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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-21
Children Gone.

Sometimes, when the day grows dusky,
And tho stars begin to come,
When the children, from their playing,
Come singing and laughing home,
think, with sudden sorrow,
AS they press through the open door,
OF the faces of the children
That we shall never sec any more.
Children in snow-white caskets,
Laid away to their rest,
Their still hands lying folded
Over their pulseless breast!
Children who came and tarrled
AS only it were for night,
And passed, at the break of the morning,
On journey for out of sight.
On long and lonely journey, 7
Where we could rot help or hold,
For we saw but the closing of eyelids,
The fading of locks of gold;
And knew how now was but silence
Where once had been prattle and song,
And only q chill and shadow
Where was sunshine the whole day long.
Away from our care and caresses,
"God knows where they are, we say,
And We know that we tarry behind them
Only little way;
For we, too, haste in our Journey
And we know it will not be long,
Till we come to the City Eternal,
The rest and the rapture Of song.
Yet oft, when the sun is setting
In unspeakable splendor of light
Or the day grows dim and dusky,
And the shadows strctch into the night.
When the children, tired with their playing,
Come in through the open door,
7 think of the dear, dear children,
Who never will come any more.
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Fred. Douglas on the situation.

The New York correspondent of the Louis,
vile Democrat gives the following account oi
an interview with Fred. Douglass on the SIT
uation. 1t will be seen that Fred. insists
upon share of the spoils for his ebony col
ored race, and we suspect that the Radicals
will vet have trouble with their new made
friends. The intelligent negroes already be.
gin to see through the guisc of pretended
friendship, with which the Radica!s have
sought to cover their intrigues with them for
their support in the approaching elections.
In several OF the Southern States, and par
tcuarly in Virginia, they are outspoken IN 7,
their demands for equal participation in all
tho offices. State and Federal. According to
The Radical dogma of equality, this demand
of the negroes is just and sensible. We are
at loss to perceive upon what grounds or or
pretext the Radical party can refuse to yield
To the negroes fair proportion of the spoiis.
We hope that the negroes will insist upon
their rights, and force their pretended friends
to acknowledge their claim, or failing in that
to expose their hypocrisy:
Somebody yesterday asked Fred Douglass
(blacl man) why he din't go down South
along with the rest Of the Republican orators,
to he D enlightan the minds Of the freedmen,
as to their political duties, etc.
"Becausc," said Fred. II want to train
alone want to wait until those mean whites
get though with their talk, and then will
begin. Inotice that in ell the speeches that
Wilson, Kelly, and the rest of tbcm have
been making to the coorcd folks at Rich
mond, Mobile, New Orleans and other places,
nothing is ever said about giving the coiored
men a Vice President of their own color.
But they've got to make tha. concession to
Us, and that is just what am going down
South to tell our folks to insist upon.
"Bui, Fred, do you think the Radical
| manasers will accede To that arrangement ?''
II bave no donbt OF it. sir; not all Wen
dell Phillips and Horace Greeley say they are
in favor Of it, and what they say has got to
be done. They are the men who run the Re
publican party along with old Ben. Butler,
and whoever would run with that party must
do what they say"
| "But, do you think, ifthey nominate Grant
for President, that Grant will consent to have
darkey on the game ticket as Vice?"
Don't think anything abontit, sir. Grant
only counts one. 1t is not for Grant, Oh spy
other man, to dictate to the people. We are
the people. Grant is but one of our servants,
sir If he dosen't like his company, let him
resign. Plenty of Others, sir, ready to take
his place plenty of others, sir"
"But, even if they nominate darkey for
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-21

vice-President, what good will that do you
or your race? ..i5.-... :,
Don't talk foolish, child, 1t will do q
heap of good In the first place, it will make az
colored man presiding officer of the Senate
and then, as the President may die, be may
be President of the United States. That's
my plan of reconstruction, sir I; and until it is
adopted and made successful, sir, the Union OF,
will never be restored, and the country WILL
never have peace"
There were other queries about to be sub
mitted to the distinguished man and brother,
but Just at this moment Reverend Doctor
Cheever came along, and aftec introducing
Fred. to blushing damsel (who was hanging
lovingly on his arm), the whole party van
ished in the direction of the ofhce OF tne
Anti-Slarery Standard.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-21
Trying to get Registered.
Tue POOR OLD SOLDIER.
ITO any tune that is Robinson crusoe.l

