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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-11-18


A TOUCH SroRy.-Theres is place
in Maine 50 rocky that whenthe ma
tives plant corn they look for crevices
in the rocks, and shoot thesgrainssin
with musket; they cant raise ducks
there no how, for the stones are SO thick
that the ducks can't get their'bills be-
tween them to pick out the grass-hop-
pers, and the only way the sheep can
get at the sprigs Of grass is by grinding
their noses on grindstone. But this
amt circumstance to place in Mary
land-there the land is SO poor that it
takes two kildeers to cry kildeer,
and on clear day you can see the
grasshoppers climb up a mulina stalk,
and look with tears over a fifty acre
field; and the bumblebees have to go
down on their knees to getat the grass !
all the mosquitoes died of starvation,
and the turkey buzzards were obliged
to cmigrate. But there is a county in
Virginia which can beat that-there
the land is so sterile when. the wind is
northwest they have to tie the children
to keep EN- from being blown away
there it takes six frogs to raise one
croak, and when the dogs bark they
have to lean against the fences-the
horses are Sc thin that it takes twelve
of them to make shadow, and when
they kill beef they have to hold him
up to knock him down -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-11-18

SPEECH OF BEAST BUTLER.-Gen.
Butler was greeted by about 5000 of
his fellow-citizens, in Lowell, Massachu-
setts, to whom he made brief speech
on the 9TH. He had triumphed, he
said, under the motto: Equality Of all
mems rights under the law, by using
freedoms great weapon-the ballot.
He hailed the, glorious triumph of Re
publican principles throughout the land.
He believed it would bring peace and
prosperity. We shall not long have
murder after murder and riot after riot.
Look at New Orleans, from which we
have reported $500 for Seymour and
276 for Grant. There was a time, he
remembered, when the people of that
city behaved better. Applause. He
felt confident such time would come
once more. Several Southern States
voted for Seymour, or are in doubt, be-
cause mems lives were threatened if they
attempted vote. When Congress meets
as it will in short time, it will be our
purpose to find remedy for this kind
Of thing, and if Johnson does not second
our efforts, though it may be late in the
day, we will try and provide for him.
Applause.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-11-18

MARRY HER F1Rsr.-Many years
ago, in what is now q Aourishing city.
lived a stalwart blacksmith, fond of his
pipe and his joke. He was also fond of
his blooming daughter, whose many
graces had ensnared the affections of a
young printer. The couple, after sea-
son Of billing and cooling, engaged
themselves and nothing but the con-
sent of the young lady's parents pre-
vented their union. To obtain this an
interview was arranged, and the typo
prepared little speech to admonish
and convince the old man, who sat en-
joying his pipe in perfect content. The
typo dilated on the fact Of their long
friendship, their mutual attachment,
their hopes for the future, and like top
les; and taking the daughter by the
hand, he said: l am now, sir, to ask
your permission to transplant this love
ly flower from its parent bed
but his feelings overcame him, and he
forgot the remainder of his oratorical
flourish, stammered, and finally wound
MP with, from its parental bed into
my own. The father keenly rclished
this discontinue of the sritor, and, re-
moving his pipe and blowing acloud
replied: @Well, young man, l don't
know as have any objection, provided
you marry the girl frst.@
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-11-18

NPUpPY SNoBBED.-The resemblance
of some people to dogs is thus illustra-
ted :
Major 7. was paymaster in the ar
my, an old newspaper editor, a man Of
vast requirements and brilliant abilities.
He was on duty in Cincinnati during
the war; and for his amusement bought
a choice dog Of some kind or other (if
there is any choice among dogs:
s.. There was young man Of the genus
puppy, who had a great desire to cultl-
vate the majors acquaintance, much to
the latter's annoyance. ~
AS kind of entering wedge to q
friendship, the young fellow hit upon
the felicitous plan Of inquiring after the
majors dog whenever he met him
The latter bore it for six or eight
days, until his patience gave out.
+ At last, one morning the fellow came
up with his usual salutation
Major, how's your dog 2"
TO which the major answered prompt
ouite.well, LthanE you; how are
you?"
The question was never repeated.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-11-18

MuoH of the water to be obtained
along the line of the Pacific Railroad is
strongly impregnated with alkalies.
A stage-driver observing passenger
about TO quaff some of it the other day,
exclaimed, with genuine Western
style Of simile
:" Don't drink that, colonel, for it will
90 through you like the ten command
ments through a Sunday-school.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-11-18

A PUPPY SNoDBED.-The resemblance
of some people to dogs is thus illustra-
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-06

