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s~ The Post Office Department is said to be
preparing to extend the mah service over the old
established routes in the Southern States, and II
is said that the work Will go on as rapidly as cir
cunstances will permit.
ev Mrs. Sarah Calhoun, convicted Of infan-
tcide and sen n.enced to be hung therefor, has hae
said punishment commuted by Governor Orr to
Imprisonment in the pcnitcntiary during the term
OF her natural life.-Pickens Courier.
rz~ Forty men and women wcro recently
slaughtered in one of the provinces on the coast
Of Wes. Africa, as sactifcO on account Of the
death of the ruler of the rovince.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-19

jas5- The National Republican, tho Presidents
organ, in its issue of Monday, reminds the radi-
calls that even if they reduce tho Southern States
to Territories, those States will still be entitled
to voto in the Presidential election.
sSr The committee on reconstruction havo be-
foro them bill providing that Cbicf Justice
Chase shall appoint for each of tho Southern
States Provisional Governor, and all other ter
ritorial machinery, and prescribing regulations
for holding conventions for the adoption Of con-
stitutions, securing to all men their rights, ire
spective of color.
ns3- The Confederate in Mexico seem to be
having pleasant time. Gen. Shelby is running
wagon train, which psys him we'll Gen. Hind
man is practicng law; and Judge Oldham is
keeping Photographic gallery and writing
history.
ns- The Charlottesville Chronicle says that in
the Soldiers Cemetery, noar the University, the
several Southern States are represented as fol-
lows: Virginia, 1872; Georgia, 24s; South Caro-
lima, 231 Alabama, 94 Louisiana, 81; Missis-
sippi, 49, florida, 13; Texas, II; Tennessee,
10; Maryland, g. Fedcrals, 10.
@s- Judge Bus,ccd, of the United States Dis
trict Court in Alabama, has decided payments
made in Confederate currency, null and void.
na- At the recent meeting of the Board Of
trustees of the South Carolina University, Mr..
Sachtlebep was elected to fill the now Professor
ship of Modern Languages and Literature.
agy A bill has beon under consideration in tho
Georgia Legislature, looking to the establishment
of common schools for whites and blacks through
out the State, and will probably be passed.
ry Tho Supreme Court for the Second Judi
cial Distric. of New Hampshire met Oh the 4th
instant, and held session of teo days. During
that period they granted forty divorces.
sy Five negroes, confined in Jail near Rich
nond, for some petty offence, rather than be kept
in irons, begged tho magistrate to hsve them
logged and dismissed NhieA he did. J
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-19
million of dollars. Such Tax Bill, after SO dis

million of dollars. Such Tax Bill, after SO dis
astrous year, would bo very oppressive to tho
people.
A Bill il before tho Legislature to prevent q
multiplicity Of SUITS 1t provide, for the settle
ment of hduciary debts created from the l't OF
Jan. 1852 to 10Th Of May 1854.
The Session will close on or about tho 2lst inat.
Nv effu,iens arc written in haste and amid con-
fusion hope therefore thatyou and your readers
will kindly overlook any shortcomings, or i'm
perfections.
In my no1t, I shall be able to give information
moro definite.
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r.e Son of the Woman.


Everybody remembers tho wretched Mrs. Sur
RAFT. Sho was SO ignominiously hanged, and i: ii
universally believed, unjusty, for completely in
the Lincoln assassination scheme. And her wsak'
minded son, young man of twenty one or two,
who succeeded in making his escape to Europe
The Government has been hot upon his track aver
sine md its etnissaries hsve at length arrested
him at Alexandria in Egypt. He is now being
brought to this country in a government steamer.
His trial in Washington will be tho occasion OF
vast excitement Tho Radical papers of the North
are reveliug most indecently in the hopo that he
will reveal something implicasing Mr.. Davis in
the plot. Well informed and dispassionate per-
sons ,rc Of the opinion that he knew bat little of
saiS plot, having bean but tool or messenger Of
Beosa. - -" ~ i2
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COTTON LANDS.

