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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25
The Edsefeld Juries.

The citizens of our sister District, have un.
dertaken 10 carry out 4 relief law for deb
lcrs, by a new process, which is well WORTHY
our attention.
At the recent term of the Courts Of Com
man Pleas, We are informed, that the Juries
to whom we're submitted cases OF debt, inva-
riably found verdict ,if the cause Of action
was before the war) of one fourth or twenty
five per cent of the original debt-scithom IN.
terest, and in cases, where the debt sued upon
was contracted for the purchase of slaves, the
hire was computed up to emancipation, and
one fourth of that sum was made the amount
of the Judgment.
We cannot see any objection to this ac-
ton of the people. The verdict is the law
of each case, and if the jury render such q
one as to be in the eyes Of the judge, viola
tive of previous law, yet he has no lower 10
alter or amend the verdict of the jury. lie
may grant new trial, or the Court of Appeals
may do so, but it must finally go back to the
people, who in their capacity as jurors, alone
can decide the amount for which judgment
shall be rendered. And if they determine to
find only one fourth Of debt to be justly
due-no matter from what considerations they
may active cannot perceive how they are to
be controlled.
This matter of debt, is the most serious of
all the problems around US; but few solvent
men remain in the country, and the number,
already small, becomes daily less, until it may
require candle in the day time to find
man who can pay his debts. What shall be
done repudiate we cannot ? Take the bene-
fit of the bankrupt Law many Of us are too
poor to meet the immediate outlay necessary
to taking that course. Shall the people Of
this whole country, drag on through life,
clogged by burthen they cannot throw off ?
We trust not, and we commend to the earnest
consideration of our citizens the example of
the good folks Of Edgc6eld-Sumser Watch
man.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25
The KukluS Khan.

Most people, as yet, will wonder what the Kuk
lux Klan" can be; and most people too will prob
aby hear great dell about it before very long
Already in fact, it is one Of the sensations Of The
dry. Nor does it promise to be mere sensation
but powerful and lsStiag instrument Of good
The Kukiu1 Klan ia Secret Organization, con
serrutirc ia Il. character and breathing de true.
tion 10 Rudicaliam. As such, we say: Three
cheers for he Kuxlu1 Khan J! IF we mistake
rot, this mysterious order originated lately in the
North, and has already sprung as if by msgic
into gigantic proportions. It's numbers ani In
Auence are s,id to be extending with the rapidity
of the wind. It's stronghold Mt present seems to
be Tennessee. Already, Mr.. Maynard, IA reersan'
Sou,herner,) Representative in Congress from
Tennessee, has announced publicly in the House
that " he Ind received threatening intimation'
from the X X. Of Tennessee"
In Tennessee, when occasion demands, they
appear in great numbers, disguised most mysteri-
ously and beyond any chance Of recognition
and ne man knows whence they como or whittier
they go.
The Kuklux Khan bills fair to be IN offset tC
the Radical Loya! Leagues which have for o
year or more wrought such dire mischief through
uut tho length and breadth Of this land. But
while the Loyal Leagues are inefably dirty aud
vile, the Kuklux Klan is elevated and chivnlrous.
Beware Loyal Leaguers Your Vaccinations
are to be no longer unopposed or tsney suffered.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25
MaruiGcent Masonic Resalia.

We have had the pleasure of Inspecting a
Magnificent Masonic Regalia sent by tue Supreme
Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland to AN
DREW RAMSAY Esq, of our town. This Regain
has recently arrived and with it comes Com
mission by which Mr.. RAMSAY is made Represen'
tative in South Carolina Of the Supreme Grand
Royal Arch Chapter Of Scotland. Mr.. II. will
wear this Regalia as such Representative. The
apron, collar and scarf, composing this Regala,
are of wondrous elegance and beauty; superior
in quality and ornamentation to anything Of the
kind We have ever seen. Some idea Of the value
of this R-gaia may be formed when we state
t at the import duty upon tho Jewel alone, a
solid and exquisiiely wrought star of Gold, was
Thirty Dollars. An exceedingly handsome tes-
timouiol
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25

