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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19
To The Survivors of Bonham's Brigade,

Al NIcKERsoN's Hotel, in Columbia, on the cvc-
ming of Wednesday Inst, there was held'a inter-
csting meeting of many of the survivors OF tho
valiant and distinguished Brigade, which, during
the latowa wnsled, in turn, by DoNnAM, KER-
SHAW, CONNER, andIKESSEDY. This meeting was
for the purpose of forming m association for the
relief Of tho MANNED and disabled veterans, as
we'll as the ,widowsand orphans Of deceased SOL
dicrs, of the Brigade. Gcnl. J.D KEnsHAw was
called to the Chair, and Major c. r. HOLMES actcd
rs Secretary. The meeting was addressed by
Genls. BoNuAM and KERsnAw, and Capt. W. z.
LEIryER. A Committee Of Seven was appointed
to obtnin the signatures of those members of tho
Brigade who feol disposed to connect themselves
with tho association. The meeting adjourned to
meet again, at the same place, on Wednesday the
5th of December next.
In Edgefeld District there nre many honorcd
survivors of this honored Brigade. Will they not
be present Mt the rendezvous in December? Or,
at all events, will they not become members Of
this noble association?
To succor their uido'c8 and orphans is the best
and brightest way to do honor to the memory of
those who havo fallen upon and sanctiGed the
soil of the South
"With the richest, royalest seed
That the earth did eer suck in
Since the first man died for sim"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19

THE MAINE ELEcr1oNs.-An election took
place in Maine, on Monday last, for four
members of Congress-, Governor and State
Legislature. 10 understand the significance
of the results, NE may state that ut present the
Governor all the members of Congress, all
the State Senate, and 1876 out of l50.mem-
bcrs of the House are Republicans. 5"
In.lS65, at the Governors election, the
Republican majority was 22, ,232. Joshua
L. Chamberlain is the Republican, and Z. F.
Pilsbury is supported by the Democrats and
the johnson men. Of course, there is no
hope that, from their compact organization
To beat the radicals, or to overcome their large
majority. Maine may be set down as radi-
cal Stsie-yoos aud branch, %"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19

NJ" Judge C. C.. Clay, the father Of the ex-
Senator, died in Huntsville on the 9Th instant.
lie was in his 18th year. His sons, Hon. c. G.
Clay and j. Withers Clay, were with him. H. L..
Clay, the other son, is in Georgia.
g THAI. Stevens, in o speech, recently, at
Lancaster, Penn, declared his preference for q
negro over tho foreign born white citizens" and
avowcd his belief that ssSthe negro is superior to
the Irish Or the German races"
@- On dit, sthS! French Prince Imperial,
twelve years oldsshas eenbotrothed to the Crown
Princess of Prussia; aged four years!
ty Tho Darlington Is. c.) Southerner says
that there is movement on hand, among tho
freedmen of that place. to get up petition to the
President for the withdrawal Of the military, the
abolition of Provost Courts, and putting stop
to the interference of tho Bureau with the affairs
Of the blacks.
l% The Augusta Chronicle d: Sentinel is in
receipt of intelligence from New York, stating
that the new Georgia bonds ore selling at ninety
five, and are in demand at that rate.
@- A young man of Richmond, named Man
helm, has had $5OO,0OO legacy left him.
Mg- In St. Louis the wife of sick nan could
not pay for prescription. The physician tore it
up and the man died.
sy The political contest now progressing at
tho Free North" is one of the most bitter, ex-
cited and angry that was ever known in this
country.
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Legislative Proceedings.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. IL, lS6

