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The Rankrnnt and Stay Law,

A correspondent of the Southern Recorder,
says:
The public will be benefited by knowing
these two facts
First, All stay laws, whether made by leg,
islative or military authority, were deecla Q |
unconsli,utona! aud void, By Chief Justice
Chase, OF the United States Supreme Court,
81 ting in Circuit Court, lately, ct Raleigh, n.
Z.
Secondly, The United States Bankrupt
Law went into effect, for general purposes en-
the first day of June, 1866; and by the thirty
third section thereof: no debtor desiring q
discharge from the burden Of his debts, can
get such discharge after June lst, 1868, un.
less his property is sufficient to pay half Of
his debts. If fdebtors tail to apply for the
benefit of the Act during the first year, and
yet are not able to pay halt their debts, there
is no certain relief from them but they will
have to live undsr the burden of their debts
forever. or until majority Of their creditors
assent iu writing, to their discharge. Debtors
who apply for discharge during the first year
June lst, 1857, to June list, lSGS-can
be discharged, no matter how little they pay,
Time is precious to those much in debt.
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EXECUTIVE MANSION

WASHINGTON, August II, 1867.
Major General George q. Thomas is hereby
assigned to the command of the Fifth Militia.
ry District, created by the Act of Congress.
passed on the % day of March, 1867. Major
General P. 81. Sheridan is hereby assigned to
the command of the department of the Mis-
souri,. The Secretary of War ad interim will
give the necessary instructions to carry this
order into effect.
[Signed ANDREW JOHNSON.
q In pursuance of the foregoing order Of
the President of ;.-c United States, Major
/ General G. H. Thomas will, en- receipt of the
order, turn over his present command to the
officer next in rank to himself aad proceed to
New Orleans, Louisiana, to relieve Major
General P. II. Sheridan of the command Of
the Fifth Military District.
3. Major General p. II. Sheridan, on being
relieved fron, the command of the Fifth Mill.
tary District by Major General G. H. Thomas
will proceed to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas,
and will relieve Major General W. S. Hancocx
ia the command of the Department of the
Missouri.
4. Major General VS.. Hancock, on being
relieved from the command of the Depart
ment of the Missouri by Major General Sher-
idan, will proceed 10 Louisville, kv.. and will
assume command Of the Department Of the
Cumberland.
S. Major General G. II. Thomas will coz
tinuc to execute all orders he may find in
force in the Fifth Military District at the time
Of his assuming command Of it, unless au-
thorzed by the General Of the army to an
nu, alter or modify them.
6. Major General Sheridan, before relieving
Major General Hancock, will report in person
at these Headquarters.
BY order Of General Grant.
j.. ID. TOWNSEND A. A.G.
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Without the Children.

O the weary, solemn silence
Of house without the children.
o the strange, oppressive stiffness
Where the children come no more!
Oh the longing of tho sleepless
For the soft arms Of the children,
All the longing of the faces
Peeping through the door,
Faces gone for evermore
Strange it is to rake at midnight
And not hear the children breathing,
Nothing but the old clock ticking,
Ticking, ticking by the door.
Strange to gee the little dresses
Hanging up there all the morning;
And the gaiters-Ah! their patter,
We will hear it nevcrmore
On our hearth forsaken floor
What is homo without the children?
IT'S the earth without its verdurc,
And the sky without the sunshine,
Life is wnhered to the core!
So we'll leave this dreary desert,
And we'll follow the Good Shepherd
To the greencr pastures vernal,
Where the Lambs have "gone before"
Where the Shepherd cvermore!
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SETTLING A MoorED QUEsrIoN.--A friend,
who was in Oxford few weeks ago, states
that while there an immense crowd of freed
men and "plain" folks assembled for polit-
ical barbecue. A "plaiu" man (he tells us)
by the name Of Birney, had been invited to
address ".he large and highly intelligent au-
dience," and having beef, presented in the
usual form, be, an as fellows
F" Fellow. Citizens This is a white mans
Government when le was interrupted by
an official in the Bureau line of business
with
"Well, if that's your tack, you've said
enough-you can retire."
Just then, up sprang stalwartson Of Ham,
who deposed as follows: doesn't know
weder dis is a white mans Guberment or not,
and doesn't care d-n, but one ting does
know, and dat is dat dis is nissers barbecue,
and VIC vited Mr.. Birney TO speak, and he's
g'rine to speak," Whereupon, the Bureau
official gracefully subsidized, and Mr.. Birney
Observation-Disclosures Examiner.
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stonewali Jackson,s Way!

