Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-09-12
Items of News from all Parts of the

| State.
The Sumter Ne,os announces the death of Rev.
w. W. Wilson, of Bishopville. He died at his
residence on Sunday, August 26, after an illness
of q few weeks.
The Marion Crescent learns that the Bishop has
changed the time of holding the South Carolina
Conference, at that place, from November { to
| December 10.
"TAc Nep South" the only paper published in
| Beaufort, says that, owing to the energy OF the
Marshal, the said town presents a very cleanly
appearance. They are preparing for-or rather
apainst-Cholera. We do not know who the
| Marshal is. The lately elected Intendant, how
ever. is Beaufort man of the old reginle-a
Younger brother of the late Gen. STEPHEN Ell
LOTT The Nep South says further, that quarrels
are becoming very frequent among the colored
residents of that vicinity. 1t tells Of battle
royal between two negro wenches ("colorcd wo-
mcn,") in which one accused the other of stealing
u piece of cloth this SO enraged the accused that
sho set upon her opponent with knife, and
wounded her dangerously in the shoulder. Parson
ERENCUS SSS
yet done.
The fraternity of the Anderson Intelligcnccr
are in bad way. They cry out thus. Lord,
hear their cry; and that of all others in their
predicament!
"WASTED,-L odging and meagre fare in some
benevolent and charitable institution, for an edi-
tor two or three printers, and the devil" The
10 cubccrl-
bers are prepared to fork over" their dues to
this Office"
The Cheraw Adscrtiser says that an inquest
was held in that place on the 29th ult., over the
body Of n frecdwoman, who "came to her doath
from sickness, destitution, and want of medical
attention" Hope her ghost will haunt the Bu-
rcau.
Dr. McFADDoy GAsToN of Columbia, who
has lately made IN extended tour in Brazil, has
been lecturing in Columbia upon the resources
and population of that country.
The Greenville Jountaineer mentions and prai-
ses the Introductory Lecture before the Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary, delivered in the
Baptist Church at Grccnvillc, on Sunday the 2nd
inst by Rev. 3. MANLY, Jr., D. D. 1t may not
be generally known that this is the only Baptist
Theological Seminary in the Southern States.
Rev. DIR. JAMES BoYcE is now in Missouri making
collections for it. The denomination is making
effort to place the institution very firm footing
The Chester Standard tells of most outrageous
and abominable robberies. There will be need
for pcnitentiary in each District. That journal
says:
1On Saturday last, the dwelling house of Mr..
John Kearney, on Fishing Creek, was entered
during the absence of the occupants, and COM
pletoly gutted, everything of portable character
being removed. Sherman's "bummers" could
not have cleaned the building more eGectually.
Among tho articles taken we're bolt Of Jeans
cloth, sixty yards Shirting, all the boots, shoes
and wearing apparel, including new suit of
broadcloth, the entire supply Of provisions, silver
spoons, watch, &c.
The same night y valuable horse was stolen
from the stable of DR.. Hicklin, and mule from
Mr.. Sturgcs. We are happy to learn that the
horse thieves have been arrested in Shelby, N. c.,
and are on their way to this place."
The Standard contains very valuable COM
munication concerning the government Of Brazil,
which We will publish soon.
The Abbeyille Banner thinks there will be very
little sueing at the coming fall Court in Abbevillc
The Baptist Associations in the North Westorn
part of tho State arc adopting resolutions of thanks
to Rev. W. E. WALTERS for establishing, Mt An
derson 9TH, the South Carolina Baptist,-tho
only Baptist paper in the State. They cordially
recommend it to the patronage and support Of the
denomination. So do wc 1t is very excellent
paper. .s.-.t-..- --...,,,-,..-
The orangeburg Times says: Company L, 5th
U. S. Cavalry, Lieut.. Welsh, commanding have
received marching orders. for Charleston and will
shortly take their departure for that city. We
also learn that Col. Bliss, U. s. a., commandant
of this post for the last three months, has been
assigned to duty in the recruiting service else
whore" The Times also informs US that negro
boy on the plantation of J.. j. Mcclure, Esq, in
TINT District, was instantly killed bylightning, on
the 1st of September Two other boys, with
whom the DECEASED WAS in company, escaped un-
injured.