To any tune that is Robinson Crusoe.
followed the drum for three long years,
Frr thought that should do so,
And when the war Was over and done
was glad indeed that I knew so.
I came at once to New 0rlc'ns
To be q voter and so so,
To earn my honest pork ard bGanal
But found thatit would not 60 so.
CnoRus-Pnor oli soldier,
Poor old soldier, .
II ever list rs soldier again,
The devil will be my Sarjint.
Isallied to get myself registered,
With da k folks all in n row so,
Who gave each other their cent per cent"
Like Shakcspeares Jews who blow SO;
was told TO clear ny the rcgi4try man
ri "I,was .ut in the cold, and must stay so,"
Only colorcd gentlemen are the boys,
Get cut and don't you bray so.
Poor old soldier
Poor old soldier!
If ever list as soldier again,
The devil will be my Sarjint
really now feel in very tight place,
My way clearly cant sce 30
I'll look ut the matter. atsse fate IN the face'
Boz yo,,r piie ii ,rili not al,oeys be so.
IF really thought that it wouldn't end,
The melancholy fact would rue so,
I'd pack up my traps and shoulder my gun,
And 60 after Robinson Crusoe.
Poor old soldier!
Poor old soldier
II ever lis. us soldier again,
Ihe devil will be my Safjint.
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Moral SuaSion.
HEADQUARTERS, TulRDMlLlrArY DISTRICT,
Georgia, Alabama and Florida.l
ATLANTA. Ca, August IL, 1861.

HEADQUARTERS, lHIRDM1LlTAEY DISTRICT, !
Georgia, Alabama and Florida.l
ATLANTA, Ca, August l2: 1861. }
General Order No. 40.
I. The Commanding General has become
satisfied that the civil officers in this military
district are only observing his order prohbi-
ting them from " using any influence 10 deter
or dissuade the people from reconStsucting
the State governments under the recent acts
of Congress" so far as their own personal
conversation is concerned, and are at tic same
time, by their official patronage, supporting
and encouraging newspapers which are, almost
without exception, opposing reconstruction,
and obstruc,ing and embarrassing civil officers
appointed by the military district in The 2er-
formance of their duties by denuucia,;5n and
threats of future penalties for heiroliicia' acts
II. Such use of the patronage Of their
Offices is simply an evasion (perhaps urinten-
tionaD Of the provisions of the General Or
der above referred to, and is, ia fact, IN en-
ploymcnt Of the machinery of the provisional
State governments 10 defeat the execution Of
the reconstruction acts. liz r
III: II is therefore ordered, That all adyer-
tiscmenls OR otlcr official publications here
tosu-c or to be hereafter provided fos by
State OF municipal laws or ordinances. be
given by the proper civil officers whose duty
it is to have such publication to be made, to
such newspapers, and such only, as have not
opposed and do not oppose reconstruction un.
der the acts Of Congress, nor attempt to OBJ
strpct. in any manner the civil officers ap-
pointed by The military authorities in this
district in the. discharge of their duty by
threats of violence or prosecution or other
penalty as soon as the military. protection is
withdrawn for acts performed in their Official
capacity ;s s1.
Iv. All officers in this military district
and all officers of the Freedmen's Bureau,
and all Boards;of Registration, or other per-
sons in the employment OF the United States
under its military Jurisdiction, are directed to
give prompt attention to the enforcement OF
this order. and to make immediate report to
these Headquarters Of any civil officer who
violates its provisions.
By command of Bretet Major General Pope.
G. K, SANDERsoN,
Do TT T.c p
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Capt. ssd U. S. Inf. & A.A.A.G

AHARD YARN FROM A RELIGIoUs PAPER
Mr.. W. J. Mills writes to the New York Chris.
tian Advocate, from West Virginia (near Nor
gantown, probably as follows:
There is one man, by the name of Conway,
in Cheat Mountains, who has justlately heard
of the war He lives twenty miles from an
human habitation, and has not paid taxes for
years. He is contented to live with his wife,
ignorant even of the affairs Of his country,
and spends his days hunting and fishing. BE
said he had understood few years ago there
was q little fuss about something, but did not
suppose it had amounted to anything.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-21

GERR1T SM1rH.-Mr. Gerrit Smith, of
New York, lifelong abolitionist, in re-
cent letter expressed the following senti-
ment: sgs
"Great is my fear that this demanding Of
too much for the blacks, as conditions of re-
construction and terms of peace between The
North and South, will not only iDjuriously af.
feet their spirit and character but .ciu in tie
end lsdre them III possession Of less rights, less
property, less advantages than acould haze
been ctee5al1y conceded to more moderate de.
aaqnds for them"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-21
DENTISTRY

