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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
F.. From Wilmington.
lY1LM1SGroN. August %.

WILMIEGTON, August 20.
Registration to-day: whites, 6S; colored,
Sc; total in I'd ward for two days: whites,
1856; colored, 22S.
The Republicans are becoming alarmed lest
negro should Re elected Mayor of the city.
The Southern whites are denounced because
they did not register. The Northern men,
who are Conservative, begin to see that with
out their cooperation with Southern party
of moderate view, the State must be given up
to negro domination. Prominent Northern
men here admit that the whites must now
yieldto negro suffrage, butthat the negro race
like the Indian, must give place to the supe-
rior intelligence OF the white man. The III
telligent Radicals here Go not pretend to in
sist that the blacks ought to be invested with
the rights that are now accorded them BY the
dominant party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
ws Tho New York Day BOok says: "a South

20" The New York Day BOok says: "A South
orn paper praises the consistency of Thad Stevens
for declaring, as he did, in recent conversation,
that "the Constitution DOES not enter into the
question of tho war" Yes, old Thad. has been
all the time as consistent rs .hc devil in his wick
sdness. When the Aboli,ionis:s first started the
war, he replied to somo MOngrel drivilor on the
floor of Congress, who was trying to mako out
,ome plausible lie about the con'titutionality of
their doings, Indignantly e1claiming, 81 am
tired of hearing thiE stuff about the Constitution,
for T am not going 10 stultify myself by claiming
that what NO are doing is constitutional! !! With
all the old sinners crimes, he is By no means the
greatest liar of his party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
DrABoLIcAL MuRpEa.-The Selma Times

D1ABoLIcAL MuRDEa.-The Selma Times
Of Sunday last says:
Captain ]. B. Harrison, ore of the Oldest
citizens Of Dallas county, and gentleman
universally esteemed by the community, was
murdered and robbed on Saturday, about
sunset, on his way to his home, a few miles
from the city. The murder took place on q
by road leading to Beach Creek Swamp, ard
within few yards of the edge of tie swa=p.
No clue to the perpetrator Of this horrible
murder has yet been found. 1t is supposed
that Capt. Harrison was murdered for his
money, and it is known that he came to the
city for the purpose of procuring money with
which TO pay off the bands in his employ, al
though he did not succeed in his purpose.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

yAoRAscr.-A whole family, consisting of
four persons, mother, two grown daughters and
n son about ten years of nge, better known as
tho Grail Road family" were committed to tho
Guard House yesterday afternoon, on tho charge
of vagrancy The screams and conduct of the
females while in charge of policeman Riley, OH
their wsy to tho lock up, attracted considerable
crowd after CHARACTERIZATION Courier.
If those in authority in this District-thc Pro-
vo,t Court, the military in command, or The civil
oficers,-would discharge their duty a, they should,
we are confident "Vngrantu," in the true acccpta-
ton of the term, could be gathered up in thi, vi
cinity and suoh an enforcement of tho law, By
ei.hor civil or military authority, would be halOd
with satisfaction by all who are endcavoriug to
make living by honest industry. Whose duty
is it to oct in the premises2
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

GENERAL. PORES LETTER TO GENERAL
GRANr.-Thc Washington correspondent of
the New York Tribune says: The letter of
General Pope to General Grant has occasioned
good deal Of comment here, a'1d is general
II believed the latter officer will order the
arrest OF B. H. Hill and other discontented
persons. Under the Reconstruction Bill he
has perfect right to do go. 1t will be re-
uembered that some time ago General Grant
counse!led the arrest Of Governor jenkins for
doing exactly what Hill is now guilty of.
This fact strengthens the opinion that Grant
will act in Hill's case as he advised Pope to
do in Jenkins'n
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

