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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20
Washington News.
WASHINGTON, November lG.

Stevens is quote as saying: We must take
no steps backward. The reconstruction Of
the Southern States, on the basis Of the mill.
tary bill, must be hurried up. so that as many
is possible Of them may be represented in
the coming Presidential nominating conven-
ton. The Republican party would assuredly
elect their nominee in the next Presidential
contest, and there was no need to run after or
Coax any man into accepting their nomina-
ton. In less than three years they could re-
cover the Northern States, and with the Fed.
eral patronage. the loyal white clement ot
the South would always carry the negro pop
u!ation with them, and thus give the party q
lease of power Cor the next fifty years.
General Sckes is mustered out, hu; retains
Ii c ik of colontl in the regular army.
Senator Wilson, in letter to North
Clrolina negro, dated November Sih, says
| came home from the nth with the eonyic
tioa that the cotton tax ought to be repealed,
and tha; it ought to apply to the crop of this
Year, and am confirmed in this conviction
by all | hear from Your section. / hope Con
gress will a: once repeal tic cotton tax.
From the views Of members OF Congress:
who have been here recently, and Others now
IN the city, II appears ,nat there Is strong
probability tina; the tax on cotton will be re-
pealcd shortly alter Congress convenes. Tho
pressure in favor Of this repeal in all drec
lions OF the North from influential cit zens l.
almost Irresistible.
From the same source it is learned tha
there is also a powerful influence III favor Q
a general funding scheme covering the whoi'
"a ionai debt. thus extending the time 0
payment Of cur liabilities, andin the mean
time providing i3r its gradual liquidation b!
a gdltious system Of taxation.
1t is ni.itu!ly asserted tlat the Commit
tee Oh tie Kentucky elections will report un
f.vorably against all the kentucky RepTesen
i.!ivcs, except Knott. This will leave ken
lucky with bit two OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
a.d Adams Tue latter was admitted pre-
vicus!y, on pres,n,ati n of lis Credentials.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20
Hens Shall Not be Allowed to Crow.

liens Shall MOI De AiIOWcu W SIoN'
II is certainly not tho least striking characrer-
i,c of this age Of fearless logic that the qucstion
of Woman Suffrage qhoull have acquired such
prominence nor arc we at NIL surprised that, en-
couragod by such man as John Stuart Mill-to
say nothing of less distinguished advocate. on
this side the wntcr-the Mrs. Cady Stanton', tho
Lucy Stones, the Abby Kellys, the Susan Aatho-
nys, the Anna Dickinsons aud all the other male
and female advocates of equal rights should have
pushed on their efforts with such renewed and
logged determination.
But thi. question of Woman Suffrage has lately
received quctus; if not permanently, at least
for long time. Kansas and Minnesota, in which
States the question has lately been before the
pcoplc ut the polls, havo voted it down. These
States have said that negroes shall not vote, and
that women shall not vote. And as for Southern
women, VIC we'll know that they will be nc less
gratiGcd at tho one verdict thaa ut tho other. 1t
IS an old saying at the Sou,h-cspccially among
legrocs-and one worthy of all acceptation-that
hen that crows must be Immediately killed"
in tho future with still greater pcr,istency, but
we question whether with grenier success. Lucy
Stone may write letters, Anna Dickinson may
deliver lectures, Mrs. Cady Stanton may draw up
petitions, and Henry Ward BOecher and other
divinos and philosophers may lend them the
weight of their influence but the revolution is
little likely to come at their bidding.
We wish better for the sex. We wish them
than the arena of politics can afford. Imagine q
Southern Neyrc" in tho Presidential chair Mt
Washington And why nugh' If negro suffrage
and female. suffrage become the order of tho day,
why should not this thing bc' Or imagine even
Mrs Cady Stanton in this position, Anna or Dick
inson! Bah, the American Eagle is undoubtedly the
greatest of birds, mad cnn stand moro than any
other bird but, ccrtaisly, ut this prospect lie
would draw in one wing from tho Atlantic md
the other from tho Pacific, and fold them in
voicoless disgust and hopeless despair No, it will
not do Let women confne themselves to TINT
sphere in which alonc they arc truly useful, and
in which alone they are lovely. Lot them reveal
their interest in tho Commonwealth by cmulous
cndcarors to make homo more and moro the seat
of virtue, of peace, md of JOY. Let their inau-
cncc for good become moro and moro diffusive
but lot them not, by coming into rude contact
with the roughcr anars of life, rub of all or any
of those graces which constitute their peculiar
charm, and which give to them MI thor power.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20
An Extremely remarkable Book.

