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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
DEATH Of q yenerable lady.

On Sunday last, in the Baptist Church Of this
place, were performed the funeral rites over the
remains OF Mrs. FRANCES A. HARRISON, reliet o.
the late Capt. JOHN HARRISON, who departed this
life on Saturday morning tho S0th ult., at the
residence of D. R. DURrson, Esq. In our COM
munity, and throughout wide vicinity, this ven-
cradle lady was we'll known, much beloved, and
universally horored. Through all the long years
of sickness and suffering, (Which gained for her
the sympathy Of every feeling heart,) faith, hope
and patience strove to see which could express
her gOodliest. She died surrounded With the
ministrations of love-. honor aud obedience; and
may the remembrance of tho virtue and piety
which adorned her life survive her through many
generations.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

Mark Foreman, negro highwayman, charg.
ed with strangling ID robbing Miss Anne Bal
lance and Miss Love Jarvis, near Norfolk, Va,
last summer, has been sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary for eighteen years. We learn from
the Journal that the occurrence took place in
broad daylight, on the road leading to Ferry
Point, and but few miles from Norfolk. The
ladies were taken from the buggy in which
they were seated, strangled, and, after being
robbed were thrown into the road side ditch.
The circumstance raised storm Of excite
ment at the time, and the perpetrator was
speedily apprehended. Eleven of the jury
that tried him were for hanging, and one for
eighteen years imprisonment in the peuiten-
tiary. Finally, the latter was agreed upon
as his sentence, and so returned to the court
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positively, in many localities refuse to work,
will make no contracts with the planters, full
~ expecting the division of lands so long pro-
missed them by the Radical leaders. Bands
of from three to fifty are roaming through Mis-
sissippi in every direction, a terror and nui-
sance, not only to the planter, but to the in
dusirious of their own color. How long this
state of affairs can continue without scenes of
riot and bioodshed depends entirely upon the
forbearauce of he white man. A spark may
irnitethe train which will redden the horizon
with the blaze of burning houses. and initiate
conflict between the races bloody and re-
morseless.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
Do You Wish to Shoe Yourself,

If so, take our word for it that you cannot
possibly do better than by repairing at once to
The Georgia Shoe Store" in Augusta. The
proprietor Of this sterling establishment is Mr..
JOHN c. MOORE, true blue Georgia man, one
who has acquired vas. experience in Shoe Busi-
ness, as salesman in the famous old house of Con-
LEY FORCE. Read Mr.. MooRE's card, headed
"The Georgia Shoe storc," and give both him
and his store trial. you will find beyond porad-
venture that both will come up to the mark Of
your most e1acting demands-as regards courtesy,
fairness, goods, or prices. No. 2l0, Broad Street.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
The Trial of E1.Presidept Davis.