Ida I'll. PARKER respectfully announces
that he is we'll prepared to execute III 'no
manner and promptly all work in tn business
and a. greatly reduced figures.
Having acquainted himself with the late ines
Unable Improvements in the profession and Sc
cured 4 full stock of materials, &C., ne warrant
GOOD and satisfactory work to all who may desire
his services. 80,
Edgefeld, S. c., Aug.l l, ''i
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-21
Medical Gard.

nR. T. =. TEAGUE has moved to the b
4 Dwelling recently occupied by Mr.. j. r.
Hs may be found the Drug Store OF ;Sssae Lesgue
Carwlo during the day, and at his rcsiaeneT NieI
during the night, when not out on proiessiO'"'
Havinc bceu engaged in the practice Of Mcdi
cine in ;ss various branches for the last Thirteen
Years he feels that he does not arroga'c to l h,m
self undue merit when he solicits liberia! snare
Of patronage at the hands of this community,
Jan
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-21
Eor SheriN.

The Friends of Capt. A. P. WEST respectful
" announce him as o Candidate for Sheriil O'
Edgefsld atthe nextelection.
Nov7 'e
mWe have been authorized by the Friends
of Cant. H. BoULwARE to announce him a
Candidate for Sheriff of Edgefeld District at the
next election. ,e
Apr II te'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-21
WAGON and BLACKSMITH SHOPS,

Il HE Undersigned gives notice that he is now
prepared to have REPAIRED in n good and
workmanlike manner, WAGONS, CARRIAGES
BUGGTEs, and other Vehicles that may be
brought to his Shops, at fair and reasonable pri-
ces for Cash.
NEW WAGONS, CARTS and BUGGIEs will
also be put up in the best STYLE and on as reason
able terms rs can be afforded.
Having EFFICIENT and EXPERIENCED
woRKMEN in my Shops, and good supply OF
the BEST SEASONED TIMBER, no pains will
bs snared to give entire satisfaction to those who
may send their work to these Shops.
W. W. ADAMS,
Sept 20 If
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q. s, C.rt in Bankruptcy.

WILL in iition to my business as Attorney
a. Law. atte to the preparation of
CAFES IN BANKRUPTCY.
Maks ont Petitions, manage the Causes IN
court arattend to all other proceedings ne
cessary Procure final discharges for applicants.
will otld in person before the Register of the
81 D;sct, and give prompt attention to all
causs s,nfdcd to my care.
il. ADDISON,
rroRSEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN EQUITY
cce: Law Range, Edge6eld c. H., S. G.
dg13 3m 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-21

se How many young men are carried
awaT by a 6ne musical, charming voice.
pretty, light foot, reelng oal.r9Gm civ,
lazy, lounging, street;yarnlng nF.man ssl3, Guy
tor gaed, Hollow hearted, deceptive piano ior.e
pounder, aud regret their folly when, alas too
late,
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Tor 7 AA
Dec 6

n.s- We have been authorized by friends OF
Can't. STUART HARRISON to announce him
Candidate for reelection to the Office of Clerk OF
.ho Court Of Common Pleas for this District at
the next election.
April te
a~We have been authorized by the many
friends of Capt. L. YANCEf DEAN to an
nounce him Candidate for Clerk Of the Court
of Common Pleas for Edgefcld District at the
next election.
June 20 tie ~
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For Tax Collector.

The Many Friends of D. A. J. BELL Esq.,
.s.nectfnlly nominate him ss Candidate 10Y
Ia. Collector at the next election.
lS to 10
TEE many Friends of Capt. JAMES MITCH
ELL respectfully nominate him as Candidate
for TAX COLLECTOR at the next election.
SALUDA.
Dec tes oV
We have been requested by many friends o'
Mr.. JOHN A. BARKER to announce him Can
di5atc for Tax Collector of Edgefeld District at
the ensuing election.
Oct. 2, te'
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CARRIAGE MANDATORY
GO Smith { JeEiS2GGzz
EDGEFIELD. S. {


yUyuE Subscribers respectfully announce tina
thew arc now prepared to do all work in th'
COACH MAKING and REPAIRING BUSl
NESS that my be entrusted to them, in work
mlulike manncr, and with neatnessand dispatch
vsbove on hand few CARRIAGES AID su
,o-ior RITGGIES, of our own manufacture, which
Allkiads of REPAIRING done promptly an'
warranted to give satisfaction.
@Aswe sell ONLY FOR CASH, our price
or unusually reasonable. ALL ask is atrial.
SMITH & JONES.
Mari q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-21