The following verses were found, stained with
lood, in the breast of dead soldier of the old
tonewnll Brigade, after one of Jackson's battles
the Shenandoah Valley, and were givon to the
ublic shortly thereafter, through tho columns oi
lie Illustrated News, published in Richmond du-
ing the war:
Como men, stack arms pile on the rails
Stir up the camp fire bright
No r,atter if the canteen fails,
Well make roaring night
Here Shenandoah crawls along,
Hero burly Blue Ridge echoes strong,
To swell the brigade's rousing song,
OF "Stonewall Jackson's way"
We see him now-the old slouched hat,
Cooked DER his eye as';ew-
The sbrewd dry smile-.the speech so pat,
So calm, so blunt, so true.
The "Bluo Light Elder" knows 'cm we'll;
Says he, that's Banks, he's fond of shell,
Lord save his soul we'll give him" vel
That's Stonewall Jackson's way"
Silence ground arms kneel all caps off
Old "Blue Lights' going to pray;
Strangle the fool that darcs to scoff!
Attention it's his way!
Appealing from his native sod,
"Hear us, Almighty God!
Lay bare Thine arm, stretch forth Thy rod,
Amen I" That's Stonewall Jackson's way.
He's in the saddle now! Fall in!
Steady! The whole brigade
Hills at the ford, cut off; well win
His way out, ball and blade.
What matter if our shoes are worn?
What matter If our feet are torn?
Quick step! we'rc with him before dawn!
That's stonsSall Jackson's way!
The suns bright lanceG rout the mistS
OF morning-and, by George!
Here's Longstreet struggling in the lists,
IIemmcd in an ugly gorge.
Popo and his Yankees, whipped before;
"Bayonets and grape% hear stonewall roar,
"Charge, Stuart pay of Ashby's score,
In Stonewall Jackson's way"
Ah! maiden, wait, and watch, and ycarn,
For news of Stonewall's band!
Ah! widow, read with eyes that burn
That ring upon thy hand
Ah! wife, sew on, pray on, hope on!
Thy life shall not be all forlOrn-
The foe had better ne'er been born,
That gets in Stonewall's way.
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DENTISTRY.

I'D H. PARKER respectfully announces
that ne is we'll prepared to execute in the oes'
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, and Sc
cured full stock of materials, &C., he warrant
good and satisfactory work to all who may desire
his services.
Edgefeld, S. c., Aug. l, uot
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

E" Do let me have your Photograph
said dashing belle to q gentleman who had
been annoying her with his attentions. The
gentleman was delighted, and in short time
the lady received the picture. She gave 1T to
the servant, with the question, " Would you
know the original if be should call" The
servant replied in the affirmative. Well
whenever he comes, tell HIM ! am engaged"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

ns7- The Herald has come out for White
Mars Government This shows that the
editor, who always seeks to interpret the
popular will, SEES that the Mongrel party has
had its day. We cordially go with the Her
aid for new men, new measures, and whHe
country. 1t has struck the popular impulse.
So says the New York Day. Book. <
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Medical Card.

@R.T. J. TEAGUE has moved to the
lid Dwellin; recently occupied BY Mr.. >. H.
carwilc, next door below Episcopal Church: T.,rro
Ho may be found at the Drug Store OF Ieague
Carwi!c during the day, and at his residence
during tho night, when not out on proiessi0n"'
Having been gagged in the practice Of Medi-
cine in is various branches for the last Thirteen
Years, he feels that he does not arrogae to h'E
self undue merit when ne solicits liberia! shaf'
o: patronage at the hands of this community
Jan
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

IL In Stanton, Wisconsin, a little girl
went TO sleep in the field where her father
was cutting his wheat. aud he, not noticing
the child, ran over her with the machine,
cutting her to pieces.
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u. s. Court in Bankruptcy.

