dear
il ;i.c lows an' affection of her i.;oHcd heart.
Te;i her goni'.- that hes G"n~ !~-sonc from Garth
% l,-avsu '-:..,ns f ~ !e lu2ny trials Of the
Idle vear:-'lfH I'm iinv ""d rericc; r"st III
II. i,,tsr void ai.se; iyil l..r sil thi;, aud
t.l' Ia. ',:9 u .iyo! him d.ere.
io.ss;. EcNroy feli uniy sO',9 "'.y: before e:as-
p!eIigc h.> :l-t ?c;.S. ai.' like The immortal
l;nEcas j. cia.tc, If Krntar*y, recently so ia
.s,nan'y murdered Iy HE Yankees. :.o ;lll 81 30
iole he reached ',S D,asAood. 'n1i ,ot l,a! t9on
Il man to lis coan..y." ':reer b. i,c ''isf above
thee, brave boy oy,l lris4; ;-i ricaeans will
b. thy m.!eory
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-04-19

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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-04-19

DIED, at the residence Of her Father, MI
SAMUEL STEVENS. tho 3rd April, Mrs. MAT
TIE E. M0BLEY, consort of Dr.. S. G. MoyLEy,
in tho 9th year of her ago.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-04-19

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