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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18
The Blacks and Tans Going Home.

| The BIackS anu TnnS Gong llome.
The Radical Negro Convention which has Lccn
exu' ting il Charleston for iiFty-twc or three days
past, freaks up to-day-Tue>day l7th, ut IL
o'clock VI. But not forever, as the following
resolutions will show:
Rcsoiced, That J. J. Wright, D. II. Chamber
lain, J. NJ. Rutland, 3. F Whittenore, md W. i.
Nash Lc declared the Vice Presidents "f this con-
vention. who shall perform the duties OF the
President of this convention in the event o: the
inability, by death or otherwise, of the President
| to perform the same.
Realized, That, when this convention fnallv
adjourns i: shall be on Tuesday next, March l7th.
at g o'clock NJ. subject TO the call Of the PreSl-
dent. or the icc-Prcsi lcnts, in the order in
which they stand, if at any time the public exi-
gencies should demand, provided, that, as soon as
the p.c,din. officer shall have received official
IL .t;cc .: the ratification Of this constitution by
the people. ic shall! By ruLi;c proclamation, al
jpurn the convention sine die,
This Convention has ordered that IN election
on The Constitution and Ordinances. and for Gov
ernor, Lieutenant Governor, Adiu!Nnt and In-
sptcior General, Superintendent Of Education,
Members of the Ge..cr.l Assembly, and Repre-
scntaiivc> il Congress, shall take pace on tic
l!:h 18th, and 9th days Of April lSGS. 1t pro-
viits fur hcr tia, the time Of voting may be ex-
tended 10 FIVE days
Within thirty days after the ratification Of the
Constitution, an election is to Lc held for the pur
pose of filling all the District Offices required by
said Constitution.
An ordnance Was also adopted compelling al
who vote for " Constitution TO supp"r; the regl-
lar nominees of the party. And another, that no
rsr<oa now disqualified shall hold Office, and that
the Legislature shall not remove disability.
A resolution was adopted instrucing the Gem
cral assembly to institute proceedings for TIE
,honey.
They have also passedan Ordinance invalidating
al acts in the General Assembly since 1850,
pledging the faith and credit Of the State for the
benefit uf corporations.
We present to our readers to day the Bill Of
Rights, as finally passed by this Convention. And
in our mex, ISSUE will publish further articles Of
the new Constitution for South Carolina"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18
Lookout for Sergeant Bates.

SERGEANT BATES, with the stars ard Stripes
over his shoulder and his flask in his pocket,
reached Augusta on Tuesday. His rcceptic: and
treatment along the route have been of the most
gratifying character. Presents and flowers have
been literally showcred upon him. He was met
on the Millcdgevile road outside Of the city linn
It's, by deputa'i"n Of citizens in carriages one Of
which was provided fJ- him, and il which he was
taken to Tic Planters Hotel, where he was well
coined by john j. Els. formerly of Tic Confrlcr
a.o Amy, but n9w ,f the CDnstiiuiouuli,i, who
delivered neat speech, which was loudly chccrcd.
The Sergeant was 10 leave Augusta on Monday
morning last and is no doubt somewhere in our
District Mt this time. Look out for him-and
give him warm welcome.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18
Result of the New Hampshire EIec-

Contrary to the expectations of the Demo-
Gratis of New Hampshire, their anlidntc
for Governor of the State has been defeated
Hartman. the present Governor, Radical, has
been reelected, though by largely reduced ma
jority The Radical majority is considerably cut
down, but, nevertheless, the Radicals have carried
the day.
Aud this should only make us of ;he South
more energetic in planting ourselves squarey on
tho National Democratic platform, as the only
hope of saving the Constitution of the United
Ssscs. To this complexion the whole South, as
we'll as the friends of Free Government the land
over, must come at last.
We have filth to believe that through the in
strumcntality of the Democratic Associations nj.
ready so cnergetcally formed, and forming, the
most important service to the State will be per-
formed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18

COMPLIMENT TO Mr.. DAyIs.-The NeT Or
leans Bee. OF the 5th instant, says Yester-
day evening after Fire Companies Nos. lS
and % had participated in collation. in the
rotunds of the-St. Charles Hotel, they CON-
rmente2 jefferson Davis and his lady, who
are at present occupying apartments in that
building. by having their bands playing sew
e n! favorite airs Immediately in front of his
rooms which are first above the portico. Mr..
Davis acknowledged the compliment by step
ping out and modestly bowling to the multi
tude that filed the space on St. Chsrlessireet,
between Gragier and Common. After this,
Fi-e Company No. 6, American Hook and
Ladies' Company, and one or two othes Com
panies in passing the st. Charles Hotel, also
paused and gave .. cheer 10 tie Chief of the
'Lost CauSe."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18
70 The People of Edgefeld District.