Il WILL, in addition to my business as Attorney
at Law, attend to the preparation of
CAUSES IN BANKRUPTCY.
Maks out the Petitions, manage the Causes in
Court, and attend to all other proceedings ne
cessary to procure final discharges for applicants
will attend in person before the Register of tho
Sd district, and give prompt attention to all
causes confded to my care.
L. ADDISON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN EQUITY
Office: Law Range, Edgefeld c. H., S. C..
Aug l3 Sm 50
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WAGON AND BLACKSMITH SHOPS,
EDGEFIELD, S. {

Il He Undcragn gives notice that he is now
prepared to have REPAIRED in n good and
workmanliko manner, WAGONS, CARRIAGES,
BUGGIES, 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 putup in the best style, and as reason
.sblo terms as can be afforded.
Kas.pg EFFICIENT and EXPERIENCED
WoRKNEN in my Shops, and'a coed supply of
the BEST SEASONED TIMER, no pains will
be spared to give oniire satisfaction to these who
may send their work to these Shops.
w. ADAMS,
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nyWs have been authorized by the Friends
of Capt. H. BoULwARE to announce him a
Candidate for Sheriff of Edgehcld District at the
next election. ,s
Apr II 'e
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

TIE many Friends of Capt. JAMES MITCH
ELL respectfully nominate him as Candidate
for TAX COLLECTOR at the next election.
SALUDA.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28

Dec6 te* oo
We havo been requested by many friends OF
Mr.. JOHN A. BARKER to announce him Can
diiate 70. Tax Collector of Edgefeld District at
the ensuing election.
Oct. ., tes
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For Tax Collector.

The Many Friends of D. A. J. BELL, ESQ.,,
respectfully nominate him as Candidate for
Tax Collector at the next election.
o,.ie ia 43
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1ss- We have been authorized by friends OF
Capt STUART HARRISON to announce him a
Candidate for reelection 10 the Office OF CLERK o'
the Court of Common Pleas for this District, at
the next election.
April te 10
m-We have been authorized by the many
friends of Capt. L. YANCEY DEAN to an
nounce him Candidate for Clerk OF the Court
of Common Pleas for Edgcfcld District ut the
next election.
Jane 20 to II
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For Sheriff.

The Friends of Capt. A. P. WEST respectful
l. o,nounce him as Candidate for Sheriff o.
Edgedeld atthe next election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
VOLUME XXXH.-No. So.
Important Order from Washington.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
ADJUTAST-GENERAL's OFFICE,

wAsH1Scros, August 10, 1867. }
General Orders No. II.
The following orders have been received
from the President.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-14
NIOre Whiskcy Seizures.

Among the latest reported whiskey seizures
in this city and Brooklyn are an Illicit dis.
tillery in fremont, near Van Brunt street,
Brooklyn; one hundred barrels Of whiskey at
pier No. l, North river; twenty barrels at the
Duane street pier; twenty-five barrels Of spirits
at the Albany street pier twenty five barrels Of
whiskey at pier No. 81; an Illicit distillery in
Kent avenue, Brooklyn, which had been running
for a year ; two hundred barrels Of whiskey on
the bark Harvest Home, East river. These
cases will serve to suggest the range, extent
and variety Of these whiskey frauds in the
manufacture, shipments and consignments ofthe
article. They also indicate some degree Of
activity among tho revenue officials In ferreting
out these abuses; but we apprehend they do
not reach one-half the sum total Of the whiskey
which, by some Ingenious trickery from the
still to the consumer, evades the government
tax.
II is reported that Secretary McCulloch, not
withstanding the activity of the Metropolitan
Revenue Board, Is satisfied that it needs some
reconstruction to render IL az effective as 1t
ought TO be, and that probably some reorganiza-
ton will shortly be male. Meantime, with
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-14

Our latest information on the subject from
Washington leaves the Cabinet question still in
doubt We are advised that two, and per-
haps three, of the members (meaning, no doubt,
Messrs Seward, McCulloch and GranD will re-
tire at no distant day; but that nothing definite
has been determined upon. Mr.. Johnson has,
perhaps, concluded to await the result OF
the New York November election in order the
more intelligently to supply Mr.. Stewards
place. As o politician would consider it, this
may be an important view OF the matter; but
Us statesman would consider 1t, Mr.. Johnson's
true course, it seems to us, Is to act at once,
and 50 broadly and comprehensivey as to
make decisive impression upon Congress.
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POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.