Mr.. Evarts, for the. Government, said the
intention of the Government was to try the
Davis case some day this term. One consde'
ration in fixing the day was the time when
Chase would attend here, and the Govern
ment proposed to name day after the ad-
journment of the Supreme Court for this trial,
when Chase could sit with Underwood.
Evarts suggested the fourth Wednesday in
March.
O'Connor said the personal convenience OF
Mr. Davis would have been promoted if that
had taken place in May last, and it would be
very convenient now, but his counsel would
agree to the proposition of Evarts. He
thought the presence of Chase would be bene-
fclal, not alone to the interests of the accused,
but to all interests.
Judge Underwood said the arrangement
proposed by the Government was agreeable to
the court, and particularly, because the. court
earnestly desired that Judge Chase should sit
upon the case. 1t was Que to the defendant
that two judges should sit in the case, in or
der that an appeal might be taken on disputed
questions. and the case carried up by defen-
dant to higher court.
lue JuuSo dStoco w La VIC ~Vta VI rAetSA-
for the trial, and, on application Of Mr.. o Con
or, to extend Mr.. Davis bail bond until that
time; and further agreed, if Judge Chase
could not preside then, to extend the leave Of
absence until the term following.
The order of extension of leave Of absence
for Mr.. Davis, and fixing the 22d Of March
for his trial, was entered, by order of the
Judge, and Mr.. Davis trial ended for this
term.
Mr.. Davis did not appear in court.
Three witnesses, who appeared in court,
ex-Secretary Seddon, ex-Gov. Letcher and
Gen. Wickham, were recognized to appear at
the next trial. 4.
Seddon, Letcher aud several other witnesse.
for the Government were before the.grand
jury to-day, which shows that Mr.. Davis will
be tried on new indictment at the term in
March.
Mr.. Davis will remain here several days
He will not spend the winter in Canada.
Gen. Lee gpes on Thursday to Petersburg
to attend marriage Of his son, W. d. F,
Lee.
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AND cHEATHAM & BRO. have in Store,
and are daily receiving, EVERYTHING calcu-
lated to add comfort and good cheer to the holi-
day festivals. Our Stock consists in part Of
Fine TABLE and DOMESTIC WINES,
superior CHAMPAGNES,
Best BRANDIES and WHISTLES,
Branded FRUITS,
PICKLES md PRESERVES,
Worcestershire and Pepper SAUCES,
OYSTERS, LoBSTERS, sARDINEs,
CONFECTI0NERIES Of every variety,
RATSINS, FIGS, CURRANTS,
ALMONDS and NUTS of all kinds,
BUTTER, CHEESE, MACCAR0NI,
Soda, Butter and Boston CRACKERS,
SPICES, Cooking Extracts, &C., &c.
All at the lowest prices.
CHEATHAM & BRO.
Dec 4 If 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
Still Very Uncertain.

For moro than a week past, She impression has
prevailed very widely that the Reconstruction
Convention would be defeated in South Carolina,
owing to the lack Of reqaisite majority of regis
tered voters. And South Caroliuians have been
naturally quite clated at tho idea of their Stale
piercing the filthy bubble of Radical Reconstruc-
ton. But this defeat, so far as We can learn, is
not yet certain. And, until the official count
shall have definitely settled the question, We will
say nothing further concerning it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
Executive Board Of the Edgedeld
Association,

The Board will hold its ncxt mseting at Red
Bank Church, on Saturday, before the 5th Sab
bath in December.
1t is very desirable to have Union Meeting
of the Churches and Sabbath Schools in er.n
Division of tho Association. Such q meeting will
be held at Red Bank, i'll Tie Sd Division, and at
Mt Lebanon, in tho 4th Division.
Brethren Mealing, Getzen and Swearengin will
represent the Board at Mt. Lebanon.
Will Brethren Brunson, B. NJ. Talber, L. Gull
breath, E. Devore and J: H. Widcman meet ut
Bethany on Saturday before the 5th Sabbath, and
organize similar meeting in the 1st Divi,ion1
L. R. GWaLTNEY;
Chairman of the Board.
Dec St 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

Gin HOUSE, BURNr.-We regret to learn
that Mr. r. A. McComb had his Clubhouse
aud twenty bales of cotton destroyed by FIRE,
at his plantation near this city, on Friday
last How the fire originated is unknown
Fed. Urion, Goth.
AyorHER.-The gin.house Of Mr.. Peter
Walton, of this country, was entirely detroy-
ed by FIRE on Tuesday last. We learn that
about twenty bales of cotton wee in the
house at the time, a.. of which were lost
Madison News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
CONSERVATIVES Convention in Georgia.

