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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21
CONCENTRATED LYE AND POTASH
E2oR sale by THOS. ". CARWILE.
IL Oct 90 If 43
State of South Carolina
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT
nv OPDTNA

DY W. F. DURIsoE, Esquire. Ordinary Of
I'D Edgefeld District
Whereas Robert j. Smith and Jacob R. Schum-
pert have applied to me Cor Letters of Admins
raton, on all aud singular the goods and chattes,
rights and credits of Tabitha Abney, late Of the
District aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore. to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the
said deccased to he and apponr before me, at our
Ordinarys Court for the said District to be hol-
den at Edgo6eld Court House, on the Goth day OF
Oct inst to show cause, if any. why the said ad-
ministraion should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this 14th
day of Oct in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and Sixty eight and in the
93rd year of American Independence.
". F. DURISOE, O.E.D.
Oct 70 2t 4s
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OBITUARY.

ALBERT KING HILL. the elder of two Sons
OF w. b. HILL, deceased, and A. V. HILL, de-
parted this life ut tho residence Of his grand.
father. A. p. KING, the 7th of October, aged
eleven years and twenty -ninc days.
Generous and affectionute in his nature, be
seemed n fitting representative Of that comfort
and solace that a pnrent could wish in manhooa,
and asa citizen u model man. The ways OF
Providence are inscrutablc. and while VIC mourn
the loss of dear ones, we should romember that,
"the Lord gave and the Lord takcth away" and
reconcile these bercavements. to our feeling,
knowing that it Is far better for the spirits of our
dead to be safely housed in Heaven, and libctated
from the cares auxieties and temptations incident
to temporal existence.
ALnEar is no more Peace to thy youthful
ashes!
"Dearost ALBERT, thou hast left US,
Here thv loss we deeply feelr
But It's God that hath bereft US,
He can all our sorrow heal.
"Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day Of life is fed, 80
There, in heaven, with joy to greet thee,
Whore no farewell tenr is she'd"
FRlEYp.
DEPARTED this life, on tho 18th inst, little
CHARLEY, youngest child of JAMES A. and
SUSAN LANIER, aged about is months, making
two children these parents have laid in the cold
dark grave within the last two years.
All the solcitude, all the care and all the ten
dercst love of parents could not stay the cold
hand of death, as it was the appointed time their
Heavenly Father had set. to take them from this
sinful and afflicted world, to his bosom of Love,
wbero there is no sickness, pain or sorrow,-but
everlasting Love. Jesus snid, "Sufer little chill
dren to come unto me, and forbid them not, for
of such is the kingdom of heaven"
ooh, happy they who reach that place
Whore sorrow comoth never
Who rest within his loving arms
For oyer and for eynr."
D, D. D.
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NEW BOOK.
Notice

I'm the Inst issue of the Advertiser, Mrs. ESTHER
j RAINSF0RD, Extr'x., has announced to the
Public that mn not authorized to sell or other
wise dispose OF Cotton belonging to the Estate Of
JAMES RAIsspoRp; decd that nm not autho.
rized 10 represent the Esta'e in any particular
and that she will not t,be responsible for my aets
or contracts.
I have never attemptedto represent the Estate
in any particular, nor do desire her to becorn'
Responsible for my bets Or contracts.
regret that the mis.pprehension of Mrs.
RAINsFoRD has induced her to make the publica-
ton referred to, and the necessity of this dis
claimcr on my part.
f. WILLIAM A. CoLLETT.
Oct 20 1t AZ
eg- Coastitu,ioualist and. Olr6d,,;cle & Sentinel
Copy once aah send bill to this Office.
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Eas- The Newberry Herald. noticing the Tin
pol. Srrenade given recently in this place to old
indus Truman Root--the dirty scaawag member
from Edgefsld to the dirty niger Legislature
signifies it's appreciation of thu proceeding by
Offering "Three cheers for Edge6sld" We say
A Thousand Cheers for our Edgefeld Boys. and
long msy they live to scorn and contenn all such
Infamous miscegenators and .de.picable mongrel'
as the record proves Root to be-a soulless fellow,
who, for che sake of few ragged Greenbacke,
would place his own race in ssrfdom, and causC
them to how down and worship (as he does) ne
groes Of the Prince Rivers stripe.
But to our boys" VIC also say "Bc prudent,
temperate, discreet" And bear in mind that this
mans family have dono US NO wrong, and are ell
titled to our kind sympathy--;hat they are not
responsible for the hell born desires of his base
b,d heart-aud tn It yrx should do nothing to in
jure or annoy them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21
Violent Death of Notorious Char
acter.

