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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-02
Sad Death.

We have never been called upon to chron-
icle death, under more melancholy circum-
stances than that of Mrs. Owen, the beloved
wife of our fellow.townsman, S. d. Owen.
On the afternoon of Thursday last, the de-
ceased, feeling unwell, spread a. covering be-
fore the fire, upon which she reclined, resting
her head upon chair, under these circum-
stances, she fell asleep,to awake and find
her clothing all ablsze, and the flames leap.
ing about her face; her first impulse was to
smother the fame with carpet near at hand,
falling in this, she screamed for help, when q
servant woman ran to her, and quickly com.
pretending her terrible situation, hurried 70
the we'll for bucket of water, and returning,
dashed it over her, and then ran for MIR.
Owen, and PhysiciaA, who, when they ar
rived, found her prostrate upon the focr, her
flesh crisped and charred, her clothing al
consumed, and she suffering exquisite agony.
Every thing that medical skill could suggest,
was attempted to relieve her suffering. She
fingered until Friday afternoon, when death
kindly interposed and released her from all
pain.
Thus has faded rom our midst in the per-
fectien of her loveliness, a pure and gentle
woman, one whosa life was filled1with illus.
trat;ons of gentle piety, and christian charity.
Her tragic fate has cast deep gloom over
the entire community, and pervading sad
ness is visible upon every face. Sympathy
deep and heartfelt, is universai!ytelt and ex.
pressed, for the griefstricken, disconsolate
husband, and motherless little children, in.
this their great Observation-Disclosures APP
neal. 26th.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-02

In exchanges received from nearly every
part of the older Southern States are re-,
corded the observations Of men who have Wis.
tied portions Of South America, Mexico, and
the western States sor the purpose of obtain
ing information with eference tosthe fitness
of those regions as homes for th,mselves aud
ncighbors. In almost every instance their
impressions are unfavorable. They have le-
turned convinced that "dstapce lends en-,
cbantment to the views" that with a proper
use of the means left in their hands the pro-
ductions of the soil in these States will be
greater source of wealth than in any other.
and that no other country is SO well suited TO-
their necessities.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-02
Automatic and Tragic Story.

Nearly year ago, one of the first mer-
chants in the city met and loved woman OF
English birth, whom he believed to be wild
sow. His advances were favorably received,
and after many happy hours passed in pleas
l-ant converse the gentleman at length de-
clared bis passion. To his surprise and
lchagrin, the lady, with many tears, informed
Inn that he. husband was not dead. A long
story Of unkindness, neglect, maltreatment,
and separate maintenance, was related. The
fair one, with utmost frankness, went into all
The details of her wretched existence, and
ended by hoping divorce suit, then pending,
would terminate in her favor. The gentle
man, encouraged by the confidence, and eager
for the poss ession of such treasure, insisted
on her at once departing for England, and
bountifuly supplied the lubricating material
Tor the rusty machinery eff the courts. The
journey was made, and in the course of q few
weeks the bagatclle Of $4,000 expended.
Not many moons elapsed ere the lover was
favored with most tender epistle, conveying,
IN the postscript, intelligence of another draft
for $4,000, which he would Of course pay on
presentation. The business of the law proved
exceedingly expensive. Two more drafts for
$4,000 each were forwarded to this country,
sand promptly paid. The gentleman, becom-
ling alarmed at the enormous drain on his
purse, ventured to demonstrate, and begged
the lady, if possible, to conduct the business
Ewith moro economy. The communication in
trepy, dated at Paris, quietly informed him
that the suit had been decided against her,
[ that She was tied forever to the object of her
ldetcstation, and that although she could never
forget the disinterested friendship of the kind
est of men, they must never again meet on
earth. The unhappy gentleman, maddened
at his folly, and crippled in business by the
immense outlay ofmoney, ended his existence
by his own hand. Long after this tragedy
the real creator of it presumes again to ad-
dress the man she SO wrouged.-New Orleans
Times,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-02
O, be not the First.