"The Negro: What Is His chronological Status%
This is the title of pamphlet, so remarkable as to
its reasonngs, iti authorities, its deductions, its
research as to bo absolutely startling. Its main
points are these: Is the negro the progeny of
Ham? Is he descendant of Adam and Eve
IIas he soul? Or is he n beast in G od', nomon-
Culture? What is his status US fixed by God in
creation? What is his relation to the white race 2
For this pamphlet We are indebted to tho po-
liteness of our much esteemed friend Mr.. BARON
HOLMES, of the famous 4" Holmes Book House" in
Charleston. It published in Cincinnati, and the
author assumes the nom de plume Of "ARiBL."
The book is creating excitement wherever il ap-
pears. And, though God forbid We should ever
believe all that "AEIEL" endeavors to prove, We
recommend the pamphlet as in tho highest degree
original, curious, startling. Twenty. five CENTS
and stamp for its transmission by mail, enclosed
to tho "Holmes Book House." Charleston, will
procure it. And from its perusal one gains moro
than Twenty-Five dollars worth of knowledge Of
tho book Of Genesis nlono!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20
congo and soudan in Edgefeld.

Today, Tuesday 10Th, begins the Election for
the Reconstruction Convention. And Edgefeld
is literally ewarming and fermoptipg with tic
enfranchiscd and cxultant blacks. Apparently,
Congo, Soudan and Guinea are all congregated
here We understood yesterday that 1900 tickets
were hcld in hand for this box. Too few by half
if VIC mistake not. BY tomorrow afternoon,
when The scene clo.cs, it i, highly probable that
ro. less than threo thousand ballots will have
been deposited at this place. Tho performances
are being conlu ted in the Court House. The
managers are the Registrars for the 7th Rcgt.
On this occasion there will bc no manoeurering,
no threats, no intimidation, no electioneering.
The negroes have the whole thing emphatically
to themselves. Their candidates, seven 10 num-
b:r, three of whom, we understand, arc whitc men
living in Graaitcvlle, have no opponents. No
white man will approach the polls; The blacks,
upon whose !isou's tho cmissarie: Of Rndicalism
seem to hold 4 fearful bill OF sale, will have two
days Of uninterrupted and unalloyed glory.
Another scene to excite still further the disgust,
the ridicule, the Indignation, Of tho awakening
ucope of the North and West
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20

THE EMIGRANrs TO LiBERIA.-A number
of freedmen, with their families, who have
made arrangements to sail in the GOlconda
have already arrived here. The larger mum
ber came from Georgia. We learn from the
Agent, Mr.. Coppinger, that the GOlcOnda, on
her arrival, will not come up to tie wharf,
but will drop anchor and receive her passen-
gers in the roads. This course has been
adopted for the purpose Of expedting the YES.
sci. The Columbus (Ga.) Inquirer, of the
18th instant, says:
Cutie crowd of negroes went off from this
city by yesterdays Macon train, bound for
Charleston and therce to Liberia. They were
collected by the beating of drum, and ap-
peared to be about two hundred in number.
We understand that many mo.e want to go,
hut have to wait for the next vessel.
Our other Georgia exchanges also chroni-
cls the passage through the towns of parties
of freedmen bound to Charleston for Liberia.
M at of these have been induced to emigrate
from the glowing accounts sent home by their
friends Who had preceded then's-Charleston
Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20
Our OLD SnoH-FRlg.D, APEL.

In these melanch " days when whitc people,
on account of the poverty, can no longer
ride, Boots and Shoe. are moro than ever an in
cxorablo necessity. And when people SO from
the country now to Augusta, ono of their first
shopping expeditions is in quest Of Boots, Shoes,
Brogans, Ovcrshoes, or something in that limo.
Well, if they will push their explorations as far
up aa the Planters Hotel they will find there
(richt under the Hotel, next door to the sweep
ngly-popular new Millinery Store of Davis &
COY Dealer in Shoes we'll and fayorably known
in Edgehcld, Mr.. ]. W. ArnL. Ills chop i, cle-
gantly arranged his Boots, Shoes, Caters, Slip
pcrs, Gsitcrs, &c, arc all of tho most fashionable
and durable kind. lie is always especially pleased
to sec his old friends from Edgcfcld. Read his
advertisement, and do not forget him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20
From Baltimore.
BALTIMORE. November