Dunrf-Distyic," Randolph, colOrcd preacher Of
Charleston, prcminent member of the Ring
strcaked and Striped Convention, Senator in the
Bogus Legislature, came to his death ut Hodges
Depot on Friday last. On ths day preceding, he
had passed up to Abbevile. and had in con-
vcrsation with certain citizens at the depot, made
many arrogant and offensive remarks concerning
his power. at any moment, to have the houses ..
white people burnt over their heads, their lands
wrc,ted frorl them, &C., &c. On Friday he re-
turned to Hodges Depot, designing TO take the
tain for Anderson. immediately after the arri-
val Of this train, and while Randolph was walk.
lag about the platform, he was shot by three IN
known men who appeared suddenly on horseback,
nd who disappeared still more suddenly. II.
fell upon the platform, li'elcss corpse. An in,
quest was held upon his body. and q ver'lict re-
turned in accordance with The above facts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21

@- man 20 years old was found asleep on
the sidewalk at Cincinnati, on Thursday night,
and being taken to the station, wns recognized as
a man who owned considerable property in the
city and decided it to his children in expectation
that they would take cure of him; but they
turned him out doors, and he isa homeless pau
per, while his ungrateful children enjoy kis former
possessions.
Ms- The President has fixed the 28th of No
vembsr as day of praise, thanksgiving and
prayer. The proclamation says: ave arc per-
mitted to hope that the long protracted political
and sectional dissensions aro ut no distant day to
give place to returning harmony and fraternal
affection throughout the Republic"
~ Among the wealthy foreign residents of
Paris ays G)ty negro and muiatto fapjiias.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21

PERUVIAN GUASo Il BONE sUpERrHosrnArEs {:
JAS T. GARDINER Esq, formerly Mayor of the
city, than whom no man is more highly esteemed
as gentleman and a business man, has hegun
the importing and selling Of Peruvian Guano &
Bone Superphosphatcs. He speaks for himself
in another part OF onr paper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21
Phi. ADAMS, sec'ry. nl.;!;Taa
pr;ct pomeroy unon nea.t Rn.,e

Brick POmerOy upon Beast Butler.
"Liie and Public Services of Benjamin F.
Butler, Major General in tho Army and Leader
of the Republican PARTY, by NJ. NJ. PoNERoY,
Editor Lacrosse Democrat" This is neatly
gotten up little book, which has been sent us
from the Holmes Book House Charleston, 8. c.
As TO its contents, what shall we say2 Just
think of Brick PomorOy upon such subject as
Beast Butler! We can assure you the book
is all your fancy may paint it. And It costs but
Twenty FIVE cents Send to the "Holmes Book
House" for it. 1t will be sent to you postpaid
upon the receipt Of Twenty five Cents. iAnd you
will die with laughter and delight! The picture
upon the back is worth dollar
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21
Carriages for Sale,

Tywo FIRST CLASS, Stylish pHEToN CAR
Il RIAGES. 0aerery light and almost new
tho other in good order. and looks weh. Also, n
Secondhand TOP BUGGY AND HARNESS
and good GENTLE MARE, fne for family use
Also, an old BUGGY. Will be soldvery cheap.
A good Horse or Mule taken ip part payment.
Oct apS 20 " - .isr ~ 4s
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21
More Troops coming Sou,h.