vUyHE Subscribers offer at private sale, in Tracts
Il TO suit purchasers the following lands belong
ing to the Estate of Col. JAMES T0MPK1NS,
deceased, situated in Edgefeld District, near
Savannah River, and about thirty two miles above
Augusta viz:
Tho Tract known as the PLANTATION, con-
tanning about Seventeen Hundred Acres Of fine
Cotton and Grain Land, having thereon small
but comfortable Dwelling, II or Is Negro Houses,
Gin House, Cribs, Stables, &c. Before the war
this place with twenty five hands (the larger num-
ber women with childrcn) produced ono hundred
and seveuty-ivo Bales Of Cotton, with m abun-
dant supply of provision, and could do it again
with proper cultivation. The fences are in good
order, and good crop of Oats sown, and the place
in good condition for crop tho next year. We
would sell all the Stock, Wagons, Tools and Pro-
visions on the place to the purchaser if he desired
THE WHITE HOUSE or TUCKER POND
TRACT with the WILSON PLACE, containing
about Twelve Hundred and Twenty-Five Acres.
This place is we'll improved having fno Dwell
ling Store House, Negro Houses and nil necessa-
ryoutbuildings, and Tannery in full and success
full operation It. has been, and is now, good
stand for Country Store. largo part OF tho
lands are in nutivo forest of the best quality OF
the cleared land good deal is fresh and in hne
condition for crop.
For Priee and Terms, which will bo accemmo-
dating to an approved purchaser, apply on the
SIS. T0MPKINS, Er,or,.
J. J.W.TOMPKINS. -'N ''''
Edgefold, S. c., Dec. Is, If 81
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To saw-Mil People and Grist-Mill
ppouIP.

And people who wan. Steam Engines, or Boil
ors, or Horse Powers, or Sashes, or Doors CT
Blinds, or Poles and Shafts for carriages ana
Burgie., or any kind of Carriage Material, r
Lumber Of any description, White Pine, Spruce,
G *. Walnut, Cedar, Mahogany &C., DC ad
the advertisement in another column oil "A. Ca
prRs TILroy, General Commission Merchant
South Atlantic Wharf, Charleston. He announces
that he is ready to supply all wants in his lin0'
and to attend to all business Committed to h'S
charge All matters entrusted to him will receN
his most faithful personal attention.
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Sherman, Jessup Il Co.

By look at our advertising columns, it will
b. seen that those enterprising Merchants, SHEE-
MAN. JEssup & Co., at their famous establish
ment, No. 225 Broad Street, Augusta, are still
prominent in their efforts to serve the public
Their articles, consisting of everything that can
possibly pertain to grand Leather and SaddicFy
Establishment, have long been notorious for their
excellence, style, durability and cheapncss and
there is every indication Of their retaining this
high reputation for many day TO come.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-19
Important Decision.

It is said that the Court OF Errors, at It's
late session in Columbia, decided that the
STAY Law-so far as it affected contracts made
after its passage-was constitutional.
This, we believe, is in accordance with the
authority of oil the cases decided by the Su.
preme Court of the United Slater, and of
some Of our sister States, where the like ques'
ton has been made, and is certainly suppor-
ted By reason.
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No. S, Bowling Green,