w EUNESDhl, NIepe' L - 1ooo'
SENArE.-The Senate met at IL q. m.
Nlr.J. II. Williams presented the. petition
-of w. w. HoL3eal, Sheriff of Newberry Dis
trict, praying an appropriation for subsistence
of prisoners.
Messrs. McCutchen and Hemphill submit
ted reports of committees.
A bill to amend an Act to lend the credit
Of the State to secure certain bonds. of the
South Carolina Railroad Company, received
the second reading, was agreed to, and was
ordered to be sent to the House of Represen.
tativcs.
The report of the Committee on the Lunatic
Asylum and Medical Accounts on the memo
rial of George Z. Trescot and Sam'i Logan
relative to supply of limbs to soldiers, was
postponed to the regular sessions.
After the discussion of several matters, the
Senate adjourned.
HuUsE.-The House met at 12 o'clock.
Messrs. Easley, j. j. Ryan, Coker, Shaw,
Hammett, Mcllewn, Campbell, Trescot and
Us. Richardson, jr., submitted reports OF
committees.
Messrs. Bachmau and Price gavo notice OF
the introduction Of bills.
Mr.. Haskell introduced resolution-which
was made the special order Of the day fer to-
morrow, at2 o'clock p. m.-that committee,
consisting Of three members, shall be ap-
pointed to frame an address, to be issued By
this House, to the people of this State, con-
cerning the pecuniary difficulties of the coun-
try, and recommending that which is deemed
the best manner in which these difficulties
may be constitutionally met, and that this
committee report the address proposed by
them to this House.
Mr. Hanckel introduced resolution
which was agreed to, and was ordered to be
sent to the Senate for concurrence-that as
the South Carolina Railroad and the Char
lotte and South Carolina Railroad have been,
for some time, allowing refugee families in
reduced circumstances, to travel over their
roads at reduced rates of fare, and as there
are many refugee families in the upper Dis
tricts anxious to return to their homes, but
are unable to do so at the present cost of
travelling, that the direction Of all of the rail
roads of the State be requested to reduce the
fare on their roads for refugee families and
their servants.
Mr.. DePass introduced o bill to further
provide for the collection of debts aud for
the relief of debtors.
Mr.. Trescot, from the Special Committee,
made report on a bill to raise fund TO pro
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THURSDAY, Sept. l3, 1866.

iSENATE.--The Senate met at 10 o. m.
Messrs.Sulivan, Tillman, Tracy, Williams
and Towdsend submitted reports of COM
mittecs.
Mr.. Townes presented the petition of Alex
ander McBee, executor for the heirs of Var
dry McBee, praying that certain lands may
revert to them. .,.....,,...,
Mr.. Friersou presented the petition Of Rev.
@. Bruce Walker, praying an appropriation to,
repair mutilated furniture belonging to the
library of the University.
Adjourned.
HoUsE-The House met at IL m.
Mr.,J. W. Moore submitted the present.
mento fthe Grand Jury for Beaufort District.
Messrs. Shaw, Coker, Goodwin, Hutson,
]. R. Aiken, Perry, Butler and Darlington
presented reports of comnittees. -.
Mr.. Price introduced bill to suppress the
distillation of spirituous liquors from any of
the cereal grains of the State.
Mr.. Butler introduced bill to declare the
law in regard to the liability of purchase Of
slaves
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19
A Change in tGraniteyille.

We call attention to the notice of the dissolution
of the copartnership heretofore existing between
JAS. E. Cook, Esq, and the Granitevile Manu-
featuring Company.
And, further, to the fact that Mossrs. JAMES E.
Cook and JrLEs NJ. BERRY, two of as worthy
citizens rs EdgeGeld has within her borders, have
formed a copartnership to sell goods in Granite
ville Their card will sot forth their intentions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19
Some Plain Talk from Gen. Grant.
CINCINNATI, September II.

General Grant visited Woods Theatre
last night, where he was enthusiastically re-
ceived. During the performance a crowd,
amongst whom there were many soldiers,
paraded before the theatre, and Mr.. Eggles.
ton, Radical member of Congress, requested
the Manager to 60 and inform General Grant
that the crowd wished to see him. General
Grant replied: ~ cannot and will not see
them. Please see them. Please tell the
commander Of the soldiers to come and see
me-" Baker, the commander. with some
others, marched unto the theatre to the pri-
vatc box.
General Grant, without giving Baker time
to make his wishes known, approached him
and said "Sir, l am not politician. The
President is my commander-in- chief. 1 con-
slider this demonstration in opposition to the
President of the United States, Andrew John
son. You will take your men away. | am
greatly amazed atthiS demonstration. | will
be glad to see you Tomorrow when the Pres
ident arrives
The crowd finally dispersed, cheering
Grant as the "next President of the United
States"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19

~ The New York Herald, which has hitherto
firmly supported the President in Fridays issue
pronounces his plan of restoration failure, and
moreover says his generous actions to the late re-
volted States have been accepted by that people
as covering license for sanguinary outrage
against the poor negroes and the abolition of
Yankees, and that the ground-swell which COM
monced in Maine will sweep the whole country as
against the Presidents policy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19
Redemntion of sta,e Bills.