Conservative Convention in Georgia.
A Conservative Convention is to be held in
Georgia, assembling in Macon on Thursday, the
5th inst. At large and enthusiastic meeting of
the Conservative party in Augusta, on the night
of the 9th ult., il was unanimously adopted that
the South can and will accept nothing less than
1st. Universal amnesty.
2nd. Impartial suffrage. predicated on such
qualifications as will put the government in the
hands of the intelligent, and of those who have
property to be taxed.
Sd. The repeal of all test oaths as "a qualifca-
ton for Office.
The following, prominent gentlemen were ap-
pointed to represent Richmond County in the said
Convention
"Hon. H. V. Johnson, General A. R. Wright,
Col. L. D. Lallerstedt, Capt. J. H. Evans, Joseph
Ganahl, Esq, A. c. Walker, Esq., j. R. Randall,
ESQ.,, DR.. W. II. Tutt, John D. Butt, Henry Myers,
L. H. Rogers, S. D. Heard, Geo. T. Barnes, Esq,
DR.. T. B. Phinizy, Jas. A. Gray, Geo. 7. Jackson,
Jas. W. Walker, R. ]. Harris, DR.. W. s. Jones,
Porter Fleming, W. II. Howard, VIM. CraigJ j.
W. Bessman, and Judge Jas. T. Boutwell,.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
HYMENEAL.

MARRIED, on the 10th Nov, at the residence Of
Mrs. NJ. Lott, hy Rev. P. L. Hermon, Mr.. CHAS.
SWEARINGRN and Miss LAURA LOTT, all
Of Edge eld.
MARRIED, on the 21st of Nov, by Rev. ]. ?.
Mealing, q. the residence of Mrs. Thos. W. Ian <.
ham, Mr.. EDDIE MILLER and Miss FANNIE
LANHAM, all of this District
MARRIED, on the 2sth Of Nov, by the same, at
residence Of Mrs. W. E. Middleton, Mr.. THOMAS
WILLIAMS, formerly of Kentucky, and Miss
JAMIE. MIDDLETON, of this District.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
Washington Gossip.

WASHINGTON, November 90, p. ma count
shows thirty majority against the majority re-
port An impression prevails that Wilson's
report will be adopted. THERE'S strong dis
position on the part of the Democrats to de-
bate the matter in order to ventilate the claim.
cd absurdities of both Boutwel's and Wilson's
reports.
The Senate rejected Stllwcll, Of Indiana
as Minister to Venezuela.
Mrs. Cobb has made an interesting and
touching statement, claiming that she has
been forced before the public by detective Ba
ker most iniuriously. Sue never was at The
Kirkwood House, and never knew Mr.. John
son until President, when she was presented
BY Senator's Wade and Chandler. She is in
destitute circumstances.
Dunbar, before the Senate, under arrest
for contempt, testified to-day. If his testi
pnony is believed, high Treasury officials are
awkwardy situated.
A petition from Massachusetts, was presen-
ted. praying fol equal male and female suffrage
in tic district.
In the Senate, a resolution returning thanks
to Generals Sheridan, Sickles, Pope, and
Scho6eld was introduced and referred.
The Committee of Ways apl Means have
agreed unanimously to report Bill for the
repeal of the cotton tax.
Resolutions have passed the Tennessee Leg
ialature instructing the Congressional delega-
ton to sustain impeachment and copfiscation.
General Grant has issued the following or
der: All volunteer officers now retained in
service will be mustered out, to take effect
January lst. 1868, except the Commissioner
aud the Disbarsing Officer Of the Bureau Of
Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands"
By command of GENERAL GRANT.
Z. D. TOWNSEND, A. A. G.
A Joint meeting Of Democrats and Repub-
licans has been called at Faneuil Hail. Boston,
opposing impeachment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
State of South Carolina,
EDGEFlELD DISTRICT,

IN ORDINARY.
DY W. F. DURIsoE, Esqr., Ordinary of Edge
Id field District
Whereas, A. Jones has applied to me for
Letters Of administration, with the will annexed,
on all and singular the goods and chattels, rights
and credits of John NJ. Jones, lato of the
District aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me, at our
next Ordinary's Court for tho ssid District, to be
holden at Edgc6eld G. H., on the 10th day Of
Dec. inst, to show cause, If any, why tho
said administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this I'd day Of
Dec. In the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and sixty-seven aud in the ninety-6rst
year of American Independence.
WE. DURfs0E, 0.E.D.
peoS 81 40
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The Aiken Press.