o be not the first to discover -
A blot on tho fame Of fr end,
i A flaw in the faith of loyer,y
Whose heart may prove true to the emu
z I'VE none of us know one another, ~
~ And oftinto error we fall; s3'
Then let us speak we'll of our brother, =
: Or speak not about him at all. /.
A smile or assigh mGy awaken
Suspicious most false and .untrue;
And thus our belief may be shaken
In hearts that are honest and truo,
How often tho light smile of gladnesss
Tssworn by the friends that we meet, =
p To cover a soul full of sadness,4
Too proud,to acknowledge defeat.
How often tho sigh of detection
Is.heaved from the hypocrite's breast,
To parody truth and affection,
Or lull q suspicion torest.' 4
How often the friends We hold dearest 3
Their noblest emotions conceal;
And bcsoms the purest, sincerest,
Have secrets they cannot reveal.
Leave base minds to harbor suspicion,
And small ones to trace out defects
Let ours be noble ambition,
For base is the mind that suspects.
We none of, us know one another,
And oft into error wei fall;
Then let US speak well of our brother,
Or speak not about him at all. :.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-02

Here is good article on stingy parishioners.
Few ministers can be useful in their big III vo-
cation if they are compelled to live on such.
A good Methodist ministerial the West who
lived on very small salary, was greatly
troubled at one time to get his quarterly in
stalmcnt. lie had called on his steward a
number of times, but had each time been put
off with some excuse. His wants at length
becoming urgent, he went to the steward and
told him he must have the money, rs his
family were suffering for the necessities Of
life,
money! replied the steward. Z" You
preach .t6r money! | thought you preached
for The good of souls y
{" Sous !" replied the minister; can't cat
souls, and if I could it would take thousand
such as yours to make . decent meal"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-02
THE TAX ACT,

Upon the following articles, there shall be
an ad ralorens tax paid, as property according
to its assessed value, viz: On all real estate
30 cents on every SloO, except such lands as
NAV be in possession Of the Freedmen's Bu'
reau in January next; on the capital stock
of all eas.light companies, SO cent, on every
500; on articles manufactured for sale,
barter or exchange, between the 1st day of
January, 1866, and January, 1867, 81 on
soo to be paid BY 1t the sslnoss aneGTs5s nnas,
Except on liquors manufactured in this State
from fruits in their season. sold from Janua-
ry to December 81, 1867, 10 per cent, to
be paid quarterly to TIE tax collectors of the
several Districts on buggies, carriages, gold
and silver plate, watches, jewelry and pianos,
on hand January l, 1867, except those held
by dealers for sale, 81 on every Sl0O.
following sources, there shall be paid tax Of
the per cent. herein specified on the aggre-
cate nmoupt received, between the 1st day
Of January, 1866, aud the l* day Of Janus-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-02

A Coon SroRY.-A friend at town down
in the. country, somewhere. near Bowling
Green, tells the following: A short time ago
couple of medical students disintcrred q
subject short distance from town, dressed il,
sitting upright or tbcscat OF a covered wagon,
and started for home. Coming TO a tavern
ami seeing The bsr-room lightci, up they lett
the wagon, and went in for drink. Iae
hostier observing the meg sitting alone in the
cold, attempted some conversation, but re-
c2iving no answer he discovered how the af-
rair stood, and instantly rcsoyed-to have q
little fun Of bis own on the occasion So taxing
the corpse TO the stable, he pu- on is oTcr-
coat and cap, and seated himself in the
wagon. The students sooa returned, and
took their seats BY ths, side. Of the supposed
dead man, when enc Of them, in nerrimcni,
ra7e hia, slsp in the face, saying:
How would youl like some flip, ole fellow =
then rem ,rked .tremuously, 10 his companion.
| ]" He is warm, By heavcns y
$50 would you be" replied the corpse, " II
you had been stolen from hell, q. | have
been"
Both students boltcl, and never returned
to inquire for the horse and wagon, which
was brought into town pcxt day, yhen the
Joke came out.-Louisville Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-02
Pardons and Respites.

