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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-17
18th June, 1867.

THE RADICALS AND THE NEGRo.-At re-
cent Radical Convention in Pennsylvania a
nomination for the Supreme Judgeship was
made aud platform established. a notice
able feature of this platform was total exclu-
sion of negroes from Office. The New York
Tribune a,rcsrets that the resolution for i'm
partial suffrage WAS smothered in committee" /"
if the blacks are not totally blind, this deter.
mutation Of their pretended friends in Penn
sylvania to keep them at a convenient dis
tance, ought to open their eyes to the hvpoc-
risy of men who IRE afraid to practice in their
own h mes what they impiously teach and
ruthlessly thrust upon the homes of others.
Let the negro make practical test Of Radical
friendship by voting for his own color, and
no moro malignant prosecutors of his race
will be found on the earth's surface. Not
many days ago, citizen Of Augusta rumi-
mated concerning the worth of city bonds
when negroes felt their politca! oats and
grasped the purple of dominion. One of the
military appointe,s is represented to have de.
clared that T" NO negro would ever hold office
while Gen. Pope commanded in Georgia"
Here's a pill for you, deluded black men, and
here's draught Of reflection upon the quality
Of that SLOPPY friendship which, like the rim
sings of an old tea pot, drips through Radi-
cal strainer. The eanecdote related above is
a good sample of the aforesaid sloppy friend
ship. The negro may heed or not, as he de-
sires. If Ephra.m is joined to his idols, let
him alone.-Consti stitutionalist.
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uon,ici,Ie at brunswick.

We learn ot q shocking affair which oc-
CARED at Brunswick. on FtiJldg last, the par.
ties to which were Captain L. j: Martin ard
Mr.. E: g., Westmorcland. partner OF Gen.
J. i. Gordon in the aniiIing" business, and
acting British Consul at tbatpcrt.:.,
+ From what.we have learned, OF the affair,
it appears that both gentlemen had been pay.
ing attention to the came .y5ung lady,
daughter Of Col. G. L. Schlatter, but NJ.
W, stmoreland proved the favored one, and
lhey were married at her fa;he s house. az
IL O'Clock; on Friday morning. Some. line
since. while both parties were still visiting
the voting lady. GOODNESS tarose between
them land one day some words passed, which
led to the. sending of challenge by Nest
noreland. but, through. the intercession of
friends, the matter was adjusted, although
there still remained q coolness bciwcen. them.
On Friday, after lhc wedding, Preparations
were being made for their departure, .on the
Sylydh Shore, for this city. wthea view of
taking n bridal tour to the North'and Europe
About.4 O'Clock, Mr.. Westmorennd wis sit.
tpg in hissoilicc, with his coat off, while the
bride was.in an-a6 joining room, superintend-
ing the,paeking of, her trunks. Martin walked
in, without saying Q word, drey.a pistol and
deliberately SHOT Westmore!and in the groin.
He sprang up, when Martin fred again, stri-
king him in tile breast, He caught him by
the hand Saying, Martin, what have ever
done TO you, that you Should want to shoot
me.'' and sank back to, the floor, and never
spoke again. - - '"-t- - .s'
- a soldier, who happened to be. passing, ran
in and. wresled the pistol from Martins hand.
Martin surrendered hiInsslf to the military
AUTHORITIES, and was confined in room at the
hotcl. A warrant was issued by Judge Hous.
ton, and Captain N. was surrendered to the
civil authorities. lie was brought to this
city on the Sylvan Shore, and committed TO
iail, there being in Glynn county.
Mestnoreland said to nave been Of an
old, distinguished and wealthy family in Eng
land. HeSwas engaged in running the block,
ade during The latter portion Of The war, and
in 1865 settled in Brunswick -.
Martin. was. on the staff of. General Ed.
johnson, of Lonestyect's corps, during the
war. He owns 9 large plantation on the al
:tamaha, and is very respectfully, connected
Savannah Advertiser, Sth:'
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Smile and be Gontensed.

The wsrld grows old, and men grow cold
To each while seeking treasure,
And what with want, and care and toll,
We scarce have time for pleasure.
Bpt never mind, that is o loss,, @ s.
Not much to be lamented :;
Life rolls on gaily if We will =.
But smile and be contented.
If we are poor and would be rich. ;,
1t will not be by pining:
No, steadyhcarts and hopeful minds I. .
Are Ifs's bright silver lining, 80, >
There's ne'sr man that dared to hope, =.
Hath of his choice repcnted;
The happiest souls on earth are those
Who smile and are contented.
When grief doth come to rack the heart,
+. And fortune bids US sorrow,
From hope we may a blessing'reap, '''
And consolation borrow. ..ls.-s i.l....-i-..
IF thorns will rise where roses bloom, 80
1t cannot be prevented;
So make the best OF life you can, 'i
And smile and be contented. =
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Medical Gard.