The Caronnian says: "The mercantile COM
munity will be glad to learn that the House OF
Representatives has passed bill authorizing the
Treasurer of the State to redeem the State issue
by exchanging for all such bills an equal amount
of Treasury notes of the United States, or the
notes of any National Bank and further au-
thorizing him to use for the purpose any funds in
the Treasury not otherwise unappropriatcd. The
Senate will doubtless follow the example of the
House,"
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Paris.

Not the gay and glittering capital of France.
Nor yet tho rakish young Trojan who stole the
beautiful Helen, thereby giving rise to the some
what famous Greek and Trojan muss. But Paris
-ISimkins," q young freedman formerly owned by
the ncvcr-to o-bc-forgotten Col. ARTHUR sMKIXs.
Paris has served a long barber and hair-dressing
apprenticeship in Charleston, and returns now to
his native hills TO etup in that line. He is said
to be very accomplished.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19
Geo. Robinson on Groceries.

Geo. ROBINSON, with FLaMIse & ROWLAND,
Augusta, Ga, understands his business SO thor
ougbly that he is hourly winning new and steady
customers to his support, and tho support of his
house. His superior knowledge ofGroceries, and
Of the Grocery Business, is SO plainly evinced
that to advise our readers to purchase at FLEM-
ING RowLANps would be work Of supercro-
cation, See their card.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19
Un.Countrv Papers Flourishinr.

We congratulate the Anderson Inte1iigcncer
upon its engagement of WARREN D. WIIxEs, Esq,
rs Contributing Editor. lie is n gentleman of
aesthetic and polished mind, brilliant and IN
original writer and speaker.
And equally do VIC congratulate the Carolina
Spartan upon the fact that it has called TO its
Sanctum, assistant Editor, the able and popular
DR.. p. NJ. WALLACE, who used to edit the Spartan
eight or nine years ago. He is ono of Spartan
burgs most elevated citizens.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19
Edgefield Baptist Association.

The meeting of this Association took place at
Little Stevens Greek Church, 10 miles North Of
our Village, on Saturday, the 9Th of the present
month. On Sunday, the day following, the crowd
Of people in attendance was larger than ever
kuoan before at Stevens Creek; and it is q
Church at which immense crowds have congrega-
ted from time immemoria. We had not the
privilege of being present on this occasion, but
we gather from that worthy and popular paper,
the South Carolina Baptist, the following facts
connected with it:
A large number of Delegates were present
Rev. L. R. GwALrSEr, of the Baptist Church Of
our town, was elected Moderator; W. W. ADAMS,
Esq., Clerk; ]. II. WIDEMAN, Esq, Treasurer.
Rev. A. P. NORRIS, ono of tho abless ministers
of the Baptist denomination ut large, native and
resident of our own District, was appointed to
preach the Introductory Sermon but he being
absent, and his alternate also, this duty devolved
upon Rev. B. MANLY, jr, D. D., the distinguished
son Of distinguished father.
The exercises of the Sabbath began with the
Annual Sabbath School Address, delivered by
Rev. Mr.. SEYMOUR.
After this followed tho Charity Sermon, by our
venerable and esteemed friend, tho Rov. D. T.
BnuSsoy.
In tho afternoon m impressive sermon was
preached by Rev. Dr.. CURTIS, L. L. D., of Lime
sone Springs. And after Dr. C's. sermon, fol-
lowed n largo Sabbath School meeting.
Monday, tho 10th, was principally devoted
to tho actual business of tho Association.
Tho Reports of tho different Committees NO will
publish hereafter, from tho Minutes
On Monday evening, the Association adjourn
cd, to meet on Saturday, before tho End Sabbath,
in September, 1867, with tho Bethel Church,
about 90 miles from Edgefeld G. H., in the diroc-
tion of Lexington.
Tho Institutions of learning specially recon-
mended by tho Committee on education are as
follows:
Tho Female School, located at EdgeGeld C. H.,
under the control of Rev. NJ. W. SANS tho Fe-
male College, located at Greengile, and under
the direction and control Of Prof C. H. JUDsoN
the institution Mt Limestone Spsings, under the
efficient conduct of DR.. CURTIS; the Furman Uni
versity, and the Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary.
Tho Trustees ef the Edgefeld Female College,
suggested tho following preamble and resolution,
which were adopted
WHEREAS, AS by the failure of our Confedcra-
cy, tho first effort to pay for the College property
failed, and, whereas, the original purchasers are
still rcndy to transfer the same, to Trustees, on
tho payment of the amount, for which they arc
Therefore:
Rc,oired, That we still affirm our purpose, if
possible to secure this school property for our de-
and earnestly entroat our pastors, to
raise as much as possible, for this important
object.
~ General Hood, when in Austin, Texas, tho
other day, was waited on by committee of the
and escorted to sent of honor in
that body. All tho members rose as the crippled
hero entered.
GO' The cholera is prevailing to an alarming
extont at Yicksbu-g. Some of the oldest and
ost citizens i,aye fallen vlri5ma fo tho 5issrpe
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19
The South Carolina Baptist.