We understand that the punishment i'm
posed upon Wesley Taylor, a free person Of
color, of Lancaster District, for malicious
trespass, has been pardoned BY the Governor
on payment of costs.
Also that Sampson Petty, "a free person OF
color, convicted at Spartanburg, has been
pardoned.
Both these pardons were issued on the re-
commendation of the judges who tried the
cases.
Charles Parker, convicted of horse stealing
and sentenced to be executed on the first Frs
day of January next, on the recommendation
of the Solicitor, has had his sentence COM.
muted to ten years hard labor in the Pcni-
Tertiary.
Samuel Hyler alias Caleb Washington, sen
fenced to be executed on the first Friday in
January next at Lexington, for stealing cot
ton, has had his sentence commuted by Gov.
Orr, to confinement at hard labor in the pen
itentiary for ten years.
John Rantin, j. H. l.. Smith, and II. Weth-
erhorn, all Of whom are under eighteen years
of age, and under the sentence of death for
burglary in Charleston, have bad their SEN
tences commutcd by the Governor TO hard
labor in the penitentiary for the term of five
years.
Perry Durham, convicted of the murder of
Thomas R. Miller, at Pickens, and sentenced
to be executed. on the Nth inst, has been
respited by the Governor until the fist Fri.
day in March next.
Samuel Kibber, freedman, convicted of
housebreakipg at Newberry, and sentenced
to be hung on the first Friday in January,
has had his punishment commuted by Gov.
Orr, on the recorAnendation Of the Judge
who tried the case, to five years hard labor
in the -pcniteutiar;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-02

NEW DIFFICULTIES FOR ERANcE.-Napo'
leon seems to no sooner Settle one difficulty
than another appears to annoy him. He is
now threatened with an oyerpowcring militia
ry organization in Northern Germany that
will make France an inferior military power !;
and his own efforts to strengthen the French
arm4 arc almost peutralzed By the discou-
tents of the French people. Napoleon GER
tainly canrot hold much longer the prestige
that once gave lustrc to his name, for the
Roman failure, the Mexican failure, the grow,
ing power OF Germany, and the French dis
contents, all indicate that his Government is
much weaker than formerly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-02

went to the legislator: last year, said
Georgian. Well, went to Augusta, and
took dinner at a, ,taTcrn. Right beside me at
the table sat member from one of the back
towns, tha, had never taken dinner before at
tavern in lis life. Before lis plate was
dish Of peppers, and he kept looking at them
fiaally, as the walters were mighty SLOW bring
ing en- things, lie up with his fork, and in less
than no time soused one in his mouth. as
he brought his grinders down on it, the tears
came into his eyes. At last, splitting the
pepper into his hands, he laid it down by the
side of his plate, and with . voice that set
the whole table in roar, said, "Just lie thar
and COOL"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-02

THE BusEAu IN TExAs-Captain Craig,
bureau agent, has been arrested and commit
ted TO Jail by Judge Ireland and the civil
authorities Of cfGuadaloupe County for destroy.
ing the bonds given for the appearance Of his
predecessor before the civil courts. Craig
acted under the orders Of General .Hcirtzel.
man. His release has beea ordered.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-02
The following colorea religious intelligenc

The following colored religious intelligence,
VIC find in the Harrisburg (ra.) Era:
An old negro of our town-one of the few
who says that he would rather be back IN
de cabin"-in speaking of the nea order OF
things, he related the following to one of our
old citizens: ~ tell you, ole master, it won't
do /; now mine, tell you: Why,swhy, sr, Z
went out yonder de other hight to meeting.
and da, was an ole black rascal dat preached
about hour, den sung about hour, and by
dis time it was la.e in de night; de sevea
stars was way up yondcrs but dat ole minis
ter OBJ de Gospil didn't sleep till heyhad pen,
ned one oh his white neighbours COWS and
took de las. drop of milk from her. Fact,
sure il is dat"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-02

PRESIDENT JeHSsoyaIt is understood
that the President has directed legal steps to
be taken for the redress in the United States
Courts of certain forms of oppression belley-
ed to be in conflict with the amendment
abolishing slavery, against which the vaunted
civil rights law proves to be utterly ineifec-
tual.-National Intelligencer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-02

There are an unusually large number OF
public men in Washington from, the South,
busly engaged in obtaining the views of gsu.
sressmen on the question of reconstruction.
It is probable that several of them will unite
in an address 70 the South, setting forth the
situation here. ~ !!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-02
Dec 18th, 1866
FINAL NOTICE.

