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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-12-30

lay- The champion eater of the United States
i. named Joshua Plumb. A few days ago be en-
tered n restaurant in Hudson, New York. and
offered to eat all that any one would pay for.
The challenge having been accepted, he disposed
of the following articles: Ten pieces OF apple pie,
six corn cakes, quarter of pound of crackers,
six cups Of peanuts, thirty picked clans, four
lemons. an ounce of candy, and two bowls Of
clam soup. He then drank six tumblors of water
and .r.red to eat hundred raw oysters. No
one doubted his ability to accomplish tho feat,
but 10 one was willing to pay for the oysters, and
5, he went of grumbing that he wasn't half full.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-12-30
Dec. 2!
State of South Carolina

EDGEFiELU CUUNI1.
HpY D. L. TURNER, Esquire, Judge Probate
I'D Court of Edgcfeld County.
Wherens, Wm IL. Busscy made suit to me, to
grant Letters Of Administration of the Estate
and effects of P. II. Broadwater, decd.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and Creditors Of the
said licensed, that they be and appear, before me,
in the Court of Probate, to be held at Edseield
C. IL. ON the II tn of January next utter publica
ton hereof. mt II o'clock in the forenoon, to shew
cuusc if any they have, why the said Admins
tration should not be granted.
Given under my Hand, this 2Sth day of Decem-
Der Auno Domin, 1865.
D. L. TURNER, JP.C.E C.
Dnn 90 2t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-12-30

y We regret to learn that the gin house of
Mrs. Jons C. slMKISs, near GhappclIs Depot,
together with eight bales Of Cotton, was set on
Gre recently and entirely eonfpbed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-12-30
coKEsBURY coLoRED DISTRICT.

CUkESBURY CULUKED UISTKICI.
W. II. Fleming, Presiding Elder.
Greenwood Circuit-To be supplied by K.
Valentine.
Flat Woods-To be supplied by A Johnson.
Wil!ingion-To be supplied by W. Tucker.
Warrenton-To he supplied by Brown.
LowLIesville-To be supplied by 4 Jones.
Ha.risburg-To be supplied by n. Childs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-12-30
A Negro Magistrate.

The low-country negro, generally known as
Prince Rivers, member of the Legislature from
Edgefield District, has been appointed by Gov.
scorr. n Magistrate for said District.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-12-30

Communications for the New Year.
Wo have On hand several original articles,
" ell ll.xrtlen and interesting, the publication OF
which we will commence 10 our next issue
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-12-30
State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD COUNTY,

State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD COUNTY,
IN ORDINARY.
EDY D. L. TURNER, Esquire, Judge Probate
I'D Court of Edgefeld County.
Whereas, Martin S. West has applied to
me for Letters os Administration; on all and
singular tho goods and chattels, rights and credits
or Martha West, late Of the County afore-
said deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me, ut our
next Probate Court for tho said County, to be
holden at Edgeield Court House on tho 5th day
of Jan. next, to show cause, if my, why the said
administra ion should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this 2lst dny OF
Dec, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and sixty eight and in the nincty-thrd
year of American Independence.
D. L. TURNER, ]. P. C. E. c.
Dec 90 2t 50
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-12-30

Ey Writers from Paris say that during tt'
late visit of the Prince and Princess Of VALE
to the French Court, tho Prince neglected hi
wifo abominsbly.
Gs,- A daughter of the lato Hon. Thomas II
Benton, and sister of Mrs. General John g
Fremont, it is said, is now engaged as teacher il
one of the public schools of San Francisco, Cali
fornia.
EY A freedman, under the influence Of lquo}
in Burnwell District few days ago, felt good
took O. snvoze on the road side--and froze d
death.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-12-30
FROM COLUMBIA.