Something's up" The row has begun.
The radical managers are already in hot wa
ter; and the probabilities are that the cooks
will spoil the broth. An informal caucus OF
the State Central Committee, the Grand
Council of the Union League, and mem bers
of the Convention, was held at the Club House
on Tuesday evening, and the pow-wow was
anything but peaceful. Grave charges were
made against some Of the grand tycoons of
the new party, and threats of public exposure
were mingled with curses loud and deep. 1t
appears, or rather it is alleged, that money
has been freely collected from srndry indi-
viduals for the electioneering purposes and
the payment of miscellaneous incidentals," !"
connected with the several plays that have
been performed upon the radical boards, and
that the trca>urers Lave refused to render an
account thereof, all Of which has very much
dsgruntled tue actors iu the drama, and
aroused suspicious of foul play. During the
caucus, Robt. Smalls, colored delegate from
Beaufort, gave public notice that his District
would not support o. C. Bowen as a caudi-
date for Congress. The inhabitants of James
and Johns Islands are likewise opposed 10
the nominee, and Colleton is said to be
" shakcy."-Charleston News
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25
RESIGNATION OF MIR. ToMpKINs.

In the withdrawal of Mr.. j. R. rompkins from
the Council, that body has lost one Of its best
working members, and the city fearless and per-
severing representative. Mr.. Toinpkius course,
from the time he accepted the position OF the
hands Of the Military, has been consistent manly
and credtable alike to himself ard tho board Of
which he is member. TO his untiring energy and
devotion to the city's interests are due many re-
forms which have met with the appreciation Of the
public The repeal Of the odous market monop-
oily which the members of the Boards which were
turned out so determinedly resisted, was advoca-
ted with such ea-nestncss and ability that it was
carried through, and the free market system
adopted.
There arc other matters which are equally i'm
portant consummatcd by Mr.. Tompkins during
his occupancy of the position Of Councilman.
His presence will be greatly missed in the Coun-
ell, and We can scarcely hope that the one ap
pointed to fill the cincy will prove as true and
able representative to the city.-[Tribune.
We copy with pleasure our neigtbor's merited
compliment to Mr.. Tompkins. His usefulness and
energy in the City Council are unquestioned, and
as to politics his position has been almost identi-
nal with that of Senator Reverdy Johnsop, of
Maryland. He is uncompromisingly against the
Menagcrie onstitution.-RegiSter
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25
Fruits Meet for Repen,ance."

In the United States Senate, on March 18th,
the Bill Removing Political Disabilities was on
the tapi. and thon and there was said and done
what follows:
Mr. Miller said that Longstrcc;'s name should
be omitted.
Mr.. bingham said, oh, no."
A dozen suggestions were offered.
Mr.. Bingham begged them not to load the bill.
W. W. Holden would he the next Governor Of
North Carolina, and could not act unless the bill
passed.
Mr.. Logan questioned Gov. Orr. cviderce of
loyalty.
Mr.. Bingham said Orr hsd made nm cncoura
ging speech to the South Carolina Convention.
Mr.. L'gan wanted to know about Orr's Phila-
delphia speech.
Mr.. bingham declined going into particu 'ars,
hut thought that II man who had influence en- ough
to beat Vale Hampton, ought to be encouraged
to raise that influence in favor of the reconstruc-
ton laws.
Mr.. Scbenck proposed months pOstponement
to obtain the facts.
Mr.. Boutwell, favored taking the responsibility
Mr.. Logan wanted Fruits meet for repentance.
Mr. Farm. worth repeated what Sickles said o.
Orr, adding Orr's course at Philadelphia was 10
worse than Rnymonds aud Raymond was after
wards admitted to the Radical caucusses.
Mr.. Logan denounced Governor Brown OF
Georgia rs Il mere politician.
Mr.. Kelly aid Mir. Brown worked zsalously
and ought to be forgiven. Millions wanted To
know how long Adam had to lie out before G"d
gave him chance, hy the birth ol Saviour, to
repent. laughter.
All this, to lie sure, is not very important; but
certainly very amusing, and we'll calculated to
tickle the largo body of Southern people who
have not been "taken up into high mountain."
Who does mot remember what Bill Arp so wittiy
.ni'l of JOSEPH E. Brown of Georgian That the
Radicals had taken him cup into an exceeding
high mountain and showed him the world md all
tho kingdoms thereof" and promised him tn;
same ii hs would fall down and worship them.
The result Of this Radical tempting is well known.
With Joseph L. Brown, and Longstroet, and
Holden. however, We have nothing to do. But
in the case OF GoY. 0Rn, it strikes US that
the Radcnls arc wuntonly unreasonable. Fruits
meet :ur repen.eacsr What do they mean by
" mcet?" Do they want these fruits TO be ripe
until they are t"Ially rotten?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25