No. S, Bowling Green,
NEW York, Nov. sOth, 1885,.
Dear Sir,-Ths Brpzilisn Emigration Scheme
il tinully under way tho particulars ere given in
the enclosed circulars Of the Brazilian Govern
mont Agent.
Tho last steamer, "south Americ'," hence,
took out 2Is Enigrants. There are moro appli-
cants than We can take; and if your friends de-
eide upon going, il will be we'll to give us say two
weeks notice Of intended departure, that the ne
cessary room may bs reserved them: There is
no charge for transportation from this Port The
omigrants must find their own bedding, eto. The
Company give good ordinary fare, such as Emil
grant storage passengers usually receive.
You will note that Emigrant' give security tor
the final repayment of passage money, ETC., to the
Braailian Government within certain period
aftsr arrival in the Empire.
The "Guidiug Star" arrived to day, having
left Rio on tho 29th ult; she was detained On the
outward voyage.
We shall be glad to give further information
should you desire it.
Yours Truly
GARRISON q ALLEN, Agts.
To H. A. SHAW, Esq, Augusta, Ga.
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sy Brigadier- General Elephalet Whitslesoy,
Assistant Commissioner Of the Freodmon's Bureau
in North Carolina, was tried recently, at Raleigh,
on tho charge Of having been peouniarily inter-
cstod in the cultivation Of o plantation upon
which freedmen were employed, and thus using
the position of his ofieo for his private emols-
meat he vas found Euilty.
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-
Prss Pamags to Emigrants to Brazil BY the D: s..
t BraxH Nal S'eamship Co., on The I'D Of
each month.
The Imperial Government looks with 'ympa-
thy and interest on American Emigration TO Bro
sil, and is resolved to give the most favorable
welcome. Emigrants will find an abundance Of
fertile land, suitable for the culture of Cotton,
Surar Cane, Coffee, Tobacco, Rice, etc. Theie
lands nre situated in the Provinces of San Pedro,
Santa Catharina, Parana San Paulo, Espirito
Santo, Rio do Janeiro, etc., and zach cmigrant
may select his own lands. As soon as the emil
grant has chosen his land 1t will be measured by
the Government, and possession given.
Unocevvied lands of the nation will be sold at
tho rate Of Is, 46, 70 and 90 cents per aero IDOL
lar equal to 1900 rcs) payment to be in Ave year
ly instalment,, to commence ono year after pos
session.
Government will pay all expenses for measure,
transportation to homestead, and free lodgings at
port Of arrival until their departure for
The laws in force grant many favors to emil
grants, such AZ exemption from import duties on
all objects Of perIonal use, implements OF trade,
and agricultural implements and machinery.
Emigraus will enjoy under tho Contribution Of
the Empire, oil civil rights and liberties which
belong to native Brazilans.
They will enjoy liberty Of conscience In rsligi-
GUS matters.
Emigrants may become naturalired citizens at
ter two years residence in the Empire, and will
bo exempt from all military dutios except the
National Guard (nitia in the Municipality
No slaves can be imported into Brazil from
any coantry whatever. No colored people per-
mitted as smigrants.
Emigration of agriculturi.ts and mechanics is
tho most desired in the Empire.
| Good Engineers are in demand in the Empire.
Some railroads are In construction and ethers IN
project, besides many roads to build and rivers to
navigate.
The Government /, in need Of NO persons for
the army or navy.
CONTRACT OF HAIcRAsr GOING 70 BRAZIL:
The Emigrant, in confederation of the andor-
taking Of the Brazil Emigration Agency, hereby
agree. to sail for Brazil, as Emigrant, with his
family or otherwise, upon the following conditions,
which no binds himself to abide by faithfully -
lst-To purchase land for cultivation or gra-
sing on thu terms specified above. These lands
! will be mortgagod ato .ho Impartial Gov.rnnaen'
| of Brazil, as q guarantee for the advances made
| by that Government for transportation, which
will be the sum of Fifty Dollars in Gold, Chill
dren half price, from New York Si1ty-two Dol
lars in Gold from New Orlsans and Fifty Seven
| Dollars in Gold from any other port Of the Uni
ted States.
2d-To give satisfactory security for his debt
to tho Govornme in ease ho should prefer some
other branch of labor than that of farming. In
| this case the payment must bo effected within
one year after arrival.
For further details. apply to
oUINTfNo BoCAYUvA,
26t Broadway, Room 7.
NH- Parties seeking informstionby letter mus
| enclose stamp for return postnge.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-19

SOUTHERN LABOR QUESTION: New Or
leans despatch contains the followiI {; impor-
tant intelligence The cotton factors here
today advised correspondents in the country
that it is unwise to make any preparations
to plant cotton with the negro, or o. her kino
Of labor, until the course which Congress Is
abolt to pursue becomes settled, and its ct;
fects may be prognosticated. a sentiment OF
very great depression and hopelessness as to
the future prevails in this community"
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.THE SAaGGRED HARP J

a COLLECTION of PSALM and HYMN
n TUNES, ODES and ANTHEMS selected
from the most eminent Authors. together with
nearly Ono Hundred Pieces OF Music neyor be, .,
foro nublished, suited to most Metros, and well
adontcd TO Churches of every denomination, Sing
inr Schools, and Private Societies, and Plain
Rules for Learners, by D. F. White and e. j..
King, to which is added Appendix containing
a variety of Standard and Private Tunes not
comprised in tho body of the wOtk,-Compiled
by a Committee appointed by the Southern Mu-
steal Convention. Also, Appendix 2, containing
~ PIECES of new composition by distinguished
writer's, never before published. A new and much
improved edition.
Just received and for salc by
GEO. A. OATES,
No. $40, Broad ST., Augusta, Ga
Do6l7 Il 81
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Christmas is Coming.