The Nigger-scalawag- Carpet Bag Mopagorio-
known in these latter days as the Legislature Of
South Carolina, adjourned on Mondays The 2lst,
to rest and rccuperate from their arduous laboss,
Uhroc hours per day,) until the 5th Januaryneg
During the Session of twenty-five days (as .
cost to the tax payers-thc rchite people-ofs t6s
State Of not less than $3O.OOO,) these MongIell
have completed the following:
An act to fac:itato' drawing jurors in this
State.
An net to lthorize R. S. & NJ. R. Bennett, oi
Beaufort, to collect wharfage.
An act to renew the charter Of the Camden In
dependent Fire Company.
An net to pay shcrifs fees for dieting person,
confined in jail NJ
An net to make appropriations for payment ei
the expenses of the General Assembly.
A joint resolution to pay Dr.. Raoul S3l5. ~
joint resolution to pay the chairman Of The
Commissioners of Elections, appointed by tho
convention, 1929.
concurrent resolution passed both Houses,
nstructing the Commissioners of European Emil
grafton to turn over all official records to Dir.
spurnick, Commissioner of Agricultural Stats
tics. The object of tho resolution is to make tho
agricultural bureau u moro active agency in fs-
cupcrating and publishing the resources of the
State, and virtually ends the functions of the III
migration Bureau.
The bill to establish tho County of Aiken was
made the special oruer for January IL, 1869.
Mr.. C. P. Leslie, Senator from Barnwcll, wds
re nstated in tho Senate on the 10Th.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-12-30
Edgefeld Male Academy

T,1RoM the 1st of January 1869, the rates of
H tuition will be reduced SO us to embrace n
PRIMARY CLASS.
Terms, per Scholastic Quarter.
Scholars advanced in Mathematics, or
studying the Languages, Sio.Uo
intermediate Cla:s, S.OO
Primary. o.oo
Ig Tuition payable quarterly in advance.
r. o. SANS.
Doc 20 2t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-12-30
To Rent.

n WILL rent at public outcry, to the highest
bid Ter, un Monday next, the 4th January, ut
Edgrlied C. H., that very handsome and desira-
bic HOUSE AND LOT in the Village Of Edge
field known as the GOODE PLACE, ut present
occupied by Mcssrs. c. A. Chcstham Bro.
Also, the BRICK BLACKSMITH SHOP, oc-
cupied ty Mr. John Moloy.
Also, the BRICK OFFICE adjoining the Black
smith Shop.
Also. the WOOD SHOP and the BLACKSMITH
SHOP next below Capt. F. L. Smiths Carriage
Establishment.
@1- TERMS-Payable Quarterly as follows !:
First Quarter on l,t April; I'd Quarter, lst Jolly,
and 81 and 4th Quarters, payable 1st October.
W. J. READY,
Assignee S. +. Goode.
Dec. % 1t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-12-30

An EplsoDE.-A few evenings since the
usual quiet which prevails near The junction
Of St. Anne and Peters streets, was fearfully
disturbed by the frantic waililgs of woman
evidently in distress. The cries proceeded
from second story rcon, fronting on gal
lery. Several citizens and an officer imme-
diately rushed to the place. Ascending has.
lily flight Of steps, they knocked loudly for
admittauce at the first door. 1t was secure
ly locked, howeser, and no attempt was made
10y the inmates to undo the fastenings. The
cries continuing, the door was burst open
aud the men sprang into the room. Here a
sight ne. their eyes which even their hearts
were Unable to contemplate with Indifference.
The room was inhabited by an organ grinder
and his spouse. The woman was seated on
low chair, hugging frantically to her bosom
q sick monkey aud her husband, on his knees,
was besieging every saint in the calendar to
spare the expiring animals life. The fiat had
gone forth, however, and even as they i'm.
portuned, the unhappy monkey became de-
turct, and his soul, il monkeys have souls,
went on pilgrimage to the realms OF celes
tial cocoanuts. Before this scene of sorrow
the hearts Of the intruders melted, and they
retired from the house OF mourning with
bowed heads and muffled tread.-N. D. Pic
ayunc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-12-30

R. D. Harper transferred to Memphis Confer
encc.
F A. Mood, transferred to Texas Conference.
w. G. Connor transferred to Texas Conference.
C. Murchison transferred to Illinois Conference.
A. Il. Bennick transferred TO IIo!ston Confer
encc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-12-30
State of South Carolina,

EDGEFIELD COUNTY.
IN PROBATE COURT
DY D. L. TURNER, Judge Probate of Edge
Id field County.
Whereas, Samuel W. Prince, has applied to
me for Letters Of Administration on all and sim
gular the goods and chattes, rights and credits
Of John Prince late of tho County aforesaid,
decd.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased to be and appear before me, at our
next Probate Court for the said County, to bo
holden ut Edgcfeld H., on the LIST day Of Jan.
next, to show cause, if any, why the said
administration should notbc granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this l1;h day
of Dec. in the year of our Lord, one thou
sand eight hundred and sixty. eight, and in tho
9sd year Of American Independence.
D. L. TURNER, J. P. C. Z. C.
Dec % 2t 50
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-12-30
Notice.
Final Settlement.