The Committee on a Plan for Settlement Of
Debts met last Saturday, at II o'clock, according
10 the directions of the General Meeting last
Salc-day, and there was no vision amongst the
Committee.
The Committee request general meeting of
he citizens Of the District on NEXT SALE
DAY, (Monday, the 9Th April,) at - o'clock, in
the Court House, when The Plan will be fully re-
ported to the meeting for their consideration.
As i, is a matter Of great interest to the peo-
pie it is hoped there will be full turn cut.
JAS. A. DEVORE, Chairman.
Mar O. lSGS. Al IL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18
Washington and Congressional News.

WASHINGTON, March 1c.
SxyArE.-A bill was introduced allowing a!co
hol and rum contracted and manufactured before
the act of January, 1858, if done within thirty
days, on proper proof.
Mr.. Sherman claimed that tho bill would open
the door to fraud.
The pension bill was discussed.
HousE-Tho Freclmen's Bureau extension was
postponed to Tuesday.
The Senate bill to amend The judiciary act Of
eighty nirc 10 appeal suits arising in TIC collec-
ton of revenue WAS passed, With an amendmcnt
repeating SO much Of the act Of February 5;h,
1867, being an act to amend the judiciary act of
cghty-ninc, as authorizes an appeal from the
judgment of 4 Circuit Court to the Supreme Court
the exercise Of any such Jurisdiction By the su
prcme Court ON appells that hav, b,cn or may
hereafter be taken.
Stevens called up Alabamas admission, but
Blaine moved an adjournment which was carried.
The impeachers manifest fcverish anxiety;
otherwise there is no excitement. No sign of i
vsto.
The Democrats argue that the majority bill
will render Alabalnas admission under the recent
election doubly incxcusab!e.
Stanbcry's resignation has been accepted. lie
defends the President.
A bill making Il majority of votes cast to ratify
constitutions and allowing registered persons to
vote anywhere in tho Stale after ten days rosi-
denco on certificate or affidavit or other evidence
ia q law by lapscof ten days.
The Republican majority in New Hampshire is
from $500 to 2,SOO majority. Total vote, 1900;
each party carries five counties
1t was Lieut.. Col. Sykes instead of sicklcs,
who was ordered to report to Hancock for duty.
1t is stated that Chase favors allowing the
President twenty or thirty days to prepare bis
case. Chase will insist on reasonable time. I'm
peachment managers are very busy taking evil
dcncc. Thirty additional Senate doorkecpers have
been employed.
The President has rcmittcd the sentence Of Tie
military commission at yicksburg, May, 1867,
whereby Abel Wall, citizen, was sentenced to
seven years hard labor in ;he Arkansas pcriten
tiary. Also Richard Fitzgerald, of Pamela cUun-
ty. These remissions issued in general orders,
and signed by Gen. Grant, on the Presidents
order.
1t is stated that should the amendment to the
Judiciary bill be passed to-day, and bccome Il law,
it will throw the McArlle case out Of court.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18
WASHINGTON. NoY. !

The action Of The Senate yesterday in remain
ing two hours in consultation, and coming into
ercn court with prepared order after secret de-
bate and votes deprecated by the managers, and
the Presidents counsel argued that real trial talk
Ing place in secret, and thnt the efforts of tie
managers and counsel were mere show work
The Presidents counsel yesterday seemed per-
fccly disnruicd after the return Of the Senate, and
submitted to the results of its secret compromises
without much r.menstrance.
en-. Grant decided that reconstruction laws
don't authorize military commanders to change
the election days fixed by Conventions.
Florida Radicals here say the opposition to the
Constitution in that State is mainly confined to
the negroes.
Gen. Grant received dispatch from Gen. Thom.
NJ, saying in effect that the enemies Of tho present
government in Tennessee were organizing for re-
sistancc to the laws, and to get ctnhcl tf
State. Gen. Grant replied ordering Gen. Thomas
to use all forces at his command to preserve the
peace md protect the State authorities in cxecu-
ton Of the laws and to report if more troops were
needed.
Persons conversant with Senatorial feeling, say
the real danger to the President has narrowed
down to tho fact of appointing Gen. Thomas ad
interim Secretary of War.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18
Not by Twos or Threes.