w The Cincinnati Times runs up tho names OF
Stanton and Sheridan for President and Vice
President.
Np-When the Presidents aid waited upon
Gen. Grant with the order assigning that cbiot-
tain to the War Office, ho MAS at his headquar-
tor, smoking. Ho read the order, looked at the
officer, and made a speech. lie said: "Fery
we'll"
ne-The Lincoln county (Tenn.) Ns'es says {:
Mover in the history Of this county has tho pros
pect been so promising for an abundant corn
crop. In some localities tho stalks are falling to
the ground from the actual weight of the ears OF
corn.
es- A dark story COOS that keg1 of old mil.
arc thrown into the Saratogs Springs at night to
secure the flavor. Glue and msckerel skins are
also hintad at.
eSp- Tho Nuw York Journalcf Commerce alludes
to tho extraordinary proclirity of the Southern
military commanders for publishing orders, and
very long ones, and pronounces "too much order
ing" the baue of any government and an evidence
of weakness.
Er Two ycars ago, census shovel that tnc
population Of Milwaukee was $4,000. and the
Sentinel now claims, on the basis of directory
Just published, F6,O0e permanent citizens, ASa
also predicts that in 1870, throe years hence, that
city will roll up an enumeration considerably over
100000.
Msr Judge ]. c. W. Horne. OF Sumt'r county,
was shot md killed on Tuesday night last. Five
negroes have been arrested, all of whom wore his
former slaves and have been sent to Macon for
safe keeping. Two of then coufess the deed
The papers of Americus say that it is thought
these negroes wero members Of regularly organ
lied gang, and that there will be more trouble.
m young man who attended church in Min
neapolis, Mimi, last Sunday, wont to sleep during
the service, and while sleeping, suddenly arose
to hi: feet, and with gestures exclaimed, ~ wont
do 1t am going to bed!" He was prevented
from retiring in SO public . place by being ANA
kened.
fY- leo formed on Mount Washington, N. H.,
last Tuesday night to tho thickness Of quarter
Of an inch.
rF Judge of tho Supreme Court of Maine
h,, decided that marriage between negro anu
q white pc son Was illegal and rsid.
Mbr Earl Derby is quite i'll, in consequence OF
having sat down upon nothing when ho expected
to find sofa.
@r Avoiding in Arkansas, betueon divorced
woman of thirty y-nins, and youth of nineteen,
took place at tho house Of the brides former hu':
band, uho is said to have been in tho hlghos'
spirits. ReYenge is sweet.
9g- western newspapers arc always great in
promising future prosperity for their duties, but
tho mos. extensive statement of this kind, we
bavo lately scen, is that tho town of Fort Scott
requires but two things to make it one OF the
largest cities in tho world, and these arc buildings
and population"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
An ExccIlent Vegetable.

Maj. G. A. ADDISON has laid on our table q
tremendous Egg -Plant,-and We arc under many
thanks to him for this kind remembrance of his
Adrertiser friends. Maj A., We are told, gencr-
ally bangs" out Buncombc in the way Of choice
ycgetabies-which, by the way, is quite CON-
pliment to his horticultural skill,-but when it
cones to the culture of the Egg. Plant, he bangs"
out creation. His modus operdndi of raising this
most delicious cscuent would be a public favor,
and we hereby call on him for it. Again we thank
rn, Major
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
s1cy1r1cANr FROM THE OReAy.-The Nd

SIGNIFICANT FROM THE OReAE.-The Ma
tional LnteHigencer, of Wednesday, sass:
AS 10 the reports of the removals of others
of the military satraps, telegnphed from this
city, we have no definite information. We
are satisfied, however. that no nam will be
permitted TO play the monarch in this county
with impunity. With the, consent of Europe
we M ght say of the civilized world-the
Monroe doctrine has become the settled poll
cy of this country in respect to domains on
this continent outside of the jurisdiction Of
the United States and it could hardly bo
supposed that,in thisrepubl;c, men "dressed
in little brief authority" will long be al
lowed to exercise despotism for which they
can find no warrant even in the unconstitr-
tional acts of Congress-, and which far ey-
ceeds in atrocity any tyranny in the old world.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

THE RIGHT WAY TO SERVE THEM.-The
Selma Times says: "A certain young gen
tlemar emssary, from Yankcedoyn, passed
through the county Of Anson. = short time
since, vending tickets or certificates to the
negroes, which he told them would enttle
each holder to forty acres u land. He sold
large number to the negroes along Ills route
$. fifty cents each. The negroes, however,
5,eeoniug assured that they had been swim
died, pursued the scoundrel, overlook bin,
made hjEa refund the money with an addition
al fifty cents iR each case, and then drew his
shirt, when thsy proceeded to administer
q severe Aoggipg apon his back. This
done, they allowed him to 60 on his way re-
ioicing."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