RELIEF TO PLANTERS. The follow
ing order of General Howard will be
read with interest by large number
of planters who have lost their crops
the past summer. It is to be hoped
the Commission will meet at an early
day, and extend the much desired
relief:
WASHINGTON, D. c., November 81.
Considerable difficulty having
arisen in the matter of collecting
advances made during the present
season to persons engaged in plant
ing, made with view of enabling
them to give labor and food to the
poor, especially the freedmen, and it
being represented to the Commits
sioner that great distress will be
occasioned by an immediate enforce
ment of the bonds taken from such
persons to secure payment for said
advances, on account of the destruc-
ton of the crops by the worms or
other unforeseen causes, the Com
missioner. issued letter of instruc-
ton, of date October 10, 1868, (copy
herewith attached)
1t now being found to be extremely
difficult to determine what persons
are justly entitled to the relief con-
templated in the instructions con-
tanned in said letter, and with view
to relieve the officers of this Bureau
of the odium naturally attaching to
them in making the necessary dis
elimination between the claimants,
and in order to relieve the present
embarrassment of those who have lost
their crops, or had them so injured
as to prevent their fulfilling the con-
ditions of their obligations to the
Government by proceeds of their
crops, or other means within their
power, the Commissioner hereby
appoints board to consist of the
Assistant Commissioner of South
Carolina as chairman, the Governor
of South Carolina, and Ex-Governor
William Aiken.
The Board will convene as early as
convenient, at such place as the chair
man shall direct, and is authorized to
decide what persons among those
whose bonds are now held by this
Bureau for supplies advanced, and
who have, in partor whole, lost their
crops, shall be relieved in accordance
with the instructions contained in
the accompanying letter.
(Slgned) 0. o. HOWARD,
Major General, Commissioner.
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GREAT KU KLUx DEMONSTRATION AT
FLORENCE, A1A.-The Memphis Aua-
lancle, of November 26, says, a relia-
BILE correspondent writes as follows
oafriend in this city, from Florence,
Alabama:
About week ago Saturday night,
the Ku KluX came into town to regu-
lete matters. They were here from
eleven o'clock P. M. to three o'clock
A. M.-five hundred in all. They
shot one very bad negro, putting six
balls through his head. Many heard
the noise, but did not know what was
going on. They also hung three or
four other negroes nearly dead. and
whipped others severely, in order to
make them tell about their nightly
meetings, and what their object was
IN holding the same; also, as to who
their leaders were. They made
clean breast of the whole matter. tell
ing everything.
The strangest thing about these
Ku Klux was, that they did not hesi.
tate to unmask themselves when
asked to do SO; and out of the whole
polVJ hOHo WOlC lucuUluC't. Livery
one who saw them says their horses
were more beautiful than and far
superior to any in the country round
about. They spoke but little, but
always to the purpose. They went to
several stores and knocked; the doors
were opened at once. They then
called for rope, and at each place q
coil was rolled out to them. They
cut 1t suitable in length to hang a
man with. No one asked for money,
and they offered mono. They did not
disturb any one else, nor did they
take anything except some few En-
held rifles, which were found in pos
session of some very bad negroes
They called on the revenue collector
and passed few remarks with him.
What transpired is not known. but it
has made great improvement iu his
conversation. The visitants' advent
has been productive of much good
and beuefit to the community, thonph
ali regret that such steps should have
to be resorted to.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-06

ANOTHER ATRoCIoUs MURDER
learn that, on the morning of Thurs
day, the Doth of November, Mr..
John Ross, Of Marlboro, was found
dead, under the following circum-
stances:
Between Q and 10 o'clock n. m. =,
he walked from his home at Hunts
Bluff, little distance down the road.
At about II o'clock. negro woman
III his employ, who had stepped out
OF the enclosure to get fire-wood, re-
marked that she thought she heard
some one groan. At II o'clock. some
one coming up the road, found the
old man lying dead on the road side,
with great bruise across one tenn
pie, and his mouth knocked in. His
watch and the money he had on his
person (no great amount) were gone.
The hope of finding large amount
on bis person, it is thought, prompt
ed the murder. AS yet no clue to
murderer or murderers has been dis
covered. Dmliagton Democrat.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-06

The Charleston .idcocale, we learn,
is about to give up the ghost The
General Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, North, ut its re-
cent session, made an appropriation
OF -, 200, toward its support. but it
would appear that the authorities of
the missionary societies do not con-
slider the sheet quid pro quo for
the evangelical cash, and decline
to pay over the amount. A Metho-
dist paper, of similar proclivities, is,
we hear, to be published in Atlanta.
Georgia, instead of Charleston.
Charleston Netrs.
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RieSaIs Thw Worlk.....