OALtlMoEEj ANo'euuoSi A1'
At about u O'Clock to-day as L. a. Pol
lard, tie historian OF Ice and his L'cuten-
aat-," was passing in frone of the MaiIby
House, he VAS approached by "a son and q
nephew of Henry A. Wise, named John aud
Dousllss. each OF wlon fred at Pollard, one
OF The balls passing through the right arm ol
Pollard, he having his wife on the lett hand
OF tie time. Pollard drew his pistol but was
unable to raise it on account Of his wound:
and the ball struck the pavement The ss
sailants came here this morning from Rich
mond to obtain satisfaction from Pollard Tor q
letter recestly published by the latter in re-
ply to letter Of Henry A. Wise on Polard's
History Of the War, and had previously de-
clared their intention to shoot him on sight!
Both are in custody, to await examination.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20

RETURN OF TIE WAyDEEERs.-The parti-
colorel bridal party, whose bliss was sudden
~ nipped in tue bud by their arrest in Will
mington arrived il this city yesterday The
woman was apparently indifferent, but her
sooty companion seemed to think it an excel
lent joke. officer Gray, OF the Detective
force, went to Wilmington for the lovers, and
brought them aud their plumber back to their
old home. From the quantity of baggage
the pair had taken, it was evidently their III
tention to forsake the Sunny South and
yisit some cline where miscegenation was
tolerated.
All or most of the property has been reeov
cred, and tue guilty parties only await the
action of the injured husband.
The Wilmington papers give detailed &C
count of their arrest in that city, and describe
the woman as fine looking, but desperately
enamored of her swarthy Lothario. 1t is th'
first instance OF the kind, we believe, that ha'
occurred in this city, and the best punishment
that could be inflicted would be to compe
the raraways to marry.-Charleston News
18th.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20

How THE MONEY GoEs.-The Deputy
United States Collector, at Griffin, sent of
ono day last week, over $l7, ,OOO-the proceeds
of portion Of the United States taxes colltc'
ted for the month Of October.
An impoverished, thinly settled community,
in debt up to their eyes, negroes controlling
elections, white folks denied uny rig hts which
the negroes and military are bound to res
pect, and paying more than $780, 600 per month
United States taxes. Who wouldn't be
weuns 2n Who isn't glad he don't live in
Ireland or Poland ?-Griftin Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20

A PRAIRIE FlRE.-The Cincinnati Times
of the Sth, says:
We learn that as the train on the o. & NJ
Railroad was approaching Vincennes, Ind,
from the west, it was discovered that the
prairie west Of the Wabash river, in Lawrence
county, ILL.,, was on fre-the whole country
for twenty-five miles beng completely ensel Sa
were being consumed, and it is highly proba-
bic that not all the people living in the vicn,
ity escaped. At one point the train ran
through q body of fire, butwith such sSifincss
that the cars, and all inside, escaped uninjur-
ed. The trestle work over the Wabash bot
tom, five miles west Of Vincennes, which IS
nearly Of mile long, was envelo9ped In
flames, SO that the Passengers and baggage
were transferred to me side, AID the Western
train returned to this city.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20
Still Further Augusta Advertisements.

Tug EVER HONEST AND RELIABLE VAN WINKLE
Mr.. ]. A. VAN WIsKLE, under the Central Ho,
tel, IS one of the Oldest and most dignifed Mer,
chants in Augusta. lie make Gentlemens' Cloth
ing to order, and sells Beautiful Suits of all
grades, and Beautiful Woolcn Goods, at surpri.
singly low prices. He has 1ourishcd in his pres
sent line of business for long term of years
and his honesty, taste and experience arc now, a:
ever, sure guarantees of his determination tD
please. Beside, Cloths and Rcady-M Made Cloth
ing, he has always on hand the most perfect u.s.
sortmont of Shirts, Crayats, Collars, Handker-
chiefs, Undcrclothing, Socks, Toilet Articles, &c.
&C., &C. Let Edgeheld never fail to give VAS
W1SKLE n Gala money carrying and money
leaving call.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20


LIZ A, predicted, ns soon as tho Southern
States were tcrritorialzcd, varmints nro begin
ming to make their appearance. Tho Anderson
InteHigencer states that largo female catamount
WAS killed near that town, by citizen, few
days ago. Another escaped-supposcd to bo tho
male.
ns- Tho vicksburg (Miss.) Republican advO-
catos tho disfranchiscment of those who did not
vote on the Convention question.
nS- Gov. Orr and Gen. Cnnby have boon in
conference on tho subject Of future taxation and
appropriations in the State. 1t is understood
that material changes will bo mndc, which, while
developing the resources of tho State, will lessen
the burden upon the people.
E8- Tho Democratic majority in Now York is
10000, end iB Maryland 4l,ao0.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20
7'crnl.-Cdsh IN Adral
For tho Advertiser