L IAUI 6O
nN MONDAY, tho llth January next, in the
" Office Of the Judge Of Probate for Edgefcld,
we will make final settlement on the Estate OF
ALFRED REEL, decd. Parties interested will
take due notice.
HENRY REEL, .a.rs
A. w. REEL.
Dec % ct 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-12-30


The New Orleans Crescent of the 18th instant
says: "The famous dueling ground on the
Metaire ridge, known as The Oaks, YVES the scene
yesterday morning Of i sanguinary duel between
two young men Of this city, which has rarely had
its parallel in the annals Of the code either in
this country or in Europe. Tho antagonists Dre,
the one a native Creole Of New Orleans, the other
Frenchman by birth; The provocation blow in
the face, at the hand Of the Creole; the weapons
wer, broad swords; the hour daybreak. Arrived
on the field, accompanied by their seconds, the
combatants stripped to the waist, and sword IN
hand, in the freezing air of the morning. sprung
az each other like tigers There was no hesita-
ton OF playing to try each others skill. few
lungcs and cuts were successfully rarricd; when
Suddenly an up cut from the Frenchman's sword
wounded his opponent in the right arm. The
yiposte from the Creole laid open the Frenchman's
left cheek laying the inside open and exposing
his teeth Nothing daunted, the wounded man
stepped back, had handkerchief bound round
his face and again put himself in attitude Of OIL
fence. His first lunge penetrated the breust OF
N>'Sy ~~N
it was made with such relentless force that it
| passed also through the off arm. An attempt was
made at this moment by the seconds to stop the
matter ut that point, but the man with tho hand
kerchief around his jaws rushed at the second who
was most anxious to settle the matter, sword in
hand, assevera,ing that naught should quiet his
animosity except cut across his throat. The
battle was renewed and lasted until the Creole
received eight wounds and the other six-all se-
we're and painful, but none, it is hoped, da &c
rous Both men disp!ayed extraordinary courage,
aumosity and endurancci and during the course
of the bloody encounter neither willing TO
Give up the contest until both had to let their
hands fall helpless to their sides from loss Of
blood and the pain of their wounds. The parties
we're carried hume, after having their wounds
dressed and though the Creole had two more
wounds, his situa-iou was more comfortable and
| less critical than that Of his Antagonist"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-08-06
LORD BROUGHAM.
Ths Authorship OF MS Autobiography

The London ETpress says:-"Soon after the
discussion commenced concerning DR.. Cauvu's
claims upon the manuscript autobiography of
the late Lord Brougham, we expressed q de-
clded opinion that the work IN question would
never see the light In its present form. There
were valid reasons we limited against the
publication, and it needs no special kno ".
ledge TO divine what these arc. His late
lordship was too vigorous an opponent
aud held too strong opinions to make it
eXpedient to publish his private views upon
MS colleagues and contemporaries while SO
many are alive to be panied at his outspOkeu-
ness. solicitors dispute now going on in the
Times only touches upon DR.. Cauvins original
share in preparing the autobiography fof the
press. On the 18th the advisers OF the late Lord
Brought contIadicted the Times report that
certain letters and papers we're entrusted to
DR.. Cauvin by Lord Brougham, for the purpose
OF writing an autobiography of his lordshp,'
and insisted that the Doctors duty was one of
arrangement only, coupled with an express
Injunction that he was to write nothing. DR..
Cauvins solicitors reply with the folio wing ex-
tract from letter written to their client in
November, 1866, by the present Lord Brougham:
Three gentlemen have read the MSS, viz:-
MIR. Henry Reeve, Mr.. ElWin (late editor of the
QudrteTty), and very recently Mr.. John Forster
They all agree III opinion, in which | entirely
concur, that the Ms. will require great and very
careful revision, and, above all, arrangement
before 1t can be sent to the press. Mr.. Forster
was here for a week last month for the express
purpose Of reading The MSS; and, while he per-
tectly agreed with me that if possible the actual
publication ought to be deferred till after Lord
Broughams death, yet he was most decidedly
of opinion that it ought to be revised and re-
arranged while he is alive, in order tnat altera-
tlons and corrections may be adopted by him,
and that such information which the reviser
may require may be obtained from Brougham's
own lips. OF course you Will understand
that the book will be published as Lord Broug-
hams autoblography-as his biography by him
selt-tor which reason we are so deslrous that
any recasting or material alterations should be
lrcd in his lifetime and Suhmittn1 tn
THE very careful revision aud the delay in
publication both point, if our theory be correct,
to the piquant character of these memoirs. Lord
Brougham's well-kno wn opinions: the fact of his
being actively engaged in the most stirring party
conflicts OF the country; his relations with the
preat liberal leaders, his attitude when first
let loose upon the House of Peers; his fierce
Indignation at what be regarded the political
and social iniamie; of his time-wouid com
bine to make his genuine autobiography a
literary curiosity. Shall we ever see it. or will
1t be go pruned down and modified as to be a
real man said m
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-08-06
FROM WASHING TON THIS p. III.
Regulations for the Drawback ON
Alcohol.