LII Persons who are nlcLtc,l to tho Estate
IA of WILLIAM SHAFFER. deed, or to the
Estate of JOHN c. SliAFFER, deceased, and
are prepared to takeup their Notes due to either
of said Estates, nre requested to meet me at The
llte residence OF L. +. QUITS. on Wednesday,, the
9.l January 1867. And those VINO have any de-
m,nds asairs: either ot tae above mentioned. Els
tites, arc notified to rcrecr tho same in to me
duly attes led, by tho above mentioned date.
JACOB S. LONG, Adm'or.
Dec "a 2t So
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-02

Far dcnrcr the grave or tic prison,
lliumipcG by one Patriot name,
Than tho trophies of all who have risen
On Liberty's ruins to fame"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-02

But ii, past, and tho' blazoned in story,
The name of our victor may be,
Accurst is the march Of that glory,
Which trcads DER tho hearts of the free.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1867-03-20
AnfouRNMENY OF COURT.

The Spring Term closed its sit,ings on Saturday
last. The business Of the week was unimportant
for the most part Several criminal cases occupied
the attention of the Court, but only one sentence
was pronounced. In the case of the State US:
George Robinson, (freedman,) and others, indicted
for stealing bacon, the aforesaid George was con-
ricted of grand larceny, and pleading the benefit
of clergy, was sentenced to pay fine of one hun
dred dollars and be imprisoned for six months
There were two hundred DEGREES in the Sum. Pro.
jurisdiction and only ten judgments obtained for
over one hundred dollars.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1867-03-20
For the Mielligencer.
PENpLEToN, S. c., Feb. 90, 1S

PENDLEToN, S. c., Feb %, 1867.
AT meeting of the Pcndleton Agricultural So
ciety, the Chair was taken, in the absence of the
President, by the Hon. T. G. Clemson.
Hon R. F. Simpson submitted the following re-
port and resolutions:
In compliance with the direction Of the Society,
at previous meeting, your committee respectfully
offer the following report and resolutions:
WHEEEAs, The Agricultural Society of Pendle-
ton, S. c., witnessing with deep regret, the great
want of practical, scientific knowledge among our
people, and the destitute and impoverished condi-
ton of our country, which the recent war has
brought upon us, are exerting their utmost efforts
to provide means to establish o Scientific Institu-
ton, for the purpose of spreading practical know-
edge among the masses; and WHEREAS, the great
and good Mr.. George Peabody, by n munfcence
unparalleled, has given Two Millions One Hum
dred Thousand Dollars, not only 10 our State, but
to oil the Southern and southwestern States,
which great act of munifccnce, so identical with
our own views and wishes, has added increased
strength to our efforts. Therefore,
Resolved, That we hail this extraordinary dona-
ton by Mr.. Peabody, as emanating from soul we
feel proud to call American, and we hereby desire
to express our sincere and heartfelt appreciation
of donation so munifccnt in amount, and SO well
calculated to spread moral and Intellectual knowl-
edge through our darkened but still beloved land.
RESOLVED, That we will not be satisfied until q
full length portrait, bust or statue, of the no.
BILE donor shall be procured to adorn our hail. as
may look upon the face of man possessed of such
heart.
The report and resolutions were unanimously
adopted and on motion of Col. w. a. Haync,
were directed to be printed, and certified copy
thereof be sent to Mr.. Peabody.
Ertratt from the Minutes.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1867-03-20