Not by twos or lhrecs are people rushing to
JAMES A. GRAY & Co.'S, Augusta, Ca, but by
battalions and phalanXes! And well may they
rush ami crowd to this popular and splendid Es-
tabishmcnt, for it is said that The New Spring and
Summer Goods now being received by JAMES A..
GRAY 4 Co. are so beautiful and novel as 70 baflc
all description. We say nothing of cheapntss or
durability of fabrics, nor Of reliability and I'M
perturbablo courtesy of merchants and salesinen.
All these are integral elements of the great firm
Of JAS. A. GRAY d Co. Read their new adver-
tiscmcnt; and 60 down Immediately and join
ono Of the battalions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18
Religions Notice,

The next meeting Of the Ex. Board Of the
Elgefcld Association will be held at Horns
Creek Church, on Saturday before the 5;h Sab
bath in March.
The Union Meeting of the 4th Division will be
held at the same time and place. All Sunday
School Teachers and Pupils of this Division are
earnestly invited to attend.
L. R. GWALTNEY, Chair.
Mar 10 ct IL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18
COMMERCIAL.
AUGUSTA, Mar IA

GoLD-Brokers are buying at 14O and selling
at 142.
SILVER-Buying at 133 and selling at 13S.
C0TT0N-The market opened this morning at
81 cents for Middling, but favorable dispatches
this afternoon caused prices to advance and be-
come considerably unsettled. About 25 cents for
Middiing would b. fair quotation. Market
ceipts 3l2 bales.
BACoN-Smokcd Shoulders, l3! cents; D. B
Sides, l5; c. r. Sides, l6; c. sijcr, 17I Old
Salt Shoulders 124; Old Salt C. R.. Sides l43;
Hams 1S@22c.
CORN-New White 81 20, Mixed 81 Is
WHEAT-Whitc, s3OO@325; Red, $275@
200.
OATS are quiet. We quote at $1,000.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18

TIE RADICAL PloT.-lf this Radical plot
now succeeds, there will be no Presidential
election in November. The forms Of an ccc-
linn will be gone through--snd gone through
with an unusual parade ofa strict conformity
to the minutost requirements Of the law. But
the cunning maclinati.ns Of the usurping
Government will, by that time, have provided
ali The various agencies through which that
ostcnsiblc election will he controlled, and
the Radical candi larc will be declared elected.
BY fair means or foul, by violence or fraud,
the reyolutioris,s who usurp power Will re-
tain it for its own sake and Tor their pro,ec-
tion.-Baltimorc Gazatte."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18

1t is certainly odd enough (says the New
York Times) that Chief Justice Chase should
now give as reason for again postponing the
trial Of j eft. Davis, that he must first preside
at the trial of Andrew johnson. When Da-
Wis fell into the hands OF Justice Johnson, OF
all men in the country, most earnestly demand
cd his trial and punishment. Three years
have PASSED away, johnson himself Is de-
nounced as traitor aud enemy OF the coun-
try, and the trial of Davis is postponed in Or
der that the trial Of johnson may be prose
cntcd. s:'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18
Two Powerful Commercial houses.

Two Powerful Comm erCiaI Houses.
The anccut and honorable firm Of JOHN FRA
SER & Co., Of Charleston has been rcorganzed.
One of its partners, Mr.. WM. L. TRENHOLM, has
RETIRED and associated himself with his father,
the Hon. Gro. A. TRENHOLM. 1t will be remem-
bcred that the latter gentleman retired from the
said firm at the time he was made Secretary Of
the Treasury of the Confederate States.
The style and title Of JOHN FRASER & Co. re-
main unchanged. It's leader is THEODORE D.
WAGNER Esq.
The new firm will bc known as Gro. A. TEEN-
HOLM & Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18
Union Meeting.

The next Union meeting Of the First Division
nf the Edgciield Association will be held with
he 10 CD Church on Saturday before the fifth
Lords day in March.
Th. members Of the Executive Committee of
he Association, living in that Division, are ex-
pec:ed to attend
By order of the meeting at Bethany.
L. ". TALBERT, scc'ry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18