Despatch to the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, August Greg gulatons for the
allowance of drawback on alcohol or rum under
the act imposing taxes on distilled spirits and
toba co, appro ed July goth. were this morning
iss, ed from the Treasury Department. 1t is OBJ
served that the allowance of dra back is limited
by he terms OF the law, to ''aIconol aud rum
aud no drawback IS to be allowed except upon
the articles OF alcohol and ram as known In
conn cree. No drawback will be allowed upon
al obol OF less degree OF proof than 80 degrees,
by the Hydrometer OF instrument Tor ascertanIng
the proof OF liquors under the revenue and
collection laws OF the United States pertaining
to customs. Ali exportat of such alcohol
to be entitled to dra wback, must be in quauti-
ties not less than 1000 gallons and in casks
actually containing not less than 30 gauge or
wine gallons. Alcohol and rum can only be
exported with the privilege of dra Uback in
qpaniities not less than 200 proof gallons, and
in casks containing not less than 80 gauge or
wine gallons each, and drawback Will be allowed
Only on the bases and number of proof gallons
actually exported.
To entitle the exporter TO allowance OF draw
back OF taxes paid upon alcohol or rum, he must,
at least six bours previous 10 the time for
inspecting, eauging, and ladlng the casks,
intended for export on which he shall desire or
claim dra Ebsck of internal revenue taxes,
present to the Collector OF Customs, for the port
OF entry from which such expectation Is TO be
made, an application IN duplicate, setting forth
his intention to export the article described
therein, specifying the whole number or casks,
the marks and serial numbers thereon, the kind
OF spirits, whether alcohol or rum, as known in
commerce, the number of gauge or wine gal
Ions, the number OF proof gallons claimed to be
contained in each cask, and the amount of tax
thereon, setting forth his intention to export
the same, and the name Of the vessel on which
the same is TO be inspected and eauged AID by
whom. and the port to which the same is in
tended to be exported.
General Knpatrick's Return from Chili.
Major General KilDatrick will return from his
mis on to Chill during the present month, for
the purpose of attending TO his private affairs.
1t is also stated that he will enter the political
canvass in favor OF General Grant.
General Fitzpatrick will probably address a
few societies while in this country, having re-
ceived number OF invitations to lecture upon
South America and General Shermau's march
from Atlanta TO the sea, during which he COM
manded the cavalry OF that army.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-08-06
POVERTY.
An Old Man Robbsd OF his Fortune by
his Children.


The New Orleans Picdyu'e, of Aug. l, says:-
Those who have been around the Central Sta
ton late at night, have doubtless observed an
old man, diguided in appearance, and evidently
superior to such sur @undings, who for some
time past has been seeking lodgings there. de
has O strange history-has had AN experience in
lite that possesses the singularity of romance
Before the war he was planter in Texas, and
possessed of immense wealth. His deposits in
the Union Bank of this city at one time
reached $8O,0O0 in gold. His landed estate
stretched over leagues OF territory, and
more resembled German principality than the
possession OF an American planter. His home
stead was the seat of ease and opuence, and
family of children added interest to his house.
and gave an incentive to- the accum ulation OF
wealth. On the breaking out of the war he
went to Europe; but before leaving he made his
will and executed papers which placed his pro-
peIty in The hands OF his son and son-ln-law.
This was done that in case OF his death there
should be no trouble about the distribution of his
estate At the end OF the war he came back; but
his absence had given to his children II control of
wealth they did not mean to surrender. They
refused to recognize him, or permit him 10
have even a pittance with which to support
lite. A difficulty occurred Between himself and
son. in which the latter was shot in the arm and
dangerously wounded So cXasperated was the
outraged parent that he even expressed his
regret that the life OF his offspring had not been
sacrificed He finally came to this city and in
stituted legal proceedings for the recovery Of
some property which he has in this State
Pending the slow developments of the courts,
without money aud without friends, this old
man, nearly eighty years OF age, is compelled to
seek shelter at the police station, while d4ugh-
ter of his, residing IN princely mansion not q
dozen squares away, enjoys every luxury that
immense wealth and unbounded resources can
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-08-06
LEGAL INTELLIG-ENOE.