FORTRESS MoyRoE,, October Ii, noon
Three companies OF heavy artillery departed
Southwark to-day, viz: Battery G, lst Artil-
lery, for Atlanta, Ga; Battery A, Sd Arlil
lery, for Columbia, S. c.; Battery c, 5ih Ar
ti!lery, for Raleigh, n. C..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21

Thanksgiving, humiliation and Prayer
Below. VIC publish Preamble aud certain Eeso-
luton of the Eige6eli Baptist Association, which
VIC cannot but highly mmend, and to which
we iavito the attention of our readers. We wound
also state that this recommendation has been
cbncurfcd in by ali the Associa ions in the State
Aud We also publish, on another coiuian, the nc
ton of the Democratic Club Of Liberty Hill, III
relation to this inn ortant matter:
WHEREAS, In the Providence If Col, onr
country has been preserved from the nois"me pes
Silence, and the lubors IF the husbandman have
the promise Of reward in the products Of the
earth. And, WHEREAS, Our political horizon is
dark with clouds ominous of eril-producing &
anxiety and hespondency. ~
hcsolced, Tha, the Churches composing ,hi.
Body be request d ohhsorvcthc IL Lord, day il.
IS Nuvcmbcr rs d.r "f Thank giving Hnmliaiiun.
and Prayer to G"d that lie would deliver our
Stare fron 'srule, and secure t" the bic sings
@ ,cacu, good UrJer and IL rcinausuratcd g.vcrn
mcnt.
Rrsoirc,l, Tha. or sister Associatons be ear
a pet tim tn Almighty ID rha: He would uncover
HIS arm and preserve tbs a:r heritage from th.
dcs,roycrS of our "vne aad ig t-ec'' and permit
us STILL in this land, to g lead qlief and poncei
BILE lives in all gp.iliness and honesty"
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TO RENT.

Il WILL RENT, on tho premises, on the 18th
4 day OF November nuxt, THE PLANTATION
uF JAMES NJ LANHAM, decd, consisting Of
1000 or 100 Acres of Land, of which
7OO. or 500 Acrcs are tillablo land m
Trrms made known on the dry Of Renting.
JAS. A. DEVORE; Ador.
0ntfln -. u 2k 43
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JUST RECEIVED,
JUST RECEIVED

CHEEsE, GOSHEN BUTTER, MACARoNI,
PICKLES.. .SARDINES,
CANDLES, SODA, STARCH, :,
:. BLACK AND GREENsTEK, e.
SUGARS-ALL GRADES,
BEST RIO COFFEE,
Two. .Tierce Best NEW. RICE. Re
SMOKING TOBACCO; all favorito brands,
CHEWING TOBACCO; q fine stock.
SEGARS' in great variety, -'e"ssh' y "
BACON SIDES and SHOULDERS, :.
Best Sugar, Cured HAMS, :. 49, s5'ni
DRIED BEEF and BEEF TONGUES,
Three Tierces Pure LEAF LARD,
SYRUP and MOL4SSES, a:6eavy supply, ;,
Large Stock BROGdNs,
Superior Stock Ladies' Walking SHOES,
yCR0CKERY and GLASS WARE,
/ WOOD and WILL0W-WARE, -
!. HOLLOW WARE, ...,.'s..,5-ti' 20
+ ROPE. - -, -. "
COPPERAS,
200 Bark Horse COLLARS, &c. 3s,rs
Also, Splendid Assortment of TIN WARE,
of our own manufacture, which we arc selling
Wholesale and Retni, at low figures: a.
&! CHEATHAM a. BRUNSON.
"a! .Hr!s.E1 i1 -ltgf y-@yp! - =.
= Oct ~ .siefgY- ais:n Mi IT, y.tT an So
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21
+. Central District Club,

The following are the proceedings Of tho Gen.
trail District Club on Saturday the 18th inst:
On motion of Capt. Tuos. JONES Committee
of Seven, consisting of the following gentlemen,
was appointed TO nominate Canvassers for the
District, to witt Capt. Thos. Jones, Major Boswell,
DR.. Jos. II. jennings, DR.. John Maxwell, DR.. W.
II. Zimmerman, John II. Huiet, Gov. M. L,
Bonham.
The Committee nominated the following persons
to speak at the respective Clubs opposite their
names at their meetinps ON Tuusdny. the Oth inst
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21