EteasA Thy Work.
Finish thy work-the time is short,
The sun is in the West; 6 t.
The night is coming now: till then,
Think not Of rest.
Yes, finish thy work, tken rest; =
Till then, rest never;
The rest prepared for thee by God,
q" is rest forever.
Finish thy work, then wipe thy brow,
Ungird thee from the toll;
Take breath, and from each weary limb,
Shake off the snil
Finish thy work, then sit thee down,
On some celestial hill,
And OF it's strength-reviving air,
,f Take then thy fill.
Finish thy work, then go in peace:
Life's battle fought and won;
Hear from the Throne the Masters voice
''Well donel we'll done!"
nish thy work, then take thy harp,
Give praise to God above;
Sing new song Of mighty Joy
And endless love.
Give thanks to Him who held thee up,
In all thy paths below,
Who made thee faithful unto death,
And crowns thee now.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-06

PAINFUL ACCIDENT two
gentlemen of our town-Messrs.
George Steele and S. G. Sadler-
were out hunting on Monday last, Il
painful accident occurred to Mr..
Steele in tho following manner: Mr..
Sadler's gun being insecurely attach
ed to the breech, dropped out, and the
nipples striking upon n stone as it
fell, one barrel was discharged, and
the contents lodged in Mr.. Steeles
thigh, inaicting n serious and painful
wound. Prompt medical assistance
was rendered, and the wounded man
IS doing well. YorhoiNe Enquirer.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-06

FENIAN SPEECH BY A PRIEST. De
spatches from Dublin say that the
nomination of Mr.. O'Connor for
member of Parliament from Sligo
County, Ireland, was seconded by the
Rev. Mr.. Conway, q Catholic priest,
who, In his speech on the occasion,
declared that the Fenians in America
were stronger in mombers, organiza-
ton aud armament than ever; and
should the rights of Ireland be with
held, they would act at once; and on
landing, all ireland would join them.
The election for Mayor and Corpo-
ration Council of New York passed
Oil quietly on the 1st. About twenty
persons were arrested on charges Of
illegal voting. The total vote for
Mayor was 96,014. being about g, 600
less than the vote of 1867. The Tam
many or Democratic nominees swept
the tield-A. Oakley Hall was elected
Mayor and Richard O'Gorman Cor
poration Council.
On Friday last, a man named ENG.
leman, living at Carlinville, ILL.,. cnt
the throat of his divorced wife. nearly
severin9 the head from the BODY.
Engleman was arrested and lodged in
Jail. Yesterday, n mob Of country
people took him from jail and hung
him.
The dead body Of g negro was
found about three miles from Union
Court House, on the oath ult. No
signs of violence were discovered,
and the jury of inquest returned q
verdict of visitation of God.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-06

OUTRAGEOUS AssAULT.-Two men,
named Hiram and Peter Henion,
were arrested Sunday morning at
Oswego, New York, on a charge of
committing an indecent assault, un-
der most aggravating circumstances,
upon the person Of Carrie Parce, a
child twelve years old, on Saturday
evening. on the Erie Railroad, n few
miles west of Binghampton. It is
doubtful whether their victim will
live. 1t required much effort of the
officers to prevent the lynching of the
prisoners. They are in Jail in Bing-
hampton, and will be tried there.
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THOS. r. WARING, Cashier.

CHILD KILLED IN HACKLETowN. On
Sunday last two negro women, living
IN place known as "Hackletown"-
to the left of the United States Arse.
nal got into quarrel, the nature of
which we were unable to learn, re-
sulting in the shooting by one at the
other The ball missed the intended
target, but struck her child, n little
girl five or six years old, infictind n
mortal wound, of which it has since
died. The woman who fired the
shot Immediately fled. No arrest
has been made.-AugusM Chronicle.
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OPHN1Na OF STEwAnT's NEW Sronsr.