New York Statc-COnnty Nominations.
ALLgoHAnY COUNTY Tho republicans Of Allegheny
county have nominated for Sheriff, Colonel ". Davis
Angelica; County Judge, woocott Hatch. Belmont
Clerk w. H. H. Russell. Andover; Superintendent Of
the Poor. Charles G. Ingraham, Hume: Sessions Arson
Hall.
GRSEsEE CouSrr.-H r. Tarbox, member OF Assem-
bly, from Genesee county last winter has been re-
nominated. The other nominations arc as follows
For County Judge, Charles Henshaw; County Clerk,
Carlos A. Hull County Treasurer, A. ID. Tryon.
MONROE CouSrY.-The republicans of Monroe county
have nominated LOWS Ii. Morgan for Senator, Caleb
Moore for ounly Clerk. Jerome Fuller for County
Judge George w. Rawson for Special County Judge W.
Dean Shuart for Surrogate. Henry T. Richmond for
Justice OF Sessions, and ADnsr Wood Tor member OF
Assembly in the Third district.
nominated tho following tcket.State Senator, Asher
r. Nichols Sheriff, Charles Darcy; County Clerk John
Ii. Andrus; Surrogate, Horatio seymour; superin-
tsndent OF the Poor Charles Kurz justice OF Sessions
Frederick Siehl.
ONEIDA COUNTY John Sirysor ia the democratic can
ddate Congress in the Oneida district John French
OF New Hartford Is tho republican nominee for Assem-.
bly, in the irst Oneida district
Orsxao CouSrY.-Davis W. Bates OF Cherry Valley n
republican, has boon nominated member of Assembly
in tho nrst osego district
WYOMING CouSrT. The Wyoming republicans have
made the following nominaions:-For member or
Assembly, William Bristol; Judge aud surrogate Byron
Heay; County Clerk, John p. Robinson: Sheriff
William w. Davis; Justice of Sessions, harvey Stone.
FRANKLIN CouSrY.-Thc following are the Franklin
county republican nominations Member OF Assembly
Edmund H. SARGENT, County Clerk William W. Pad.
dock; County Judge, Albert Hobbs.
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The account we gave yesterday of the cleo
ton in Alabama on the convention question
has peculiar interest at the present moment
as showing the practical result of the theories
of the party Of great moral ideas as to niger
equality, niger rights, &c. Equal rights in
Alabama evidently means that there is to be
no room in that State for white men if tho
niggers can keep it. For this election the
niggers were organized by Loyal League
machinery They came to tue polls IN
military array, every particular voter being
subject to punishm mt at the order of
his captain if he should be guilty of any
delinquency. His ticket was placed in his
hand by the captain, and, of course, the greatest
delinquency would have been to have voted
any other. And in this manner the newly
made citizens availed themselves Of "a free
mans proudest privilege" The voter got the
ticket from his captain, the captain had 1t
from the colonel, and he from the general, and
the general in his turn, of course had 1t from
the owners and managers in Washington of
this grand plan to secure political supremacy.
No plan over before devised for securing ma
jorities can compare with this in simplicity
and certainty. But all this was in Alabama,
where tho niggers are yet subject to con-
troll, and where they used the arms, with
which they were plentifully supplied, quite
harmlessly, because 1t was not the game Of
the white managers that they should use them
otherwise. In Virginia there are some indca-
tons that the niggers have got beyond this.
Their leader Hunncuts, has taught them
that their weapon Is "the TORCH" and tho
thoughts that this has started have made them
impatient of the contol Of even the imported
radicals that Northern managers send down.
They are ready to cut away from all affliation
with whites, and have refused radical con-
venton the use OF their temple, the African
church, in Richmond; while near Norfolk the
squatters on farms have expressed their readi-
ness to fight rather than leave, at the bidding
OF the courts, the land they have seized. When
all niggers have thus thrown of control, and
act on their own impulses with the views they
now have, and the torches that Hunnicutt
proposes, we shall sec the full effect Of the
humanitarian theories Of the great radical
leaders.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-14