The Edgcfcli Association, which met at Ste
vens' Greek some ten or twelve days ago, adopted
the following Resolutions, presented by DR..
MANLY.
Rcsolccd, That rs medium of communication
between our churches and religious enlighten-
ment. o good denominational paper ought to be
vigorously supported
Resolccd, That We recommend to our brethren
and friends, to take tho South Carolina Baptisi,
published at Anderson, S. c., by Rev. W. E. WAL
TIERS, at $3.50 year in currency.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19
Errors of Youth.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from
~ Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all
the effects of youthful indiscretion, will, for the
sake of suffering humanity, send free to all who
need it, tho receipt and directions for making the
simple remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers
wishing to profit by the advertisers experience,
can do SO by addressing. in perfect confidence,
JOHN B. OGDEN,
No. AZ Cedar ST., New York
Sept. Il 3m 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19
For The Episconnl Church.

The Musical and Dramatic Entertainment for
the encft of the Episcopal Church will take place
oIthe evening of the 9th Thursday in the Odd
Fellows and Masonic Hall. The first part will
consist of a Concert; the second, of popular
Comedy. Price of admission, for children as well
as adults, Fifty Cents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19
OBITUARY.

DIED, Diphtheria, on the 7th Sept 1866, ELLA,
daughter of JOHN and MARTHA BROWNE, of Edge
field District, S. c., aged s years and 5.months.
She is gone to the land of the blest,
From the regions of sorrow and night;
She hath snatch'd immortality's vest,
And mantlcd her spirit in light.
By the throne-blaze of God-head she stands,
The ministering angels. have crown'd her,
Eternity's harp in her hands,
And the halo of glory around her
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19

Ms- Some Federal soldiers, attempting to enter
dancing school room, with negro wcnche' ms
partners, at BRENNAN, Texas, recently, were re-
sisted. Ono OF their number was shot. They
then burned portion of the town. Loss, SS5,OOO.
~ An Atlanta correspondent says: Eight
negroes left this morning for Washington to con-
fer with the authorities for transportation 70 u.
heria for thossaais Of freedmen"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19

vide for the necessities of the people, and re-
ported bill for the purpose which was read
the 6rsttimc, and was made the special order
of the day for tomorrow, at half-past l o'clok
p. M
Adjourned.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19
ADcscrving young Soldier.

In our advertising columns will be found no.
lice from Mr.. S. j. M'CoNKEY. Ho is Tennessee
soldier who lost leg in tho late war. 7'Wc know
him to be reliable and deserving. Do not forget
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19
COMMERCIAL.

AUGUSTA, Sept IS.
The day has been small one for business gen.
orally. Brokers were paying 1920 l43 for Gold,
and selling ut l4i@ l45.
COTT0N.-Therc has been n good demand for
Cotton but the offering stock is light. The sales
are 96 bales rs follows: at 23, at %, n at 30,
10 at 81, at 3l!, and 3at 30 cents. The receipts
arc * bales. We quote middliDgs 3Oc.. strict
midiling 81, and good midlling at32 cents. IIol-
ders are firm and demand an advance Oh the finer
grades.
DoMESTICS. Augusta Factory are looking
ups are 17c A., Zoe. Drilling % cents. :
Constitutionahst.
i. NEWsYoRK, Sept Is.
Cotton firm sales l,GO0 bales; middling, 331@
Soc Southern Flour dull and dropping. Wheat
dull, 2@3c. lower Gold l44s.'
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r. R.TEs oS Awe R1dslNG.
PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.