MIR. T. J. TEAGUE has moved to the
y Dwelling recently occupied by Mr., j. H.
Carwile, next door below Episcopal Church.
He may be found at the Drug Store OF Ieague
Il Carwilc during the day, and at his residence
during the night, when not out on professional
business. y ):
Having been engaged in the practice Of Medi-
cine. in Ifs various branches for the last Thirteen
Years, no feels that he does not arrogate to nrur
self undue merit when he solicits a liberal share
Of patronage at the hands of this community.
Jan
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-17

IMpEEAL SolDtERsArM MoBlLE.-The steam.
er 1abcsco, froG Vera Cruz, arrived at Mo-
bile on the 9Th, having on board four hun
dred and thirty Of Alax;mii:an's army, repre-:
senting several nationalistS, among them
French, Austrians, Alcyicans, Iiish and few
Confcds. They were part Of tho Imperial
list garrison of Vera Cruz, and when that city
surrendered to the Liberal forces these men
were sent off by the French and English
Consula.
The Tribune says the reason the Iabasco
came to Mobile, instead of.stopping at New
Orleans, was because the captaia heard of
yellow fever being in tho latter city, and No
bile was a more convenient place fcrthem. :
The aoldiers are all discharged and are at
liberty 10 go where they please.
Thc':ity is crowded with them, and they
seem to be very orderly and well disposed.
Very few are able to speak English. .A~ong
the crowd are Turks, negroes and Indians, be.
sides the others heretofore enumerated. Some
leave to-day for New Orleans, othersfor New
York and different places. We met several
who were in search of Maj. Hastings, and
who we're anxious to get off to Brazil Iy the
steamer Red Gauntlet, which leaves on the
10th of this month.
Many of these poor fellows have been Heee.
ed terribly by unprincipled dealers, which is
nothing to be surprised at. We heard Of one
of. them being charged $3.50 in silver fora
cup of coffee, ham and eggs, and some bread
and butter. This is outrageous, and a man
who would stoop to such contemplate mean
ness should, if apprehended, be severely
punished. ~. 5si,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-17
VOLUME X2XII..No. 80.
Baby on the Porch.

Out on the porch, by the open door,
Sweet with roses and cool with .shade,
Baby is creeping over tho aoor-
-Dear'little winsdme blue-eyed maid.
All about her the shadows.dance,
All above her theroses swing,
Sunbeaus in the lattice glance,
Robins up in the branches sing.
Up at the blossoms her fingers reach,
Lisping her pleading in broken words,
Cooling aHay'in her tender speech
Songs like the twitter of nesting birds.
Creeping, creeping over the floor,
Soon my birdie will find her wings,
Fluttering OUT at the open door
: Into the wonderful world of things.
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DENTISTRY.

AbR. II. PAsNER respectfully announces
tha. he is we'll prepar u to execute in the Ses'
manner and promptly all work in the business
and at greatly reduced figures.
Having acquainted himself with the late ines,
Unable improvements in the profession, nnd Sc
cured a full stock of materials, &C., lie warrant
good and satisfactory work to all who may desire
his services.
Edgeield, S. c., Aug. l, tfa
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7rH-ruE LAST MOVEMENT.

:" If it shall appear to the Congress that the
conditions that body has made, have all been
complied with, and the above. named Consti-
tutional amendment has been adopted by a
two.thirds majority of all the States and be
come-a part of the National Constitution,
then the State shall be declared entitled to
representation in Congress and it's Senator's
and Representatives shall be admitted upon
their taking the oath prescribed by law.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-17
Go Ask MY Mother.

o.
You've told inc many time and oft
That was fair and comeiy;
My-eyes were brisht-my tresscs soft
While other girls wcro"iiomely.
"She's quite young to know her will"
The folks say to each other;
But if you truly love me still
Why, go ask my mo! o!her.
Tn told there's care in married life
That all the joys in c'urting; :.
When young men have secured a'wlte,
They say .their VOWS arc sporting.
l won't believe what old maids say,
If you won't choose another;
You've bothered me so much to-day
DO, go and'ass ny mother.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-17
Wild Oats.