Mn. EDITOR: In order to show some of the diff
ieultes with which foreigners meet in the pro
nunciation OF our language, send you the fol
owing play upon the English word o-u-g-h il
Tho form Of an advertisement. The words itali
Used give tn. varied pronunciation.
Mr STRAY MuLE!~a@
strayed or stolen from this borough
A little mule Of breeding thorough,
An ugly beast without dcmurr",-
Of color dark and coating rough,
OF action dull-hu hide is Ough,-
But mndo of mos, enduring s..S.
Though raised on grass and tender boush,
Was strong enough to pull the plough,
At least rs fast as OK or cop.
IIo had some wounds upon his houghs
Caused by hard blows or cruel knocks.
IIo was quite low in flesh, although
He daily ate his peck of dough,
And often stenr.! Snen told to go.
From gnawing much his rack and trough
He had n rather hacking cough
Some time before he scampered of.
If you hayc seen him-.hat's enough,
lie was not worth n pinch Of snuff.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20

The CoTroS TAx.-The Euiaula Nepd
learns FROM prominent fellow-citizen, Col
Z. S. Shorter, who has been in correspondence
with Senator Henry Wilson, of Massachusetts,
in reference to repeating the tax on cur great
Southern staple, that he has received letters
from the Senator, and also from Mr.. Coiiax
the Speaker of the House Of Representatives
announcing themselves in favor Of prompt
repeal OF he tax oftwo and a half cents per
mound Oh cotton, and making the repeating
law retroacting in its operations, so 1t will &c
back to the first of last September.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20

Ey" The Columbia ana Augusta Railroad bridge
over tho COngareo river was crossed by trains for
the first time on the 10th. The Directors Of the
road, with many citizens, crossing on the first
train. The bridge is Il handsome iron structure
Of the Fink pattern, entire length l,O4O feet
This road, when completed, will be on tho great
through line from North to South, and will
shorten the distance between Columbia and Angus
ia over 60 miles. Track laying is being pushed
forward.
a,s,> In Alabama Gen. Swayno has issued an
order, giving freedmen lien on crops for their
wages. This lien is to be subordinate to prior liens
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20
From Charlie ston.

CHARLESTON, November Is, p. m.-By or
der of Gen. Candy all Sheriffs are to make
returns to him of delinquent tax payers, and
post commandants are authorized to require
the services of citizens for the necessary re
pairing Of public highways.
Instructions are being issued as to the man
ner of conducting the elections.
Gov. Orr is here consulting with Gen. Can
By in relation to new State tax lew and the
approaching election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20
Col. Cary w. Styles.

This popular and versatile gentleman, who once
lived among us-and loved and "as loved-and
who for several years past has found his residence
in South Western Georgia, has latcly become the
proprietor and editor of tho Albany Tri-wcckly
Ne,cs-a paper which he is making decidedly
vigorous and useful, spicy and entertaining. II
is hardly necessary to soy that, US regards poll
tics, Col. STYLES is trenchantly Southern and
anti-Rsdical. We remember him we'll in the gay
days of EdgeGeld Amateur Theatricals-a long
time ago!-and send him now our bOst wishes
md friepdliest greetings.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20

A NEGRO HUxc.-Thc negro man who was
uader sentence Of death for killing his fellow
man, in the ncighborhood of Adairsville, in
this county, and who was sentenced to have
been hung sorie two or three months ago.
but was respitcd twice by Gen. Pope, during
which time he escaped jail, and was subse
quenlly re arrested, suffered the extreme per-
atty of the law, in this place, by hanging, on
last Friday. The way Of the t-ausgrcSsor is
bard.-Cartersville Express.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20

were announced, white man of Montgomery
named Wagnon, poor, old, debiltated man
with large family; another white man of
North Alabama named Manning, cripple,
and slick, fat, ab!e-bodiea negro Of Mont
gomery named Craig, who keeps drinking
shop for dissipated negroes. The Conver-
ton elected Craig. In the words of Bustecd
-"God sa7e the Republc!'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20
Tremendous Excitement at Richard.
SOMYillc.