4 SrrrEG At THE Clue Housr.-A supper
was gwen 1T the Cub lIyu'c las: evening in
honor OF the nominees OF the Republican
party. Tic upper hall was cleared and four
long tables spread, at which alnu: ten O'clock
some two hundrcd aud fifty invited guests,
white AID col'rcl, SAT down 10 supper pre-
pared by Tully. The lali was decorated with
American flags. The President of the Con-
vention Dr.. A. G.. NIackey, presided at the
principal table, having on his right General
II. X. Scott, and on bis lef, Major D. L. Cor
bin. At the head Of the other tables, rcspec.
lively, were L. a. Sawyer, Esq, Mr.. B. T.
Whiitemorc, and Mr.. +. j. Moses, .lr. Speeches
were made, and the proceedings kept up till
.ear midright.-Charlcsion Courier. l4th.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18

fe We call especial attention to the card Of
Mr.. n. p. WALLER, of Aiken. The Recipe
offered for making delicious Biscuit, Light Bread,
Rolls and WaGles, is worth twenty times the tri-
ae required to purchase it. Enclose 81 to Mra.
WALKER, Aiken, S. c., and you will ever after
thank us Cor advising you 10 do 50.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18

=
honesty and integrity of many true men
should prove insufficient to enable them to
reject, with becoming scorn and contempt the
silly effort made by the Atlanta negroes to
purchase their honor by the unworthy and
insulting offer Of bribe in the reputation
Of all their old debts, We feel assured that
the people are sufficiently honest and intelli-
gent to reject, with becoming Indignation,
this disgracetul attempt to compromise their
honor and disgrace their character. A few
whose love of money is greater than their re
gard for honesty and fair dealing may acce. II
the proHered bribe, and consent TO repcl the
regard aud esteem Of honest men. These in
stances will be few and far between. There
may be some who, under miSapprcLension
OF the extent Of the bad faith involved in this
reputation humbug, may be Inclined, at
present, to accept and ratily it. These, how
ever, as soon as the cnormity of the PROPOSE
iion is properly exposed and lall bare, will
not only refuse 10 touch the uncIcan thing,
but will lend their aid and influence TO secure
lie defeat.
lie: then the Central Executive Democratic
Committee of the State, " ich is TO meet in
Macon to morrow, take immediate action upon
this question. Let them advise the people to
make thorough and complete canvass Of
the State, and vote down the base proposi
ton which is made in the SO called Cnns;itu.
ton for their disgrace aad dishoaor. Whc'h-
er it would be better to place in nomination
proper candidates for the very few offices lett
to the suffrage Of the people, We arc willing
to leave with the good serseand practical
craftsmanship Of the Executive Committee,
pledging ourselves, in advance, to support and
maintain, with all our force and power. what
ever line of action they may adopt.-Chroni-
Gle & Sentinel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18
The State Lumatic Asylum.

Among the changes Gays the Charleston Ne'rs,)
which we learn aro Contemplated ut an early duy,
by the Republicans now in session ut tho Club
House, is the removal of DR.. Parker, the present
experienced and efficient Superintendent of the
State Lunat;, Asylum, and the appointment in
his place of DR.. l.. B. Johnson, Of Pickcns.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18
Advertiser Agents.

The f"llowng gentlemen are our authorized
Agents. and will receipt for all monies for Sub
scriptions or Advertisements sent through them
3. W. HARD, GrAnitevil!e 5. Z.
NM. PApcErr, Mine Creek, S. C.
CmAs. N1cxsnsoy, Big Creek, S. c.
Rev. ]. P. BoDIE, Kirksey's R'ds, 5. Z.
JACOB HuIEr & DRo. Huiet's Store, S. C..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18
Another Edgefield Man Speaks on the
Subject.

Read tho testimony of our honorcd fcllow- citizen
of the Pine House vicinity
EpGerIELp s. c. Nov. is, 1867.
.Ncssrs. IYHc"r, GiLLs G ca
Gents-I received your letter few DAYS ago,
respecting the Manipulated Guano. used it on
Cotton; put l2j lbs to the acre, and the yield
was about double what it would have made with
out i. and 7 miycl some with barnyard manure.
and put about 100 lbs Of the Manipulated GuaDo,
mixed with barnya-d manure, to the acre. and
the yield was about equal to the l2j lbs 1 con-
slider it IN excellent manure, and most cordially
recommend it to the planting public.
Yours Respectfully.
Z. w. HATCHER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18

JEFFERSON DAVIS AND GEN. HANCOCK Ri
DING Orr.-The Republican State Committee
of Louisiana resolved on the 5th., that we are
in full sympathy with Congress in its efforts
to enforce the laws, and compel public off
GERS, even the President himself, to obey
them: that the cheers which were given for
Jefferson Davis, ard the simultaneous recog'
nition CT General Hancock by the fire com
aauies yesterday, were insulting to the flag
Of our country and to the gallant soldiers
who fought to defend it; that we recommend
to Congress and General Grant the immediate
removal Of General Hancock; and tha. We
regard cheers for him aid Jeff. Davis by the
same men sufficient cause of removal. Gen
eral Hancock and Jefferson Davis were
seen in tie same carriage tonight doubt
ful)
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18

ru~ The Sumter Wa,chman gives tho partieu-
lars of the death of the Rev. Jesse Morgan,
Methodist Minister and old resident of that place.
It seems that he had devised burglar trap for
the protection of his premises, and, by some mis-
take, foil himself victim, receiving tho full load
of pistol on his OWN person.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18