When all the world is young, lad,
And NIL the trees are green,
And every goose swan, lad,
And every lass queen,
Then fly for boot anu horse, lad,
And round the world "wayi
Your love must haye.its course, lad,
And every dog his day.
When all the world is old, lad,
g And ull the trees are brown,
And all the sport is stale, lad,
And all the wheels run down..
Creep home and take Jour place there,
Thc spent and MANNED arnbnls-
God grant you fad face there
Yen loved when yol lwere young.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-17

Recently " some Of ihe negroes residing in
and about Louisiana, hlo, held meeting to
regulate tie price Of harvest hands, at which
they resolved not to work in the harvest for
less than S3 so a day. The farmers south of
Louisiana, many Of whom are large wheat
growers, took the natter up, andresoved not
to employ any of the negroes participating in
the meeting at any price. The consequence
is the negroes were worsted..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-17

MuRpER: OF AN. ENTIRE EANi1Ly.-A For
tress Monroe dispatch ofthe 9th says: Three
negroes entered the house, Of, ,Wm. Foster, a
few days ago, seized the family aid shot
them in ah clubhouse they then robbed the
house, and after*ard murdered Mr.. and Mrs.
Foster, their daughter and her infant child,
ard fired nhon avounger daughtor'who was
-escapjngswith child swounding:the :daugh-
ter and killing the child. The assassns es.
capped"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-17

THE TENNESSEE SrokEs.-The loyal Stokes
in a recent speech, apostrophized space thus
"Ah, my colored :heare.s,, did you never re-
ceiye the Lash u A misguided negro Yho.
thought Stokes wanted information, answer
ed: 2" Yes, by golly, you glib me lots Of II
when worked on your plantation near Lib,
erty." Sudden subsistence Of Stokes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-17

:fnE MERRY AND THE oUs.-Mankind
may be divided into the merry and the serious,
who, beth Of them, rpakc'a very good figure
in the species, So long as they keeptheir res
pective humors from degeneratng into the
'neishboring extreme; there being natural
tendency IN the oneto a'melanchoiy morose-
ness, and in the to a fantastic Ierrty:
The merry pavt of the world are very alniablc'
whilst they difiuse' a. eheeffulness through
conversation at proper seasons and>on proper
occasions but, on the contrary agreatrgri,ev-
ance 10 society, when they 'in'ert every dis
course with inslpid nlirthJ and turrf into mi:
cue such subjects as'are not suited'to it. For
though laughteris looked Upon by the phiioso
piers as tho property of reason, sthe excess
Of it has always been considered as the mark
Of folly. 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-17
WAGON And BLACKSMITH SHOPS.

Il He Undersigned gives notice that he is now
prepared to have REPAIRED in a good and
workmanlise manner, WAGONS, CARRIAGES,
BUGGfEs, and other Vehicles that may he
brought to his Shops, at fair and reasonable pri
ccs for Cash.
NEW WAGONS, CARTS and DUGG1Es wiz
also be put up in the best style, apd on as reason
able terms ns can be afforded.
Having EFFICIENT and EXPERIENCED
WoRKMEN in my Shops, and coed supply Of
the BEST SEASONED TIMBER, no pains will
be spared to give entire satisfaction to those who
may send their work to these shors
-. W. W. ADAMS;
Sept. 26 II
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-17

ns> We have been authorized by friends o:
Capt. STUART HARRISON to announce him ?
Candidate for reelection to the Office of Clerk Of
the Court of Common Pleas for this District, ai
the next election.
April to .. 10
n~We have been authorized by the many
fri.. Is of Capt. L. YANCEY DEAN to an
nounce' him Candidate for Clerk of the Court
of Common Pleas for Edgefeld District at th'
next election.
June 20 te ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-17

An old negress at Louisburg, North Caro-
lima, recently burnt a negro boy to ashes be-
cause she SAID the ghost of>his mother had
come back and struck her clawsin him and
made hin adevil So she said she had burnt
the dcvih', This is ceremony that often
performcd.in Africa, andwill spread among
the neg-es of the South, las 1t has IN 'Haye)
! as othersnasise superstitions have, since their
freedom from civilization andreligion' that
sare unnatural to them. The negro.race- has
never at,any time or spot on earth Voluntari-
sly,adopted either Chrstiauityropeiyiliz yilization;
and has no where sustained either after they
ceased to be the subjects of the whites.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-17