COURT OF QUARTER SESSI 1NS-Judge Brew
"Prsom cases are Yet before the court, aud the a..
tendance OF parties and witnesses was quite an I'M
sr sex grsceG one Of the boxes while the 0f er was
thTonged VII gentlemen IN mAny-colored costumes
and OF various races and pers suasons
Annie Brink, of German extraction. pleaded guilty
determined to steal something, and started out to eI
ecute that resolve She made descent first on roll
of ike fly BY the proprietors OF the shop Next s6a
lighted upon sugar cured ham, and was gliding of
10 her nest win IT, when an ocer caught her up ana
Thomas Hubert was tried for the larceny OF a mule
and cart together valued nj $500. II testified by
two witnesses, one OF whom was the owner or Ihe
moIniDg, the mule and cart were stolen from Trout
and Dock streets and about noon the same led day the
southern portion OF the city Wilsm I'm II; Moore;
the jury rendered verdict guilty as 10 Hubert
Lizzie Burns, domestc, was charged with stealing
cents, consisting OF two.dolar nil. onedolIar bill
one OF ihe servests, and the same sum, in Of
like de nominations, was found IN the prisoner bsd
was her money and therefoe the Jury acquitted The
mobey was gwen 70 tie prosecqrix VINO restored ~
to me prisoner and seemed TO be really glao al the
convicted ofs charge of sauIt aud battery, It Az
ing been show that he Inflicted severe beating
charge Tor misbehaviOr and did NOT at the time re-
Hannah Run portly old LADY. was tried upon the
charge of keeping disordery house Ia Main street.;
that IL the house Occupied by e Ter mem would
gate and carOuSe, and make the nights hldeOus Ine
old lady herself imboes freely, and when under the
Influence OF liquor her tongue destroys the peace ana
quiet of all the nelghborh6od A odger also ADDS TO
every decent persen within hearing OF their loud
voices by using the most Ohscen language.
The daughter of the prisoner and several other
witnesses took the stand and denied these cnacgas
saying that The woman was a perfectly correct per
son, and this pr, secntion WAS Instituted from mail
| ciOus motives On trial.
In the case OF Charles Raveper and George RtchIe
tried yesterday upon charges OF an assault ano
battery, before Tepoi ted, the Jury qutted htceie
imposing the costs upon Ravener and and r 9aerea @ .
yeroieI OF gull as TO the latter The Judge nneo
him 800 and the costs
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-08-06
FROM ST. LOUIS.
General Grant IL Ssren ad cd and Makep
speech-R abroad ExAenAh0n.


ST. LOUIS, August 6.-General Grant was
sereuaded here last night at the residence o.
William Mckee, Esq. Hundreds OF citizens
thronged the residence, and were introduced to
the General Between 10 and IL O'Clock, three
bands, each accompanied by large owds from
different parts OF the city, with banners and
transparencies, arrived and serenaded him. Ia
response TO repeated calls, the General appeared
and was introduced to the crowd by General
Pile. General Grant stepped forward, and spoke
as follows:-
Gentlemen and Fellow citizens-I can scarce
find words to thank you for this very hearty
aud warm reception. 1t is peculiarly gratifying
to me to meet so many friends IN st. Louis,
place which has arisen since have been q
man grown, and where I have interests and
where intend 10 become resident at some
future day. Thanking you again l will bid you
good night
The speech was received with nine cheers,
and large numbers pressed forward to greet the
General, who remained on the steps some
minutes, and shook hands with all who could
approach within reach. He after wards left for
his home, and to-day took his departure Tor
Galena.
TIE City Council yesterday granted to the
North Missouri Railroad Com panY the privilege
OF extending their track do Wn the leVee to the
elevator OH the river bank, and appropriated to
their use 500 feet OF the river front for the pur-
pose of establishing ferry, designed for the
transportation OF laden cars across the river
These franchises are expected to AMI will have
the eff ct o. increasing the grain trade IN this
city. They will enable the Railroad Company
to hapOie gra,n IL bulk aud drain the wheat and
con- growing regions of North Missouri and
Southern Iowa.