NEGRO SuFFRAcE.-.Every State in the
North to which it has ever been submitted
has voted it down. Connecticut voted 1t
down last year by 6,00o majority New York
voted it down in 1860 by 100000 majority;
Illinois voted it down in 1862 by 10000 ma
iority. In BenDsylvaria and in Indiana no nc
party has the courage to submitit. Ohio will
Vote v it down this fall by large mJority-
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

% An old negro in New York was en-
deavoring to explain his unfortunate condi-
ii n. "You Sec,n remarked Sambo, 81 it was
in this way, as far as member. Fust my
ader died, and den my mudder married
again. and den my mudder died, and my faith
.r married again ; and, somehow, I doesn't
seem to have no parents at all, nor no home,
nor nufin.n
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
The President to be Sustained.

Tho Washington correspondent of the Charles
ton Courier says: "Whstcver the President has
dono or may do in opposition to the ascendancy
of tho negr political power in the South, will be
hailed with gratitude and satisfaction by tho
great conservative mass of the North. The Radi-
ca capitalists are but just beginning to open their
eyes to the new dalgers threatening them"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
The CABrNEr.-Thc Washington correspor.
lnnt of tha New York Herald writes.

The CABINEr-The Washington correspor.
dent of the New York Herald writes:
"t5en. Grant has had private cousulta-
ton with the President, in which he urged
the dismissal of every member of the Cabin t,
in order to create harmony between MIR.
johnson and his advisers. The General is
known 10 be particularly hostile to Mr.. Sew
arl, whom he regards as too adroit and dar-
gerous to be- trusted. He also fears that if
the Secretary Of State is retained, he will
form political combinations in Congress,
through the agency Of Wade, to defeat any
programme which may he adopted to restore
fratcrnal relations between the North and
South. 1t is deemed. probable that, should
the General hold Office, he will endeavor to
have Sherman appointed to u place in the
Cabinet"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

E Mr.. Pierce Butler, former husband of
Fanny Kemble, died recently at his estate in
Georgia. The deceased wa, remarkable for many
social accomplishments, culture and refinement,
and embraced among his personal friends IN ex-
tremely large number whose political views differ
Cd widely from his own.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
ARREST FOR TsEAsexAeLE Utter

ARREST FOR TREAscXAgLE UTrERANcEs.-
On Monday last our young friend Emery
Merrimon, brother of Judge Merrimon, WAS
arrested by the military under the charge Of
having uttered reasonable language some
days before. Iye have not heard what the
exact language was, bet understand that he
had said in p:ltical discussion "there was
no government in the United States. Ash
vile IN. C.l News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

SUDDEN DEATH IN CnUEcH-We are
panied to announce the sudden death OF Mrs.
.Aimar, which took place yesterday morning
in S.. Patrick's Church, where she was at
tending early mass. Several physicians we're
called in, but they could do nothing to arrest
the blow, and the spirit departed to the God
who gave it. The disease was appoplexy and
the stroke as sudden as it was fataI.-Charles-
ton. News, 10Th.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

Hog. Fl. S. FooTE SENT TO JAlL.-NAsH-
VILE, August 20.-Mr. W. Wetmore, Nrlner-
" prominent citizen hare, was arraigned be-
fore Recorder Foster to-day for lewdness.
Hon. Henry S. Foote appeared as Ms counsel,
..nd got into an alteration Of words with
Foster, who had fined him several times be.
fore for contempt, and finally ordered him to
be sent to iai! tor thirty days.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
The First Bale at Augusta.

Stephen D. Heard, Esq, received at his ware
house the first new bale of cotton that has come
to this city this season. 1t is classed good
style of strict middling, weighs FIVE hundred fifty
pounds; was raised in Chamber county, Alabama,
and purchased by Mr.. H. F. Russell Mt 80 cents
per pound. So says the COnstitutiOnaliH of the
oS,1,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
The Black Republic.