SuICIDE.-Itis is an every day occurrence t.
see, not to read, in our Northern and Wes.
tern exchanges long accounts of betrayed
affections, despair, and suicides, and we have
ntten thrown such papers aside, thankine
God that we were not called on to record
such as q part of the current history Of
events in our community. But such painful
duty is ours now:
Monday morning, about eight o'clock, po
liceman Patrick O'Conuell, while standing
near the foct OF Jackson street, on the river
bank, observed q young woman whose excl
ted manner attracted his attention. Turning
to look IN another direction for moment, he
heard the splash Of water. fastening to the
wharr, he behed the girl iu the river, and
Immediately plunged in andrescued her from
watery grave. When bruughtto to the shore,
she was insensible, but soon began to evince
signs of returning life. 1t. was soon evident
that the unfortunate child-for she was but
little over fifteen years of age-was under
the influence # some opa1e. She was re-
moved to the City Hospital, but expired In o
few hours.
An inquest was held by Coroner Rhodes,
anu Hulu tuO lSotluoou oiie'sSH 'iES JNi SSN
cl;.ded that the deceased came TO her death
from poison, taken voluntarily.
1t appears that the girl, whose name is
Emma o. Moore, is an orphan, and was liv~
ing with a-married sister, in the lower part
OF the city, on Telfair street. On Sunday
night she had quarrel with her lover, aid,
as we learn, she told him then he would new
er.sce her again. We further learn that the
lover, whose name is given as - Smith, re-
quested her sister 10 look after Emma.
Nothing further is certainly known, but
there is a rumor that her epitaph might
read:
"Culcd ere thy beauty livcs through half its day;
moment cherished, and then cast away"
If this is true, we have DO heart for the de-
tails and would not consent to lay them be-
fore our readers 1t could only be the same
old story4betraNd by thcsex that should
protect, and despiaed by her own, that should
pity, she seeks relief in death.-Constitution.
alist,il0th. -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-17

E. Gs-The wheat harvest is now in full progress,
and the accounts from. Maryland, Delaware,
Pennsylvania, Virginia. North Carolina; in fact
from all quarters, are of q very cheering charac-
f,r
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-17

;- We have. been authorized by the Friend;
of Capt. H. BoULWARE to announce him !
Candidate for Sheriff of Edgefeld District at tn
next election.
Apr 12 te~ "
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-17
For Sheriff.

Z Tho Friends of Capt. q. p. WEST respectful
:lv aIiu ounce hin-as 8 Candidate for Sheriff o
Edeefeld tths next election,
Noy7 tes rs
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.Fnr Tax Collector.

For Tax Collector.
The Many Friends of D. a. j. BELL, Esq.
respectfully nominate him as Candidate fo
Tax Collector at the next election.
oc.,s tie 4s
TIE many Friends o Capt. JAMES MITCH
ELL respectfully nominate him as candidat'
for TAX COLLECTOR at the next election.
SALUDA.
Decs te' 50
We have ,been requested by many friends o.
Mr.. JOHN A. BARKER to announce him Can
dlate for Tax Collector of Edsefeld District at
the ensuing election.
Oct 2, teS
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CARRIAGE AANUFACToRY
- Smith { JONES 9og5s5Sg

EDGEFIELD, S. @.
ysyHE Subscribers respectfully announce tbs
Il shsy are now prepared to do all work in N
COACH. MAKING and REPAIRING Busl
NESS that IN ~ be entrusted to them, in worF
IN mluiike nan ner land with n.catnessand dispntri
We have on hand a few CARRIAGES aed su
perior BUGGlES, of our'csrn manutacture, ,whici
we will sell low.
All kinds Of REPAIRING donepromptiy and
warranted TO give satisfaction.
mSAswe sell ONLY FOR CASH, our price,
ar unusually reasonable. Alive ask is atrial.
SMITH q JONES.
Mar If ~
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!p.-1x ELECTION FOR ELEGSrEs TO A con

This will be ordered bs the commanding
General, and,at the time of voting i'll addi q
ton to. the name of delegate on his ballot,
each registered voter is to vote for or against
a Convoation if majority Of votes IS given
lor a Convention, then one will be held pro-
viled, that majority of all registered voters
shall have voted on the question.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-07-17

+ ~ q H.-THEIIEGIsLATURE
!; This body will be organized Snder the new
Constitution, aud when organized II is one OF
l.the. conditions named .thntit,shal adopt the
Constitutional amendment formerly rejected.
When this is done then comes
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-31
MEMPHIS
City Transfer Company,
Office, No. 10 Jefferson ST.,
BETWEEN MAIN AND FRONT SITS.

HAvING REMOVED OUR OFFICE TO
III a central locaiity, for the greater con,e-
uience nf the business community, and having
increased facilities for the Transportation OF
PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT. We respect
fully solicit the continuance Of an increase OF
public patronsre.
ca Orders for the removal % Freight 70 OF
from any sart Of the city, will receive prompt
attention.
So Omrihuscs viii call az any part Of the
city for passenrurs leaving By any Of the Rail-
road nrrs if directions ere lett Il 10 Jcterson
street or any one Of the Railroad Offices.
50 Ounibuses vii Be let for Excursion Par
ties. o. for fuueralg. ~ application a. the
Ccwrrrrsr once. NJ Jcfcrson street.
JOHN N. JONES. Superintendeut
z T0VTATNT. Assent. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-31
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.