Mr.. II. W. Ravencl has retired from the Aiken
Press. In the issue of the 2ls, We find the fol-
lowing card from Mr.. R:
"Having been connected with the Press during
the first three months of its publication, it is
proper that should announce my withdrawal.
Since the suspension of the paper in October,
over which I had NO control, acting only as Ed-
tor at tho request of the proprietor, new arrange
ments have been effected, by which it will be con-
tinued, and trust, permanently established"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
Administrators Sale.

pIsY Virtue of m Order from W. F. Duri,oe,
D Ordinary, will proceed to sell at the1ate
residence of Mrs. NANCY TALLEY, decd, on
THURSDAY, the 10th day cf December, all tho
Personal Estate of said deceased, consisting of
THREE MULES,
CATTLE AND HOGS,
CORN, FODDER, OATS,
WAGON AND CARRIAGE,
FARMING IMPLEMENTS,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
KITCHEN UTENSILS, &c.
.g Terms, Cash in Gold.
ARTEMUS H0LsoN, Ad'or.
Dec 3 3tz 49
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
The Trial of ofEx.President Davis Again
POstpOned

The Hon. Jefferson Davis reached Richmond
from Canada, on the 22nd of last month, and ex-
pected to cnter upon his trial on Monday the 25h.
But owing to tho non-arrval Of Chief Justice
Chase, the District Court did not convene until
Tuesday the 26th. Judge Undcrwood-of infa-
nous reputation-presided. Itwas expected that
the case Of Mr.. Davis would be called Immediate
ly upon the arrival Of Chief Justice Chase. But
the Chief Justice not arriving, the trial has been
postponed until the 22nd day of March next.
Dir. Davis is in Baltimore, where it is said he
will spend some time before returning to Canada.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
COMMERCIAL.
AUGUSTA, Nov 80.

GOLD-Broksrs are buying ut 1s9 and selling
at 140.
COTTON-The market opened quiet to-day,
with fair demand on basis of lif cents for
New York MiddIing, and closed quiet with light
offerings. Total sales of tho day 629 bales and
receipts $50 bales.
wHEAT-Red at 50 0O@2 70, White at So 90
@3l5.
BACON.-Shoulders Is, B. B. Sides II cents,
C. r. Sides III, C. Side, Isl cents, and can
yas.ed Hams ?S@25c.
CORN.-$l 20@1 25.
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Strayed,

TNROM the Plantation on which I am living,
II six miles West of Edgefold G. A., about
the 18th November, Pale sorrel MARE MULE,
might be called by some a Light Bay,-of me-
dunn size, in good condition, or years old,
shoulder, raane and tail lately trimmed. quick
moving in harness or under saddle Said Mulo
was formerly owned by q Mr.. White who lives
near IAbbeyille C. II. When last heard from she
was going in that direction.
will pay liberal reward for the recovery Of
said Mule. ANY information thankfully received.
Address R. G.. LANHAM,
Edgefeld, s. G.
Dec 3 St@ ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

@r Mrs. Howell, Mr.. Davis mother-in-law,
died at Montreal on tho 26th. The deceased lady
was native Of Georgia, and about si1ty-fve
years of ago. She married son of Gen. Howell,
of New Jersey, of revolutionary fame, by whom
she had several children; ono of whOm-Farina
8QNsgl-is the wife Of Ms Davis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

GoNE TO HoNDuRAs.-Mr. Thos. A. Pack
and family, Messrs Samuel, John, Henry and
r ,eharl furman, (sons Of Rev. DIR. Richard
Furman, pastor Of the Baptist Church heret
and Mr.. Jas. G. Tisdale, son OF Alr. Muniord
I'isdale, left Sumter few days since for Hon
duras. They were accompanied, we learn, BY
Dr. John Furman, who went 10 inspect the
country.-Samtsr Watchusn So,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
RATES OF ADV ERTIsnNG.
PAYABLE ADVANCE.