To sURvIvoRs-or TIE l4rH RECT See the
card, in another column, { Capt. E. S. MINIS,
whom you know and love so WE'LL He is with the
unsurpassably popular finn of JAMES g. BAILrE
& Bro You should load him on all occasions he
light of your countenance-and the weight of
your purse. Light or heavy, all the same!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21
Notice to Contractors

vuyHE BUILDING COMMITTEE will receive
Il Sealed Proposals for BUILDING A NEW
CHURCH AT HARMONY, until Saturday Slst
inst. Bids to be cent to u. T. WRIauT, ESQ.,,
Sec'ry an! Trens'r of Committee.
SPECIFICATIONS 6Ox4O; 16 feet
between Juists; overhead Ceiling 10 in, broke
by 3x4 in. Stats Wall c"iled with I, in, tongue
and grooved; Weathcr-B ,arling 7x4 in; Self
sustaining Roof; 2l in. Dpxne; Sheating Laths
3xl4 u; is in Shingles IA Windows, IL Lights
l2x24 Folding Binds to each wipd'fw; Fold
ing nnsr % Il pa5 o. Af"r rSw and
Ros,rum finished House Painted outside ~
Brick or Stone Pillars, foot high at lowest
point.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21
The South Carolina d Democfacy and
Negro Suffrage.

COLUMBIA, Sc; October, l6--The State
Central Executive Club unanimously adopted
resolution presented BY Wade,Hampton en-
dorsing Lees letter. to. .Rosecransr and Stating
that the sense of the Club was decidedly in
favor ofqual6ed negro Suffrage.
An address TO the people IF the State ewill
doubtless be issued in few days.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21
Business Cards from Augusta

the fountain, EdgeGcld people will find their:old
Hamburg friend, a. j. PE1.LErIER, who, as of
yore, can supply heri, on the most Advantageous
terms, with all manners Of Drugs Medicines,
Paiuts, Oils, &c. &c. See bis card.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21
County commissioners Office,
HAMBURG. S. C.. Oct - 1ssa

10000 = '-'',-17e'''e' ~ ~ % " oC1 iZ' IoOo.
A LII ovERsEERs OF ROADS. who have
"A been acting under the late "Comuissioners
&C Roads. Bridges and Ferries for Edgefield," ara
hereby requested to continue their functions as
such. and call out all persons liable to Road
duty tothe discharge'of that duty at the earl;est
convenience Of Inc said Overseers. If any sush
person refuses to answer snch call, the (rc--
secrs will please report the same forthwith. bv
mail OF otherwise, to the County Commissioners.
that the offender may be deal. with according to
law. ~
FRANK ARNIM, Chair. C. C.
Oct Is In AZ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21

GS- There was rOusing Democratic demon
stration as Sumter, OH the sth.
gae> Col. K. W. Seymour, of Charleston, has
been nominated as candidate for Congress from
the second Congressional District, in place of
Hon. a. ?. Aldrieh WHO declined ihe nomipation
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21

STATE ELECTORAL TICKET:
For The Stqte at Large.
Gen. J..D. KENNEDY, of Kershaw.
Col. J. P. THOMAS, of kichland.
First Congressional District:
Col. r. F. GRAHAM of Marion.
Second Congressional District.
Gen. B. II: RUTLEDGE, of Charleston.
Third Congressional Distriet.
Col. A. c. HASKELL, Of Abbevilie.
Fourth Congressional Dist ict.
/. Col. E. C. McLURE, of Chester.
FOR CONGRESS.
Third Congregational District.
Col. ]. P. REED, of Anderson.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21
Edgefield Male Academy