The Now York Erening Erpress says Keep an
eye, reader, on the registry returns that nre now
coming in from the military dependencies-and
see how completely those once fair and prosper
Gus States are being transformed, by the Radical,
into q Black Republic, compared with which,
Jamaica or Hayt will be respectable.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
no Prentice, Of tho Louisville Journal,

es- Prentice, Of tho Louisville Journal, says :
"Before we would employ in our businOsr, or pat
rorizc in our business, any man, white or black,
who should vote to disfranchise us and rob us of
all civil rights, we would ask that our head should
bo chopped of and cast upon dunghill." Every
man feels the same Nny
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

MI Gen. sicklos has tclegraphcd Con. Grant,
asking tho revocation or suspension of the o1ecu-
ton of Executive instructions, suspending his
Order No. 10, in its application to the Federal
Court processes, until Con. Sickle, can arguo the
mattor. In compliance with this request, the
Executive order, regarding Order No. 10, has
been suspended by Con. Grant until Gen. sicklc'
can give his views on tho subject.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

IL Two New York dry good clerks
fought duel at Fort Lee on Sunday, and ex-
changed three pistol shots. The challenging.
party was hit in the left arm. The cause Of
the duel was pretty J.wess.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

III Capt. W. T. McNulty, Of tho Steamer
Pilot Boy, has bsen tried, found guilty, and SEN
fenced to nay = tne $3.50, for refusing to grant
hrst-cla.s ticket and passage to negro girl from
Charleston to Beaufort, on hi, steamer. Who
ever heard of a negro in Yankee land demanding
frst.class ticket on any Of the many steamers
that ply their uaters? Echo answers "who J"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

IL A pastor of congregation out
West; last year, received as remuneration for
his services $3.50 from an eastern missionary
society, and from his afectionne flock a bar
rel Of whisky and ksg of Tarnish.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

Ns- forlorn individual, of the male persua-
sion, has inditod tho following poem: When
Snlle's arm her dog impri,ons, always ~ish my
neck was hisen; how often would turn, to get q
pat from hand Like horn and whom sho kisses
Togsass aose, Oh, dos't wish thatI Wcu taesas
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
Thanks.

Mr.. Wn T. GoLDISo, who has just returned
from Baltimore with large stock Of Groceries,
has our thanks for batch Of late Richmond and
Baltimore papers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
RATES OF ADVERTISING
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Advertisements will he inserted at the rate of
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Announcing Candidates $500, in advance.
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~ Isis stated that gentleman living iH
Greene county, Ala, has offered his entire crop Of
corn for thirty.fye cents bushol in the field
and, Il 1, ssid, thst any amount of corn caa be
eocagad is tho esse,brske region at Gfty esas .
kvbsL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
To the Voters Of Edgelield District {:

Agrecably to announcement, I am candidate
70. the Clerkship of the Court of Common Pleas
and General Sessions. Inasmuct as it as aciu-
ally necessary for me to mo my duties as
School Teacher, most respectfully ask to be
excused from canvassipg the District, excepting
SO far as I may be able to do so, whilst engaged
in my present vocation. In the meantime earn.
os;ly solicit your suffrage at tho ensuing election.
Respectfully,
I. YANcEY DEAN.
July 80 8 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
Religious Nstice,

The next meeting of the Edgedeld Association
will be held with Bethel Church, commencing
Saturday before the 2G Sabbath in September.
L. R. GWALTNEY, MoD'n.
Aug 13 st 33
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

es-Thad. Stevens is reported as becoming
a!armingly feeble. How melancholy the reaeo-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

w There arc 1ss,sS4 widows in the State of
New York, being s3,lso moro than therO arozid-
ousu, Tbi1 b owing u past TO shs lss' Wsr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
The Turf.
BUFFALO, "Wednesday, August IA.