Advertisements viii he inserted at the rate Of
ONE DOLLAR and FIFTY CENTS per Square
90 Minon lines or less) for tae first insertion,
aad ONE DOLLAR for each subsequent insertion.
GSJ- liberal discount will bo made to these
wishing to advertise by tho year.
Announcing Candidates $500, in advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
RELIGIOUS Notice.

The Union Meeting for the Third Division of
tho Edrefcld Association will be held with the
Church at Red Bank, commencing on Saturday
before the fifth Sunday in December.
w. A. GAINES, ssc'ry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

ARRIVAL OF CONVERSIONS negroes, re-
Gently convicted in Edge6eld District of as
sau!t upon white woman, and sentenced to
nine years imprisonment at hard labour, ar
rived here yesterday, under guard, on the
South Carolina Railroa3.-Charleston Mer-
curry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
Administrators Sale.


HDY Virtue Of an Order from W. F. Durisoe,
Id Ordinary, we will sell at the late residence
of WADE HGLSTEIN, decd, on THURSDAY,
the 10Th day Of December next all the Personal
Estate OF said deceased, viz,
TEN HEAD OF MULES AND HORSES,
CATTLE, HOGS,
- COTTON, CORN, FODDER,
PEAS, SHUcKS,
TWO WAGONS, ONE BUGGY,
PLANTATION AND BLACKSMITH TOOLS,
GIN HEAD AND THRASHER,
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE,
&C., &C., &c.
Terms Cash. No property delivered until paid
for. M. N. H0LSTEIN, Ad,ors
L. w. YOUNGBL0oD, Au '''
Dec st 49
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
T HE ADVERTISER
JAMES r. BACON, EDITOR.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, 1867.
Our Club Rates.
We are now furnishing the ADVERTISER to

We are now furnishing the ADVERTISER to
Clubs ut the following very low ratea:
Two Copies one Year, $3.50.
Five Copies one Year, 1850.
Ten Copies one Year, 22.50.
Twenty Copies one Year, 1000.
No Clubs received for % less period than one
year,-and in all cases the Cash will be required
in advance. The names Of tho entire Club must
be sent at one time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

~ Illinois is jubilant at having produced an
excellent cotton crop this year. There were 5000
bales raised in one county alone. The Illinois
cotton region is in the Southern part of the State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
Acknowledgement.

Our friend ROBERT B. HUGHES, Esq, will
please accept our kindest thanks for that timely
batch of late papers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
TREMENDOUS ..J1
REDUCTION I'm PRICES |

AN ORDER to reduce our large Stock of FALL
and WINTER GOODS, GROCERIES, &C., We
have marked them down to the VERY LOWEST
FIGURES; and are now Offering GREATBAR-
GAINS to all who favor rs with their trade.
@Give us q call if you want Good Goods
and at the Very Cheapest Figures.
C. A.. CHEATHAM Il BRO.
Dec3 If 49
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04

e-The negro John Driver, who Was charged
with killing Mr.. Price, of this District, some
time since, dicd in the Augusta Jail on Monday
of last week.
m-In the U. S. District Court, in session in
Savannah, the Grand Jury returned on Friday
last, true bill against Foster Bodgett, on an in
dictment for perjury.
meThe New York Times acknowledges the
disastrous effect Of ignorant suffrage in the South,
and says that if an educational qualification had
been required of the Convention Delegates, "the
Constitutions 4emanating from them would be
moro likely to command respect and to be res
pectable."
ns-A squad of regulators in Henry county,
Kentucky, on Monday night, burned the cabins
of tho negro laborcrs on the Louisville and Lex
ington Railroad, and threatened to burn the con-
tractors house. Fifty shots wore fred and ono
negro IVES vouadsd. J
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
Administrators Sale.