Tar following beautiful lines, plaintive
nd sad, yet hopeful and filiAl, breathing
IA soul Of true sentiment and song, are
.om the pen Of one who gives promise
T bright future as both q prose anf
oeiicsl writer:
AUIUMEAL LINES TO A PARENT.
Again its hectic tint the leaf
Ofgrove and orchard takes;
The yellow grain 3 again In shear;
The gusty north wind shakes
From laden branches fruity showers
Golden and amber brown,
And wand ers where have died inc no"erS
The phantom thii tle-down.
Another year Is growing old.
It's muse Is faint. its breath Is cold;
It's numbered days are nearly run,
And dissolution has begun.
Let us go forth. thou dear old man.
While now the leaves are sere,
And winds through flaming forests fan
Inc tmDOTh VI tuc Jthis
While autumn leaves. like fakes of fire.
Across our path are blown.
Let us unto the haunt retire.
Whore frat by thee was shown
The my steries Of the woodland wild
To him who leads thee. now the child,
When first within his bosom woke
A passion that he never spoke.
Since then full many yea has flown,
Each with its grief and JOYS
Thy boy has unto manhood sroWn.
And thou art now theboy.
And yet another 8 well nigh sped
A year Of age TO thee;
Another soon to join its dead
A year Of youth to me.
To thee a something left behind,
A span of ripper days resigned
To me something sained-a dover
OF manlier purposes and power.
Twas Spring wheu first thou led'st me here,
Tome twas doubly Spring;
This rill then limped. full and clear;
The flowers then blossoming
Along its brink the birds that few
HAmong the boughs above
Seemed all 10 he inspired anew
With freedom, life and love.
The year, tho happy year. was young.
And so was he who strayed among
It's scenes, and found within his heart
of all he saw the counterpart.
IT'S Autumn now that. once again,
We wander to the spot,
And naught or little doth remain.
Or now is altered not;
The brooklet's voice, now ehoked and hoarse,
Fills all the songl' IS air.
And flows along its flowerless course,
And banks now sere and bare;
The scene is changed and SO are we.
Childhood and spring have flown from me;
And thou whose withered hand held.
Thou and the year have both grown old.
Thy autumn days have come. but he
Who clasps within his own
This withered hand. is yet with thee,
Though bird and flower have flown;
And. as now Joined our hands, so still
Let them to death be found
As thou hast led me up the hill.
So let me lead thee down.
Then all that years may steal from thee
Thout find again, repaid to me;
And still thine own, while can bear
Ny burdens, and of thine share.
TABOR.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-31
q
Loss by Portland Fire. July 4th.

TENHE total an,stnt covered by the Etna Poll.
I oies on property destroyed or damaged il
S206,S54 on which salvage will be about i've
per cent. Our total loss will not vary much
from 500. 600, and vas promptly adjusted and
paid. This sum Is five per cent. upon the Com
pany's assets. figure but slightly exceeding
our Government and State taxes paid last year,
or proportion equal 70 a $500 loss for com
pany Of Sl00o0e assets.
The necessity for insurance and the value O.
wealthy, strong corporations Is forcibiy II
Illustrated by this arc. Several weak insurance
companies are destroyed. Portland has
! p0uulation OF IS, OO0-was handsomely built,
| mostly me brick OF stone Etructures-pr otecte1
, and screened with onward Of a,Vtu SHADE trees,
bounded on three sides By Water-indeeo
literally, almost rising from the ocean--.aes .
with Q steam Ere derartment-yct y h9s elu'-
| nOe.Uq1 Of property consumed in lew honrs--
| upou z holiday when its people are least &C u
4 rled-from the very inaEnifsant cause Of 8
/ cortemrtihle frocracker. -.
/ Rernomber the trihing origin OF nres tnai
/ s-cep away In a few hours the eaTning3 ol
I 800. Consider your best interest and flye tht
'Rtna Assent a call II you need proper insur'
= : - Security. Pay a fair rate Of preniu'l io'
,of srd genuine article, and with tfcsi
49, and experiences before you, procure
usn.1 -urancc with shreud judgment
- l4i -ttnns FOR inFurauce promptly attended
q. A. LITTLkrON 4 Co, AE'tr.
- ~ No. p Manirnn street.