YFSHE TRUSTEES announce that the exercises
Il of this Academy will be- resumed on the
EIRST MONDAY in November next, under the
Supervision of Mr.. ROBERT o. SANS as Prn-
'cipal. n - - 4lEa .lineiaiHI IL
s'Mr. SANS graduated with distinction ut the,
State Military Academy, and was for three years,
and until the close of that Institution, ono of
the. Professors therein.
He will be aided by competent assistant.
1t is the design Of the Trustees and the Prinei-
pal. to mako this Academy FIRsT GLASS
HIGH SCHOOL, FOR BOYS, .Rherc theymay be
thoroughly prepared to enter any College or Dni-,
yersty, 0t fitted for the active. BUSINESS pursuits
of life - 80
Pefihs of Tuition.
Advanced Classes por.session Of months. $40
Primary, 80 .. - " .of S months. 81 q
Tuition payable quarterly in advance.
n. L. :B0NHAN, lfs..
- w. W. ADAMS,
ri m. W. y. eWrG5Rl' 61TM5RE' ~ Fe,,n.tpss.
re. M. BUNoNANT. b. ~ .i
|as -, A, j. NORRIS,
0ct:l4 BIN .na - 42
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21
Thc Opening of the Turnip Campaign

:fhc Opening of the Turnip Campaign.
Our handsome friend, OSCAR cHIATHAM, sends
us the FIRST They are extremely large, and ex-
tremoly sweet and extremely white, Don't know
what kind they arc. Early Flat Dutch, we
"guesa." We shall eat them ".biled" in beef
soup, and bo in high state of accommodation
during the performance.
Come on, other handsome friends, or ugly, as
the case may be, with your big Turnips. Red
Strap, and Ruta Baga, and Yellow Aberdeen, and
NIL that
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21
Selling of at at {. Cost 81,

YHyHE Subscriber effors his ENTIRE STOCK
il of GROCERIES, HARDWARE, SHOES,
TIN WARE; .cNocKERY, ,&c, At Cost.
: Also. hi, HOUSE and LOT, FURNITURE.
ONE HORSE, &c.
4 Those who wish for Bargaiusdare respectfully
invited to cali and examine the Stock. costshills
will be shownsif required. 80 7. ROOT. -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21

names at their meetings on Tuosdny, the 10th inst
Haw Cap Club, Genl. NJ. C. Butler.
Pine Pleasant, Gov. NJ. L. Bonham. ,
Saluda, Capt. Thos. Jones. q j
Norrisville, A. J. Norris, Esqr.
St. Marks, Capt. L. Charlton.
Sister Springs, 'Dr.J. C. Maxwell.
Red Hill, Rev. D. D. Brunson.
Grantcvillc, Hon. G.. D. 'Tillman.
Dark Corner, Genl. NJ. W. Gary.
Blair's, DR.. Jos. II. Jennings.
Dry Creek, Major Jos. Abrey.
Rocky Crock, WV. Adams, Esq.
Harmony, Rev. e. w. Horne.
m Edistn, Col. H. W. Addison.
Ms Willingr --- #.-J.- " j. ReadJ,, Esq. -
Richardson's, e. w. Seibels, Esq.
Shatterield, R. G. N. Dnnovant.
Beach leland, John E. Bacon, Esq.
Hamburg, Capt. P. F, Hammond
Pleasant Lane, J.Y. Culbreath, Esq.
Meeting Street, Capt. T. Il. Clark.
Horse Creek Fork, II. 7. Wright, Esq.
Edgcfeld, Gov. Pickensr
Kirksey's Y Roads, j.. L. Addison. Esq.
Liberty Hill, Maj W. T. Gary.
Good Hope, Gtnl NJ. c. Butler.
On motion of Capt. Thos. Joncsi it was Resoiued
That tho Central District Club meet on every Fri.
day until after tho election, and that the local
Clubs meet every Saturday for The same period
At the meeting Of the District Central Club on
Friday the Goth, which will be tho last before the
election. u full attendance of Delegates is desired
as important business will be then transacted. =,
On motion it was ResoireA-: That tho Local
Club invite the whole voting ropulntion to attend
the meetings aud hear the canvasscrs.
The following Committed was appointed to con-
fer With the Commissioners of Eectionin Refer.
enco to opening the polls, to wit: Col. A. p But.
ler DR.. Maxwell, Jas. A. Lanier.
On motion of Gov Bonham, it whs
Realized, That we respectfully recommend Mr
LEROY F. YouMASs. as u Candidate for Solicitor
of the 2nd .Julicitl Circuit of Sonth Carolina
composed of Edgeheld, Barnwell, Beaufort and
Cvlie:on.
NJ. G. BUTLER, Prss't.
A. J. NoRnrs, sec,'ry.
Ms-J ADDISON, E.q,, will deliver an Ad.
dress on Saturday ut Kitksey's Y Roads at 3
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21