DIED. on 30th November, 1866, ROBERT A.
HUTCHINSON, son of Capt. John and Eveline
Hutchinson. He was deprived of nm affectionate
father at an early period; his fathcr fell in that
terrific battle near Jackson, Mississippi where one
company had to confront one entire regiment of
the enemy. Not one was seen 10 wayer. He fell
nobly defending the honor of his State, rs. Co.
and the sunny South. He was the only son Of q
noble sire. lie had kind step-father, TO whom
he was dcvotelly attached. Mr.. Morrow treated
him with all the kindness of d natural parent.
Robert seemed to know no difference between him
and his own father.
lie was o lal Of high PROMISE for one of his
tender years. His mother conversed with him
relative to his probable departure He expressed
a desire 10 remain with his kind mother and papa,
though lie expressed no fears TO go to his Father
in Heaven. He fingered with some consuming
disease that dehcd Ill medical skill forsome weeks
the careful nursing and watchfulness of parents
and friends failed to arrest the hand of the de-
slroyer Death often selects one of brightest
promise for its prey. 1t is great trial 10 pa
rent when, sin bitterness for frstbOrn," to part
with one just at that period when they twine so
strongly around parents heart; yet, when the
Good Shepherd takes the lambs 10 himself the pa.
rent should ask for grace and strength to say,
..Thy will be done" lie has gone to that kind
Savior who said, 'Srffer little to come unto ME,
and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of
Cod" lie was born 2Sth of May, 1851 ''Wlat
is your life, it is even vapor that nppeareth for
little time and vanisheth away"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1867-03-20
PEABODY DONATION.

The proceedings of the Pendleton Agricultural
Society, in another column, will be read with in
terest The'peopleof of this section are bound to
look with favor upon She efforts of the gentlemen
comprising this Society, in behalf Of the establish
ment of scientific institution of high order in this
vicinity. The agricultural wants of our section
r,a;nlv indicate that such an institution would be
proaot;se of good in many respects and for this
reason alone should the'efort receive commenda-
ton. Whether or not any portion ofthe PEABODY
,,fund shall be distributed to further the end in
view, this action of the Pendleton Society recog-
nizes the vast benefit conferred by the generous
donor, and properly tenders an appreciation of his
lberality and raanifcent charity.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1867-03-20
STATE NEWS.

John Comft and Monday Brown, freedmen.
convicted of the crime of arson, were sentenced to
bc hung on the first Friday in ALly, at the recent
session of the Court in Abbevle.
About six hundred and fifty cases were returned
for the Spring Term at Spartanburg. Over one
thousand cases were returned in Greenville.
The Pickens Courier says that Capt. Armer, In
spcctor of Internal Revenue for South Carolina,
has captured thrty-cight stills and several barrels
of liquor in that District, all of which will be con-
fscated. We learn by private advices that several
other distilleres have been broken up, and three
hundred gallons of whiskey confscatcd for want of
inspection mark. This is carrying on the liquor
trade by the wholesale.
The Courier urges the division of pickcns Dis
trict, and says that the probable State Convention
will be an opportunc moment to make the effort.
The Abbeye Press records another death among
the destitute freedmen of that village, and asks if
something cannot be jone for their relief? The
poor negro is taught to believe that relief is always
at hand, through the Bureau, but these startling
evidences show that the protecting care of that
institution is sometimes withheld Wherefore is
this state of things?
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1867-03-20
THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS.

This metropolitan journal continues to occupy o
place in the foremost rank of newspaperdom, and
by enterprise and activity is constantly increasing
its reputation. A late number contains the an
nouncement that the Hon. WILLIAM HENRY Tres
COT has consented to contribute to the editorial
columns and each succeeding issue brings proof
Of the fact that his pungent and able pen is dill
gently employed in the work. We congratulate
the Macs upon this accession, and heartily wish
that our distinguished friend may enjoy the labors
of the sanctum and be shielded from its perplexi-
fina
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1867-03-20
TIE WEATHER.

The better-half of March has been deluged in
tears and reports from every quarter indicate that
the rains have been almost constant for more than
two weeks. The Tennessee River has been par
ticularly swollen, and railroad bridges have been
swept away by the dozen. Farming operations in
this section are much retarded, and the frost on
Sunday night last effectually demolished peaches
Friday afternoon last, we were visited with slight
fall of snow, succeeded by slcet and rain. Verify,
the variety is unexampled at this season.