Next week, in order to give the Adrer:i'er
Corps an opportunity to participate in tho fesivi-
tics of Christmas we will issue the AdVerti'er on
Monday, instead of Tuesday afternoon. Those
wishing advertisements inserted will please take
notice, and hand in their favors on Saturday, Or
xerr carly ON Monday morning.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-19

MsxIco.-No ABDIcArIoN.-The inhabi'
tants of Vera Cruz made great demonstra
tions of Joy on the LIST instant in honor OF the
announcement that Maximilian had deter.
mined to stay in Mexico. The project had
issued proclamation, stating that Maximil-
ian, in great spirit of abnegation as hus-
band, had determined to adhere to Mexico, in
defence of which he proposes to shOd his last
drop of blood.
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Sambo and the Ballot.
WARRINGTON, Dec. ii

There is great rejoicing by the negroes and
their white friends over the negro suffrage
bill, which was passed in both Houses by q
majority which places it beyond the peril OF a
veto. The blacks of the District of Colum-
bia are thus to have hereafter equal political
equality with the whites.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-19
Good Beginning of the District Court.

Good Beginning of the District Court.
Since Tho organization Of the above Court we
are very much grasiaed to see nn unmi'takabi'
disposition on the part Of the citizens Of our Dis
trict (al such n, arc accused) to surrender tke"-
selves to tho civil authorities to answer to such
charges as may bc preferred against them.
Two of our citizens, whose cases arc wellkn
to the public, Messrs. LoxG and CoLExAs, have
lately sued out respective wri,s Of 1abca' Corpus
and, being brought before His Honor JoHS E.
BACON, have becn lot to bail on execution Of the
usual recognizsnce.
We understand also that Ton HOLLAND, freed
man, has been granted Lsil upon the execution OF
similar recognitanoe.
We trust that oil other accused persons, and all
offenders against law will heucefOrth avail them
selves Of tho protection of the civil law now 40
readily extended to every oitiHan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-19

FIRE IN HAMBuRc.-On the night of the
18th instant, fire occurred on Spires Hill,
in Hamburg. A dwelling and out,houses,
the property OF G. II. Meyer, were totally con-
sumed. The property was partially insured
It is believed 10 have been the work OF an In
cepdirry.-Augusta Chronicle 18th.
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Another Finger in the Almanac Pie.

Another Finger in the Almanac Pie.
The finger of Messrs. MooD BIRD, tho ae-
complished proprietors of the Weekly Record"
Charleston, S. C. Their Almanac is printed by
JOSEPH WALKER, Esq, whose very name is
guarantee of elegant work. The prottily design
cd pictures which illustrate each month are worth
twice the prico Of tho whole book. It is really an
elegant Almanac and is already provided with
loop for hanging ur.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-19

ms- The Washington correspondent oil the
Baltimore Gazette says: "The Government has
not authorised General Sickles to forbid corpo-
real punishment in North Carolina"
@ A London newspaper recently contained
the follouing :-"For PreridOnt of England
John Bright"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-19
Due West Female College.

This institution is too we'll and too favorably
known to our citizens to need any special CON-
mendaton from US. Therefore, we but po'nt' 10
day, to the notice, elsewhere in Ills paper, OF
Rev. ]. l. BoSxER, its President.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-19
Get pullie & Chapman Almanac.

Get a Duiiie Il Chapman Almanac.
From Messrs. DUFrIE & CHAPMAN, the encr-
cetic Book sellers and StntioncIs Of our sister
town of Newbcrry, We have received tho Almanac,
trustworthy in calculation and conN intent in
form, lately published by them. They have our
thanks. few of these valuable Almsnacs are
for sale at the Adcertiser Office.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-19
,-oc,,ed and primed for Christmas.

Who? CHEAruAM & Bno., and MAxoEr 4 HAIR
R.soS. We do not mean cooked and prlmsd LOT
their own individual enjoyment, (though it must
be allowed they arc all gay fellows;) but for ca
tering to the comfort and enjoyment of their
friends and patrons. Read their Christmas lists
ovar there on the right.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-19
State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN EQUITY.

Il u 1t r + ELL U1S L Il I'll.
IN EQUITY.
John C. Lanier, Adm'or., ct al, Bill forpayment
VS. of debts. Parti-
NJ. C. Seiglcr ct nj, by ton, calfin
Guardian I'D litem. Creditors, &c.
DY Virtue of:an Order of the Court in this
t0 cause, I will proceed to sell ut the residence
of the late DAVID SEIGLER, on TUESDAY
tho Sth day of January nexs,
THE TRACT OF LAND whcreon Mrs. Seig-
Ter and family now reside, containing Five Hun
dred Acres, moro OF less, adjoining lands of Robt.
Chcatham, VIM. Seiglcr, and Estates of S. Zim-
norman and Warren Winn.
TERMS.-on credit Of twelve months with
interest from date: Purchaser to give Bond with
two or more good sureties, and mortgage, to Sc
cure tho purchase money. Costs to be paid in
gold. Titles extra.
q. W.CARFILE, c.R.s.D.
Dec II, 1855. St 81
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State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
IN EQUITY.
3cnnot Perry and Others,