OPENNa OF STEwART's New SToRE.
The new addition to a. z. Stewards
dry goods store in Broadway, corner
of Tenth street, was thrown open to
the public yesterday morning. No
where on the globe can there be found
another such establishment. The
building is about 200x300 feet, and
eight stories high, including the low
est floor. In the basement is the oil
cloth department. The first floor
proper is devoted to general dry
goods. embracing the following de-
partments: Furs, fannels, blankets,
linens, white and dress goods, domes-
tics and sheetings, ribbons, Innings,
calicoes, silks, gloves, velvets. en-
broideries, Yankee notions, laces,
woolens, gentlemen's furnishing
goods and hosiery. From the centre
OF this floor, extending upward to
the top of the building. is n large
rotunda, surmounted by q glass dome.
The scene from the galleries Of this
rotunda is magnificent. On every
side one sees six floors, supported by
SO massive pillars, each bearing the
monogram of Stewart, wreathed with
beautiful designs in iron and plaster.
There are about 60 tinely-wrought
chandeliers on each of, the lower
floors. The gas-burners throughout
the entire establishment are lighted
by electricity. The second floor
is devoted to ladies suits, cloaks,
children's er-clothing, boys suits,
upholstery, and skirts of all descrip-
tions. The millinery department. on
this floor is very extensive, one would
Judge, from the largo number of
young ladies engaged with their Gus
toners. On the third foor one may
find all kinds of carpets known, from
the cheapest to the most costly. The
fourth floor is to be occupied for ma
nufacturing purposes. Every variety
of goods will be made up here, en-
ploying more than 1000 working
girls. Each floor is supplied with
two dressing-rooms, and four flights
of stairs run from the ground to the
roof. A view of the rotunda is worth
going miles to see, and the thoughts
that arise in ones mind, on seeing
such an endless display of riches, call
up more than ona dream of oriental
splendor. r.-Me,r York Tribune, Isl.
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LORILLARD,S SNuFFS

Stiil retain the excellent quality for which
they have become famous wherever used.
Circulars sent on application.
p. LOPILIARD, New York.
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LORILLARD'S
EUREKA SMOKING TOBACCO.
4 GOOD SMOKING TOBACCO

4 GOOO SMOKING TOBA Geo
rs Il PERPETUA COMFORT.
The Eureka" Tobacco is likewieo an
excellent article of choice Virginia Tobac-
co, of a heavier body than the former. and
hence much cheaper in price; nevertheless
1t makes an excellent smoke.
Orders for ''Meerschaum Pipes" are also
packed daily in this brand.
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SHOOTING IN MARION DIsrRIcr

SHOOTING IN MARION DIsTRICT. -
The Marion Crescent, of the 2d inst. :,
says: ga note handed us, addressed
to Sheriff Collins, informs us that
Mr.. Restor Kinds, living West of Pee
Dee, in this County, was shot and
dasgcronsly wounded while in his
store, on the night of the 10Th No
vember. The assassin, he asserts,
was freedman, whose name is given
the Sheriff; he concealed himself in
the bushes near the store, and shot
Kinds through the back door"
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SOUTHERN PUHLIsHFRs

SUUTHEEN PUBLISHERS
ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED that
Messrs. GEO. P. iROWELL & CO., the
Leading New York Advertising Agents,
are now making exteneive CONTRACTS
throughout the South. They pay CASH
for all the Advertising they order, and ex-
pect to obtain Low Rates. Publishers
wishing to have their Journals placed on
file at the Office of Messrs. RowELL & Co..
should address them as an exchange to
the ADVERTISERS GAZETTE" New
York City.
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on DCt EhIN N1ENDENI'S OFFICE,
COLUMBIA, s. c., August 8. 1868.
{ N and after WEDNESDAY,, The 18th
" instant, the Trans over this Road
will run as follows, viz:
Leave Columbia et. aim m
Arrive at Charlotte at. at.....1I.O9 .. IN.
Leave Charlotte 11.35 p. m
Arrive at Columbia at. ~ GOO a. m
n5 Close connections, both WAYS. with
Trains of Greenville and Columbia. and
South Carolina Roads.
BE Passengers for the North, taking
this route, have the choice of FOUR DIE,
FERENT ROUTES, viz. From Green's
boro, either via Danville or H.!c;ri,.
From Weldon, either via Petersburg or
Portsmouth; and from Portsmouth, either
via Old Bay Line and Baltimore or Anna
@ TIME IS QUICK and FARE AS
LOW ae by any other route.
BAGGAGE CHECKED THROUGH.
For THROUGH TICKETS to Richmond.
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York, apply at Ticket Office, foot Blan :.
ding street.
An Accommodation Train will be run
as follows:
Leave Columbia on Mondays, Wednes.
days and Fridays at A. NJ, arriving al
Charlotte at G.35 2. Nj.
Returning Charlotte on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays at G A. NJ. ar
irving at Columbia at sos Z. Nj.
Passengers taking the A. M. Train
from Charlotte can connect with Ni1ht
Train of South Carolina Road for Charles
ton. Passengers from Charleston can-by
leaving the South Carolina Train at June
tion-conncct with the IA. NJ. Train from,
Columbia. CALEB BOUKNIGHT.
August superintendent.
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$3.50 Per Month Guaranteed