Advertisements will lie inserted a.the rate of
ONE DOLLAR and FIFTY CENTS per Square
no Minion lines or less.) for the first insertion,
AMI We DOLLAR for each subsequent insertion IN
9se>>.A liberal diScoun, will be made 70 tnose
wishing to advertise by th. year.
Ann.uncing Candidates $500. in advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19
Notice.

NOGICG. = fr~TK
A LII persons indebted to mo either by NOTE
N or ACCOUNT, previouslto,L LEE s,surrendet,s
and whore there is no discount or transfer, the
portion can be settled with fiftyecents
in the Dollarhif settlement be made within the
next sixty days. 81 -. q js
Sept 1S 1865 ~ 2m eS3SsnA
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19

An Interesting and Logical Letter.
On the outside of to-day's paper will be found
an interesting and logical letter from Mojcs
JOSEPH ADNEY, addressed to the Editor of the
Phnnir
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-19
To the Public.

yHyHE Subscriber announces that he has opened
i the STABLES connected with the Planters' (
Hotel, and will take especial care Of all HORSES
that may te sent to his Stablos. Terms rcasona-
tble. @.;a p 20 - a s. J. McC0NKEY. :
sspsls -&.:af4 s''1s 1t 'h' So :
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For tic Plantation, %
y Tie Garden,
= Ca1g And the Homo Circle.

INT the,request of the Publisher, lam now
acting as Agent: for the SOUTHERN cULTI-
yATOR, an indispensable Agricultural Journal,
published at Athens, Go. Terms, 81 per annum.
Every Farmer, Planter and Horticulturist in
the South should ben reader of the CULTIvA-
TOR.
sS Specimen numbers may be seen at tho
Advertiser Olice.
III D. R. DURTsOE.
Septl7 If 3S
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bill are all increased when we consider the
fairness and liability of it's provisions. 1t
does not take all from the debtor, nor does it
deprive the creditor of all. It proceeds upon
the generous principle "to live and let live,"
and must thus induce compromises and pro-
mote peace and quiet.
5th. There are objections that may arise
with some to the bill. would answer such
as have heard or as occur to me.
lst. 1t may be said Z" it does not cover the
whole case, in that it does not effect udg-
ments already Obtained True, nor is it
proposed that it should but at the same
time let It be borne in mind that it does not
exclude other legislation; tits not prohibtory
of any law on that subject, and the friends
of this bill only ask that you will pass it with.
out incumbering it with more doubtful legis-
lation. Pass it and We have gained much.
Let US not prejudice it because We do not
gain all you may ask or need.
I'd. 1t is said the effects of the bill will be
to make every ole save at once in order to
obtain his lien. Not so. Why? Because
the plaintiff is required by eof its provi-
sions TO pay down in cash the costs in every
case before suit could be commenced., And
if it should have this effect whore is the in.
Justice and what great harm can result to the
defendant, seeing the plaintiff pays in ad-
vance the costs and time is granted theide-
fendant.
Z In conclusion, would appeal TO each OF
of The classes l have mentioned, to pass this
bill.
To the friends of the Stay Law I would
say, it gives you all the Stay"-aN the time
you should ask if you are honest and in-
tend ever to pay.
To the friends of the creditor l would say,
give US your support in the passage Of this
Bill, because it gives you much-It secures
your sights permanently aud provides tor the
ahe payment Of euosga oas Of what is aus
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-07-07

Or the German States, now apapa-
rently on the eve of Il general war,
Austria has the largest national debt,
amounting to $l,l25,OOO,O OO. The
debt Of Prussia is two hundred and ten
millions Saxony, forty eight millions ;
Wurtcmburg, twenty-five millions. or
other countries which may be involv-
ed, France owes $1,000, 100000, Rus
sia, $l,155.OOO, 600; which; however,
with her scvcnty-ilvc millions Of pop
%ulation, is per capita but Sl5:1O, while
that Of France per capita is SOD 70.
The national debt of Great Britain is
$1,000, 600, 900, which, with n popula-
ton of thirty millions, averages $l33:
3S per capita, being greater than that
Of our own country, which owes $50,
O0O, OOO,OO O averaging, with a popula-
ton of thirty five millions $S7: 70 per
head. In Europe public debts are fix
lures, but they cannot be 50 here where
the charging industry and enterprise
Of an ever increasing population will
permit no obstacle to its progress.