Cheese and .Macaroni
TUST Received Boxes Best ENGLISH
81 DAIRY CHEESE, and 2 Boxes BestdTAL-
IAN MACARONI. Fur sale by
THos. w. CARWILE.
Oct 90 If 43
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21
M. G. BUTLER. Pres,

A. J. NoRRrs, Scci'ry.
@s-J. L ADDISON, E'qY will deliver m Ad.
dress on Saturday ut kirksey's Y Roads at
o'clock .
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21

Ex-GoyERNoR Oar TO SETTLE IN MISSOURI.
The St. Paul (Missouri) Herald, Of 0cto-
Der 2, says: Governor Orr, formerly Cover.
nor Of South Carolina. member of Congress
from that State, and Speaker Of the House
of Representatives of the United States, is
attending the Agricultural Fair, now being
held at this place. His large fortune in the
South has been badly wrecked by the war,
but his investments before the war in lands
in Northwest Missouri still leave him compar-
atively wealth ". Governor Orr is 80 much
pleased with St. Joseph that he intends to
remove here and make this his permanent
abode" =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21
THE VERTIsER R
FOR PRESIDENT,
HoRATIO SEYMOUR,
OF NEW YORK.
FRANCIS P. BLAIR,
sTATfE ELECToRAL TICKET.

: OF MISSOURI.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-21

FRANK ARNIM, Chair. C. C.
4 In AZ
, 1868-09-08

and st. Domingo lin case of its being possible
to obtain from these unhappy countries the
necessary guaranteeS) thence to Porto Rico,
st. Thomas, St. Kits, Guadeloupe, Martinique,
Barbados, Trinidad and Demerara.
From this latter point at a later period it is
intended to carry the cable to Brazil by way
of Surinam, Cayenne, Para. Pernambuco,
Bahia, terminating in Rio de Janeiro. By this
line, when complete, the West Indies will be
placed in immediate Geographic communication
with South America, the United States, the
various parts of Europe, and each Island, with
the other.
The execution of the projected line and its
establishments in the various Islands above
mentioned will of course depend entirely upon
their Willingness to afford the Company the
cooperation and support which are expected
as some return for the benefit that, it is
hoped, will accrue from increased facilities
of communication offered by the proposed
telegraph.
The total amount of the subsidies sought to
be obtained from the various Islands has been
calculated with a view to be equivalent to a
rate of interest of 3 per Cent. per annum on
the capital of ee450,000, which, it is considered,
will BIZ at least required for laying down the
cable to Dtmerara. The amount of subsidy
which the Company claims from each Colony
udS Decu cotiIIidCeu All PLOPOIIVh u 10 It.
sources.
From Demerara the claim of 93, 900 per.
annum for a period of IA years was at once ac-
copied by the Government and ratified by the
Legislature except as regards the term of IA
years which was reduced to ten years.
From Barbados a sum of 42,5 500 also for IA
years was asked for, but the Legislature redu-
ced the amount to ,e2, 900 and the term to 10
years. | may however state here that on hear.
ing in New York of the reduction of $500 thus
made in the amount of the subsidy the PreSi-
dent of the Company ordered me at once to
notify the proper authorities at Barbados tina.
if the reduction were maintained it would be
out of the power of the Company to include
Barbados in their line. Under these circum-
stances it may be considered as most probable
that the Legislature of that island will not fail
to reconsider their vote.
From Trinidad terms similar to those of Bar
bados were claimed. The Legislature at once
voted the subsidy of 62, 500 but as at Demerara
and Barbados only for a term Of 10 years.
From Martinique a sum of $4,000 also for.
IA years was asked, but as the question has to
be brought before the Council General and that.
honorable body does not meet before the month
of October / have not been able to obtain a
legal grant. All that I can saw of MartiniOue