Gy The New York Herald says Judgir by
tho action in the Case Of Alabama, reconsru c' OF
comes down to fne point. Something h4c {
hundred Northern adventures and niggers &c
together somewhere in State and make wha
they call constitution. Evidence that this con
stituton is the act Of The people is not necessary
neither is evidence that the people assent to it
Let it only be presented to Congress, and Con
gress will pass law declaring tho State in. Tha
is the whole process; and since reconstruction i
so simple and easy, it may seem wonderful to th'
country that SO many astonishing political geui
usas ns the Radicals number could not accomplish
it before.
s- We have received from private garder
on Hampstead Mall, near the Half Moon Battery
(says tho Charleston Courier,) n sample of greer
peas, which were raised in the open air. They
are the first We have heard of this season, ant
the fortunate gardener expects to have IN abun
dsnt supply next week. They are of he kind
known as the dwarf marrow fat"
gr Tho House of Representatives has passed
Bill appropriating Gftccn thousand dollars to
the use of Mrs. General Robert Anderson, the
wife of the officer who held Fort Sumter ct the
commencement of the war.
@-A man namod William Col. died in Hart.
ford, Conn.,, the other day, at the extreme age Of
one hundred and ten. His father was cut off Al
one hundred and tHslve.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25

MILITARY GovERNNESr.-In our columns,
few days ago, appeared petition from Mrs.
Mary Collins, of Marion District, to General
Candy, for the release Of her husband, confn.
ed for, now, eight months in Castle Pinckney,
by military order Gas We are inforrned) with
out trial. 1t seems hare, indeed, that with a
plenty Of idle officers about the city, and with
plenty Of men able tc sit on q jury, citizen
should be seized and imprisoned and his fam
lily left to starve without even the boon of
Q trial-though that trial be but military
farce.
We sincerely trust that General Candy, o
West Point regular army officer, will find it
Inconsistent with his pride, rank and educa-
ton, to allow further continuance of this OPP
preston. The man is Il man Of recognized
character in the community in which he
lives, and his family are most respectable peo.
pie. Crime is crime, but suspicion is no cause
for punishment-evcn though it be in South
Carolina.-Charesto Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25
The FREDERICKSBURG Store.

If there is my unfortunate individual 90 be-
nigh,cd as not to know where The Fredericks
burg Store II, lot hinl stop at the splendid brick
building ON the corner Immediately below the
Planters lIo'el in Augusta, and lood of light
will be poured into his dnrkenel mind. The
proprietor, are Messrs V. RICHARDS & Bros, as
honorable, correct and just merchants as live. In
another column they announce to the public the
arrival of their Spring Guods. We do not know
of More Splendid and Attractive Establishment
-. II. Al,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25
Can't Dine with Sumner nor Sleep with
Old Thad. Steyena

The Radicals in and out of Congress havo no
ilea of any negro member from tho South slip.
ping into Congress. They do not want Bob Rid
lcy's company thore. A cushioned chair in the
magnificent halls Of Congress, with ST, 900 year
salary, and mileage sufficient to make his yearly
pay 5000, is altogether too good in Radical opin-
ion for Mr.. Quashsc Gumbo. The Congressman
is elected for two years. His pay is about IS, 900
year, or $4,000 for the term. The pocket ng
of $4,000 Of Uncle Sans money is, forsooth, a
privilege not to be hooted ut
And why, pray, should not the Rev. David Har.
ris enjoy this inestimable privilege as well as
Sim Corey; for David eats meat and Sim eats
none1 And why should not Wilson Cook, the
Grccnvl!e negro, who is poor, poke his finger into
this tempting pie, as wol as Goss the whitc man
of Union, who is rich ?
The idea Of the negroes, our re.pectabl, coun-
trymen, being run of tho track in thi, wny, for
Massachusetts, itnerants! We are fred with
Indignation ut tho thought!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25
Washington News.
CORRESPONDENTS of the Charleston Courier.