SURE pay. Salaries paid weekly. Agents
~ wanted Immediately everywhere
throughout the Southern States to sell our
latent Everlasting White Wire CLOTHES
LINES: Call at, or address, the GIRARD
wife MILLS, Philadelphia, Pa. Nov II
H1HE GREAT NEW YORK AGRI-
Il CULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL AND
FAMILY NEWSPAPER--Th RURAL
AMERlCAN, published in the city of New
EorG. IS now inc LAhGESf and MOST
ELEGANT paper of its class in the United
states: Price sl.50 Il year; 10 copies S1Z so:
~ copies $50, or only ONE DOLLAR u year |!
Every subscriber in clubs of ten, at so,
Wlli receive FREQ package of EARLY
ROSE POTATOES, selling at $40 per bbl.,
post paid, worth s1.25. The R,u'dl Ameri-
can is everywhere admitted to be the BEST,
CHEAPEST, and the most Practical farm
ers' and fruit-growers' paper in this coun-
try; Its editor-in-chef is an old farmer
and fruit-grower of Forty YEARS expert
ence! The publication of this paper was
removed In June last from Utica, II. Y, to
New York City; and the Editorial and Bust
ness once TO New Brunswick, n. j., (near
New York, where its proprietor owns a
farm within the city limits, of 122 acres,
worth $50, 900; and also has large Cash
Capital to insure permanency to his publi.
cations. Club Agents wanted everywhere,
who are paid very liberal compensation
Samples of paper, blank subscription lists
&c, free. Address T. E. MINER. New
Brunswick, New Jersey.
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Charleston Advertisements
CHARLESTON HOTEL.

C7IKLESTON, s. G.
1AzTsA9s 14zT8A1 taken charge Of the the "abSd"s ABOVE
IA WI NO. well-known HOTEL, re-
1Ea4si57slt24 1Ea4s5l2 spectfully informs his
friends and the travelling public that it has
been REFURNISHED, in all of its depart
ments. The table will, at all times, be
supplied with the best the Market affords,
including every delcacy in season, while
the cuisine will be unexceptionable. The
Bath Rooms attached to the Hotel are sup
piled with tho celebrated Artesian Water,
and Hot, Cold or Shower Baths can be OBJ
tanned at any time. The same attention
will be paid TO tho comfort Of the guests
as heretofore, and travellers can rely upon
finding the Charleston Hotel equal to any
in the United States. The patronage Of
the travelling public is respectfully solicit
ed. j. p, HORBACH. Agent.
Jan IL 3mo Proprietor.
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The youngest mother in England
is aged eleven years.
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Laurens Railroad---New Schedule
ssEss Iy e. JET s ss.7 u, EIgl
OFFICE LAURENS RAILROAD

LAURENs @. H.. S. O., April 20, 1868.
I'm and after TUESDAY, 10Th Of Mag
" next, the Trains on this Road will
commence running to return on the same
day, to connect with the up and down
Trains on the Greenvile and Columbia
Railroad, at Helena; leaving Laurens at 8
A. NJ, on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and
SATURDAYS, and leaving Helena at 1.3o
p. nj. same days. j. s. BOWERS,
July9 Superintendent Laurens r. r.
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A divorced andl remarked West
erner has eloped with his first wife.
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So, 600 A YEAR AND EXPENSES
TTNO agents, to introduce the WILSON
Il SEWING MACHINE. Stitch alike on
both sides. Samples on two weeks trial.
Extra inducements to experienced agents.
For further particulars address the WILL
son SEWING MACHINE CO., Cleveland,
Ohio; Boston, Mass. or st. Lonis. Mo.
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Change Of Schedule on Spartanbure
and Union Railroad.
1 1[

ON and after NOVEMBER Q, 1868, the
~ ~, Prassenger raset Trains will leave Spartan
days and Fridays, at 7 a. NJ, and arrive at
Alston at 1.20 p. NJ, connecting with the
Greenyiile Down Train and trains for
Charlotte and Charleston.
., On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays,
the Up Passenger Trains, connecting ;-.t.ssh
at a. M. and arrive at Spartanburg Court
House 3.2O 2. NJ, as following schedules:
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Charlotte & South Caroline Rg q
SUPERINTENDENT's OFFICE.

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