Bennot Perry and others,
VS.. Parutlon.
Martha C. Perry and others.
nY virtuo of an Order Of the Court in this
Id cause, will sell at tho late residence of
BENNETT PERRY, deceased, on THURSDAY,
the 10th day of January next, the REAL ES-
TATE of the said Bennett Perry, decd to wit (:
THE GENTRY TRACT, containing Three
Hundred and Fihy-eght Acres, moro or less.
THE BERRY TRACT, containing Three Hum
dred and Thirteen Acres, more or less.
THE JAMES TRACT, containing Two Hun
dred aud Forty. Seven Acres, more or less.
THE BOWERS TRACT, containing One Hun
dred and Forty Acres more or less.
The above Tracts of Land arc adjoining lands
of John Riley, Arthur Do1ier, Dred Wells, NJ.
Rempson, Saluds River, &c.
Sold on credit Of Ono and Two years with
interest from day of Sale, except costs of Suit
and Expenses of Sale, which must be paid in Cash.
Purchasers to give bond with two good sureties
and mortgage Of the premises to secure the pur-
chase money. Titles E1t,n. i.yra
2. W. CARWILE, CRED.
Dee. 10, At spe 81
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For the Advertiser.

Eparr,rLp C. H., s. c., Dec. IA, 1855.
Mr. Editor: Will you please publish the &C.
companying Note and Circular in regard to Bra
lillian Emigration, and oblige,
Very respectfully, yours,
H.. A. SHAW.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-19
The Supper and Fair.

Everybody knows by this time of the splendid
Supper and beautiful Fair which are to take place
in our village to night-Wednesday 10Th, The
occasion, in ali its ins and outs, will be novel
and delightful. Come, one and al, byeoncs, by
twos, by threes, by troops, by caravans. Come,
will, kindly and charitable hearts, with empty
and craving stomachs, and, last but far frc.n
least, with full AMI generous purses.
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ALSO.

ALSO.
At the samo place, on samo day, will be sold,
by order from the Ordinary, for Cash in Specie,
the balance of the Personal Estate of DANIEL
SEIGLER, decd, consisting of m
HORSES, COWS. HOGS, SHEEP,
CORN, FODDER, SHUCKS,
PORK, BLACKSMITH TOOLS,
Household and Kitchen Furniture, &c.
JOHN C. LANIER, Admir-
Dec II st 81
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D1E WEST FEMALE COLLEGE.

VyEIs INSTITUTION is in full operation with
IL over One Hundred Pupils present. The first
Of January is good time to enter, but 3upils
are received at any time, and charged from the
day of entering.
Tuition, Eighteen Dollars, Specie, per Session
Of 1--WE months. Boarding Ten Dollars per month
Specie. Currency taken at its value.
Send for Catalogue.
Duo West, s. c., Doc l6 2t5l
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Forty.Four Disabled Soldiers III
EGsefieLd District.

Tax Collectors of many Of the Districts OF the
State have, in compliance with the resolution OF
the Legislature, made returns Of the permanently
disabled soldiers in their respective Districts
From II .se returns wo learn that Edgefeld has
Por,y -Four. But wherefore the information ha
been elc,ed or what is to be done for these Grave
and unfortunate sodierss.we have not yet learnt
Rare and Beautiful Books for Christ
mas Presents.
God grant somebody would give one! Among
the articles, as CHI istmas presents, dedicated b'
immemor;al usage to the purpose OF xtressins
affection, awakening interest, or evinciug graft
tudc. Books have always held prominent place
The barharic glitter of gold and silver and gem
NAV exercise n superior fascination for uncult'
waited minds, but q book il thing bipartisan
ioned for divner uses-the medium for q NOR
sympathetic communion between the giver an
the receiver: in word, not dead creature, bu
thing of life, that often conveys, more expires
sively than his falttring accents, the cherishe
purposes of the donor, "what most he wishes
yet fears, to say"
In the vast supplies Of illustrated and enoel
lished literature, tricked out in holiday garb, no
exhibited at the famous "Holmes Book House
in Charleston, every taste may be gratihed, an
every shade of feeling expressed, by these WI
would nicely graduate their gif's. We call pal
teular attention to the new list of the Holmt
Book House" in another column.
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EMIGRATION TO BRAZIL.

70 H. A. SHAW, Esq, Augusta, Ga.