Correspondence of the Charleston Courier.
WAsHIseros, March IG.
The Radical members Of the House arc quite
iubilant over their success in running through a
Bill, prohibiting appeals in certain cases to the
United States Supreme Court, without attracting
any notice. This Bill is now passed, but the
President may. veto it, If he does, it will be
passed over his head. The five Democratic MEM
bers who were aware Of the character and object
of the Bill, offered opposition, knowing that it
would be useless; others, however, complain Of
the ruse, by which they were thrown of thtir
guard. The Bill applies to the McArdls case, and
will render the dismissal Of that case necessary.
But this is only one of the several projects for
preventing the Supreme Court from giving any
Judgment adverse to the Reconstruction Acts.
It will be observed that Congress thus confesses
that these Acts arc plainly unconstitutional, and
that it is necessary for their enforcement to de-
stroy the authority of the Judiciary over them.
The Presidents counsel in the impeachment
case are indignant at the refusal of the Senate to
grant reasonable time for preparation for the de-
fence. If reasonable time be not granted them
after the replication of the House Managers, for
their answer, they may, it is aaid, throw up'their
Briefs leaving the case to 60 by default. The re-
fusal of the Senate to grant the necessary time.
upon the application Of learned and experienced
lawyers, who arc competent to say what time they
need, may be taken as evidence, that two.thirds
Of the Senators have prejudgcd the case, and
that any defence will be useless. It is also quite
certain that any plea to the jurisdiction of the
Senate, on constitutional orpersonal grounds, will
bs resisted and 0verruled. On the other hand, il
the impeachers ahould full in the attempt to hurry
the trial to conclusion, they will consider the
result as doubtful, and will rely upon IN accession
of votes from reconstructed States in the South
In either event, tho impsachers toast that they
will carry their point.
The mode by which. admission is gained 70 the
Senate galleries-through tickets distributed by
members to their friends, will ensure an auditory
during the trial Of persons prcjudicia against the
President. If the seats were left free as usual
the auditory would not be unfngorable to the
Presidents defence.
The President converses freely and calmly upon
the subject, and is by no means, confident of his
eequttal, though he thinks that if the Senate act
as an impartial Court, his acquittal will be certain
LEO.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25

S;& General Canby has appointed spe-
cia commission of inquiry, 10 meet at Colum
h:., to examine into and report upon the
charges Of cruel and harsh treatment of con.
vets, preferred against Maj ,r Thomas B. Lee
Superintendent of the Penitcntiary of South
Carolina. All persons who have any alega-
tons 10 make against the Superintendent are
called upon to come forward and give their
evidence.
HN. With reference to trade in Boston
the Traveller of that city says that he mar.
k.t for c,tton goods continues firm, with an
upward tendency, and the dealers are rejoic-
ing at the prospect Of the spring trade"
IL. Mr.. Vim. II. Gilliland, one of the
oldest .and most respected merchants OF
Charleston, died in that city on Sunday even.
ing, the 18th.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25
Gray q 'I'urleY.