Administrators Sale.
Dy Virtue of an Order from W. F. Durisoe,
d Esq Ordinary for Edgefeld District, will
proceed to sell on WEDNESDAY, the 1lth day
of December 1867, at the late residence of JAS.
McCARTY, decd, the balance Of the personal
Estate of said deceased, consisting of
A SMALL LOT OF COTTON, CORN AND
FODDER.
Tcrm:, Cash in Gold.
B-At:: the same tim, and place, will be
RENTED 10 tho highest bidder the REAL ES-
TATE Of suid deceased for the year lSGS. Theso
Lands are situated ON the Ridge Road, are IN
high state Of cultivation, and will be Rented in
several Tracts.
Terms of Rent made known on day of Renting
D. P. La GR0NE, AdOr.
Dec 2t 40
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REPORT OF THE TREASURER LOWE.
BATTALION l0rH REGIMENT.

REPORT OF THE TREASURER LOWER
BATTALION 10TH REGIMENT.
1855. DIR.
Received of B. T. Minis, Treasurer General
Board, $I,540,O0
Reed. Of T. Edwards for
stray Sheep, 100
of Lark Warren for
stray Cow, 500
of T. J. Watson for
stray Sheep, $50
s1,55o,5o
Less by comm'ns at 2 pr ct. BIOL
Whole amount Of funds, $1,51e,49
CR.
Paid B. Peterson for Bridge $s74,40
" Wilson Abney for Bridge, 1850
A. S. Dozier for Bridge, $4,000
E. B. Forest for Bridge $500 :
James Holland for Bridge, 5000
B. corley for Bridge, 14,0o
pa, I" Clerks fees for year, 1900
-, $1,4SS,4o
Add Commissions at per cent, z - 2a,7s-
Whole amount paid out, Sl,5lS,l6
Cash in hands of Treasurer, 1,33
sl,510,4s
M. M. PADdETT, Treas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
Extra Session of the Court of Common

Extra Session OF the court OF common
Pleas.
On Tuesday the Goth ult, an order was rsad
by the Court of Appeals, now in session in Co.
lumbia, for holding extra courts in the following
Districts, to wit: Edgefeld, Barnwell, Beaufort,
Collcton and Orangoburg. The extra session for
Edge6eld District will commence on the second
Monday in January next and continue for ono
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
From Charleston.

CHARLESTON, November 2S.-Brcmen bark
Gauss arrived to-day with l52 immigrants,
under the auspices Of the State Immigration
Board. They were warmly welcomed by their
friends and :hc citizens generally. Only one
death occurred during the passage.
Business was entirely suspended to-day, and
thanksgiving generally observed.
CHARLESTON, November 90, noon.-At a
meeting Of Stockholders of the. Port Royal
Railroad, designed to connect Augusta with
Port ROYAL harbor. held on the 9th, Stephen
a. Millett of Beaufort, was elected President.
and r. E. Robbins, of Boston, with eleven
others, Directors. More than half the grad
ing is, already completed, and two thousand
hands will be put on the work Immediately
CnARLE,ToN, November 90, p. m.-Further
returns from the interior districts render it
almost certain that the Convention is defeat
ed, as the total vote pollcd falls short, by
many thousands, Of the requisite majority Of
the registered voters.
Immense deposits of valuable pho$phates,
said to be superior to Peruvian guano, aud OF
incalculabe value, have been discovered on
plantations hitherto considered Of little value,
stretching along the banks ofthc Ashley River,
few miles above this city. A Company
has been formed, backed by Northern capi-
talists, to utilize these deposits, which consist
of animal remrins forming thick substra-
tum ftr many miles. The subject excites
much ,alk here.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-04
INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.

The ADVERTISER is published regularly
every WEDNESDAY MORNING. at THREE DOL
LARS per anuun; ONE DOLLAR and FIFTY
CENTS, for Six Months; SEVENrY-FIFE
CENTS for Three Months,-al,cays IN adrdnce.
~" All papers discontinued at the expiration
o: the time fol which they have been psid.