HoMlclnr On Tuesday or Wednesday Of
last week, Mr.. Edmondson. ovcrsecr On Col
Bray's plantation in Baker COUNTY, discover
ing tha: :. quantity of bacon had been stolen,
attempted to search the houses Of the en-
pioyces Oh the place, to which st'me of them
objected. Mr.. Edlnondson then obtained the
assistance cf few ne;shbors and returned
to .Ac search, but was net by the inen and
told that hc should rot search the houses
.;hen IN ;llcrcation ensued, which soon lead
70 The use Il arms.
Several s!.ol$-pcrhaps {. dozen o. more
we're ,xcharged, killing, we arc told, one ne
gro, andscycrcly wcundlns anoiher, while Ir.
EImordson AID another whi;c man were
slightly wounl9l.
We give tbs statement from the currcn;
report, prcsu,nng that Legal investigation
sill sojn furnish more particular and gu
hculic actoun: OF the matter.---ibany News,
lOth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18
The Pictorial Sunday Book,

Containing an Account Of the Manners. Rites and
Traditions Of the Jews and other Eastern Ma
tions, &c. The whole exp .aatory of many por-
tions of the OLD and New Testaments. BY Robt.
Sears.
THE YOUTHS OR PEOPLES HISTORY
OF TIE GREAT CIVIL wAR,-1he only
History of the War from {: Democratic stand
point. BY r. G. Horton.
These Books should be in every house.
eE" Agents wanted in each Battalion to assist
me.
w. L. PARKS, Agent.
Mar ,6 If 12
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18

Buffers charges stand no chance, and the lille
& lily of Stan;on's removal is doubted by many
Senators.
Joseph II. Bradley has fled petition for man
damns, to compel the District Supreme Court to
restore him to the bar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18

Ns- The Georgia negro convention has set
apart the 2Oth April for the election of all tho
civil and municipal officers in the State, as we'll
us for the vote on the constitution.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-03-18

S,rcrnI -nr W~,ED-PRorGSsoR ANDEE.
soS KILLS HIS SoN AID SHOOTS HMsELr.-
The Cleveland LcaG.r contains the following
cJrrc.p .pondcncc, dated March g. from Mead
vile, One:
B B.fore this comes to hard YOU will have
learned tina. Professor Anderson, the well
known prasti1igit; Icar committed suicide last
| gh. in Cncniia!l by shooting, himself, first
killing his little son. The cause, 10 doubt, was
l.mcstic icuoublc Adispa.ch was received here
this morning from Cincinnati, saying tia;
Mrs. Anderson would ito doaJt bc on the
Eastern bound express traln, wach arrives
about ten o'clock, and in company with
man who was described. \ telegram to Mrs.
Anderson vas also sent, whi;h: il shc was
discovered, was 10 bc givea 10 Ecr. Ms. Al
/.rsnn was on the train, and in company with
the mnn described, whrsc name IS Morris, a.:
individual who lad been il tiie cmpoy ol
Professor Anderson"s asnp.raumerary. Wien
Tie dispatch vas h;.Lded 10 her, Norris reach
ed cut lis hand AMI took it, opened and read
it. and then ha.dcl j; to III! victim OF lis
vilcs. 1t read about as follows: g Your hus
!,a:.l last night killed your little boy and
tiuur sl.ot himself. They arc b2il. dead Come
b .ck, 10: Gods sakcr' The poor creature
was quite crushed By tic aafu! news, but
Struggled to her feet and lei! the car. the man
Norris following her. She wc!t into tho Nc
llcnry IIousa, AID remained ill the afternoon
Express train lc(,, when She started for her
lcsoate~ home.
The - pearance Of the couple attracted at
tention On the train. S!:c seemed to be de-
iact:d, and l.horng ui:tcv great distress ol
mind, and paid but little Alteration to him. who
talked 10 her almost necessarily in Il low tone
Of voice. She is represented to be quite a fine
locking woman ol thirty to tairty-iivc years
Of arc, with /. face Indicating weakness rather
than wickedncss. No punishment could be too
severe for the wretch who is tie author OF
III, terrible tragedy. We ply the poor ruin
r.l ,unl!.n.