These gentlemen have new advertisements in
Gopds of all kinds are literally flowing in upon
them. Their New Stock, like all they buy, or
evec Did buy, is magnificent and faultlessly taste
ful. And they Themselves, GRAY TURLEY, ARE
just us fair and liberal in their dealings as they
were long years ago whom Edgefell first began
to know them. Take our word for it that GRAY
& TURLEY will do to tie to-"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25
What lie Learnt by Leaving Out a
Row.
courrI cnrvrv e. Sent oR l

CowErA County. Ca, Sept. %, lSG7.
Mrs0rs Wiicor. Gibbs d: Co.:
Gents-I bought from your agents ut Grant
willie, Mcssrs. Garrett & Cellars last winter. one
ton Of the Ph9ax Guano, and used it for Cotton
on old land that had been "turned out" eight or
ten years. would occasionally leave row
without the Guano, and am nor fully satisfied
tint The manure 'cM increase The yieid fomr.toid.
l consider it an excellent manure, and most
cordially recommend it to the planting public.
lerpect to use ii on my ner. crop.
Very respectfully,
JAMES WATKINS.
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Father Ryan,s Paper.

Every body knows who Father Ryan is The
author of "The Conquered Banner"-thc most
beautiful thing we ever road, or sang, ar said.
And we mean this literally and truly.
The Poet Prizes: is now living md aboring in
Augusta. Ills paper is called "The Banner Of
the South" At least, he is the Editor of this pa
per. IT. Publishers and Proprietors arc L. T.
BLoxE & Co. Mr.. BLoNE is highly esteemed
tizen of Augusta, ono skilled and experienced
in the newspaper business The Banner of The
South il to be weekly. Its first number was
issued on Saturday last. We welcome it right
cordially.
Terms, $500 year in advance; six months,
sl.jO. Address L. T. BLoME & Co., Augusta,
Ga.
The frst number of The Banner Of the South is
a complete success. Tie Banner If The South
promises to be among the best light reading in
nj this wide country of ours. And when we Say
"light" let it not be supposed we mean volatile,
We mean light NJ opposed to stupid, light as con-
tradistinguishcd from the indigestble, light as
unlriendly to the blues. This first number abpunds
in useful essays, improving sketches, truthful pic
lures from life, brief and tasteful critical notices.
and the most enjoyable pleasantries. We COM
mend The Bonner IF the South with hea.tiness /;
because VIC believe it will be papor of standard
excellence, calculated to promote the beautiful
and the good wherever circulated
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25
A Most Flagrant Abomination Foisted
Upon Us for Another Year.

We have bad hopes of getting rid Of the Freed.
mems Bureau in July next, at wich time, accord
ing to the Act establishing it, it should cease to
exist. But the Radicals find the institution too
useful. The subjoined kilograms will reveal our
prospects in respect of this matter.
WASHINGTON, March, 10.
In the House, tho Frecdmcn's Bureau extension
was resumed
A motion to table the bill was defeated-3l
to 100.
The bill was passel-s6 to s7-strietly party
vote.
The bill continues the Bureau one year from
May next, and authorizes its re-estabishment in
Kentucky and Maryland.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25
The Man with the Stars and Stripes.

Sergeant BATES has passed through Edgeield
District, has rcachdd Columbia and there been
publicly slorifcd, and is now probably ON his
winding way through Fairfield, or Chester, or
York. His first night after leaving Augusta WA
spent beneath the hospitable roof Of friend and
fellow citizen Major ADRIAN JONES. Of the Pine
House vicinity. Major JONES seems highly pleased
with the adventurous Sergeant, and reports him
as a very honest and intelligent sentlemnn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25
RroHrs OF MARRIED WoxEy.
Article Fourteen contains the following 81

Article Fourteen contains the following section
SEC. s. Tho real and personal property of a
woman, held at the time Of her marriage, or that
which she may thereafter acquire, either by gift,
subject to levy and sale for her husbands debts,
but shall be held as her separate property, and
may be bequcathcd, devised or alienatcd by her
the same rs if she were unmarried; Proridea,
that no gift grant from the husband to the wife
shall be detrimental to the just claims Of his
,ynH;bnr,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-25
Especial Dispatch to the Daily Nows.l

WASHINGTON, March 2O.-It is understood that
the Supreme Court will decide in the case of Nc
Arde that Congress had tho power to lcgialate
for the Southern States in such manner as might
be required by the changes caused by war; but
that, as tho war is over aud peace prevails, such
legislation must be carried out by the civil au-
thority. Upon these grounds the court will de-
clare the arrest of McArdle by the military au-
thorities to be uucons itutional