1t is probable that the tide Of emigration
to America, which commenced to set in
strongly about 1925, was occasioned BY the
opening out OF the Northwestern States In
that year, and by the prospect afforded oi OBJ
tanning land in the country at exceedingly
low rates. The opportunity of settling them
selves in districts, where lands could be bad,
which they could cultivate with profit, and
where the reward of industry is consequently
certain, was irresistible. Throughout Europe,
passion 10 become the owner of land is uni
vcrsa, whilst the difficulty of gratifying it is
infinitely greater than with US, 1t is from
this universal passion, that the vast annual
immigration to this country deriy' its mighty
impulse. Appreciating this, and requiring ali
increase of population, why should you not,
having 500 acres, give away l25 acres at
nominal price, and thereby serve the State
and yourself at the same time. In oil proba'
pility, such procedure would, in few years.
double you the value of your remaining lands
What arc your lands worth now3 " nat you
can cultivate and must necessarily use is
worth just so much as what your income
therefrom amounts to- the balance IS worth
nothing, and it is just now positive expense,
excepting for the prospects of the iature.
Bnt such future as now awaits you, without
the increase and preponderence OF the white
population, will bring no enhancement oi
prices, but may possibly totally enguiph every
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-21

I do not wish to be understood as opposing
nlantations-they are only extensive farms
after all. But mean to say that system of
small farms should be encouraged as an aux
;liary to the planter, and small farmers should
ba.tac;litatcd in every neighbcrhood, instead
oS heing looked upon with suspicion and
Or Sneed;ly bought out as formerly. The. plan
tar will nrcfcr the staple products to the ex-
oIus;on Of the cereals, tie farmer, on the con.
traTv will nav his first attention to the food
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-13

THE PHILOSOPHY OF "BITTERs."-
Tinctures, known as "Bitterso have
been proved by experience to be at once
the most palatable and the most effica-
cious of medicines fer the relief Of the
dyspeptic. They are swallowed with
avidity when all other medicines are re-
jected with loathing. They have an
agreeable, pungent taste, which recon-
mends them to the epicurean, while
their therapeutic virtues, derived from
vegetable bitter or tonic roots, commend
them to the invalid-of these "Bitters'
the best to US known are the Golden
Bitters, manufactured and sold by the
well-known house of HUBBEL 81 Co
These are entirely of vegetable compo.
sition, and are the most popular articles
of the kind in the American market
McCabe, Kraft & Co., Wheeling Sole
Agents. -..
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-13
The Grand Secret.

The grand secret in medication is to help IA.
ture SUSTAIN and RRGuLATE-these are the
Alpha and Omega of the only theory of cure
that has common sense for its basis. If the
nervous system is shattered, the muscles weak,
and the mind, like the body, in state of par
tial collapse-what is II best to do Reason
teaches us the answer; BUILD UP YOUR
MAN. Brace him as yOu would brace tOtter.
ing edifce. The pabulum he needs Is Tonic
Alternative. Bring him up cut of the tepths of
Debility and Dependency with H0STEfTER'S
BlrTERS. They cannot injure. A child may
take them in doses suited to its years. without
the possibility of harm. The enfeebled vital
powers a. sure to respond theoretically TO
their action as the wilted grass is TO erect its
blades under the vivifying and refreshing rain.
In all cases OF Debility the BITTERS are abeO.
lutely required. There is no substitute or sue
cedancum that will fill their place. Resort to
the most wonderful OF modern toncs, and ALL
WILL BE WELL. Bear in mind that in Dys-
pepsa, Intermittent Fevers, Bilious disorders,
and affections of the Nerves, no other medicine
will produce one 1.-THE OF the good effect that in.
variably follows the use Ut this excellent IN.
vIG0RANT AND CORRECTIVE.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-13
Tribute of Respect.