At old Richnrdsonvillo in our District Not n
dangerous political excitement nor thrilling
tragic excitement but harmless and profitable
excitement over the Newest, Cheapest, Most
Fashionable, Most Beautiful, Most Useful, Most
Varied Good. THAT wero ever seen. See the ad-
vcr.isemcnt in another column, headed Cheaper
than the Cheapest" And, truly, we need say no
moro for Messrs. RoArH S CO. evidently know
how to speak we'll and wisely for themselves. We
charge you not to be guilty of the folly of neg
lecting to peruse the Attractive and Comprehen-
,ire Advertisement of W. F. RoArn Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20
HIGH IN PoruLAn FAVOR FOR TwESrY-Tw


1EAR5.
The old and famous Gun, Pistol, and Cutlery
Store of r. H. RoDGeRs, 245 Broad Street, Au-
gusa See the advertisement in another column,
with the caption, Established in 1915" E. Il.
RODGERS has always kept, and still keeps, on
hand, Firearms, Cutlery, &C., of tho latest and
finest description. In his establishment can be
found Guns, Rifles and Pistols Of all kinds. He
has ut prcscut particularly fine assortment Of
Brccch- Leaders, and can fl out customer with
ANY Makers Pistol that he may see fit to call for.
The Cutlery branch of his business has always
received particular attention, and the workman
ship of the Best Manufacturers can always be o6;
tanned from him. His reputation, two, as a Re-
paircr of Guns, Pistols &C., is deserycdly high
We advise our friends, needing articles in Mr..
RoDGEns' line, to give him call by nll means
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20
A Success from the jump.

The new Columbia paper, the Chronicle. 1t is
very decidedly good pnpor, and has already
taken high stand. Lately, it has begun the
issue of tri-wcckly edition, ut four dollars per
annum, or two dollars for six months. Subscrip-
tions forwarded by mail or B1prcss will receive
prompt attention. Address " Chronicle Publish
inp Compaoy Columbia S. c."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20
From Richmond,

R1cumoND. November Is, p. Mo busi-
ness being before the United States Circuit
Cour; to day, it adjourned till the 25tb, when
Mr.. Davis trial will be commenced. Chief
Justice Chase leaves for Washington to-mor-
row. Tonight he will be present at the open.
ing of the African high school. 1t is well
understood he will not be present d: MIR. Da-
vis' trial.
The Conservatives are holding ward meet
ings tonight to appoint delegates 10 State
Convention.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20

MORE REMovAI.sBY THEMILITARY.-A pri-
vate letter from Jones County, in this State
brings intelligence that the entire corps oil
civil officers for that County have been re
moved by military authorities, and the ap'
pointees are either Northern men or deser-
ters from the Confederate armies, No cause
is piycn for the removal.-Charlotte News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20
Wanted A Situation as Teacher, /,

Ia another columr will be found an advertise
ment with the above caption. We bsspcnh for it
special attention. A, to the gentleman thus ad-
vcrtisng, VIC can affirm, of our own knowledge,
that he is no adventurcr from Northern climes'
but bona fdc Virginia gentleman, and one OF
high standing:-a son-in-laH of Mr. NJ. A. RAN
SON, of the vicinity of Hamburg, go we'll and
widely known among our people.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20
The Marion Crescent.

Our esteemed contemporary, above named, has
entered upon its third volume, and announces
that it begins its journey into the hard times of
the coming year with considerable courage and
confidence. We congratulate the Crescent, and
| v;sb n unll
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20

gsg- The Democrats have gained $500 in Min
ncssota, while negro suffrage, which was voted on
last year as well us this, has gained fvo hundred
votes.
no Tho official vote of Georgia is declared MS
follows: Registered voters numbered 1851;
voto cast, 1O6,41O; for convention, IO2, 2,2SS
against convention, 4,lH; majority for convon-
ton, 9s,156; number of whites voting for oonysn-
Aug about $500.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-11-20
Wanted,
A SITUATION AS TEACHER.

"A 81 IA AEIVN 11i5 N4AOHH H1Hs'
YHylIE Subscriber, who has had eight years e1-
4. pcricnco in his profession, as Principal OF
Academies. and is at present Principal of Mon
rcal Academy in Nelson Co., Va, desires to re-
move South on account Of the health of his iam-
ly, and will accept situation either in Male or
Female College or Academy, or in Private
School that will yield him support, any where
in Georgia or South Carolina.
He touches, besides tho English branches and
Mathematics, tho Latin, Greek, French and
Spanish Languages, and will give satisfactory
testimonials of his competency, success AID pup
E.E JEFFERSON,
Montreal,
Jefferson Co., Va.
Nov I'm AZ