Amnesty and Registration-A Test Case.
John d. Imboden is o citizen of Virginia,
has been member Of the Legislature of that
State, served as brigadier general in the
Confederate army, and cannot take the oath
given in the Congressional Reconstruction law,
and which, according to that law must be taken
before any man can be registered as o voter.
He applies to be registered, and the officers,
acting under the law Of Congress, deny his
right. He claims, however, that he has the
right under the Presidents amnesty proclama-
ton. all the conditions Of which he Is ready to
meet, and, therefore. will apply to the District
Court of the United States, when it convenes at
Richmond, for o mandamus compelling the
officer to register his name. Such o manda-
mus the judge of that district will certainly
not issue, law or no law, and the applicant
will then appeal to the United States Supreme
Court. Thus we are in fair way to have de-
termined BY the proper legal tribunal the
exact limit Of the Presidents power to par
don. As this is no longer . question that will
involve one way or the other party balance,
the probabilities are that it will be weighed on
its real merits as an important point Of con-
stitutional law.
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stote Right. in tho New Dominion.

AS it was with the United States, so it
appears to DO with the new dominion Of Can
ada-it is hardly under way when the question
of State rights, the constitution and constitu-
tional reservations, begins to be ag.tated. The
Blue Noses Of Nova Scotia are at it, hammer
and tongs. Nova Scotia Is evidently destined
to be the South Carolina of the new confed-
eracy. Her local authorities threaten to with
hold their quota fg1m the federal treasury,
which is South Carol. utilization over again !;
an2 the Nova Scotia newspapers, in talking
about "imposing semi-despotism upon the
people Of this country" are only heading for
South Carolina secession, Fort Sumter and
Independence. In due course of time we may
expect rebellion in the new dominion; and
what then? What else but ano Their reconstruc-
ton law from Washington
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Tho Next preside,cx

[From the Toledo (obio, Blade lradicail Oct Ill
General Grant is, We have faith to beilevs In full
sympathy with tho republican party and would under
circumstances, accept nomination upon platform
that did not embody its distinctive principles IL this
the nothing bat his positive refusal TO accept the
Presidency can prevent his nomination In 1868. His
status settled, there Is man In tho country upon
whom the party would 80 generally unite We believe
1t Is settled and beyond peradvcnture
From the La Crosse Wis Republican (radicai) Oct TO-
The total and direct result of those elections Is the
reduction OF tho numbers OF candidates In both par
ties for the Presidency Especially is this tho
case In regard TO Ohio, where the constitd-
tonal amendment was defeated by i've
thousand majority Chief Justice Chase and Ben Waldo
have unques ionaby forfeited their claims upon the
publican nomination; and Pendleton has during The
campaign by his vigorous work, overshaaowed many OF
the lesser politicians in tho democratic party If New
York makes doubtful record in November, PendIetou
will have rival in Horao Seymour; but II the repub-
cans carry New York, Pendeton will be the democratic
candidate The bond national finance controversy
has extngushed Buffers claims for the republican nom
ination, aud cut down his influence an enemy 70
General Grant In the light OF present political AFFAIRS II
looks as though tho Presidential contest will be narrowed
down TO choice between General Graut and George H.
Pendl0ton.
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Democratic Rejoiciuqs.

From Missouri to Kentucky-yea, from
Maine TO California-the rejoicing democracy
are burning gunpowder over the results of the
lato Pennsylvania and Ohio elections. We had
Just such results, however, in 1862, from New
York TO illinois, but what became Of them in
1852 They were swept away by tho blunders
Of the democracy In following thcir stupid
coppcrhead leaders. The radical JacobiDs, la
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running the republican party 10 the opposite
extremes Of universal negro suffrage and
Southern negro supremacy, have, in their turn,
been rebukei and rejected by the people.
They must stand aside with the copperheads,
and the conservative Union element Of the
country must now come forward and take the
helm This is the meaning Of these late cleo
tions, and Grant is the man.
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the meeting or the Board tomorrow we may
expect some further disclosures OF the extent
and ramifcations, seizures and coNdscations Of
these contraband factories, shipments and
depots Of whiskey, involving, perhaps. few
more of the weak-kneed minister's Of the low.