At a meeting held lby the employees of the
Wheeling Post Office, oil the evening of the 10th
inst, for the purpose OF testitying their respect
for the memory of their departed associate,
William Ii. Graham, the following preamble and
resolutions were adopted:
nWHEREAs, 1t has pleased an all.wise and I'M.
searchsble Providence to remove from this life
our late associate, William II. Graham; therefore
be it
Resolped That in his death we are called upon
TO lament the loss of one who won our respect
by his manly and considente bearing, and who
endeared himself to US by his amiable and esti'
mable qualities.
ResOlced, That we recognized and esteemed in
our departed friend the character he possessed,
as a brave and devoted soldier, faithful officer,
. useful citizen, and generous and upright
man.
Resolved, That we will manifest our respect
for the memory of the deceased and our sympa'
thy with bis bereaved relatives, by wearing the
usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That these resolutions be published
In our city papers, and copy thereof be pre-
scented to the family of the deceased.
WIN. A. CRACRAFT,
=. l.. KIMBERLY.
WIN. 7. ADAMS,
Committee.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-13

SoLoMoN's SONG.-A gentlemen in
fair and regular standing in one of the
fashionable city churches, entered one
of the leading music shops some time
since, and stated his wishes in this wise:
"Have you SolomOn's songi want to
get q copy" "No! no" said the sales
man, not being able to remember any
Autographed sheet with that title: mo,
Pm afraid not" "Ahw said the ANA
teur, drawing on his kid; perhaps it
isn't out yet. Our rector spoke of it
last Sunday as production OF, great
genius and beauty, aud | want my
daughter to learn it," The shopman,
with what gravity he could command,
regretted that he had no copies in yet;
and the customer left just in season not
to hear the loud laugh at the desk be-
hind the curtain.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-13
THE CHILD'S CURE.
Laughiin's Infant Cordial.
FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.


Ar astonishing fact, that the largest nuWbel
of deaths occur among children. A fact that
while teething children are in constant pain
A fact that during that period nothing will re
heve them sooner or more etfectually than
LAUGHLIS'S INFANT CORDIAL.
Mothers do not see them suffer-
USE TIE INFANTS CORDIAL.
Mothers relieve their sufieriuGs by
TIE INFANT CORDIAL.
Teething is greatly facilitatedby
THE INFANTS CORDIAL.
Fretfulness and Wakefulness cured
BY THE INFANTS CORDIAL.
Chclic and Pain cured instantly
BY THE INFANTS CORDIAL.
Summer Complaint cured
BY THE INFANTS CORDIAL.
No Sleep lost. No Crying Baby if You
USE TIE INFANTS CORDIAL
Every bottle warranted to please or pr c re.
funded. Prepared only by
LAUGHLIN, SMITH & CO,
feb24 Druggists, Main street Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-13

''ALTuouGH the Canal Commissioners
have revoked the resolution directing
the closing of the canals on the 10th
inst, the weather has again become
cold aud the canals are filled with ice
The canal pays no attention to such
canaille as the commissioners.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-13

In o real property case before French
judge at an early period Ofthe Revolu-
tion (the story is told by the elder
Berryer,) the defendant, whose title was
contested, proved that the estate had
been in his family for more than two
hundred years. "Well, then said the
Judge, sit is now full time for anothc:
family to have q turn"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-13

AN Irishman having challenged a
gentleman to fight duel, who some
how forgot" to attend the appoint
ment, met accidentally, that same day,
the offending party. and thus addressed
him: "Well, sir, met you this morn
ing, but you did not come; however,
am determined to meet you tomorrow
morning whether our come or not"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-13
The Resi- Tonic.

! Caswell, Hazard & Co.'S Combination of Iron
Phosphorus and Calisaya, known as Feuo-Phos
pherated elixir of Calisaya. The iron restores
color TO the blood; the Phosphorus renews wastes
Of the nerve tissue, and the CalIsaya gives q
natural healthful tone to the digestive organs
Ono pint contains the virtue OF one ounce OF
Calisaya, and one teaspoontul a grain of Iron
and Phosphorus.
Manufactured by
CASWELL, HAZARD Co, New York.
For sale by all druggists. apr4.mw&s.eOwSw
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-13

CAMPHoRATED GLYCERINE WITH
Chapped hands, face and lips
cured by one or two applications of this
elegant preparation. An occasional
application will keep the skin smooth
and soft. Sold by Z. Booking, Odd
Fellows Hall and Booking & Miller,
corner First and Chapline streets.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-13

A RAW Irishman, just over, went into
a restaurant, and was asked by the wait
er what he would havea "Why, wit
ties to ate, az coorse," was the reply.
A plate of hash was placed before him,
"Tot's that" demanded Mickey. "That's
wittles," vas the answer. Mickey
eyed the compound suspiciously for
some time, and finally exclaimed: "Be
jabers, the man that cbaw'd that can
ate ltr'