There was a very large and fashionable as:
semblage at the Horse Fair this afternoon, to
witness the trotting Of Dexter: against time.
About 5000 persons were inside the track,
among whom was a fair sprinkling OF ladies
belonging to our best society. The sky
was bright and clear, and Gne breeze
made the day comfortable and the scene en-
joyable.
The first trot was the continuation of the
23O race which was yesterday interrupted by
the darkness. At 2.3O, p. m, Mcclellan,
May Queen and Melton started. May Queen
took the first heat in 2:3Ol, and Melton the
second andsthird heats in .::33 and 2:32.
The excitement Was now at fever heat to
see Dexter trot. AS the noble animal came
to the stand he was greeted with detening
cheers. Dan Mace rode a mare to push
Dexter
On the FIRST trial Dexter made the quarter
mile in 80 seconds, the half mile in minute
10 seconds, and the mile in2 minutes 22t,
seconds.
On the second trial he made the quarter
in 80 l.5 seconds, the half in l minute, Z
seconds, and the mile in 2 minutes ia Sc
condS.
When the announcement Of the result was
made, three tremendous cheers were given
for Dexter and his owner.
The time is the best ever made in harness
by II seconds.
Dexter was sold this afternoon to Robert
Bonner for $4,000, and i, to be delivered to
the purchaser after the Chicago races, when
he will be retired from the turf, unless he
should be occasionally exhibited at the Buff
falo Fairs.
The following dispatch of Mr.. Bonner an
nounces the purchase of the horse:
BUFFALO, August IA, 1867.
81 saw Niagara Falls this morning for the
first time, and came down here this afternoon
to see the other great wonder, Dexter, trot,
when he beat the world, having trotted in the
unprecedented time of 2:17}. You know |
like to secure all the best things, and as
could not buy these Falls, l did the next
best thing, and bought Dexter. be will go
to my stable next month"
The gray gelding Melton was sold some
time since 10 Detroit lady for $4,000 in
gold, on condition thatohe should make 2:32
this season. He. made the time today, and
is considered sold.
In the 2:4O race to-day, for premiums
amounting to s4,lO0, twelve horses entered,
eight started. Mace's gray gelding took the
two first heats in 2:35t and 2:373. Dutch
man won the third heat in 2:3ll, Cuyhuga
made the fourth heat in 2:36i. Dutchman the
fifth in 2:35 and the sixth in 2:3+l.
Tomorrow there will be q splendid race
for premiums TO the amout Of $500. Ten
horses entered, among whom are Bulle, Silas,
Rich, Black Maria, Fearless, Ethan, and
Honest Allen.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
Spears
Bezaleel Chapter, No. 5, R. A. NJ.

A REGULAR coNvoCATGoN of Bezaleel
Chapter No. S, R. "A. NJ, will be held in their
Hall on Monday evening next, the I'd inst Tho
Companions Gro requested to be in prompt at
tendance.
By order of the High Priest.
0. W. ALLEN, Sec'ry.
Aug 26 1t IS
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Our Club Rates.

ouT OIuD ICdCOS.
We are now furnishing the ADVERTISER to
Club, a. the following very low rates:
Two5Copies one Year, so.ao.
Five Copies one Year, 1880.
Ten Copies one Year, 22.oo.
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No Clubs received for a less period than one
year-and in MI cases the Cash will be required
in advance The names of the entire Club must
be sent ut one timo.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

ew The Cincinnati Times runs up tho names OF
Stanton and Sheridan for President and Vice
President.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

Aug 13
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-06-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.


We were surprised on yesterday to see our
names attached to petition requesting the
Street Railroad Company to allow negroes to
occupy the same ears with white people. To
set ourselves right, we win make the following
explanation. Last week eolored barber with
whom we are we'll acquainted handed us
paper. stating that he desired our names to a
petition requesting the Street Railroad Com
pany to put a ear upon the road FOR coLoRED
PERSONS, and which we understood was to be
used exclusively for them. Being busy at the
time, we did not read the paper, but affixed our
names without giving the matter moments
attention. We are unquali6edly opposed to the
petition. and would not have signed it if we had
taken the precaution las we should have done) to
have read il. co. HENRY A. NELSON.
JOHN 3. SMITH,
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-06-05

Observation-Disclosures the act
relative to the laying Of sidewalks, pub
lished for two weeks in the UNION AND
DISPATCH, by the provisions Of which II Is
made the duty Of owners Of real estate TO
keep the same in good order and repair in
'front.' of their buildings, we notice that in
many places throughout the city the pave
ments are wretchedly bad. We would
remind parties interested that the bill to
enforce the laying Of sidewalks makes it
the duty Of the street committee to attend
20 the same the first Of next month, the
cost Of which il 10 be charged TO property
owners where said repairs are made. The
steam brick works Of Mason, Adams Il Co.
have ON hand many thousands Of paving
bricks. which can be purchased and laid al
a cheap rate; and those doing 50 at their
own expense, without compulsion, will
effect saving Of nearly hfiy per cent
QadHtum nj.